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