Arts

Asia Fleming

8 April, 12:07

1. What is film theory?

2. Discuss two reasons that people are interested in looking at the connections between films, films and audiences, films and real life, and films and academic disciplines.

3. What is film criticism?

4. Why is it important to consider a specific film's purpose (s) when using film theory?

5. How has film been used for propaganda?

Critical Thinking Questions

1. Do you believe that films today are still art? Why or why not?

2. Do you agree with the auteur theory? Why or why not?

3. For the most recent film you saw, what do you think the film's purpose was, and how did that purpose influence the way you felt about the film?

4. What characteristics of film make it a good medium for educating or informing people?

5. Which technological innovation do you believe has had the greatest impact on film and why?