FOR THE MOVIE REVIEW: (c/o Mrs. Estagle)

Four Key Components in Film Reviews 

1. Condensed Plot Synopsis
A condensed plot synopsis means exactly that. This is a brief description of the film's plot that probably emphasizes the most important moments of the film without revealing the films ending. Nothing is worse than revealing too much about the movie and thus ruining it for the viewer.

2. Background Information
Consists of:
a.) Stars
b.) Director
c.) Production Staff
d.) Interesting Facts
e.) Film's Source Material

3. Abbreviated Arguments About The Film
Focus this segment to point out what does and does not work in the movie and why.

4. Evaluation
The reviewer's evaluation of the film generally includes a recommendation to either see or avoid seeing the film. This evaluation is always based on the reviewer's arguments about the film and is frequently backed up with his/her comments regarding the film's background.
DO NOT start a review with statements like, "This was a good movie," or "you should go see this film right now!" It does mean that the reader should have a general idea about where the reviewer stands on the film from the first paragraph on - just don't bludgeon us to death with it.

Assess the film on the following:
·        The Motivation For What Happens In The Film
·        The Film’s Entertainment Value
·        The Film's Social Relevance And Social Value

LATE – MUST SUBMIT BEFORE 10PM, FEBRUARY 19, 2007
ZERO – ANYTHING LATER THAN 10PM, FEBRUARY 19, 2007

REQUIREMENTS NOT SUBMITTED:

IVA
Bautista – Blog 1, Blog 2
Del Rosario – Blog 2
Francisco – Blog 2
Gil – Blog 1, Blog 2, Genre Quiz (Questions)
Kwon – Blog 2
Macadaeg – Genre Quiz (Questions)
Medina-Cue – Blog 2
Ramos M – Blog 2
Tabusalla – Blog 2
Ubaldo – Genre Quiz (Questions)
Mercado – Blog 2

IVB
Aldiosa – Blog 2
Constantino – Blog 2
Lucas – Blog 2
Medrana – Blog 2
Mitra – Blog 2
Navarette – Blog 2
Santos – Blog 2
Sarmiento – Blog 2
Tan Gana – Blog 2

IVC
Arbillo – Blog 2
Castillo – Blog 2
Castro – Blog 2
Cureg – Blog 2
Dario – Blog 2
Tordesillas – Blog 2

Girls, what happened to your blogs?

IVA - 10 people no blogs
IVB - 13 people no blogs
IVC - 9 people no blogs

:( Did you girls forget or something? I'll be waiting for all those posts until Monday, okay? And for those who still haven't submitted the first one, as I said, better late than a zero. Rosie, I got your second blog, but do still post the first one. And Kaki, to answer your questions:



My Favorite Movie

It has got to be Life is Beautiful. For those who haven't seen it, it's an Italian Film, a Romantic War Film shot in black and white. It's so hard to find a copy but I really wanted you to see it. It features a lot of "heavy" socio-economic issues but balances it with the right amount of humor and romanticism - creating the best tone I've even seen in a movie.

I've got favorite movies from every genre and from every country origin. And as I've already told you all in class, most of my favorite films are art films. Although, these days I do enjoy watching feel-good movies for stress-busting.

I can go on naming a hundred movies that I really like. I once attempted to write all the films down so I could get a copy. I ended up writing down more than a hundred and figured I should drop the thought of collecting them or else I'd go broke. :)


My Most Waste-of-Time Movie

Right now, I can't think of anything else but Borat. I actually watched the entire film and I made sure that I watched something else after (something else that we bought that same day) because I felt so horrible for buying the DVD.

There was that film that I didn't even reach half of though - Very Bad Things. I swear, don't watch it. I had to watch it for a class, I think, or something. Yeah the issues were there but the filming, the angles, the scenes...they were all just so bad. Maybe that's why it was titled that because it was made that way. And for the record, no matter how "bad" a movie is, I always make sure I finish the whole film. This was the first one that I really walked out of.

Long Test Questions

Time Check >>> 9:30pm
Waiting For >>> 20 Groups

Time Check >>> 10:45pm
Waiting For >>> 11 Groups
(IVA-Comedy only 5 questions)
*take note of instructions

Time Check >>> 12:00mn
No Questions >>> 10 Groups
*better late than never

LIST OF MOVIES FOR REVIEW:

Citizen Kane
The Godfather (I, II, III)
It’s a Wonderful Life
Life is Beautiful
A Beautiful Mind
Patch Adams
Good Will Hunting
Schindler’s List
The Best Years of Our Lives
The Chorus
Cinema Paradiso
Romeo and Juliet
Ray
Star Wars
Chicago
Moulin Rouge
The Sound of Music
High School Musical
Gone with the Wind
Little Miss Sunshine
A Good Year
Now and Then
Casablanca
Titanic
Jurassic Park
City of God
Finding Nemo
Rudy
The Parent Trap
In Good Company


Please limit your reviews to the following movies. Thank you. Discussion on elements to be included in the review to follow. This is to give you enough time to view the film prior to the long test due date.

Also, for those who submitted the first blog late, please send me a comment through the post. There has been something wrong with my blogger that I am unable to post comments, but I have read all you blogs already, except for those names listed below. Please advice for any concerns. Many thanks.

FOURTH QUARTER OUTLINE:

January 29 and 30
- Film: Definition, Stages of Development, Film Theory

February 2
- Blog: “What is your favorite movie? Why?”

February 5, 6, 12, and 13
- Presentations on Film Genres (Quiz)
- Submit the soft or hard copy of your presentation on or before February 13. All those not in by then will receive the necessary deductions.
- Long Test Questions (Quiz): Email to me 5 True-or-False Questions and 5 Multiple-Choice Questions based on your Film Genre Presentation. I will get questions from them for your Long Test. For review, upload all questions on your batch egroups since I will be getting questions from all sections. (There should be no problem with the difference in presentations of groups from different classes because main information regarding the genres will always hold.) These 10 questions will also be graded as a Quiz based on the quality of the questions submitted. All questions should be emailed to macmacmacasaet@yahoo.com on or before February 12 as a Word Document Attachment.

February 16
- Blog: “What is your most waste-of-time movie? Why?”

February 19
- Elements to be included in the Movie Review (c/o Ms. Estagle)

February 20
- Long Test on Film Genres

February 26
- Movie Review Due Today (Long Test), Film Showing (In Pursuit of Happyness)

February 27
- Continuation of Film Showing (In Pursuit of Happyness)


Your 70% Class Standing will be based on the 2 Blog Entries, 2 Quizzes, and 2 Long Tests.

Your Fourth Quarter Examinations will cover the Introduction to Film, Film Genres, Film Review and Film Showing. Only those who get 92% and above in the Class Standing will be exempted from the Quarter Examinations.

FAVORITE MOVIE

So, it's finally your fourth and last quarter ever in high school. Random thoughts or feelings?

Going back to film - I've checked all your blogs but have not left comments yet because my DSL is majorly tripping (since the earthquake incident). I'll make sure I leave comments on all before the week ends. Winner of the most number of votes for favorite movie? So far, it's MOULIN ROUGE. Good movie. :)

The following are those who have not yet posted:

IVA - Bautista, Gil, Medina-Cue, RamosM
IVB - Lucas, Medalla
IVC - Yapyuco (P.S. Dalisay, just in time? Hahaha!)

I also just want to remind you that there are exceptions this quarter that you'd probably want to avail - so please, do your blog homework, it really helps.

For your presentations, good luck. Make the most out of it - it's a quiz. Criteria - Content and Creativity. :)
For those who went to the camp-out, I hope it went well.
For those who are free tomorrow, please support the Woodrose Disc Team, there's a tournament at the Camp Aguinaldo Parade Grounds from 8am - 6pm.

By the way, are the rumors about our project being scrapped out true? And I do have a favor to ask - if you have any complaints about my work load, I'd appreciate if you tell me directly. I believe we can do away with the red tape when it comes to our class.

I'll see you girls on Monday. :)