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Part 1: View a feature film made between 1940 and 1970 that you have not seen before (or will see later in this class) by a great director. If you would like to see an American film, consider seeing something directed by Frank Capra, George Cukor, John Ford, George Stevens, Preston Sturges, Billy Wilder, or William Wyler. If you would like to try a foreign film, consider Ingmar Bergman (Swedish), Luis Buñuel (Spanish), Claude Chabrol (French), Federico Fellini (Italian), Akira Kurosawa (Japanese), Lina Wertmüller (German), or the British team known as “The Archers” made up of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. These are suggestions, but not a comprehensive list of possibilities. For a more extensive list, you might want to visit www.filmsite.org/directors.html. (Note that many directors were active both before and after 1970. Make sure you see a pre-1970 film, ensure it’s a feature film, you have not seen it before, and it is not a short. For example, do not see Buñuel's UN CHIEN AND ALOU, which is short, not a feature.) Comment on the specific film you saw. Pay particular attention to the cinematography, editing (montage), and sound (music included). What did you like, and what did you dislike about what you saw? Why do you like the things you liked, and why do you dislike the things you disliked? Is the film a good film, or is it not? (Note: this is not the same as whether you liked it. It is entirely possible to like a film that you are aware is not very good.) Comment on whether the film is representative of its genre and as a film.

Part 2: Now that you have commented on the specific film you viewed, see if you can draw some general conclusions about the work of the director and one of the main actors or actresses. For example, if you watched the 2012 film Prometheus (note: this is just an example), did you like Ridley Scott as a filmmaker? Did you like Michael Fassbender in the role of the android? Why, or why not? Comment on the overall impression you had of the film, including how you see it as an example of its genre and time period. Remember, this is not a research paper; I am interested in what you have to say, not what you can learn by reading about the film or its maker.

Part 3: On a separate page, insert the heading "My Criteria for Quality in Film." Under that heading, use your comments about this film and its filmmaker as guidelines to propose five general statements indicative of your personal taste in movies. These statements should be numbered 1 to 4, and they should be written as complete sentences or a short paragraph. It might be helpful to introduce each statement with phrases like "Excellent movies feature," "A movie is more likely to be good if," or "A characteristic of high-quality cinema is." For example, if you commented that you liked the acting because it was realistic and you liked the script because it had a happy ending, you could propose these as criteria for quality: "(1) Excellent movies feature realistic acting. (2) A movie is more likely to be good if it ends happily." Do not just say "Good movies feature good acting." The point is to think about—and then explain—what those quality words like good, excellent, and effective actually mean. Be sure to save your "My Criteria" page to your hard drive; you will be adding more items to this list and resubmitting an expanded version for the second paper later in this course.

You will be responsible for watching a film and writing a 3 to 5 page essay responding to prompts provided for each paper (minimum 3 pages, maximum 5 pages including the “My Criteria for Quality in Film” page). These are reaction papers, not plot summaries or research papers. The key element is that you will be telling the instructor what you have to say about the film, not what others have said.

Paper For Above instruction

This assignment involves viewing a feature film made between 1940 and 1970 that you have not seen before, analyzing it with particular attention to cinematic techniques, and reflecting on your personal preferences in film. You are encouraged to select an American or foreign film from specified renowned directors or countries, ensuring it is a full-length feature and not a short. After viewing, you will critically evaluate the film’s cinematography, editing, sound, and overall impression, discussing what you liked and disliked, and whether you consider it a good film. Additionally, you will analyze the film’s representation of its genre and period.

Following this, you will examine the work of the film’s director and one main actor or actress, drawing broader conclusions about their style and contributions. This is a subjective critique aimed at expressing your personal views rather than conducting academic research.

Finally, you will create a "My Criteria for Quality in Film" list, consisting of five personal standards or characteristics you associate with good movies. These statements should be thoughtfully formulated and rooted in your viewing experience, serving as your guiding principles for evaluating films in the future. You will develop and expand this list across subsequent assignments.

Your essay should be 3 to 5 pages long, comprising your genuine reactions and assessments. Remember, this is a reaction paper centered on your opinions, not a plot summary or research report.

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