Learning task 3

Important quotes

For each of the Quotes (Word 25KB) answer the following questions:

Who said it? Who is it said to?
Explain what is happening at that point in the film.
Why is this quote important? Think about such things as character, theme, plot development.
What is your personal response to the comment?

Close reading of the opening sequence (Stephen's speech up to and including the title sequence with Roseanne in the giant nutshell)

Draw a table into your workbook. As you view the opening sequence, record what you observe, what sounds and/or music you hear, what is said (in voice over and dialogue), what visual effects you notice (foe example colour, costume, shots, camera angles).
From your close reading of this opening sequence, list all the clues the film maker has given us about the characters, plot, setting, and theme of this film. What information can we learn or guess about:

Look closely at the scene where Roseanne talks in front of a white background.

Repeat the exercise for above.
How is this an unusual or unconventional scene? How does it make you feel as a viewer, and why do you think the filmmaker created the scene in this way?
Explain, using examples and explanations, why this is an important scene.

Look closely at the scenes where Stephen makes the phone call to Dr. Liang.

Repeat the exercise above.
Briefly describe what happens.
Explain, using examples and explanations, why this is an important scene.
What modern techniques of showing 'reality' does the filmmaker employ? Think about television.

Look closely at the scene where Stephen comes back from the meeting with Dr. Liang, and sits with Roseanne in her car.

Repeat the exercise for 1a) above.
Briefly describe what happens.
Explain, using examples and explanations, why this is an important scene.
What modern techniques of showing 'reality' does the filmmaker employ? Again, think about television.

Published on: 24 Jun 2009