How do all of the separate elements of the film relate to and contribute to the theme

Instructions:

Rent and view one of the films from the list below. You should view the film at least twice. Take notes as you go and pause and replay scenes that you don’t understand or that you find particularly interesting.

Write a paper which answers the questions below.

For minimum credit answer all the questions below. Be sure to number your answers.

More complete answers will receive higher scores.

Papers must be type written and double-spaced.

Review Questions:

What is the true subject or theme of the film, and what kind of statement, if any, does the film make about the subject? Which elements and which scenes contribute most to addressing the theme of the film?

How do all of the separate elements of the film relate to and contribute to the theme, central purpose, or total effect?

Action Adventure, Mystery, Film Noir: Rear Window (1954), LA Confidential (1997) Pulp Fiction (1994), Requiem for a Dream (2000)

Comedy: Dr. Strangelove (1964)

Drama: Sunset Blvd. (1950), Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Saving Private Ryan (1998)

Horror/SciFi: The Shinning (1980)