Category: Film studies

Because the information on the source is already including in the heading, you d

Because the information on the source is already including in the heading, you do not need to use complete MLA or Chicago style references for this assignment, but you must note page numbers for each quotation and/or paraphrasing of a claim from the text in parentheses at the end of the sentence where it appears. Signal all references to the text in this way.
Proofread your papers for typos and grammatical mistakes—the papers don’t need to be fancy, but they should be clearly and cleanly written. Excessive errors will affect the mark assigned.
Each paper should isolate a specific quotation from the essay in question that seems like the best or most substantive expression of the main argument/thesis, and reprint it at the top of the page in the Reader Reflection paper, noting the page number in parentheses. *Please note: This quotation will not count towards the word count of the essay submitted for the assignment.
From here, the paper should go on to give a detailed explanation of the central claim condensed in the quotation using simple language, breaking down the idea in question step-by-step, and referring to quotations and/or fragments of quotations from the passage cited and/or from other parts of the essay to ground your explanation of the latter’s main point in evidence. If there is a key concept implied by this argument, do your best to explain it as well, referring again to the parts of the essay that elaborate it to explain why you understand it the way you do. Try to interpret the words of the author closely so you don’t take their idea out of context, but use words that are clear and help you make sense of the idea in your own terms. If you have questions or confusions about the idea, feel free to say so. Mastery is not the goal; thinking in writing and working through your understandings of the readings is the goal. Again, note page numbers in parentheses for each quotation at the end of the sentence where it appears.

Gender and Sexuality
Chicago manual of style (17th edition) for paper and citat

Gender and Sexuality Chicago manual of style (17th edition) for paper and citation style
Films: “Ma Vie en Rose” and “Bliss”
Articles: Butler (1988) and Williams (2002)
Think about the topic of the module and how it relates to the Quality of Life theme. Review the posted lecture. Read the assigned articles. Watch the assigned films. Select an additional source that expands on a concept explored in the assigned sources. Write a response paper analyzing how these sources are connected. Papers will be graded according to the following criteria (including an approximate percentage each section is worth):
Give a very brief (one paragraph addressing both films) summary of the films covered in the Note the major plot points and message of the film. DO NOT copy summaries from websites. This paragraph should NOT take up your entire first page. ~15%
Analyze and discuss how the films illustrate the topic/theme of the module through the use of specific concepts and ideas from the articles. ~55%
Note how certain aspects of the film’s plot, acting, dialogue, or filming/editing techniques emphasize points that relate back to the theme(s) of the module, as laid out by concepts from the articles.
Ask yourself questions like: what specific line, scene, or plot point from the film illustrates or demonstrates a specific concept, term, or idea from the article(s)? Does the film expand upon aspects of the article(s)? Does the film contradict something you read? BE SPECIFIC and thorough in your examples and analysis. THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANTPORTION OF YOUR PAPER; IT IS THE MAIN GOAL OF THESE ASSIGNMENTS. It is worth the most amount of points.
Conclude your discussion with a critique centered around how successful the films were in illustrating themodule’s themes and concepts as related to the idea of “Quality of Life.” ~15%
Meet formatting requirements, including: page requirement, follow requested citation format, proofread and edit for grammar and spelling, and follow other basic academic writing conventions. ~15%
All papers must meet the following criteria to be eligible for full credit:
Must be three (3) FULL pages of text in length.
Double-spaced, 12 point standard
The Works Cited page does not count towards page requirement.
Must include the two (2) assigned articles, the two (2) assigned films, and one (1) additional article of your choice from an ACADEMIC PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL.
NO encyclopedia/Wikipedia entries, blog posts, magazines, newspapers, webpages, videos, etc.
Must include in-text citations AND a Works Cited/References page listing your sources at the end.
NO footnotes or endnotes.

The films that we have seen in the class are:
(Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde) (An Amer

The films that we have seen in the class are:
(Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde) (An American Werewolf in London) (The Thing) (Let Me In) (Psycho) (Nosferatu)
Please read the attached paper and if you have any questions ask me

Gender and Sexuality
Chicago manual of style (17th edition) for paper and citat

Gender and Sexuality Chicago manual of style (17th edition) for paper and citation style
Films: “Ma Vie en Rose” and “Bliss”
Articles: Butler (1988) and Williams (2002)
Think about the topic of the module and how it relates to the Quality of Life theme. Review the posted lecture. Read the assigned articles. Watch the assigned films. Select an additional source that expands on a concept explored in the assigned sources. Write a response paper analyzing how these sources are connected. Papers will be graded according to the following criteria (including an approximate percentage each section is worth):
Give a very brief (one paragraph addressing both films) summary of the films covered in the Note the major plot points and message of the film. DO NOT copy summaries from websites. This paragraph should NOT take up your entire first page. ~15%
Analyze and discuss how the films illustrate the topic/theme of the module through the use of specific concepts and ideas from the articles. ~55%
Note how certain aspects of the film’s plot, acting, dialogue, or filming/editing techniques emphasize points that relate back to the theme(s) of the module, as laid out by concepts from the articles.
Ask yourself questions like: what specific line, scene, or plot point from the film illustrates or demonstrates a specific concept, term, or idea from the article(s)? Does the film expand upon aspects of the article(s)? Does the film contradict something you read? BE SPECIFIC and thorough in your examples and analysis. THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANTPORTION OF YOUR PAPER; IT IS THE MAIN GOAL OF THESE ASSIGNMENTS. It is worth the most amount of points.
Conclude your discussion with a critique centered around how successful the films were in illustrating themodule’s themes and concepts as related to the idea of “Quality of Life.” ~15%
Meet formatting requirements, including: page requirement, follow requested citation format, proofread and edit for grammar and spelling, and follow other basic academic writing conventions. ~15%
All papers must meet the following criteria to be eligible for full credit:
Must be three (3) FULL pages of text in length.
Double-spaced, 12 point standard
The Works Cited page does not count towards page requirement.
Must include the two (2) assigned articles, the two (2) assigned films, and one (1) additional article of your choice from an ACADEMIC PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL.
NO encyclopedia/Wikipedia entries, blog posts, magazines, newspapers, webpages, videos, etc.
Must include in-text citations AND a Works Cited/References page listing your sources at the end.
NO footnotes or endnotes.

Gender and Sexuality
Chicago manual of style (17th edition) for paper and citat

Gender and Sexuality Chicago manual of style (17th edition) for paper and citation style
Films: “Ma Vie en Rose” and “Bliss”
Articles: Butler (1988) and Williams (2002)
Think about the topic of the module and how it relates to the Quality of Life theme. Review the posted lecture. Read the assigned articles. Watch the assigned films. Select an additional source that expands on a concept explored in the assigned sources. Write a response paper analyzing how these sources are connected. Papers will be graded according to the following criteria (including an approximate percentage each section is worth):
Give a very brief (one paragraph addressing both films) summary of the films covered in the Note the major plot points and message of the film. DO NOT copy summaries from websites. This paragraph should NOT take up your entire first page. ~15%
Analyze and discuss how the films illustrate the topic/theme of the module through the use of specific concepts and ideas from the articles. ~55%
Note how certain aspects of the film’s plot, acting, dialogue, or filming/editing techniques emphasize points that relate back to the theme(s) of the module, as laid out by concepts from the articles.
Ask yourself questions like: what specific line, scene, or plot point from the film illustrates or demonstrates a specific concept, term, or idea from the article(s)? Does the film expand upon aspects of the article(s)? Does the film contradict something you read? BE SPECIFIC and thorough in your examples and analysis. THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANTPORTION OF YOUR PAPER; IT IS THE MAIN GOAL OF THESE ASSIGNMENTS. It is worth the most amount of points.
Conclude your discussion with a critique centered around how successful the films were in illustrating themodule’s themes and concepts as related to the idea of “Quality of Life.” ~15%
Meet formatting requirements, including: page requirement, follow requested citation format, proofread and edit for grammar and spelling, and follow other basic academic writing conventions. ~15%
All papers must meet the following criteria to be eligible for full credit:
Must be three (3) FULL pages of text in length.
Double-spaced, 12 point standard
The Works Cited page does not count towards page requirement.
Must include the two (2) assigned articles, the two (2) assigned films, and one (1) additional article of your choice from an ACADEMIC PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL.
NO encyclopedia/Wikipedia entries, blog posts, magazines, newspapers, webpages, videos, etc.
Must include in-text citations AND a Works Cited/References page listing your sources at the end.
NO footnotes or endnotes.

Write this movie analysis in the simplest form possible. Use very simple English

Write this movie analysis in the simplest form possible. Use very simple English words.
These are the assignment instructions from my professor:
In conjunction with the reading assigned for the week on Sembene’s film, you will analyze the symbolisms (visual and musical or other symbolisms) that you noticed in the film Black Girl by Sembene. How did these symbolisms add to the African storytelling aspect that Sembene is known for? And do you appreciate such a format of cinematic storytelling, or did you find that Sembene had left a lot of loose ends or did leave too much for us to interpret?
I attached the pdf of the reading that was assigned
I also attached a PowerPoint presentation of what was discussed in class
Also, this is the YouTube link to the movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvy-9trb-rE

As we have been studying throughout this block, film is a visual art form. The s

As we have been studying throughout this block, film is a visual art form. The second component of your Final Project is a 3-5 minute video presentation. This presentation should be a visual synopsis of your paper and should contain the following:
Visual examples of your findings
Audio – Voice over or on screen presentation of your entire presentation
3-5 minutes
Can be completed using a presentation software like powerpoint, prezi, etc
After creating your presentation, you can screen record your presentation using Voicethread, Zoom, or Kaltura. Once you have completed your recording, you should submit both your paper and presentation.
Both your paper and presentation should be cited, including graphics. Please refer to the weekly essay assignments for examples of in-text citation and reference entries.

Because the information on the source is already including in the heading, you d

Because the information on the source is already including in the heading, you do not need to use complete MLA or Chicago style references for this assignment, but you must note page numbers for each quotation and/or paraphrasing of a claim from the text in parentheses at the end of the sentence where it appears. Signal all references to the text in this way.
Proofread your papers for typos and grammatical mistakes—the papers don’t need to be fancy, but they should be clearly and cleanly written. Excessive errors will affect the mark assigned.
Each paper should isolate a specific quotation from the essay in question that seems like the best or most substantive expression of the main argument/thesis, and reprint it at the top of the page in the Reader Reflection paper, noting the page number in parentheses. *Please note: This quotation will not count towards the word count of the essay submitted for the assignment.
From here, the paper should go on to give a detailed explanation of the central claim condensed in the quotation using simple language, breaking down the idea in question step-by-step, and referring to quotations and/or fragments of quotations from the passage cited and/or from other parts of the essay to ground your explanation of the latter’s main point in evidence. If there is a key concept implied by this argument, do your best to explain it as well, referring again to the parts of the essay that elaborate it to explain why you understand it the way you do. Try to interpret the words of the author closely so you don’t take their idea out of context, but use words that are clear and help you make sense of the idea in your own terms. If you have questions or confusions about the idea, feel free to say so. Mastery is not the goal; thinking in writing and working through your understandings of the readings is the goal. Again, note page numbers in parentheses for each quotation at the end of the sentence where it appears.

Analysis of a Major Arab Film:
Select a major Arab film from the list below and

Analysis of a Major Arab Film:
Select a major Arab film from the list below and analyze its themes, motifs, and characters. Examine the film’s visual style, use of music and sound, and narrative structure. Explore the historical and cultural context of the film and discuss how it reflects and challenges dominant cultural narratives.
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The Nightingale’s Prayer (1959), directed by Henry Barakat
After the Battle (2012), directed by Yousry Nasrallah
The Day I Lost My Shadow (2018), directed by Soudade Kaadan
Silvered Water, Syria Self-Portrait (2014), directed by Ossama Mohammed and Wiam Simav Bedirxan
The Citizen (2012), directed by Sam Kadi
A Son (2019), directed by Mehdi Barsaoui
Where Do We Go Now? (2011), directed by Nadine Labaki
Papicha (2019), directed by Mounia Meddour
The Insult (2017), directed by Ziad Doueiri
Feathers (2021), directed by Omar El Zohairy
It Must Be Heaven (2019), directed by Elia Suleiman
Theeb (2014), directed by Naji Abu Nowar
Wajib (2017), directed by Annemarie Jacir
In Between (2016), directed by Maysaloun Hamoud
A Sinner in Mecca (2015), directed by Parvez Sharma
Last Men in Aleppo (2017), directed by Feras Fayyad
City of Ghosts (2017), directed by Matthew Heineman
The Man Who Sold His Skin (2020), directed by Kaouther Ben Hania
The Nile Hilton Incident (2017), directed by Tarik Saleh
Boy from Heaven (2022), directed by Tarik Saleh

Submit a 1-2 page reflection on how directors and production designers create wo

Submit a 1-2 page reflection on how directors and production designers create worlds on film. Additionally, include an abstract in your reflection.
The movie is Michel Gondry’s Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004).
Available on The Criterion Channel.
Choose two scenes from the movie.
This questions should help frame your response. You don’t have to answer all of them.
How does production design function in the two scenes you’ve chosen — do the films use matte paintings, miniatures, or CGI, and, if so, how?? Does it affect your ideas about screen reality?
How do sets contribute to the power of the scenes you chose?
Do not use terms like “personally,” “I think,” “I feel.” Treat reflections as if they were very short essays. You’re not writing a review of these films, therefore do not share how these films impressed you; don’t refer to the “gorgeous cinematography” or “incredible acting.” Avoid a casual, chatty, gossipy tone.
You should also include characters’ names when talking about the chosen scenes, so it doesn’t sound like AI written reflection.
Consult the student example I have attached.