Welcome to Film, Fiction & Criticism Summer 2010

This is a non-chronological, discussion-based class that examines the relationship between literature and film. We’ll explore the aesthetic make-up of masterworks of literature chosen from the novel, the short story and the play, and will focus on the structure and meaning of these literary works. This blog is your place to play with the ideas discussed in class. Enjoy!

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Kick Ass Films From Books

These "kick ass" flicks were based on novels. What is your favorite novel turned movie of all time? Why

Sunday, July 11, 2010

I Can't See Who Shot Me....

Noir, Neo-Noir... is it all just darkness? What exactly is the genre? Is it a genre or just a style?

Monday, July 5, 2010

Give A Damn

"Gone With the Wind" was voted one of the greatest films of all times in our class.... but why do we give a damn?

EBS

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Paper Due Today... or Not?

Hey guys- check your WebCt. I sent out an email regarding extending the deadline on the paper.
And no this doesn't count as the next blog post... sheesh. Go comment on that puppy!

EBS

Sunday, June 27, 2010

Racist Frogs?

Take a look at this article about racism in Disney films. What's your 2 cents?

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Death of Film Criticism?

Here we are in a class on film criticism and there's a whole bunch of folks saying the concept is dead.
Take a look at the article and let us in on your thoughts. Agree? Disagree? Think they're way off base?


What do you say?
EBS

Monday, June 7, 2010

My movie is better than your movie.....

Introduce yourself to the class and tell us your favorite piece of literature or your favorite flick. What makes it your favorite?? Remember when posting to sign your actual name, not a net alias.

Welcome-
EBS