American Film Artist for 7/1

1) Remember that we'll be having our first test on 7/1. It'll be 10 multiple-choice questions about anything we've covered so far.
2) Be sure to bring a raspberry (pink) scantron for the test.
3) Great discussion about The Elephant Man on Thursday. I wish I knew more of your names so I could single some of you out for your sophisticated insights! Just keep up the good work. And if you've been holding back during discussions, step up and join the party. It's fun. Really.
4) Here's a tip for blog-checkers about a question that will be on that first test: Keep in mind that while David Lynch has done significant work in series television, Wes Anderson has not.

Adaptation: Good News & Reminders for 6/16

Good news: My Internet connection is working again! Feel free to use it.

Reminders:
1) If you haven't yet turned in Paper 7 (a required paper), please remember they are due on 6/16.
2) Come to class with three passages from The Long Goodbye that paint "word pictures."
3) Read "The Little Mermaid" and find two surprising (or, at least, interesting) passages.

Adaptation: Schedule & Reminders for 6/11

Schedule for 6/11
Noon-1:15: Final Paper Conferences. William at noon, Katie at 12:10, Kristen at 12:20, Robert D. at 12:30, Jacob at 1:40, Katherine at 12:50, Taylor at 1 pm.

1:15-2:15: Pizza Party

More Final Paper Conferences: 2:15 -3:40. Haley at 2:15, Josh at 2:25, Diana at 2:35, Robert F. at 2:45, Rachel at 3, Michael at 3:10, Nick at 3:20, Priscilla at 3:30.

Reminders for 6/11
1) Bring your Final Paper prompt with you to your conference.
2) If possible, arrive 5-10 minutes early for your conference.
3) Please wait for your conference on a seat outside the corridor to my office.
4) Please bring $1 to the party for pizza.
5) Please bring a non-alcoholic beverage to the party.
6) You can turn in your required paper on The Long Goodbye either on 6/11 or 6/16, whichever you prefer.

Adaptation: Talking Points & Reminders for 6/9

Ghost Word: Talking Points
1) What does the title mean?
2) How does the relationship between Enid and Becky evolve throughout the film and graphic novel?
3) How does the addition of Seymour to the movie affect the meaning of the material?
4) How does the ending of the movie differ in meaning from the ending of the graphic novel?

Reminders:
1) Bring the graphic novel to class with passages marked in which information is presented in a mainly visual way.
2) You will sign up for Final Paper conferences, which will take place on 6/11.
3) We will sort out the remaining issues about our Pizza Party, which will also take place on 6/11.

Adaptation: Talking Points & Reminders for 6/4

Talking Points for All About Eve & "The Wisdom of Eve"

1) Who is the short story's narrator? The movie's narrator?
2) How would you describe the Eve of the film?
3) What do you think of Marilyn Monroe's performance as Miss Casswell?


Reminders:


1) Bring your text for "The Wisdom of Eve" with passages marked.
2) If you're ready to discuss your Final Paper, don't hesitate to contact me for a meeting.