4th Blog - Theme and Focus

Depending on your class period, you have watched one of these films (not both).

What are your thoughts on the film you are watching?

Is it a film you would see again?

Your posts are due by Monday, October 6, 2008 at 7:15 A.M.

3rd Blog - Birth of a Nation

- Keeping in mind the fact that this film was made in 1915.

- And that it was the first film in history to make over $1 Million.

- And that is was the first film to extend over 45 minutes in length (3 hrs. 11 min.)

- And of course, using complete sentences and no inappropriate language...


What do you really think about Birth of a Nation?

** Remeber to include your name and period number**

Your comments are due Monday, September 22, by 7:00 A.M.

2nd Blog - A Trip to the Moon (2 Questions)

Watch each video and answer the question (in bold print) that follows.

A Trip to the Moon was created in 1902 by Georges Melies, a french filmmaker who was the first to experiment with the technique of double exposure, which lead to what we now know as super-imposing. What Melies would do, is layer two or more strips of film on top of one another and run them past the lens at the same time, giving the illusion of a disappearing/reappearing object.

Video 1 -

- How has this film influenced filmmakers over the past 106 years?

This is the music video for the song Tonight, Tonight by the Smashing Pumpkins. The song was released over 90 years after Melies' film A Trip to the Moon and was intended to be an homage (or tribute) to Melies.

Video 2 -

- Comment on the similarities between the two clips.

Your Comments to this post are due by Friday, September 12, at 7:00 P.M.

*Remember to include your first and last name as well as your class period.*

1st blog of the year - Welcome to Film Analysis

Why are you taking Film Analysis and what are your expectations for this year?

Comments are Due Monday, September 8; 7:15 A.M.

*Be sure to include your first and last name AND your period number*