3. Discuss one scene, which you liked and why you feel it was a good scene.
One of the scenes this observed liked from Metropolis is the Maria's dance. This clip includes previously lost and restored footage from Fritz Lang's movie masterpiece. OK, this has to be one of the strangest things I've ever seen in a movie. At the time, the observer watched this and listened to Spoonman by Soundgarden on the observer’s alarm clock went off. The scene is a bit disturbing, yet, the scene is an amazing bit of film work. The observer was a bit amazed this was allowed to be filmed for its time. (Metropolis )
4. What was the point of the movie? (ex: a political statement, a moral idea, reflections on society)
Metropolis was produced ten years after the
4. Is the film reliable? Explain, using your conclusions from questions 1-4. (1 paragraph, 10
There were many historical points made in this film, but the first historical point was the spread of the
1. Discuss the way Tub is presented in the opening scene. Does your assessment of his character change in the later scenes?
This movie explores issues of greed, human relationships, betrayal and redemption, personal innocence and responsibility as well as the effects on the human mind
1.Describe the main characters of the film: Who are they? What are their motivations? What are their strengths and weaknesses? What are the obstacles they face?
1. What are the main themes, politically and socially, that are portrayed in the film?
Q.1. What do you think is the main messages this movie is trying to deliver?
• Describe the film in general terms. What subjects does it cover? Describe the plot and setting. What issues does it raise? What do you see as the main purpose of the film?
2. I picked this film because of the strong message it is meant to put across, considering that Lee wanted the world to acknowledge that while society had experienced significant progress up to the turn of the century, people still had a long way to go in order for the world to be a morally acceptable place. Reading more information about the girls killed during the 1963 Baptist Church bombing really shocked me and made me want to discuss this film.
7. Pick a scene in which you disagreed how a character handled a situation/person and rewrite it in the way you think it should have happened.
This film presents an individual that chooses not to conform to modern society, and the consequences of that choice. The main character
1. What scene or scenes do you think you'll still remember a month from now?
The movie creates an analogy similar to that of the Allegory of the cave. Within the Allegory it exemplifies humanity’s ignorance of truth and what is beyond the caves walls. Similar to that of The Truman Show, the show is the cave in which Truman has to escape the limitations that has been created for him. He manages to escape the actors, creator, and the events that work in one to keep him isolated from the real world. The movie compels us as the audience, and teaches us that the premise of the movie is to send a message to the audience that no matter how hard our elite try to construct a reality for us, our morals and souls will guide and direct us in the path that is meant for our personal
5. How do you think the filmmakers want the audience to respond? Is there a social justice message? If so, what is it?
Based on the above information and a close viewing of the movie, what questions would you raise during history taking? What are some possible answers? You might base your questions on the: