Films from Literature ENG 2400 Spring 2024 0565

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Professor(s)

Prof. Masiello

Department

English

Course Code

ENG 2400

Semester / Year

Spring 2024

Course Description

This course examines the ways and reasons that film versions of written stories differ from their sources.

Acknowledgements

This course was created by: Prof. Masiello

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Recent Discussions

May 10 The last two videos on Cinematic Techniques May 10 The last two videos on Cinematic Techniques

a) Black and white films are pretty good especially for the time they were made. Most of those films were ahead of their time when it came to visuals and effects. I would say black and white films aren't appreciated as much because of […] See MoreMay 10 The last two videos on Cinematic Techniques a) Black and white films are pretty good especially for the time they were made. Most of those films were ahead of their time when it came to visuals and effects. I would say black and white films aren't appreciated as much because of […]

March 22 Religious Symbolism March 22 Religious Symbolism

1.I was genuinely taken aback by this presentation because I had never been aware of any religious symbolism depicted in movies. While some references, such as the one in Titanic, seemed understandable, I was truly astonished by the […] See MoreMarch 22 Religious Symbolism 1.I was genuinely taken aback by this presentation because I had never been aware of any religious symbolism depicted in movies. While some references, such as the one in Titanic, seemed understandable, I was truly astonished by the […]

March 15 Miss Crane’s “unmentionables” + Norman March 15 Miss Crane’s “unmentionables” + Norman

1.In the opening scene, Miss Crane's bra, slip, and handbag were all white, symbolizing her innocence and blamelessness as she lived her ordinary life. However, in a later scene, she is depicted wearing a black bra and slip, reflecting […] See MoreMarch 15 Miss Crane’s “unmentionables” + Norman 1.In the opening scene, Miss Crane's bra, slip, and handbag were all white, symbolizing her innocence and blamelessness as she lived her ordinary life. However, in a later scene, she is depicted wearing a black bra and slip, reflecting […]

Recent Docs

“Rear Window” short story quiz (15-20 minutes) “Rear Window” short story quiz (15-20 minutes)

Name_ Date________________________ “Rear Window” Short Story Quiz --NOT THE FILM The more details you add, the better. Each question is worth 10 points. Describe what you know about the protagonist, the main charac See More“Rear Window” short story quiz (15-20 minutes) Name_ Date________________________ “Rear Window” Short Story Quiz --NOT THE FILM The more details you add, the better. Each question is worth 10 points. Describe what you know about the protagonist, the main charac

May 17 Final on A Clockwork Orange (the film) May 17 Final on A Clockwork Orange (the film)

A Clockwork Orange final due May 22 or 23 (note: The quiz on the novel is a separate document) Please read all before you begin. YOU SHOULD NUMBER EACH PARAGRAPH TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE DOING THE ENTIRE ASSIGNMENT–ALL 8 PARTS. ONE PARAGRAPH PER See MoreMay 17 Final on A Clockwork Orange (the film) A Clockwork Orange final due May 22 or 23 (note: The quiz on the novel is a separate document) Please read all before you begin. YOU SHOULD NUMBER EACH PARAGRAPH TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE DOING THE ENTIRE ASSIGNMENT–ALL 8 PARTS. ONE PARAGRAPH PER

April 19 Essay 4: two films from pre-existing short stories April 19 Essay 4: two films from pre-existing short stories

Try to creatively combine the two stories when you get to the end of one, then the start of the other, with phrases like “In contrast” or, “On the other hand”: The common thread is they are both films made from short stories. One is a very traditi See MoreApril 19 Essay 4: two films from pre-existing short stories Try to creatively combine the two stories when you get to the end of one, then the start of the other, with phrases like “In contrast” or, “On the other hand”: The common thread is they are both films made from short stories. One is a very traditi