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1. Write a 2 page paper analyzing one aspect of one of the films watched as part of the class. Analyze it with a specific focus using critical thinking skills.

2. Focus on ONE aspect of the film:

a. Cinematography

b. Music

c. Special effects

d. Setting

e. Character

f. Makeup

3. The course readings and the film will be used as evidence to develop the position.

4. Use quotes and images from the film.

5. No outside research.

6. Include References page with the film as the primary source.

Write on one of these films:

  1. The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) Robert Wise
  2. Alien (1979 Ridley Scott
  3. ET (1982) Steven Spielberg
  4. Star Man (1984) John Carpenter
  5. Signs (2002) M. Night Shyamalan
  6. District 9 (2009) Neill Blomkamp
  7. Arrival (2016) Denis Villeneuve