When Harry Met Sally

We are taking a slightly different approach to this next unit. We are specifically analyzing genre, with a pair of films (When Harry Met Sally, and later, 500 Days of Summer).

This film, considered the “blueprint” for Romantic Comedies, will serve as a basis for a discussion on the tropes and conventions of the genre.

Take notes on the film using the viewing guide.

Psycho Analysis

As we go through the viewing guide for Psycho, we will also look at excerpts from a famous interview with Hitchcock. This interview was conducted by the French filmmaker Francois Truffaut (who ushered in what is called the “French New Wave” with his first film The 400 Blows).

Short Films Continued

Let's discuss "The Great Zambini" and "Passengers" today, then watch one more film, and then our assessment for this mini-unit on short films. Choose one of the films we viewed and write an "analysis paragraph." Check out some tips on writing about film.

WELCOME!

Welcome to Film Analysis with Mr. Bujold! My hope is that you come out of this class with a deeper understanding of the film form, and the ability to look at films with a more critical eye. This blog will serve as a place for you to get handouts, find links to fun things, and get the daily agenda. Go to the "Units/Handouts" tab to download any documents I hand out in class.

Today's Agenda:

• Fill out "Get to know you" sheet
• Go over the expectations/syllabus/permission slip
• Accessing prior knowledge: What do you know about the technical aspects of film?
• Class Brainstorm
• What are the qualities of a "great" movie?
• What are some of your favorite movies?
• If there is time: "Looking at Movies" DVD-"Film Analysis" (15 minutes)