Script, Stage and Screen work
Using Google, type in the phrase "what is a film" and copy down the definitions. (You can ignore the verb for "to cover over")
List at least five major reasons for the popularity of film and give a brief discussion/example of each. Use the website below for help.
Use the following website to explain the dangers of popular film.
https://theconversation.com/thinking-through-popular-film-50206
What is a frequent moviegoer and what a moviegoer? Use the 4th page of this document to help! https://www.mpaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/MPAA-Theatrical-Market-Statistics-2016_Final-1.pdf
What do the Film Ratings mean? This link will help!
https://gizmodo.com/a-brief-history-of-the-movie-rating-system-1676334900
Who makes up the MPAA Rating Board?
Use this link- the last few paragraphs are the most helpful.
Think about the purpose and use of the rating system. What impact can a rating have on a fim? (this one comes from your brain!)
Do you feel there is a difference between popular films and good films?
Who comprises the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences?
Who votes for each catergory for the Academy Awards?
Do you or your family really pay attention to the film rating when you choose a movie to watch? Do you think you will be more concerned about the rating a film receives as a parent?
What makes a good film? What criteria should be used to decide? Does each element of the criteria need to be met? Use the following links to helpfind the answer.
https://nofilmschool.com/2016/02/6-elements-great-film
http://dslrguide.tv/the-elements-of-a-great-film/
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/richard-brody/what-it-takes-to-make-a-great-movie
Discuss the following statment: "Film shows us what it is like to be human"
the following links may help with ideas:
http://www.filmsite.org/dramafilms.html
https://www.criterion.com/lists/49477-what-it-means-to-be-human