Seminar in Cinema
3rd Qrtr Spring 2005

Robert L. Slater

Clearview High School

GREAT RESOURCE:
The Internet Movie Database

                    
Schedule:
End of Quarter: April 8th
                    

Movie List in reverse Order.  The first assignments at the bottom need to be done first.

Edward Scissorhands

Smoke Signals

Life is Beautiful

Fried Green Tomatoes

The Rocketeer


Benny & Joon

Oh, Brother, Where art Thou?


Pleasantville
Say Anything
  • Assignment: Pick a character.  What defines them?  Relationships, desires, habits, dreams, etc.   Create a short history and then describe their present and then their future.
Casablanca
Write short essay on one of the following topics.
  • Casablanca has been referred to as the "Greatest Love Story of All Time."  Explain why.  What is universal about this story?  What makes it continue to resonate with audiences.
  • If you don't believe Casablanca is the "Greatest Love Story of All Time" describe what movie you believe is the "GLSoAT."  Use details.  Explain why it is universal.
  • Casablanca is an older black and white movie.  Explain why you believe it does not resonate (connect) with modern youth.
The War

The Truman Show
Write short essay on one of the following themes.
  • How will it end?


Princess Bride

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