Law in Film for 4/2

1) Really nice discussions last time! It's great to hear strong opinions, especially when they conflict with each other. Just like in court.

2) If you liked that short film about the photocopier and want to see it again, here's the link:

http://www.nytimes.com/video/opinion/100000002847155/verbatim-what-is-a-photocopier.html

3) Finally, we'll be watching Erin Brockovich this week, which is a rather long movie. We won't have time for a formal, 10-minute break. Please keep that in mind.

Zombies & Beyond for 3/30

Shaun and Ed in Shaun of the Dead

Talking Points for Shaun of the Dead:

  1) How would you describe Shaun when we first meet him?

  2) How does he change?

  3) What is this movie really about?

  4) Is this movie consistent, metaphorically, with other zombie films?

  5) Why do you think that zombie films have become so popular in recent years?

  6) What's the deal on Ed?

Law in Film for 3/26

Deck, Rudy & Drummond in The Rainmaker

Talking Points for The Rainmaker:

1) What are the legal issues here?
2) How do you feel about the eventual disposition of the case?
3) How do you feel about Rudy's decision not to practice law?
4) How do you feel about Rudy, Deck and Drummond?
5) Do you like this film? Why or why not?

Zombies & Beyond for 3/23

Father Karras in The Exorcist

Talking Points for The Exorcist:
1) Who is the monster in this movie?
2) What is this movie about, in terms of its metaphorical meaning?
3) Why is there a subplot about Father Karras and his mother?
4) Is it important that Regam is 12 years old? Could she have been younger? Older?
5) Do you like this film? Why or why not?

Law in Film for 3/19

Concannon (l) and Galvin (r) from The Verdict

Talking Points for The Verdict:

1) Why do you suppose there was not a verdict in the movie's original script?
2) Does it bother you that the final cash award isn't specified?
3) How do you feel about Galvin & Concannon, the movie's two main lawyers?
4) How would you describe Galvin's journey in the film?

Zombies & Beyond for 3/16

Reminder: Dr. Wang will be lecturing this week. His topic is "Aliens & UFOs: The Analytical Approach."

Another reminder: We will NOT be watching Zombieland in class. It's on reserve in the library if you want to see it. I'll hand out a prompt for it this week, if you choose to write about it.

We will watch and discuss clips from several classic monster movies including the 1931 King Kong.