Dome Vongvises
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I just got done with film class, and the thing turned out to be more of an English class than anything. Teacher was one of the coolest people I've had in awhile (read, I've had some nasty professors and this teacher was a breath of fresh air), but damn was he a hard grader.
Anyway, if you had to teach an introductory film course, what films would you pick to teach? Please the category, the film, and the reason why you picked the film.
A Lesson in Editing:
The Passion of Joan of Arc
- I've only seen two silent films in my entire life, and this is one of them. The "inquisition" scenes were extremely well-done, and the reaction shots between the judges and Joan of Arc excellently captured the emotional energy.
A Lesson in Cinematography:
Lawrence of Arabia
- You'll quickly learn why David Lean fell in love with the desert as you watch this classic. An important lesson of using a complex character and setting him against a gorgeous, desert backdrop.
2001: A Space Odyssey
- I've seen this movie only once (I still haven't given it a second chance.....yet), so I'll be brief. I was so severely disappointed with this movie that I can say I hate it. But even then, I have to give props to the cinematographer. Beautiful compositions, especially the "ballet" of the spaceship (still boring though).
A Lesson in Mise-En-Scene:
Singin' in the Rain
- What better way to teach about acting, costume, and setting than this backstage musical. Funny thing, this movie would also be a lesson in sound, too.
A Lesson in Sound:
Star Wars
- This movie is often overlooked for its pioneering efforts in the use of sound. This film is a lesson in how "offscreen" space is enhanced and expanded.
A Lesson in Genre Conventions and Iconography
Rio Bravo
- A sheriff, an ole mine prospector, and an evil ranch hand lend themselves to an old Western classic. Now where's that tumbleweed that's supposed to roll by.....
List away people
Anyway, if you had to teach an introductory film course, what films would you pick to teach? Please the category, the film, and the reason why you picked the film.
A Lesson in Editing:
The Passion of Joan of Arc
- I've only seen two silent films in my entire life, and this is one of them. The "inquisition" scenes were extremely well-done, and the reaction shots between the judges and Joan of Arc excellently captured the emotional energy.
A Lesson in Cinematography:
Lawrence of Arabia
- You'll quickly learn why David Lean fell in love with the desert as you watch this classic. An important lesson of using a complex character and setting him against a gorgeous, desert backdrop.
2001: A Space Odyssey
- I've seen this movie only once (I still haven't given it a second chance.....yet), so I'll be brief. I was so severely disappointed with this movie that I can say I hate it. But even then, I have to give props to the cinematographer. Beautiful compositions, especially the "ballet" of the spaceship (still boring though).
A Lesson in Mise-En-Scene:
Singin' in the Rain
- What better way to teach about acting, costume, and setting than this backstage musical. Funny thing, this movie would also be a lesson in sound, too.
A Lesson in Sound:
Star Wars
- This movie is often overlooked for its pioneering efforts in the use of sound. This film is a lesson in how "offscreen" space is enhanced and expanded.
A Lesson in Genre Conventions and Iconography
Rio Bravo
- A sheriff, an ole mine prospector, and an evil ranch hand lend themselves to an old Western classic. Now where's that tumbleweed that's supposed to roll by.....
List away people