film theory paper on the original Alice shorts by Disney 3-4 pages long (nothing under 2 and nothing over 4) with a Works Cited Page and End Notes (MLA) in the narrative. I will provide info for the easybib website where I’ve got a works cited page started along with some notes i have already written. the films are considered a comedy.
1. Watch the film and then do research on the definition of the film genre you have selected. An example: what has been the formula for the romantic comedy over time? Has that formula changed in time?
2. Research and discuss the key film cast: Actor, Actress, Supporting roles
3. Research the director and producer—which studio (s) distributed the film
4. Any key artists involved: cinematographer, editor, art director, etc.
A STUDENT CAN WRITE A REVIEW FOCUSING ON THE ARTIST: An example: Would “Citizen Kane” be the same film if Greg Toland had not been the cinematographer? Film is a collaborative process and your paper should reflect that.
5. Did the film correspond to similar films in that genre? An example: does “Blazing Saddles” stay within the formula of the western genre? Whichever five genres you select, ask that question.
6.In each essay there should be a review of TWO scenes that you feel helped make the film work. Discuss: lighting, use of color, shot selections, editing, angles, etc.
7. Critical reviews, box office and any award nominations
