film appreciation final
Director Sydney Pollack described this aspect of cinema as, "behaving truthfully under imaginary circumstances".
Acting
In The King of Kong, Billy Mitchell is usually shown wearing a tie with _______ iconography (images) on it.
American / Americana
To composite/create many of the effects in Stan Brakhage' s films, he used __________?
An Optical printer
During the exterior scene in the backyard between Conrad and his Mom, after initially connecting through conversation, Conrad brings up how Buck wanted a pet and then choices are made to communicate they are no longer listening and sharing as equals. What choice or choices are made?
Answer: E - A B and C choices: A. Beth stands up and is then literally above Conrad. B. Beth starts complaining about the neighbor's dog and breaks eye contact with Conrad C. There is overlapping dialogue and Conrad 'barks' at one point. D.A and C E. A B and C
The King of Kong presents which character's actions as being at odds with (differing from) direct address statements about live scores, and honoring high scores?
Billy Mitchell ( i think) (not Steve Wiebe)
Which film by Stan Brakhage contained optically printed darker footage with images created with an optical zoom that created a feeling of movement forward?
Black Ice
Billy and Steve's lives are contrasted in King of Kong by
D. All of the above A.Showing that they have different family lives B.Showing they have differing jobs. C.Showing they had different beginnings into the world of classic arcade games
If you're watching closely , again, the Hitchcock Film Strangers on a Train weaves in the 'theme of the double' in multiple ways. Which of the following is NOT an example of the doubling theme / things happening twice / two of something, etc
The detectives following / watching Guy both a last name that ends in the same letter 'H'. i think
Which experimental film screened for class contained an infamous moment of shock in which a graphic match of clouds over the moon is cut with a razor blade slicing an eye?
Un Chien Andalou
In the beginning of Strangers on a Train, Bruno eventually joins Guy on the same side of the train. Although both characters are now symbolically seated together and headed in the same direction (same train), there is still a differentiation between the two because of the?
depth of field (focus).
Aleksander and Zamira are both killed by ________________in Before the Rain.
family members/relatives
In an observant comment, who remarks before the Guinness World Record event, that in terms of getting into the Guinness, 'some people sort of ruin their lives to be in there'?
no idea. not steve's wife.
The Maysles Brothers documentaries could best be described as what type or kind of docs?
observational i think
The author of your Study Guide suggests most documentaries
A and B. i think. A.present actual real life events and/or subjects B.contain a point-of-view or perspective
In "Direct Cinema" as practiced by the Maysles brothers, the directors give quite a bit of direction to their subjects while filming.
False
The Surrealists and makers of Un Chien Andalou had artistic goals which included all of the following except?
Hollywood international style narrative construction
Decide if the following is both an actual acting moments which appear in the film Ordinary People and a moment which give insight into what the character is feeling or thinking. Answer A. for YES this is an acting moment that appears in the film and gives insight into character. OR B. for NO this is not an acting moment that appears in the film/does not give insight into character Conrad tries to stop Karen (friend from the hospital) from committing suicide.
NO this is not an acting moment that appears in the film/does not give insight into character
In the Acting for Film video with Michael Caine he discussed his choice to play Frank in a film called Educating Rita. Despite what some thought, this was a good choice for him because...?
NOT Frank has just as many, if not more, lines then Rita. i think it's The part required him to play a teacher, and he is a natural at teaching.
Which experimental film helped shock the audience by including images of ants coming out of a hand, priests dragged behind pianos, and bleeding donkeys?
Un Chien Andalou
Bruno calls ________________ to Guy in Strangers on a Train from the shadows as Guy is about to enter his apartment in a canted or dutch angle shot.
aysnchronously
When Kiril telephones London asking for Aleksander, you can hear the sound of ______ in the background at one point and this sound effect is Kiril's sound leitmotif according to the Director.
birds
in the Caine video on Acting for Film, he mentions the _______________is like a best friend, or someone who loves you.
camera
French writer Astruc wrote an article introducing the idea of the __________________, in which he contended that cinema could be a means of expression as supple and subtle as that of _____________________.
camera stylo / written language
The Maysles Brothers- Albert and Davi, practiced a particular type of documentary films called __________.
direct cinema
There is a scene in Strangers On A Train where Bruno 'borrows' Mrs. Cunnigham's neck at a party and he keeps his hands clenched on her neck because?
i think He sees Guy. NOT He sees Anne Morton, Guy's girlfriend.
The sequence of Bruno stalking Miriam at the Leeland Lake Carnival in Strangers on a Train is representative of Hitch's films/style in that it __________________.
is a visually oriented sequence with very little significant dialogue
One way a favorable point of view of Steve Wiebe is communicated in The King of Kong is by a ___________ that shows how Steve beats the barrel level.
lit from above, High Key lighting setup sequence ( i think)
In Strangers of a Train, there is a ________________________ of Bruno staring straight at guy, surrounded by moving heads as Guy is about to play tennis
motivated point-of-view
In the Michael Cain video on Acting he discusses the differences between film and theatre acting, and uses Educating Rita to make his point/s. What point or points did he make in terms of his experience with the film version of Educating Rita in comparison to theatre?
not A and c. I think the answer is E- B and c. (B. In the theatre version, the audience mostly focuses on Rita. C. In the film version, the viewer gets to focus a lot more on Frank than in the stage version because of the use of reaction shots.)
Ballet Méchanique was made in what decade?
The 1920s
In your study guide, Herzog makes a point about reality and truth stating, "I've always postulated, not just in documentaries but in feature films from very early on, that ______________ is a superficial layer".
reality
When Aleksander appears inside the shelter at the sheepfold near the end of the film to save Zamira, there is an intentional lighting choice which prominently features which direction of the light?
strong back light
In the documentary excerpt on Alfred Hitchcock, it was discussed, and shown in the clips from Saboteur that Hitch likes to include iconic settings such as the Statue of Liberty and Mount Rushmore. Hitch likes to take symbols of order and thrown in the element of?
suprise i think (not suspense)
A ________moment occurs in the tunnel of love when ___________________ the shadows of Miriam's boat and we hear her scream.
suspense / a large shadow of Bruno looms over, and gets closer to
Steve Wiebe beats Billy Mitchell's Donkey Kong score live at Fun Spot, only to have Billy submit a or an _______________________ later that same evening.
tape with an over 1 million point score on it
In the clip from the video with Michael Caine discussing film acting, what or who does Caine claim is most attentive to actors despite the fact that actors ignore it / him / her?
the camera
if you're watching closely, the Hitchcock Film Strangers on a Train weaves in the 'theme of the double' in multiple ways. Which of the following is NOT an example of the doubling theme / things happening twice / two of something, etc.
the cigarette lighter contains an example of doubling film- it has two crisscrossed racquets. i think
The cigarette lighter in Strangers on a Train contains at least two examples of _______________.
the doubling theme
In Before the Rain, the thunder, stillness, and sense of anticipation right before it does rain, often symbolically precedes what happening in the film?
violence
Meshes of the Afternoon exhibits a surrealist aspect and /or suggests a dreamlike state through her use of movement and editing when her dream character seems to float up to the ceiling of the house and?
watches herself sleeping.
Translated, the French use of the word auteur would be best translated to mean that the Director is the?
Author of the film
The sequence of _________________ is considered an example of the documentary term, direct address.
D- B and C (B.Steve Sanders with Billy Mitchell in Billy's restaurant, where Steve discusses Steve Wiebe's talent and integrity. C.Walter relating how the Guinness Book of World Records trusts Twin Galaxies and how he has a new flyer made up for a competition.)
Decide if the following is both an actual acting moments which appear in the film Ordinary People and a moment which give insight into what the character is feeling or thinking. A. for YES this is an acting moment that appears in the film and gives insight into character. OR B. for NO this is not an acting moment that appears in the film/does not give insight into character -Beth warmly returns Conrad's hug and kisses him
B. NO this is not an acting moment that appears in the film/does not give insight into character
Which experimental film screened for class included a repetition of images of objects and people in motion?
Ballet Méchanique
Who once achieved the perfect Pac Man score (highest score you could possible get)?
Billy Mitchell
Which of the following is not true of the Stan Brakhage film, Mothlight?
It included a 'sound track' made up of buzzing insects.
In Strangers on a Train, Hitchcock includes visual elements linking Bruno to a
Lobster / claws
In the Michael Caine video on Acting he noted there is something/s you can do while acting to help empower you and present yourself in a more favorable way.
Not blink and pick an eye.
Who directed Ordinary People? Hint- this Academy member was a well regarded actor, and the founder of a non profit which advances the work of independent storytellers in film and theatre.
Robert Redford
One of the experimental filmmakers we screened has completed over 100 experimental films and worked in the mode of experimental films for decades. Which filmmaker is this?
Stan Brakhage
Walter Day in The King of Kong, relates an observation of how getting a high score in Donkey Kong requires skill, a high level of learning, and comprehensive intelligence over a montage that includes animation / graphics and game play of?
Steve Wiebe
Which Donkey Kong player occasionally plays his 5 year old son's drum set
Steve Wiebe
Match the description to the correct Acting Term QuestionSelected Match
What is Casting? A.The process of choosing and hiring actors for a movie What is improvisation? B.Actors deliver lines based only loosely on the written script, or make up lines or action. What is the Stanislavsky "Method" System? C.Acting that encourages social and psychological realism often by bringing past experiences and emotions to a role. What is Coverage ? D.How much footage/how many takes a director uses to portray a scene What is a Cameo ? E.A small but significant role often played by a famous actor
Which of the following are aspects of technique or style that recur in Hitchcock's films (according to your notes or the Hitchcock doc) AND are an aspect of Strangers on a Train Mark A for YES/True, this is a recurring technique or style also present in Strangers on a Train. OR Mark B for NO/False, this is NOT a thematic aspect/style or NOT present in Strangers on a Train Technique or Style 01- Visually oriented storytelling with an expressive camera
YES / True, this is a recurring technique or style also present in Strangers on a Train.
Decide if the following is both an actual acting moments which appear in the film Ordinary People and a moment which give insight into what the character is feeling or thinking. Conrad nervously bounces his legs and turns Dr. Berger's clock around during an early therapy session
YES this is an acting moment that appears in the film and gives insight into character
Decide if the following is both an actual acting moments which appear in the film Ordinary People and a moment which give insight into what the character is feeling or thinking. Answer A. for YES this is an acting moment that appears in the film and gives insight into character. OR B. for NO this is not an acting moment that appears in the film/does not give insight into character - Beth (the mother) stuffs specially made French toast down the garbage disposal.
YES this is an acting moment that appears in the film and gives insight into character
Decide if the following is both an actual acting moments which appear in the film Ordinary People and a moment which give insight into what the character is feeling or thinking. Answer A. for YES this is an acting moment that appears in the film and gives insight into character. OR B. for NO this is not an acting moment that appears in the film/does not give insight into character After being surprised by Conrad in Buck's room, Beth scolds him, and then later in the scene awkwardly tries to connect with Conrad by stating she was awful at Trig, and then can't be sure if she really took Trig in school.
YES this is an acting moment that appears in the film and gives insight into character
Decide if the following is both an actual acting moments which appear in the film Ordinary People and a moment which give insight into what the character is feeling or thinking. Answer A. for YES this is an acting moment that appears in the film and gives insight into character. OR B. for NO this is not an acting moment that appears in the film/does not give insight into character Calvin slowly emerges from the car and confronts Beth about why she asked him to change clothes for Buck's funeral
YES this is an acting moment that appears in the film and gives insight into character
Is the following below, an aspect of circularity in Before the Rain? Mark A for YES, this does appear and communicates a theme of circularity. Mark B for NO, this does not appear in the film Mark C for No, this does appear in the film, but has nothing to do with a circularity theme. The aspect is: there is an image of a circle that is lit on fire by children, one kid throws bullets into the fire, and there is a turtle inside the circle
YES, this does appear and communicates a theme of circularity.
Is the following below, an aspect of circularity in Before the Rain?Mark A for YES, this does appear and communicates a theme of circularity.Mark B for NO, this does not appear in the filmMark C for NO, this does appear in the film, but has nothing to do with a circularity theme
YES, this does appear and communicates a theme of circularity.
Is the following below, an aspect of circularity in Before the Rain?Mark A for YES, this does appear and communicates a theme of circularity.Mark B for NO, this does not appear in the filmMark C for NO, this does appear in the film, but has nothing to do with a circularity theme. The aspect is: A monk states that the Circle is Not Round in 2 different parts of the film.
YES, this does appear and communicates a theme of circularity.
In Before the Rain, Kiril and Aleksander share similar actions or attributes. Is the following something they share in common, or something they both do?- Both have a scene where they wake at night to a vision of a woman (or young woman) who a moment later seems not to be in the room, followed by a repetition of action where the woman Is in the room.
YES, this something that happens to both.
Which of the following are aspects of technique or style that recur in Hitchcock's films (according to your notes or the Hitchcock doc) AND are an aspect of Strangers on a Train Mark A for YES/True, this is a recurring technique or style also present in Strangers on a Train. OR Mark B for NO/False, this is NOT a thematic aspect/style or NOT present in Strangers on a Train Technique or Style 03- The use of editing to communicate thoughts or ideas.
YES/True, this is a recurring technique or style also present in Strangers on a Train.
In Before the Rain there is a repeated motif of the phrase Time Never Dies, the Circle is Not Round. Is a version of this motif spoken or written in Part 01 Words (the monastery section)?
Yes / True
In Before the Rain there is a repeated motif of the phrase Time Never Dies, the Circle is Not Round. Is a version of this motif spoken or written in Part 02 Faces (the London section with Anne at the photo agency and Aleksander)?
Yes / True
n Before the Rain there is a repeated motif of the phrase Time Never Dies, the Circle is Not Round. Is a version of this motif spoken or written in Part 03 Pictures (Aleksander returns to Macedonia)?
Yes / True
Which of the following are aspects of technique or style that recur in Hitchcock's films (according to your notes or the Hitchcock doc) AND are an aspect of Strangers on a Train Mark A for YES/True, this is a recurring technique or style also present in Strangers on a Train. OR Mark B for NO/False, this is NOT a thematic aspect/style or NOT present in Strangers on a Train Technique of Style 01- A link between the representative of good and the representative of evil
Yes / True this is a recurring aspect of Hitchcock's films and Strangers on a Train
Which of the following are aspects of technique or style that recur in Hitchcock's films (according to your notes or the Hitchcock doc) AND are an aspect of Strangers on a Train Mark A for YES/True, this is a recurring technique or style also present in Strangers on a Train. OR Mark B for NO/False, this is NOT a thematic aspect/style or NOT present in Strangers on a Train Technique or Style 02- An innocent man falsely accused.
Yes / True- this is representative of Hitchcock's work and Strangers on a Train.
In Before the Rain, both Kiril and his Uncle Aleksander share similar actions and attributes. Is the following something that they both do? - They both talk to Anne at some point.
Yes, this is something they both do.
The auteur theory began with an article in Le Politique des Auteur, written by________________.
a French film critic who also directed features. idk tbh
Which of the following are visually expressive ways Hitchcock portrays Bruno shadowing Guy around Washington DC and its surroundings in the film Strangers on a Train?
a and b i think A.Bruno stands as a dark figure on the white steps of the Jefferson Memorial building. B.Bruno stares straight ahead at Guy at a tennis court while the heads around him move.
In the documentary excerpt on Alfred Hitchcock, Hitch used the example of a bomb and two people discussing baseball to assert that to create real suspense you have to give the audience what?
a shock. i think
The film Ordinary People, was lauded / praised by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in what ways?
answer: E. All of the above. choices :A. Timothy Hutton (the son) won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. B. Mary Tyler Moore (the mom) was nominated for the Best Actress Oscar C. Judd Hirsch (the psychiatrist) was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar D. The film won Oscars for Best Picture and Best Director E. All of the above.
