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Miss Going to the Movies More Than Dorothy Misses Kansas? Me too.
That's why every Sunday, I (Meghan) am excited to screen movies in a communal space again (even if it must be socially-distant...for now!) via discord. At the end of each screening, a short interactive discussion follows. Topics are free-range and I am eager to share and learn from the different takeaways you guys have. I have a degree in this, so I ~kinda~ know what I’m doing.
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www.meghanegill.com
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Week 21 | THE FLORIDA PROJECT
Watched The Florida Project (dir. Sean Baker, 2017)
Points of Discussion:
- How the movie uses film elements to showcase the children's POV
- The audience's headspace while watching
- Interpreting the ending
References:
- The Florida Project Should've Been Nominated (Nerdwriter1 Youtube Channel/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXbKeHAoA84&t=361s)
- ‘The Florida Project’: Director Sean Baker Explains How and Why He Shot That Ending (The Hollywood Reporter article by Ashley Lee/ 2017) -
Week 20 | DON'T LOOK UP
Watched Don't Look Up (dir. Adam McKay, 2021)
Points of Discussion:
- An allegory for climate change
- Polarizing film reviews
- Similar comedic vibes in other films
- Can humor handle our reality?
- The evolution of Adam McKay
References:
- Don’t Look Up Director Noticed Similarities Between Script & Pandemic (Screen Rant article by Alexander Harrison/ 2022)
- Don't Look Up Director Celebrates How Netflix Movie Is Dividing Audiences (Screen Rant article by James Osborne/ 2022)
- Why Are People So Mad About Don’t Look Up? (The Atlantic Article article by Kevin Townsend, Sophie Gilbert, David Sims, and Spencer Kornhaber/ 2022) -
Week 19 | CHICAGO
Watched Chicago (dir. Rob Marshall, 2002)
Points of Discussion:
- Is all of CHICAGO in Roxie's head?
- The news as a form of spectacle
- Significance of this movie musical in 2002
References:
- The Musical that Saved a Genre - Lemme Review: Chicago (2002) (Wiseclay Youtube Channel/ https://youtu.be/bxYV2cVmG_g) -
Week 18 | IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE
Watched In the Mood for Love (dir. Wong Kar-wai, 2000)
Points of Discussion:
- The hauntings done by lingering love
- The unique relationship between Mrs. Chan and Mr. Chow
- Cinematic techniques used to showcase main theme
References:
- In the Mood For Love: Crash Course Film Criticism #5 (CrashCourse Youtube Channel/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98QmnyyIXsY)
- Criticwire Classic of the Week: Wong Kar-Wai’s ‘In the Mood for Love’ (Indie Wire article by Vikram Murthi/ 2015) -
Week 17 | CLERKS
Watched Clerks (dir. Kevin Smith, 1994)
Points of Discussion:
- How does CLERKS work?
- A more honest film as an independent film
- Any comments on capitalism?
References:
- Film Histories Episode 37 - Clerks ( Film Histories Youtube Channel/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbOjgeSuUJs)
- Clerks: A Leap Of Faith; video essay (Visual Stories Youtube Channel/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE8GSv7OyWo) -
Week 16 | SHREK
Watched Shrek (dir. Andrew Adamson & Vicky Jenson, 2001)
Points of Discussion:
- Shrek: the anti-fairy tale against Disney
- A new take on the fairy tale structure
- This killer soundtrack
- An actor's effect on a character's voice
References:
- Is ''Shrek'' the anti- Disney fairy tale? (Entertainment Weekly article by Lori Reese/ 2001)
- Why Shrek Has Aged So Much Better Than Other Movies (Nerdstalgic Youtube Channel/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RobmhhAuOHM)