Film Notes

> The Passion of Joan of Arc
Acting. well-chosen actors/actresses, facial expressions. The actress who plays Joan especially conveys character very well.
Cinematography. simple, mainly shots of faces, always moving
Sound. Silent Film.

> Charley Chaplin: Modern Times
Acting. very entertaining
Cinematography. mainly overall shots; not many closeups. induces a goofy feeling by the speeding up of some scenes
Sound. music which fits in with the story; enhances.

> Shadow of a Doubt
Acting. convincing actors/actresses; draws into story
Cinematography. lots of scenery; variety of angles; close-ups and large shots; very carefully framed shots
Sound. use of music that enhances the scenes and drama

> Seven Samurai
Acting. convincing flow;
Cinematography. dark settings; chaotic;
Sound. music for beginning: dramatic and sets up anticipation;

> 400 Blows
Acting. realistic portrayals of children
Cinematography. well-framed shots of classrooms;
Sound. music for beginning: dramatic and sets up anticipation;

> Panther Panchali
Acting. characters show lots of emotion and have natural timing; actors/actresses reflect their anxieties well Cinematography. Unique styles used: shots through bamboo, etc.; Sound. Native music used which adds to the cultural feeling of the film

> My Life as a Dog
Acting. Good actors and actresses; realistic and captures the audience
Cinematography. variety of shots,
Sound. reoccurring piano theme that ties events together

> The Thin Blue Line
Acting. Documentary...acting done to recreate crime scenes gets the job done Cinematography. many close-ups set in a fast pace to increase excitement; very unique: not many overall shots; mostly focuses of different items in the scene; everyone is speaking directly to camer Sound. music used to dramatize scenes, gun shots, etc.

> Hotel Rwanda
Acting. The main actor's accent sounds a little fabricated but overall does a good job Cinematography. very colorful shots, variety of angles
Sound. music used to dramatize scenes, gun shots, etc.