Hitchcock: Master of suspense and the sublime

Hitchcock: Master of suspense and the sublime

Apr 8, 2019 | Film Analysis

Assignment Choices Psycho Assignment North By Northwest Assignment The Birds Assignment Rope Assignment Rear Window Assignment Click HERE to go to the Vertigo page   We’ll experience several of Hitchcock’s masterpieces – “North By Northwest” and “Vertigo” for...
The stunning action of Tony Scott

The stunning action of Tony Scott

Mar 19, 2019 | Film Analysis

British director Tony Scott liked action – a lot of action. So much so that his pacing and use of effective camera movement became some of his key trademarks as a director. One of his primary identifying techniques is that his films frequently featured a pan across a...
Baraka: Pure cinema at the core of remarkable film

Baraka: Pure cinema at the core of remarkable film

Mar 12, 2019 | Film Analysis

“Baraka” It isn’t a travelogue. It isn’t a documentary. It isn’t a feature film. It doesn’t have any dialogue. There are no star actors. There isn’t even a plot. Yet, this remarkable film goes straight to your heart and intellect in a uniquely compelling way. Here are...
Harper Lee’s “To Kill A Mockingbird”

Harper Lee’s “To Kill A Mockingbird”

Mar 4, 2019 | E9 Honors, English 9

Our ‘national novel’ – Harper Lee’s “To Kill A Mockingbird” “To Kill A Mockingbird” became both an instant bestseller and a critical success when it was first published in 1960. Not only did it earn author Harper Lee the Pulitzer Prize in 1961, it was also...
“The Door”

“The Door”

Mar 1, 2019 | Film Analysis

THE DOOR - Short Film from Octagon Films on Vimeo.added by Louise Curran Producer The Door “The Door” This film, by Juanita Wilson, is a powerful tribute to one family’s tragic experience following the Chernobyl nuclear accident that occurred in 1986 in what was...
On the Line (Auf der Strecke)

On the Line (Auf der Strecke)

Feb 28, 2019 | Film Analysis

This Swiss film is such a great example of all we’ve been talking about, I thought I’d wrap up our short films unit with it. Pretty good film, isn’t it? It was nominated for an Oscar in 2009 in the live-action short film category. As for the assignment, log in to our...