Recap: We began examining film from the 1960s, beginning with Guess Who's Coming to Dinner. This film won the Oscar for Best Screenwriting, but also helped to shatter some existing racial issues at the time. For the brilliant writing and acting, along with the social mores it addresses, I wanted you to see this clip. We also discussed it briefly regarding "blocking" when Spencer Tracy couldn't find his mark. It works for the scene, as he appears pensive.
Hopefully, you see the definite progression of film, based on what we viewed in class. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner now incorporates setting, there was a change in acting, and we noted the lack of background music as a way of calling your attention to the dialogue.
We also watched a clip from My Fair Lady. This also addresses social classes, as many films of the 1960s did. Among the award winners in that decade were West Side Story, Oliver!, and The Sound of Music. The film industry was calling people's attention to pressing issues of the time.
Homework: Tomorrow you will be asked to write a 100 word editorial on your favorite movie, using at least 3 terms from the vocabulary. Please give some consideration to the film you'd like to write about.
I'm noticing some great improvements in your writing. Terrific job!
Have a nice evening!
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