Week 9: Writing About Film

Practical Argument Readings:

• None

Resources:

University of Chicago Lab:  How to Write a Movie Review
Dartmouth University Writing Program: "Writing About Film"

Discussion Questions:

• Post a viewing response to Mystic River.  This is fairly open-ended.  Did you like it?  Hate it?  Why?  You can comment on character, plot, theme, filming techniques, anything that caught your attention about the film. Remember, though, this is a response, not a summary.*NOTE:  Everyone must answer this as one of his/her discussion posts.
• Post your selection for the film review assignment here.  Explain why you selected it and which elements of the film you believe you will review.
• Post a clip from your selected film and analyze it using one of the techniques explained in the "Writing About Film" link.  Be sure to let us know which technique you are employing.
• Post an outline of your proposed film review.

Assignment:

Essay 3: Film Review, due Friday, October 26.  Please see the assignment sheet and rubric posted to the Lessons page on Angel.