Zoetrope

• Great resource for Bollywood. http://icio.us/4yberu #
• Fun graphics about film. http://icio.us/n3m3oo #

• Sukiyaki Western Django screening. http://yfrog.com/5b8qfj #

After a brief discussion on auteur theory, we watched another Miike film: Sukiyaki Western Django.  Certainly not a fan favorite, but very much an intriguing idea. (more…)

• New student film reviews posted! Check them out! #
• Hot Fuzz screening. http://yfrog.com/9faawjj #
• The Happiness of the Katakuris screening. http://yfrog.com/j6w8otj #
• Last set of Student Film Reviews posted. #
• Glut of sequels and reboots not working, from NY Magazine. http://icio.us/wua4m0 #

We discussed many film theories this evening and topped it all off with The Happiness of the Katakuris.  Monday will bring our last film and auteur theory. (more…)

What is postmodernism?  Is Hot Fuzz postmodern?  Tonight we discussed characteristics of postmodernism and screened Hot Fuzz. (more…)

• Survive Style 5+ screening. http://yfrog.com/mhft3j #
• Bonus points for commenting on Survive Style 5+! Check out the post. #
• New student film reviews posted. http://bit.ly/aujiEN #
• Research papers due this evening – DO NOT FORGET! #
• Pontypool screening. http://yfrog.com/iy59vj #

An interesting conversation moving from just how many genres are there to zombies.  We then explored the world of Pontypool.  What exactly is the purpose of the piece after the credits? (more…)

What a better way to introduce narrative and genre by showing you the potential for breaking them.  Survive Style 5+ was an interesting departure from Hollywood, tell me what you think in the comments for bonus points. (more…)