Please write a paragraph or two in response to each of the following prompts. What is the significance of this film being called “A Quiet Place”? How are sounds important to the narrative? How are they important to the characters? How are sounds used to separate and/or to connect characters and plot elements? Compare andContinue reading “Discussion Questions for “A Quiet Place””
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“Hereditary” Discussion Questions
Write a paragraph or two in response to each of the following prompts: As usual, let’s start with the title. Why is this movie called “Hereditary”? What are we to understand as being hereditary in this film? More broadly, how are the ideas of inheritance and family significant to the narrative? What is the filmContinue reading ““Hereditary” Discussion Questions”
Discussion Questions for “See You Yesterday”
Write a paragraph or two in response to each of the following prompts. First, how does this movie introduce us to its protagonist, C.J. Walker? What sort of a sister, student, and friend is she? What are her hopes and dreams? What are her concerns and her fears? What things make her likeable and relatableContinue reading “Discussion Questions for “See You Yesterday””
Discussion Questions for “Tigers Are Not Afraid”
Write a paragraph or two in response to each of the following prompts: As I often do, I’d like us to start with the title. Why is this movie called “Tigers Are Not Afraid”? What is the larger significance of “tigers” in this film? What tigers do we see? This film is often referred toContinue reading “Discussion Questions for “Tigers Are Not Afraid””
Discussion Questions for “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before”
Write a paragraph or two in response to the following prompts. How does this movie introduce us to its protagonist, Lara Jean? What is she doing when we first see her? What sort of a sister and daughter is she? What are her hopes and dreams? What are her concerns and her fears? What thingsContinue reading “Discussion Questions for “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before””
Discussion Questions for “The Witch”
Write a paragraph or two in response to each of the following prompts: Let’s start with the title. Who or what is “The Witch”? How do we know? What does it mean to be a “witch” in the world of this film? Can one choose to be a witch or is being a witch justContinue reading “Discussion Questions for “The Witch””
Discussion Questions for “Shakespeare in Love”
Write a paragraph or two in response to each of the following prompts: Let’s start with the title, “Shakespeare in Love.” How does this movie portray Shakespeare? What sort of a person is he? What are his strengths and weaknesses? What are his hopes and desires? What are his darkest fears? Let’s continue with theContinue reading “Discussion Questions for “Shakespeare in Love””
Discussion Questions for “Raiders of the Lost Ark”
Write a paragraph or two in response to each of the following. We know all these elements by heart now, but some of the answers might still be tricky so be sure to explain your answers. I’m eager to see your answers this week. What is the Call to Adventure that starts the hero’s journeyContinue reading “Discussion Questions for “Raiders of the Lost Ark””
Discussion Questions for “She’s the Man”
Shakespeare’s plays are known for their soliloquies, long one-character speeches often delivered as “asides” where the character addresses the audience directly. This style of dialogue is not as popular now as it was in Shakespeare’s time, but it served the useful function of letting an audience know what a character is thinking and feeling. Below,Continue reading “Discussion Questions for “She’s the Man””
Discussion Questions for “Zootopia”
Write a paragraph or two in response to each of the following. Note that some of these questions are hard. The answers might not be obvious or might require you to explain in some detail to justify your answer. Do your best. You’ve got this! What is the Call to Adventure that starts the hero’sContinue reading “Discussion Questions for “Zootopia””
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