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As far as the neo-realist tendencies, the movie was shot on location, with scenes that focused on small everyday tasks, and in addition, the movie portrays a theme of collectiveness in the way that it was shot and the division of stories according to social status. The camera work used to portray … [Read more...] about Amores perros

I. Analytical. (20 points) Use appropriate film terminology to analyze one of the following film segments: 1) Hable con ella 2) Amores perros 3) El laberinto del fauno   Use the appropriate film terminology to analyze two of the following film segments: 1) Los amantes del … [Read more...] about Exam 3

Theory. (20 points) Answer the following question: 1) What are five important conceptual tenets that underscore postmodern cinema, according to the assigned readings?  How do you see these tenets manifest in __________ or _____________ ? Why is it important to understand these tenets? II. … [Read more...] about Exam 3

March 9, 2016 I. Analytical (take-home). (10 points) Use appropriate film terminology to analyze one of the following film segments: 1) Belle Epoque 2) La historia oficial 3) Mi familia I. Theory. (40 points) Answer the following question: 1) Discuss two historical films assigned for this … [Read more...] about Exam 2

"Let’s Talk About Poetic Realism" Blog post by Independent Filmmaker Michael Glover Smith (White City Cinema, May 18, 2012) AN: Can you elaborate a little more on Poetic Realism? MGS: Poetic Realism was a movement that existed in France in the early sound era. To paraphrase Bob Dylan, it is a … [Read more...] about Poetic Realism