need help with a rough draft for a 3-4 page MLA film theory paper on the makings of beauty and the beast and its film category of the history behind musical films.
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? (If you saw it already dont worry about rewatching)
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.
