Jun 7, 2019 | Film Analysis
With homage to Orson Welles, Steven Spielberg and Alfred Hitchcock, M. Night Shyamalan has contributed much to modern day suspense. Although his films are often found assigned to the suspense/horror genre, his films rarely evoke a sense of gore. Instead, in his best...
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...
Dec 18, 2018 | Film Analysis
Have you seen “Trainspotting”? “Sunshine”? Or “28 Days Later”? Or maybe “Slumdog Millionaire” or “127 Hours”? Or, maybe you watched the opening ceremonies or the 2012 Olympics in London. Well, each was directed by Danny Boyle – the director and creative...
Jun 13, 2018 | Film Analysis
Perhaps no foreign-made film has had a greater impact on cinema than “Seven Samurai.” This film has been a regular feature at our bonus Film Nights and has been exceedingly popular. As I’ve frequently said, if you’re serious about film, you better watch...
May 18, 2018 | Film Analysis
This is a film to savor. I have seen this movie dozens of times and yet I still find something new each time I visit it because of the incredible cinematography, creative production, understated acting and whimsical soundtrack. “Amélie” is a remarkable film on many,...
May 10, 2018 | Professional Development
The Importance of CARE and RIGOR in your classroom
May 8, 2018 | Film Analysis
What an amazing film, this is! The only true comedy to ever win an Oscar for Best Picture, “Annie Hall” has become one of the most significant films of the last half of the 20th century as many films drew upon Allen’s creative approach to plot structure, low-tech...
Feb 28, 2018 | Film Analysis
“Citizen Kane” Perhaps no movie has had more of an impact on cinema than Orson Welles’ “Citizen Kane.” As I’ve frequently said, if you’re serious about film, you better watch and analyze this film Here is the link to the assignment: • Citizen Kane...
May 31, 2016 | E9 Honors, English 9
Apr 1, 2016 | Film Analysis
We are so privileged to have the nation’s largest film festival right here in our own backyard – SIFF. So, to encourage you to take part in this amazing three-week celebration of cinema, I’m offering you a special deal! You can attend any SIFF film (or event, seminar,...
