TGJ 4M(E) – Grade 12 Film

Textual Analysis Portfolio (Groups of Two)

Due Thursday, November 15

The Textual Analysis Portfolio consists of two parts:

A)  Presentation

Ø  Select a film from the list and prepare a 10 minute presentation that includes:

a)  overview/summary

b)  plot/story (show trailer)

c)  genre, cast, year, director, box office earnings, any other pertinent pieces of information, etc…

Ø  Select 3 of the following elements of film and analyze/show a clip/scene from the movie that demonstrates effective use of the selected element.

Elements of film -cinematography, sound/score, lighting, editing, setting

B)  Written Report

The written report or film analysis/review is a minimum of five paragraphs. It should include the following elements:

  1. In the opening paragraph state the title, and briefly summarize the plot of the movie.

a)  Describe how you truly feel about the film.

b)  What is your honest reaction to the film?

c)  Did you like/dislike it?

d)  Was it confusing?

e)  Exciting?

f)  Suspenseful?

g)  Boring?

  1. In the next three paragraphs analyze the literary, dramatic, and cinematic aspects of the film. Use examples from the movie to support your analysis.

i.  Literary

Ø  The literary aspects pertaining to the story, dialogue and characters.

Ø  Was there a good story?

Ø  Believable characters?

Ø  Good dialogue?

Ø  Did the main character change throughout the film?

Ø  Did you notice a character arc?

Ø  What was the main conflict and how was it resolved?

Ø  Did the story interest you?

ii.  Dramatic

Ø  The dramatic aspects pertaining to the acting, sets, locations and costumes.

Ø  Were the actors good?

Ø  Was the setting or location interesting?

Ø  Did the actors wear costumes?

Ø  Was there a famous movie star in the film?

iii.  Cinematic

Ø  The cinematic aspects pertaining to the camera angles, composition, lighting, music and sound effects.

Ø  Did you notice the cinematography?

Ø  Were there interesting camera angles, or cool video and sound effects?

Ø  Did the music match the film?

  1. In the conclusion, rate the film and state whether or not you would recommend the film to a friend and why.

C)  Evaluation Breakdown

Presentation – 50%

Written Report – 50%

Textual Analysis Assignment

Movie List

  1. Forrest Gump
  2. Raiders of the Lost Arc
  3. Casino Royale
  4. Platoon
  5. Unforgiven
  6. Rango
  7. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
  8. Moneyball
  9. Girl with Dragon Tattoo
  10. Xmen – First Class
  11. Transformers
  12. Footloose (2011)
  13. The Social Network
  14. Insidious
  15. Toy Story 3
  16. A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)
  17. The Prestige
  18. Goodfellas
  19. Pulp Fiction
  20. The Matrix
  21. Casablanca
  22. Seven
  23. Saving Private Ryan
  24. American Beauty
  25. Braveheart
  26. Inglourious Bastards
  27. Scarface
  28. Jaws
  29. Good Will Hunting
  30. Rainman
  31. Avatar
  32. Star Trek
  33. Mission Impossible (1996)
  34. National Treasure (2004)
  35. American Gangster
  36. The DaVinci Code
  37. Ocean’s Eleven