Film Studies I-5th Period Assignments
- Instructor
- Gina Feldblum
- Term
- Spring 2023
- Department
- Social Studies
- Description
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Film Studies I is a one-credit elective course intended to familiarize students with the particulars of film history as well as to provide them with a chance to analyze film as a visual art form. The course content begins with the birth of film at the turn of the 20th Century and runs through to the 1980s. This course should appeal to all students who love to watch and discuss movies. By viewing, studying, discussing, and writing about film students develop and demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving abilities along with technological, cultural, and media literacy skills.
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5.12.23 As the most expensive film made up to that point in 1978, what was the budget of Superman? What did the film gross that year?
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5.11.23 What is the significance of Mr. Miyagi getting drunk? What do we learn about Mr. Miyagi's past?
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5.2.23 Who’s head appears in Darth Vader’s helmet in the cave on Dagobah? Why does this person's head appear in the helmet?
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5.1.23 Who was the main character in Back to the Future (character's name AND actor's name)? What was the name of the famous car in the film?
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4.26.23 Who composed the music in Raiders of the Lost Ark? How many Academy Awards nominations has this person received in their life? How many has the person won?
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4.17.23 How many movies are in the Star Wars trilogy? Who is the mastermind behind the Star Wars movies?
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4.12.23 Who was the author of The Shining written in 1977 which served as the basis for the 1980 movie?
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4.3.23 Who is the director of The Godfather? How old is he now? How old was he when The Godfather came out?
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3.22.23 What is L.B. “Jeff” Jefferies occupation? What is the significance of this occupation to the movie
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3.2.23 Which two actors (male & female lead) in Singin’ in the Rain received the most fame in the entertainment industry throughout their lifetime? What activity had the female lead engaged in during childhood that helped her prepare for the dancing required in the film?
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2.27.23 How many Oscars did Casablanca win at the 1944 Academy Awards? Did Humphrey Bogart win an Oscar for his role as Rick?
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2.21.23 Which did you prefer The Wizard of Oz or Gone with the Wind? Why? Give a detailed answer with evidence in 4-6 complete sentences.
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2.16.23 How long did the first rough cut of Gone with the Wind run when it premiered in July 1939? What was its final run time?
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2.14.23 During the production of The Wizard of Oz how much did Toto earn per week? Each of the Munchkins?
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2.9.23 What was so unique about Cary Grant’s character saying, “I just went gay all the sudden!” in Bringing Up Baby?
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1.27.23 Think of your favorite movie, what are the technical elements of that film that made it so great?
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1.24.23 What was the first feature film to feature an animated character? In what year was the film released?
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This assignment is due at the end of class today (Wednesday, 1/11/23). Please MAKE SURE you use complete sentences to answer the questions.