Monday, October 20, 2008

Planet of the Apes


We watched the film Planet of the Apes in class on October 20, 22, and 24. If you did not offer your thoughts in class, you can record your review of the film here. Try to address at least three different aspects of film excellence. Here are the criteria we brainstormed in class this semester:
Realistic and possible
Scary/ thrilling
Equal mix of action and romance
Good acting
Good special effects
Good twists
Advanced technology
Relatable characters
Introduction to alien elements

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

The Silk and the Song


We read the story "The Silk and the Song" in class on October 1 and 3. If you did not complete the question sheet or comment about the story in class, you can record your thoughts here.

Forbidden Planet


We watched the film Forbidden Planet in class on September 22, 24, 26, and 29. In class we completed 3 two-column notes of observations about the film. If you have additional comments, please post them here.