Directions: for each section, you are to

Directions: for each section, you are to

a) direct quote a sentence or more from our book, Reading Movies, and provide the page. (page numbers in parentheses)

b) Explain what you quoted in your own words—paraphrase the thoughts to simplify them. Do not repeat many of the authors’ words.

c) Provide an example of your own from your memories of films seen on your own.

Part 1 Chapter 2

1) Why is it that supporting characters usually have more odd personality traits than main characters?

2) Why is the quirky dialogue in Pulp Fiction memorable?

3) Discuss one stereotype based on gender, race, or nationality (choose one).

4) Define “femme fatale.”

5) Our author discusses the appeal of various famous actors and explains why these stars have “personas”

Choose one that he writes about and then

Remember do a, b.

For c choose a different star from the past or present and discuss what this performer’s main type is and what he or she represents to audiences.

Part 2 Chapter 6

Must do a,b,c for each.

D. name your own example to show you actually understand the concept.

1) Define “continuity” editing.

2) Define “discontinuity” editing.

3) Define crosscutting.

4) According to Chapter 6, in which TWO WAYS is contemporary film editing different than in the past? What has contributed to the changes?

5) Define “montage.”

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