Apr 20, 2022 | Film Analysis
He made you over, didn’t he? Just as I’ve done. But better! Did he train you? Rehearse you? Teach you what to say and what to do? John “Scottie” Ferguson One of Hitchcock’s films rises above the rest, in my opinion – “Vertigo.” While it didn’t exactly meet with wide...
Apr 12, 2022 | Film Analysis
Assignment Choices Psycho North By Northwest The Birds Rope Rear Window Click HERE to go to the Vertigo page We’ll experience several of Hitchcock’s masterpieces – “North By Northwest” and “Vertigo” for sure – and maybe one or two of his other great films. When...
Apr 11, 2022 | E9 Honors, English 9
Welcome to Café Verona! You are about to embark on a remarkable journey of self-exploration through poetry. Consume as much poetry as you can – there are free refills, after all – and don’t be afraid to try something new off the menu. Enjoy! Here’s a copy...
Mar 25, 2022 | 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...
Mar 21, 2022 | E9 Honors, English 9
Here’s a real sleeper of a film that came from the most unlikely of places – a reality show on HBO. It’s rare that a film explores the complex themes of faith, coming of age and prejudice in any meaningful manner, but this film somehow pulls it off quite well. It’s...
Mar 10, 2022 | E9 Honors, English 9
“The Heart of the Game” Here are several resources for you about this fantastic documentary. THOTG_DIRECTORS_COMMENTS Heart of the Game 3 Heart of the Game 4 In the years since these compelling stories were captured on film, much has transpired – some good news and...
Feb 28, 2022 | Film Analysis
Possibilia I’m not sure what to make of this film. Is it a film? What is it? In any case, it’s incredibly creative and amazing. Enjoy. Click on the image above or here’s the link: Possibilia...
Feb 20, 2022 | Film Analysis
This Swiss film is such a great example of how effective a short film can be. In fact, it was nominated for an Oscar in 2009 in the live-action short film category. SUPPLEMENTAL: Here’s a link to a brief synopsis of the film. Trailer Auf der Strecke (On the...
Feb 14, 2022 | E9 Honors, English 9
This story by Juan Rulfo – “No Dogs Bark” – is simple and short, but don’t let that fool you. Like a great piece of music or an abstract painting, much of what you take away from reading Rulfo’s work depends upon what you bring to it. For more information about Rulfo...
