Sunday, November 11, 2007

Jesus Camp--another extra credit opportunity



Analysis/summary worth 6-8 points. Due to me in class by 11/19

Monday, November 5, 2007

Bladerunner viewing questions

“Quite an experience to live in fear. That’s what it is to be a slave”

1. What is Bladerunner’s vision of capitalism? That is, what does the film do with familiar brands? Which can you identify? What role do they play in the film?

2. What is the production design of the movie? Describe noticeable sets, the general “look” of the film.

3. What are the replicants like? Name them and list their major characteristics.

4. What do photographs represent in this film?

5. What allusions does this movie make to literary or religious texts?

Sunday, November 4, 2007

Chaplin

This is my first post. This is for any Charlie Chaplin/ Old movie fans. Its spoken in Italian and plays with Hitler. Still funny even if you don't understand what they are saying:)

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

The Omen [updated--now with correct links!]

The Omen trailer:



The Omen montage:

The Exorcist sequel clips

Courtesy of Alan Crews:

(trailer exorcist III)

(clip exorcist III)

(actual trailer for exorcist II)

Spiderwalks

Spiderwalk cut from our version of The Exorcist:

link


The original that was not included in final cut:

Sunday, October 28, 2007

The Exorcist screening questions

1. Pay close attention to the film's introductory scene and location. Why is it significant?

2. Note the liminal settings of the film--list as many as you see.

3. Note the geographical location of the opening scene. Why is it significant?

4. Describe Regan's family and her mother's job. What is significant about it?

5. How does cinematic language depict "evil"?