film Analyzing

film Analyzing
Topic :Gangster films have always appealed to the public. They catapulted to popularity in the early 1930s with the advent of sound technology. Why do you think they were so popular then, and why does the gangster genre continue to endure today? (Think about the era?the Depression?during which the early gangster films were set.)
The Public Enemy (William Wellman, 1931)
On the Waterfront (Elia Kazan, 1954)
Dog Day Afternoon (Sidney Lumet, 1975)
The Gold Rush (Charlie Chaplin, 1925)
you can add other movies as a source.. you don’t have to use all 4 mentioned previously (at lest TWO of the mentioned).
1) In this paper, you will make an argument. Your analysis must reflect your clearly defined point of view, that is, it must make and logically defend a thesis through your own observations and examples and/or through those of experts.

2) The instructor will provide a choice of topics on Blackboard (Content/Film Analysis). Your analysis must address at least one of them. You may combine topics only if you relate them in a logical and organized way.

3) Make sure to have your historical facts and timeframes correct. If you are not sure about a fact, look it up. An analysis based on an incorrect premise will not score very highly. For example, placing the 1925 release of The Gold Rush during the Depression is incorrect and will most likely lead to incorrect inferences and conclusions. If you correctly place the film?s release during the Roaring Twenties, Prohibition, or the Jazz Age, your inferences and conclusions will probably have validity. The timeline at the beginning of each chapter in your textbook is very helpful in placing films in their correct historical contexts.

4) You must provide specific examples from at least one film to defend your argument. Rescreen the movie, or specific scenes, if necessary.

5) Since you are giving an opinion, you may write in first person, e.g. ?I believe that . . .? or ?In my opinion . . .? (Some instructors do not allow this.)

6) In academic writing, paragraphs are typically between one and three sentences in length.

7) Do not spend time summarizing the entire narrative of your exemplar film. Only summarize as needed to clarify which scene you are discussing and to make your point.

8) Write about events and characters in the film in present tense. Use past tense when discussing a film?s production history. For example, ?Rollie Totheroh was [past tense] Charlie Chaplin?s longtime cinematographer. David Duchovny plays [present tense] Totheroh in the biopic Chaplin (Richard Attenborough, 1992).? Refer to the Sample Analysis_The Gold Rush_Jeppesen on Blackboard (Content/Film Analysis) to make sure that you understand this.

9) On first reference, italicize film names and include the name of the director and release date, e.g., The Gold Rush (Charlie Chaplin, 1925) or Charlie Chaplin?s The Gold Rush (1925). This is important in placing a film is some sort of historical context.

10) Unless you are writing about an actor?s performance, use the character?s not the actor?s name. Example: ?The ?gold? that the Lone Prospector of The Gold Rush (Charlie Chaplin, 1925) seeks is not of the material variety, but rather the riches of the human heart and spirit. As always, Chaplin gives a poignant performance as the Tramp with a heart of gold and boundless optimism that endure despite adversity.?

11) Pay attention to spelling and grammar. Turn these tools on in Word, if necessary. Film- related data can be verified in imdb.com.

12) No outside sources are required for this paper. The textbook, class notes and films themselves can serve as your sources in rendering observations and opinions. However, if you do use outside sources, you MUST cite them, preferably in MLA 2009 style.
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