Category: Film

Everything in separate documents. NO AI or chatgpt. NO WIKIPEDIA
1. Discussion
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Everything in separate documents. NO AI or chatgpt. NO WIKIPEDIA
1. Discussion
Is this storyline different from the male characters depicted in traditional Western? If yes, in what ways? If no, how is it the same?
Why did you think Director John Ford sought to make a new kind of Western?
Describe your favorite moment from this film.
TAKEAWAY – What was your Takeaway from this week’s class? Remember that the “Takeaway” is not limited to this week’s film. It’s ANYTHING that struck you as interesting, thought-provoking, disturbing, humorous, inspiring, etc.
Read the 4 short articles (9 pages) located in this link: NielsenDisabilityStudy&MediaAnalysis-2.pdf
Summarize your key takeaways from these articles.Give your view as to where you see the future opportunities and challenges for representation of persons with disabilities in film and TV.
Favorite moments from the film?
Key Takeaways from this Module?
BONUS QUESTION: Worth an Additional 25 Points for a thoughtful, well-written response to this question:Considering the commentary regarding current male imagery on the screen, View this clip and share your views about the state of male roles in Film/TV
Note: I recognize that these last 2 weeks are super busy, That is why I’m making this Question #5 optional. But I am very curious about your views on this topic … If you have the time and interest.
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2. Discussion 2Describe the arc of Chiron’s character, including his self-realization about being gay?
How does this film reflect or relate to our studies regarding developments in Queer cinema?
Describe your favorite moments?
TAKEAWAY – What was your Takeaway from this week’s class? Remember that the “Takeaway” is not limited to this week’s film. It’s ANYTHING that struck you as interesting, thought-provoking, disturbing, humorous, inspiring, etc.
3. Discussion 3Read the 4 short articles (9 pages) located in this link: NielsenDisabilityStudy&MediaAnalysis-2.pdf Summarize your key takeaways from these articles.Give your view as to where you see the future opportunities and challenges for representation of persons with disabilities in film and TV.
Favorite moments from the film?
Key Takeaways from this Module?
4. Presentation & Interview. My topic is Blacks This assignment is:
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
SEE OVERVIEW & GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Your Power Point or Google Slides presentation should consist of approximately 10-12 slides, that include these elements:HIGHLIGHT PROJECT FOCUS GROUPIdentify the group you’re focusing on for your project with HIGHLIGHTS of their contributions/recent portrayals in film, hot button issues, recent news, etc.; INCLUDE: WHY you chose this group? (Blacks)
FIRST STEP: Project Selection – The first step of this assignment involves selecting your focus group (Blacks)
HISTORICAL CHALLENGES: Discuss/Address specific to their fair representation. Again … research is required.
STATISTICS & DATA: Highlight recent stats and data about your group’s representation/under-representation on screen, behind the lens (directors, writers, producers), etc. This is one of the areas in which your research will be important.Included in this module is the recent UCLA Diversity Hollywood Diversity Report. (attached) It doesn’t cover all of the groups, but gives an idea of some of the type of research and data available. You will need to look for articles, videos and other relevant sources of information to support this section of your presentation.
2 important things about research: (1) Wikipedia is not a valid source; (2) You need to cite your sources. There is more helpful information about research at Step 2: Research & Data. attached
10-15 MINUTE INDUSTRY INSIDER INTERVIEW – This component of the presentation is the major reason I have been alerting you early on about the importance of identifying a person to interview. The idea is to conduct a brief interview with an industry professional or someone who preferably works, represents or can give voice to ways to accomplish diversity and greater representation for your presentation group. Consider your resources and who might be a good candidate for your interview.
If you are not able to identify someone who represents your focus group, you will still get points for specific topic. The preference, however, is to seek a person who knows something about the topic of your project.
This interview can be captured on your phone, via zoom or other digital recording devices and uploaded to your presentation. This part of your presentation is worth up to 50 poi.nts!
If you are challenged with this part of the assignment, stop by my Zoom office hours (Mondays from 4:00 to 4:45pm) or send me an Inbox message so that I can help you come up with some ideas.
For more help with your interview, See Step 3 – Tips for Your Interview. attached
ORGANIZATIONS/INITIATIVES: List current/recent organizational, historical and individual efforts to improve diversity for your group.
YOUR SUGGESTIONS for ways to expand and improve diversity for your selected group: What can done to affect change? Develop some creative solutions and strategies based on research and your own great ideas!
Your TAKEAWAY – Assess your process, things learned, surprises, special moments, new ideas, etc.
CITATION of SOURCES
Here is a CHECKLIST of Presentation Project Assignment Elements: HIGHLIGHT PROJECT FOCUS GROUPIndicate which group you’re presenting & WHY? that group was selected
HISTORICAL CHALLENGES
STATISTICS & DATA
10-15 MINUTE INDUSTRY INSIDER INTERVIEW
EXAMPLES of ORGANIZATIONS/INITIATIVES
YOUR SUGGESTIONS
TAKEAWAY

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Write a short summary of the film, Reel Bad Arab

NO AI (there is an ai detector)
Write a short summary of the film, Reel Bad Arabs
Highlights your “takeaways” from the film.
SUGGESTION: Now that you know the Quiz Question, I recommend that you develop your draft offline and submit it on your 2nd attempt. I will be looking for a well-written response that covers the major points presented in the film.

Option 1: Li’l Bit, the protagonist of Paula Vogel’s How I Learned to Drive, nar

Option 1: Li’l Bit, the protagonist of Paula Vogel’s How I Learned to Drive, narrates her own story of sexual abuse. What are some of the choices Vogel makes in telling Li’l Bit’s story?
Option 2: Imagine a friend of yours had tickets to a revival of Einstein on the Beach. What should they know before they go? That is, what can they expect, how should they approach the event, and what are some ways to understand what they see?
Option 4: Prof. Taylor describes August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone as a play with a conservative structure. That is, to paraphrase, a main character has a goal and encounters obstacles to achieving that goal. What does that mean in Joe Turner? Describe what he means by a “conservative structure.” Then, describe the character, the goal, and what’s in the character’s way.
Option 5: Let’s go back to this mission-defining quote for Spiderwoman Theatre, credited to the Hopi Goddess Spiderwoman, “There must be a flaw in every tapestry so that my spirit may come and go at will.” What are Reverb-ber-ber-rations, and what are the so-called flaws in Spiderwoman’s Reverb-ber-ber-rations?

TAKE A FILM FROM BELOW AND COMPARE OR CONTRAST WITH ANOTHER FILMED PLAY OF YOUR

TAKE A FILM FROM BELOW AND COMPARE OR CONTRAST WITH ANOTHER FILMED PLAY OF YOUR CHOICE OR CHOOSE TWO FILMED PLAYS FROM THIS SESSION AND WRITE WHERE THEY ARE SIMILAR AND WHERE DIFFERENT. WHAT CHOICES WERE MADE IN THE FILM TO OPEN UP THE ACTION OF THE PLAY? WHAT IMPACT DID THE PLAY AND FILM HAVE, WHAT INFLUENCE? IS THE FILM SUCCESSFUL ON ITS OWN AS A MOVIE; IS IT A FILM OF THE PLAY WITH DIALOGUE INTACT?
WHAT THEMES AND ARGUMENTS DO YOU IDENTIFY IN THE PLAY OF THE FILM? IS IT THEATRICAL LIKE CHICAGO OR HEIGHTENED LANGUAGE LIKE GLENGARRY GLENROSS? NATURALISM LIKE FENCES AND A FEW GOOD MEN? WHAT ABOUT TAKING A SCENE AND BREAKING IT DOWN: CAN YOU SEE ANY TACTICS THAT GET THE CHARACTERS WHAT THEY WANT AND NEED?
I’M LOOKING FOR A PERSONAL ESSAY FROM YOU. ARGUED FROM YOUR POINT OF VIEW. IS THE FILM SUCCESSFUL FOR YOU? ARE THERE WAYS YOU WOULD IMPROVE THE FILM?
5 PAGES DOUBLESPACED
Chicago (2002)
Fences (2016)
Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
A Few Good Men (1992)
Doubt (2008)
Six Degrees of Separation (1993)
Marvin’s Room (1996)

EVERYTHING IN SEPARATE DOCUMENTS/ NO AI OR CHAT GPT. There are some stuff I have

EVERYTHING IN SEPARATE DOCUMENTS/ NO AI OR CHAT GPT. There are some stuff I have to reply to I will send later on.
Based on the materials from this module on developments in women’s films, what connections or contrasts can you make between traditions in Women’s films and Greta Gerwig’s Little Women (2019)?
What do each of the 4 sisters in the film represent symbolically about women? What (in the words of Greta Gerwig) is the “heart” of this story?Note: There are no right or wrong answers to this question … just share your thoughts
What’s your favorite moment from the film?
TAKEAWAY – What was your Takeaway from this class session? Remember that the “Takeaway” is not limited to this week’s film. It’s ANYTHING that struck you as interesting, thought-provoking, disturbing, humorous, inspiring, etc. about the evolution of diversity in Women’s Films?
BONUS QUESTION: Earn up to 15 Bonus Points
Other than Greta Gerwig, SELECT ANY one of the “MODERN” Women Filmmakers who you believe can be an inspiration to filmmakers and tell Why? A little research is required for this response … NOT Wikipedia; please cite sources
2. Discussion 2 Describe how the 2 major women characters in the film shape the dilemma and options underlying the conflict in this film?Women Characters from “Lemon Tree”
top: Hiam Abass as Salma Zidanbottom: Rona Lipaz-Michael as Mira Navon
What was your favorite scene from the film? Why?
TAKEAWAY – What was your Takeaway from this week’s class? Remember that the “Takeaway” is not limited to this week’s film. It’s ANYTHING that struck you as interesting, thought-provoking, disturbing, humorous, inspiring, etc.
BONUS QUESTION (worth up to 15 points): If you had to re-write the ending of the film, Lemon Tree, describe your new film ending scene, starting with this last image from the film:
3. Discussion 3 Taste of CherryWhat did the 3 riders represent in the film (Soldier/Farmer, Seminarian, Taxidermist)
What was your favorite scene from the film? Why?
TAKEAWAY – What was your Takeaway from this week’s class? Remember that the “Takeaway” is not limited to this week’s film. It’s ANYTHING that struck you as interesting, thought-provoking, disturbing, humorous, inspiring, etc.
BONUS QUESTION (worth up to 15 points): If you had to re-write the ending of the film, Taste of Cherry, describe your new film ending scene, starting with this image
4. Discussion 4 The Fablemans
Considering his vast array of past films and subject matter, why do you thing it was important for Stephen Spielberg to make this film?
What made this film a “Jewish” film?
TAKEAWAY – What was your Takeaway from this week’s class? Remember that the “Takeaway” is not limited to this week’s film. It’s ANYTHING that struck you as interesting, thought-provoking, disturbing, humorous, inspiring, etc.

Write a small script Idea i can develop further for a school film. it can touch

Write a small script Idea i can develop further for a school film. it can touch on any contemporary subject. Thanks!
anywhere above 500 words is okay, i will do the rest

This first content module addressed the concept of “Hegemony.” It is a concept t

This first content module addressed the concept of “Hegemony.” It is a concept that challenges the “why’s” societal traditions that don’t necessarily have a rationale reason other than being “the way it’s always been done.” One example is the idea of erecting and decorating a Christmas tree for a holiday that is based on the idea of celebrating the birthday of a religious figure.
The idea is to take that example and to apply it to the notion of a “patriarchal capitalistic system” with certain assumptions about various sectors of society, who are presumed to be smarter, more deserving, etc.
For this extra credit exercise, see what you can discover in your own world about the concept of hegemony. Observe everyday things around you and consider common assumptions that we make in our everyday lives. List at least 3 of your personal hegemonic assumptions that are not necessarily based in a specific reality, need or factual data. Enter your 3 examples in the tab.
You can earn up to 15 extra credit points for this activity. Please note that for extra credit assignments, there is a “0” in the points window. That is done so your points will be “extra” and those opting not to engage, will not be penalized.
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EVERYTHING IN SEPARATE DOCUMENTS. NO AI. I will give the students to reply to l

EVERYTHING IN SEPARATE DOCUMENTS. NO AI. I will give the students to reply to later on.
1. Crash (2004) is a great opener film to launch our study of Diversity in Film. This American dramatic film, was written and directed by Paul Haggis. When it won the Academy Award for best picture, the audience was shocked that it beat-out the very popular, critical success, Brokeback Mountain. It also received Oscar awards for Best Writing, Original Screenplay and Best Achievement in Film Editing. As you view this film, I’d like you to enjoy the story, and take in all aspects of what you might personally observe about a movie. It will be helpful to take notes about the various characters in this intertwined narrative.
DUE DATES & INSTRUCTIONS: This is the first of our tri-weekly Class Discussions. You will find discussion questions or prompts below that relate to both the module film and the module’s overall content. Each of these assignments has 2 due dates:
Reply to 2 of your classmates – with meaningful response discussions – . Be sure to include your classmate replies. This is a key aspect of this course. The goal is to replicate a classroom learning environment by exchanging ideas with your classmates. Full points will be allotted with that in mind. If, for example your response is a simple “Great idea” or something similar, the score will be low.
If you have not submitted your response by the due date, the submission window will be accepted up to Sunday, July 28th by 11:59pm – NO EXTENSIONS.
Points will be deducted for lateness (5% daily up to 50% of grade).
Note: This assignment is worth up to 25 points. You can find a grading rubric by going to the 3 dots at the top of the page.
Important Warning – This is a simple reminder that I will be checking for use of AI, ChatGPT or Googled excerpts. Use of plagiarized material amounts to cheating and will lead to a “0” grade and potentially being dropped from this course. It pains me to sound so negative, but it has become a major problem for educators. It is absolutely no fun to “police” student assignments.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:Here are questions to consider as you develop your film response & class discussion:
How does this film resonate with you regarding issues of diversity?
What are your emotional responses to the twists and turns in this film?
Characters (See pics below as a reminder of cast names) – Consider these questions in your response:What characters and storylines were most memorable? What are your impressions of them?
Did you change your views about any of the characters?
Were there contradictions in how the characters were portrayed?
Which characters or scenes raised questions about who was right or wrong?
TAKEAWAYS: Any other thoughts or reflections?Include a reflection about what you’ve learned this week. A takeaway can come from your readings, the course lecture, a classmate comment, the film or ANYthing that was significant enough to cause you to reflect or value a thought, learning, disturbing moment, idea, etc.
“Takeaway” will be included in each Class Discussion.
2. TEXTBOOK: AmericaonFilm:RepresentingRace,Class,Gender,andSexuality at the Movies, 3rd Edition
Authors: Harry M. Benshoff & Sean Griffin
ISBN 13: 9781118743652
BEFORE STARTING THIS CLASS DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT, BE SURE TO COMPLETE A COMPLETE REVIEW OF THIS MODULE & TEXTBOOK READINGS ON: “RACE & THE CONCEPT OF WHITENESS” – PAGES 55-68 & 80-
This week’s discussion is based on the concept of whiteness in American film. In relationship to this topic, we discussed the idea that in many traditional Hollywood films, “whiteness” (that is, white characters, white culture) is the presumed norm. (1) IDENTIFY AN EXAMPLE OF “WHITENESS”Find a commercial, tv show, film or video that depicts the traditional notion of whiteness as the accepted, “regular” central character and storyline. Upload a photo or screenshot from your choice that reflects the message of “whiteness” you discovered.
Discuss how the concept is depicted in the media you selected and how this fits the ideas that were presented.
How does your imagery fit with the ideas we discussed previously about hegemony, encoding and decoding, etc.?
(2) “PLEASANTVILLE” DISCUSSIONWhy is this film a good example of Whiteness in American film
Describe how concepts in this week’s readings apply to the film Pleasantville.Important Note: For nearly all assignments you will be asked to relate the topic and material covered to the selected film (in this case, Pleasantville). Be sure to include concepts, terms and specific examples from the film, textbook & module content in your response. The idea is to connect the dots between what we’re studying by describing how that relates to the film and/or topics discussed.
(3) TAKEAWAY – What stirred your thoughts this week? The idea is to consider anything you learned or discovered this week from any of the course materials that struck you as interesting, challenging, surprising, funny, horrible, helpful, odd, angering, memorable, inspiring or maybe something that made you want to research further, etc.Note: Please don’t even THINK about using AI or ChatGPT for any of these assignments. As you might be able to tell, I won’t tolerate this form of cheating and if detected (I do have detection software) you will be receive a zero grade and be dropped from this course.
3.BEFORE COMPLETING THE CLASS DISCUSSION, BE SURE TO (1) Watch the Film “FILM: IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK”
, and (2) Check out the Supplemental Materials that were added to enhance your discussion and understanding of the filmThis week’s we watched the unfolding of a beautiful love story in If Beale Street Could Talk. This film highlights the strength and significance of their strong family structure and pure love story despite the unfortunate encounter with the police and prison system that completely altered Fonny and Tish’s lives. There are well-known black stereotype that we didn’t explore earlier as it relates to black women on screen. These labels typically fall into 3 areas: (1) “Sapphire” – the “two snaps up,” hands on her hips imagery of a sassy back-talking woman; (2) Angry Black Woman – the gesture I envision is a black woman arguing, raising her voice and rolling her neck, and (3) the Over-Sexualized black woman – perceived as sex-driven, sexually permissive and/or literally cast as a whore or prostitute. Also for this discussion, I’d also like you to consider a comparison between the police assault scenes in Beale Street vs. Crash.Note: Please remember to paste in the questions next to your answers. Also, If you like, I think it’s not a bad idea to review the discussion questions before watching the film so you can have some specifics in mind as you’re viewing.
Respond to 2 of your classmates with thoughtful, engaging discussions.
If you have not submitted your response by the due date, the submission window will be closed by Sunday, July 28th @ 11:59pm – NO EXCEPTIONS. Points will be deducted for lateness (.5% daily up to 50% of grade).
You can earn up to 30 points for this Class Discussion + 15 possible Bonus Points (You will only see 30 points reflected on this page so that the 15 bonus points can count as Extra).
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
JAMES BALDWIN as author:If you had to summarize the theme(s) of this film, what do you think author James Baldwin wanted to express in his novel?
Note: There is no “right” answer to this question. Just share what you think. Feel free to do some additional research if it might be helpful – but CITE YOUR SOURCES!
BEALE STREET VS. CRASH: Describe the difference in the police handling of the interrogation/assault scenes in Beale Street vs. Crash? What was the emotional impact? How were the black characters that were subject to these police stops depicted? Did any classic stereotypes (or NOT) apply to the characters in these scenes?
BLAXPLOITATION ERA: Name 2 up-sides (positives) and 2 down-sides (negatives) of the Blaxploitation Era.
TAKEAWAYS:What are your takeaways for this week? What surprised, humored, disgusted or amazed you and/or sparked your intellectual curiosity?
QUESTION:
[12:05]One of the most powerful scenes in the film was the conversation between Fonny and his friend Daniel (played by the amazing Brian Tyree Henry … who trust me is destined for an Oscar someday!). Respond to the following questions about this scene:What qualities and emotions were stirred by their exchange?
Why is this scene important to the story?
What cinematic techniques did Barry Jenkins use to achieve his goals for the scene? What were his goals?
What does this scene express about those characters as black men?

you must submit a 1000-word (= 2 pages) review/analysis of a German film screened outside of class. In this text you should:
Include a brief summary of the plot of the film, and the basic production history (date, director, notable actors, etc.). (25% of content).
Focus primarily on the film’s style (mise-en-scène, cinematography, editing, sound) and, if applicable, historical context. How does this film compare thematically and/or stylistically to any of the material that we have covered in the course? (50% of content)
Finally, be sure to include your own opinion of the film! Would you recommend it to your peers? Why or why not? (25% of content)
In every aspect above, be sure to include specific evidence to support your statements.
Links to some films will be posted on Blackboard, below each week’s required materials. If one set of films is particularly interesting to you, look here first to find an additional film from the same era! All of these films are also listed chronologically under the “Additional Optional Films” tab.
You can also choose a German-produced film that you identify on your own. Numerous subtitled German films are available on YouTube and on streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. The UIC Daley Library also has quite a few German DVDs available. Finally, Chicago is lucky to have several institutions dedicated to promoting German culture and foreign films; be sure to check out the offerings from the Goethe-Institut, DANK Haus, Music Box and Gene Siskel Film Center, among others. I will do my best to announce relevant German screenings via e-mail/Blackboard.
If you are not sure how to choose, please ask! I would be happy to help you identify the most relevant films to your interests!

In the remote mountains of an unnamed land, archaeologist Dr. Emily Carter disco

In the remote mountains of an unnamed land, archaeologist Dr. Emily Carter discovers an ancient scroll buried within a forgotten cave. Written in a language long extinct, the scroll tells the tale of a once-mighty civilization that vanished mysteriously millennia ago.
Driven by curiosity and a thirst for knowledge, Emily enlists the help of her trusted team—a skeptical linguist named Dr. Marcus Reed and a tech-savvy historian named Dr. Sarah Khan. Together, they decipher the scroll’s intricate symbols and uncover clues pointing to a hidden city lost to time.
Their journey takes them across treacherous landscapes and into the heart of dense jungles, where they face natural hazards and encounter descendants of the ancient civilization—a tribe guarding the secrets of their ancestors.
As they unravel the city’s enigmatic history, Emily and her team uncover startling truths about the ancient society’s advanced knowledge of astronomy, engineering marvels, and a catastrophic event that led to their downfall.
In a race against time and amidst mounting dangers, they must protect the ancient knowledge from falling into the wrong hands while piecing together the final puzzle that could rewrite human history forever.
“Echoes of the Ancients” weaves together adventure, discovery, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of the unknown, revealing a story that has remained hidden for centuries, waiting for the right explorers to uncover its secrets.