Choose one scene from a Week 1 film, and one scene from a Week 2 film, to compare and contrast, in terms of the portrayal of the Hollywood film industry and culture.
ou can discuss similarities and/or differences. Address the impact and influence of historical context—when the film was released, and time period of the narrative. Conclude with some thoughts on how these two scenes might speak to today’s media landscape.
One requirement here is that you integrate ideas from the readings and discussion forum: at least one reading idea. You can paraphrase, or make an exact citation in quotes. Either way, please cite your source, in parentheses, after the idea: either student name or essay author. For example: (Harper, Senses of Cinema)
Week 1 materials:Reflexivity in Film ()(short video overview overture: see how many films you recognize)
Sullivan's Travels (Preston Sturges, 1942), The Bad and the Beautiful(Vincente Minnelli, 1952)
Read: SensesOfCinema (Links to an external site.) / ReelLife
Week 2 materialsWatch: The Purple Rose of Cairo (Woody Allen, 1985), Ed Wood (Tim Burton, 1994), Illusions ( (Julie Dash, 1982)
