Unit #1 Notes Flashcards
1
Q
Primitive
A
No has done it before
2
Q
Classical
A
Good writing, acting
3
Q
Revisionist
A
Revise what the convention say
4
Q
Realism
A
Trying to reflect how you experience life
5
Q
No particular genre movie is inherently good or bad
A
True or False
6
Q
Narratology
A
The study of different narratives structures
7
Q
Mimesis
A
Showing
8
Q
Diegesis
A
Telling
9
Q
Classic Plot Formula
A
Good guy Bad guy Conflict (macguffin - desired object) Events leading to resolution of conflict Events leading to character development Resolution of conflict - boring parts = classic plot formula
10
Q
Loose
A
Major differences
11
Q
Faithful
A
Minor differences
12
Q
Literal
A
Exactly the same
13
Q
Realism
A
Trying to reflect how you experience life
14
Q
Motif
A
A reccuring subject, theme, idea
15
Q
Symbol
A
Imply additional meaning to a scene
16
Q
Metaphor
A
Comparison of two unlike things to create a visual description
17
Q
Allegory
A
Avoids realism
18
Q
Allusion
A
Reference to other films, literature, people, events
19
Q
Homage
A
Overt reference/ allusion to another movie, director, or memorable shot
