The Master of Both Worlds

Penny dumped Vernon Waldrip (he's a suitor!) and is back with Everett who, after succeeding(?) in the criminal world, now seems ready to live among the law-abiding. Your review of the film, following the specific format below, is due on Tuesday:

Task: Respond thoughtfully and carefully to the film, O Brother, Where Art Thou, which you recently viewed in class.

Discuss critically each of the following aspects of the film (one paragraph each – at least 6 paragraphs):

1) Discuss your opinion of the film in general. Was it effective? Why or why not?


2) Discuss the literary aspects of the film. Aspects that film shares with literature include, but are not limited to:
Plot
Characters
Setting
Themes
Point-of-view
Symbols


3) Discuss the dramatic aspects of the film. For example, consider the casting (the actors chosen to play the parts of different characters) and the acting (how well did the actors perform their parts?). Were the casting choices good? Did the actors look and act the parts as you had imagined them? Discuss at least three (3) actors and their performances. Also consider at least one other element from the list below:

Elements that film shares with live drama
Actors
Costume and make-up
Set design (includes props)
Lighting

4) Discuss the cinematic aspects of the film. For example, consider elements from the list below (cinematography, music, direction, etc.). For instance, were the costumes appropriate? The music?
Aspects unique to film (note: these are just a few)
Photography (distance and angle of shots)
Camera movement
Duration of shots
Editing
Sound

5) How can you compare/contrast Everett’s journey with Odysseus’s journey.

6) End with a recommendation. (Should people go to see this particular film or not? Summarize your reasons, paying close attention to the film as literature aspects we discussed in class.)

Also, consider studying your vocab--there will be a quiz on Wednesday.
**BRING BORROWED ODYSSEY BOOKS TO RETURN ON MONDAY!!