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May 23, 2014 · Equating words and images is the major plot point of “Words and Pictures.” Two high school Honors program teachers oversee a student debate on which is more important, images or the written word. In the process, the teachers fall in love.
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The woman, whose name is Catherine (), has reason to want a...
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Movie Reviews; Great Movies; TV/Streaming; Interviews;...
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All of the corners of this movie have been filled with...
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- Show Students Film Review Examples. To begin, I like to lead a brief whole-class discussion where we chat about the difference between getting a recommendation from a friend and reading a professional movie review.
- Know Your Audience. As we wrap up this lesson, I ask students to consider the audience of each review. For example, is the review aimed at children, adults, or even a teen magazine?
- Teach How to Watch the Film. The next step is to teach students how to watch a film with purpose, rather than simply for pleasure! In an ideal situation, I recommend watching a film twice.
- Provide Common Vocabulary. As part of a film study, it’s important for students to be able to speak the “language” of movie making. After viewing the movie, I like to take some time to outline some key terms to help students write their reviews.
Dec 7, 2021 · Objective: Students will be able to build active viewing skills and write a movie review. First and foremost, preview any movie before you show it in class. It might sound obvious, but this is such an important step! You'll be able to see if the movie's appropriate, but also whether it's a good fit for your students' learning.
Jul 4, 2014 · The initial sharp edge and quirky wit of Words and Pictures, a tepid romantic comedy that in its onset finds a cocky English teacher clash with a cold art instructor, dissipates far too fast.
May 22, 2014 · “Words and Pictures,” a comedy of ideas couched in the format of a Spencer Tracy-Katharine Hepburn movie, depicts dueling academics at a New England prep school.
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May 21, 2014 · Starring: Juliette Binoche, Bruce Davidson and Clive Owen. Running time: 111 min. Dina Delsanto (Ms. Binoche) is a celebrated visual artist who has retired to the leafy confines of New England to...
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Writing a Film Review. This is the lesson where you put everything together. We want you to write a review of a film. You will see two examples of film reviews which you can use to help you write your own review.
