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Unit 3: Director Study. Alfred Hitchcock. Main Assessment Expectations. How does Alfred Hitchcock create suspense in a specific movie? What theme does he portray the best? How would you characterize the movies of Alfred Hitchcock and what does that reveal about him as a director? - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Unit 3: Director StudyAlfred Hitchcock
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Main Assessment Expectations
How does Alfred Hitchcock create suspense in a specific movie?What theme does he portray the best?How would you characterize the movies of Alfred Hitchcock and what does that reveal about him as a director?
Characterization, Quote Analysis, Reflection
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Alfred Hitchcock: BasicsBorn: August 13, 1899 (London)Died: April 29, 1980 (Bel-Air, Los Angeles, CA)Married: Alma RevilleChild: Patricia Hitchcock
http://www.biography.com/people/alfred-hitchcock-9340006
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Practice Analysis“I never said all actors are cattle; what I said was all actors should be treated like cattle.”Alfred Hitchcock
What does that quote mean? What does it reveal to us about Alfred Hitchcock as a director? What does it reveal about him? Why is it important?
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Master of SuspenseWhile working as an advertising designer, he began to submit short stories
False accusations, conflicted emotions, and twist endings
1920: entered the film industry designing title cards for silent films1925: directed 1st film and began making thrillersWell known for movies AND television. “Alfred Hitchcock Presents”
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SuspenseA state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen
Synonyms:Tension, uncertainty, doubt, anticipation, expectation, expectancy, excitement, anxiety, apprehension, strainAnxious, edgy, jumpy, uneasy, jittery, on edge
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1st Movie: Psycho (1960)
“To me, Psycho was a big comedy. Had to be.” Alfred Hitchcock
A secretary steals $40,000 from a client and goes on the run. She checks into a motel run by a young man under the domination of his mother.
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Potential ThemesFamilyDeath/MurderLove/SexualityGuiltTrust
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FamilyHow important is a mother? Explain.What makes someone a good mother? Explain.Describe a healthy relationship between a mother and a child.
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Family“Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.” Michael J. Fox
What does this quote mean? Do you agree/disagree? Is it important? How does it apply to society? How does it apply to you? (What does it reveal about character/plot/theme?)
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Family“Rarely do members of the same family grow up under the same roof.” Richard Bach
What does this quote mean? Do you agree/disagree? Is it important? How does it apply to society? How does it apply to you? (What does it reveal about character/plot/theme?)
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Death/MurderIs murder ever a good thing? (Think about Se7en and think about Gone Baby Gone)When can death be a good thing?Why do you think so many people are afraid of death?
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Death/Murder“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.” Mark Twain
What does this quote mean? Is it important? Do you agree/disagree? How does it apply to society? How does it apply to you? (What does it reveal about character/plot/theme?)
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Death/Murder“Killing is not as easy as the innocent believe.” JK Rowling
What does this quote mean? Do you agree/disagree? Is it important? How does it apply to society? How does it apply to you? (What does it reveal about character/plot/theme?)
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Love/Sexuality“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” Martin Luther King Jr.
What does this quote mean? Do you agree/disagree? Is it important? How does it apply to society? How does it apply to you? (What does it reveal about character/plot/theme?)
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Guilt“Guilt: the gift that keeps on giving.” Erma Bombeck
What does this quote mean? Do you agree/disagree? Is it important? How does it apply to society? How does it apply to you? (What does it reveal about character/plot/theme?)
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TrustLearning to trust is one of life’s most difficult tasks.” Isaac Watts
What does this quote mean? Do you agree/disagree? Is it important? How does it apply to society? How does it apply to you? (What does it reveal about character/plot/theme?)
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PsychoWhat are some of your initial thoughts about Psycho? What do you know about it? Have you seen any of the remakes? Do you think you will like it? EXPLAIN.