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Assignment - Computer Science Discussion
1- Please use a short paragraph to introduce yourself, what your major is, interests, favorite movie and most least-liked movie that you have seen.
Next, watch a film of your choosing, selecting from the American Film Institute's Top 100 list (enclosed link with this assignment). You should be able to access a film of your choosing from NetFlix, Amazon or even YouTube (and others). Write a short paragraph, describing why you chose the film and your opinion of it (whether you liked it or not, and what you think of its importance). You do not have to descibe what the film is about--just your thoughts on it. Thanks!
2- Write a short paragraph or two on the short films watched (Film History: A Trip to the Moon, Rescued by Rover, and The Great Train Robbery). People were amazed at the technology at that time. How would you relate this technology to something that we are experiencing today?
3- Provide a one to two paragraph critique of The General. Compare Buster Keaton's cinematic and comedic style to that of Charlie Chaplin.
4- Provide a one to two paragraph critique of The General. Compare Buster Keaton's cinematic and comedic style to that of Charlie Chaplin.
5- Write a short critique of It Happened One Night, reflecting upon the use of sound and how it impacted the cinema experience.
6- Write a short critique of It Happened One Night, reflecting upon the use of sound and how it impacted the cinema experience.
7- Write a short critique of Frankenstein, comparing it to the horror films made today.
8- Write a short critique on how this film differs from Frankenstein, and its relevance is to the 1950's. Reference points include the "Atomic Age" and 3D technology--topics covered in the virtual class meeting. You can also reference other items from the internet. Both films were produced through Universal as well.
9- Write a short critique of War of the World, comparing its visual effects to those of today. If you have seen the remake with Tom Cruise, give a small comparison to that film.
10- Write a short paragraph, providing a review of the Warner Brothers film, CasablWrite a short paragraph, providing a review of the Warner Brothers film, Casablanca.