Please hand in your homework (the treatment and the critical essay; see post below this one) if you did it. If not, please complete the critical lens essay on your own time. If you are having trouble screening King Kong, please see me to schedule alternative times to see the film.
I hate to do this, but since we only have so much time left (and so many films to see...) let's learn a little bit about Film Noir. There will be homework over the weekend (and those of you who have not completed your King Kong material can use the time then to complete it!)
Film Noir:
Here are a few things to watch for as we screen The Maltese Falcon:
1. A protagonist that is cynical or detached
2. A femme fatale who leads the protagonist astray
3. A mystery, crime, or use of suspense
4. A naive scapegoat to take the rap of some "crime"
5. Goons (hired criminals who give the protagonist a hard time)
6. Razor sharp dialogue
7. Reference and description of low key lighting
The Maltese Falcon, directed and written for the screen by John Huston
Based on the novel by Dashiell Hammett
I hate to do this, but since we only have so much time left (and so many films to see...) let's learn a little bit about Film Noir. There will be homework over the weekend (and those of you who have not completed your King Kong material can use the time then to complete it!)
Here are a few things to watch for as we screen The Maltese Falcon:
1. A protagonist that is cynical or detached
2. A femme fatale who leads the protagonist astray
3. A mystery, crime, or use of suspense
4. A naive scapegoat to take the rap of some "crime"
5. Goons (hired criminals who give the protagonist a hard time)
6. Razor sharp dialogue
7. Reference and description of low key lighting
The Maltese Falcon, directed and written for the screen by John Huston
Based on the novel by Dashiell Hammett
- Humphrey Bogart as Sam Spade
- Mary Astor as Brigid O'Shaughnessy
- Gladys George as Iva Archer
- Peter Lorre as Joel Cairo
- Barton MacLane as Lt. of Detectives Dundy
- Lee Patrick as Effie Perrine
- Sydney Greenstreet as Kasper Gutman
- Ward Bond as Detective Tom Polhaus
- Jerome Cowan as Miles Archer
- Elisha Cook, Jr. as Wilmer Cook
As you watch the film, begin to think of your own Film Noir treatment. Similar to King Kong, please take a look at the script and read it as a model for good film writing. You can read the script here at this link.
Our next creative assignment will be to create a short film treatment for a film noir or adventure film.
Our next creative assignment will be to create a short film treatment for a film noir or adventure film.
HOMEWORK: Please read the article on Film Noir. We will complete this film next class. Coming up: Masterclass with MCC professor and novelist Maria Brandt (Thursday), Color in Film and Walt Disney.
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