Okay here´s what I’m thinking. We’ll start with this line up of movies but I would love to hear suggestions for future viewing from you all. In my list you’ll note that when available I have included a link to it’s trailer in YouTube. Let’s take two weeks for each one which means from today, we will talk about Innocent Voices on the 16th of April, no, let’s make that Friday the 18th. On the 16th, my darling is being sworn in as an American Citizen! Yeah! We will write about that later.
If you discover this Post after the 18th, just watch the film when you can and add your comments then. It will be fun to have the conversation continue long after the original viewing of the film.
I am guessing that there will be a list of things to think about in each film that may be unique to that film, but for a general guideline and because we are watching these films to get some additional cultural, historical and idiomatic insight, let’s do this a bit unconventionally. And as much as is possible, let’s not give away the end of the film for those who have not yet had a chance to watch it. Though you don’t have to comment on all of these points or only these points, here ARE things to consider that will give shape to the films as you watch them;
- What was the message that the writer wanted to convey
- What techniques did the director use to this end
- Define the internal struggles of the characters drawing out these inherent paradoxes
- Define the struggle and/or the attraction/affinity between the characters and the likely reasons for this
- What aspects of this story could you relate to or at least were within the realm of familiarity and why.
- What aspects of this story felt foreign and unfamiliar to you and why.
- What words or expressions were new or puzzling to you.
- If you heard a turn of phrase that you found interesting tell us what is was and why you found it interesting.
- How did this film leave you, that is; What did you find yourself thinking about, what did you find yourself feeling.
Movie Line-up
Innocent Voices http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fb-uFc62Gx4 on April 18th
Live-in-Maid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTLDeIIRHq4&feature=related on May 2nd
Pan´s Labyrnth http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqYiSlkvRuw on May 16th
The Official Story http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7LF5II0wIY on May 30th
I’m excited to hear what you all have to say! Don’t be shy now. Hasta mañana en otro tema, -Joan (pero siempre quiero recordarles que tenemos videos y podcasts también)
