Question 1

Using the example of the Western genre, explain the role of myths in amplifying and enlarging upon actual events.

Accepted Answer

The historical Western frontier was sett

Question 2

The theoretical concept used to explain the unease and discomfort felt by viewers for the motion capture animation in The Polar Express (2004) is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  mysterious basin. 
B)  unnatural depression. 
C)  enigmatic canyon. 
D)  mystifying abyss. 
E)  uncanny valley. 
A)  mysterious basin. 
B)  unnatural depression. 
C)  enigmatic canyon. 
D)  mystifying abyss. 
E)  uncanny valley.

Question 3

Explain how an experimental movie that seems to have nothing to do with human characters or situations can still impart meaning to viewers.

Accepted Answer

An experimental movie can impart meaning

Question 4

The Lego Movie (2014) borrowed the distinct style of low-budget, stop-motion animated films known as ________ for its herky-jerky character movement and themes associated with Lego toys.

Accepted Answer

A)  animatics 
B)  robotics 
C)  CGI pantomimes 
D)  Legocinematics 
E)  brickfilms 
A)  animatics 
B)  robotics 
C)  CGI pantomimes 
D)  Legocinematics 
E)  brickfilms

Question 5

Why is there is no such thing as a purely objective documentary?

Accepted Answer

All documentary filmmakers employ storyt

Question 6

What is generic transformation?

Accepted Answer

A)  the process by which a particular genre is adapted to meet the expectations of a changing society 
B)  the process by which a particular genre resists the expectations of a changing society 
C)  the process by which a particular genre is transformed by a single innovative director 
D)  the process by which a particular genre splits off into multiple subgenres 
E)  the process by which a particular genre falls into disrepute and irrelevance 
A)  the process by which a particular genre is adapted to meet the expectations of a changing society 
B)  the process by which a particular genre resists the expectations of a changing society 
C)  the process by which a particular genre is transformed by a single innovative director 
D)  the process by which a particular genre splits off into multiple subgenres 
E)  the process by which a particular genre falls into disrepute and irrelevance

Question 7

How is the term "narrative" used in a broad conceptual context?

Accepted Answer

A)  to denote any cinematic structure in which content is selected and arranged linearly 
B)  to apply to any film that has characters 
C)  to categorize only Hollywood films that adhere to a five-act structure 
D)  to designate only experimental films that have no discernible story or action 
E)  to rethink films in relation to literature, painting, music, and the like 
A)  to denote any cinematic structure in which content is selected and arranged linearly 
B)  to apply to any film that has characters 
C)  to categorize only Hollywood films that adhere to a five-act structure 
D)  to designate only experimental films that have no discernible story or action 
E)  to rethink films in relation to literature, painting, music, and the like

Question 8

Describe some of the various ways movie narratives are shaped by predetermined factors.

Accepted Answer

Scripts map out the characters' behavior

Question 9

What kind of acting style is appropriate for most Western heroes?

Accepted Answer

A)  frenetic 
B)  humorous 
C)  melodramatic 
D)  subdued 
E)  angry 
A)  frenetic 
B)  humorous 
C)  melodramatic 
D)  subdued 
E)  angry

Question 10

Which of the following was a characteristic of the avant-garde movement in France in the 1920s?

Accepted Answer

A)  surreal content 
B)  objective observation 
C)  an abundance of actors 
D)  a critique of capitalism 
E)  a desire to please 
A)  surreal content 
B)  objective observation 
C)  an abundance of actors 
D)  a critique of capitalism 
E)  a desire to please

Question 11

Which of the following is one of the meanings of the word "narrative" in regard to movies?

Accepted Answer

A)  a nonsequential organization of events in a movie 
B)  the topic that a particular film tells 
C)  a character who narrates events in the film through voice-over 
D)  the particular system by which a fictional story is structured 
E)  a concept describing the theme presented in almost any kind of movie 
A)  a nonsequential organization of events in a movie 
B)  the topic that a particular film tells 
C)  a character who narrates events in the film through voice-over 
D)  the particular system by which a fictional story is structured 
E)  a concept describing the theme presented in almost any kind of movie

Question 12

How might a filmmaker design an alien's appearance in order to not only emphasize its malevolent "otherness" but also reflect on certain aspects of modern technology?

Accepted Answer

Possible example: An alien vil

Question 13

Why might a filmmaker famous for directing successful gangster films take on as his next project a movie in the romantic comedy genre?

Accepted Answer

He would take on a different genre becau

Question 14

Which of the following demonstrates how documentary filmmaking inherently entails the "creative treatment of actuality"?

Accepted Answer

A)  A director decides to simply base a fiction film on a true story rather than shoot a real-life subject because of potential legal repercussions. 
B)  A scriptwriter loosely incorporates into a fiction film's action the facts of a well-known historical event. 
C)  A director captures events behind the scenes of a political campaign and edits his footage so as to portray the candidate in a harsh light. 
D)  A producer withdraws funding from a documentary that dares to investigate the ramifications of mass-marketed baby food. 
E)  A cinematographer decides to record the events at a bustling marketplace by simply setting up her camera from one angle and shooting footage for an hour. 
A)  A director decides to simply base a fiction film on a true story rather than shoot a real-life subject because of potential legal repercussions. 
B)  A scriptwriter loosely incorporates into a fiction film's action the facts of a well-known historical event. 
C)  A director captures events behind the scenes of a political campaign and edits his footage so as to portray the candidate in a harsh light. 
D)  A producer withdraws funding from a documentary that dares to investigate the ramifications of mass-marketed baby food. 
E)  A cinematographer decides to record the events at a bustling marketplace by simply setting up her camera from one angle and shooting footage for an hour.

Question 15

What is the extent to which the musical can combine with other movie genres?

Accepted Answer

A)  The musical remains a genre entirely distinct and impossible to integrate with others. 
B)  The musical can be integrated with a wide variety of genres and styles, including action and horror movies. 
C)  The musical can be combined with a limited number of genres: gangster films and film noir exclusively. 
D)  The musical only melds correctly with the romantic comedy genre. 
E)  The musical only melds correctly with melodrama. 
A)  The musical remains a genre entirely distinct and impossible to integrate with others. 
B)  The musical can be integrated with a wide variety of genres and styles, including action and horror movies. 
C)  The musical can be combined with a limited number of genres: gangster films and film noir exclusively. 
D)  The musical only melds correctly with the romantic comedy genre. 
E)  The musical only melds correctly with melodrama.

Using the example of the Western genre, explain the role of myths in amplifying and enlarging upon actual events.

The theoretical concept used to explain the unease and discomfort felt by viewers for the motion capture animation in The Polar Express (2004) is known as the

Explain how an experimental movie that seems to have nothing to do with human characters or situations can still impart meaning to viewers.

The Lego Movie (2014) borrowed the distinct style of low-budget, stop-motion animated films known as ________ for its herky-jerky character movement and themes associated with Lego toys.

Why is there is no such thing as a purely objective documentary?

What is generic transformation?

How is the term "narrative" used in a broad conceptual context?

Describe some of the various ways movie narratives are shaped by predetermined factors.

What kind of acting style is appropriate for most Western heroes?

Which of the following was a characteristic of the avant-garde movement in France in the 1920s?

Which of the following is one of the meanings of the word "narrative" in regard to movies?

How might a filmmaker design an alien's appearance in order to not only emphasize its malevolent "otherness" but also reflect on certain aspects of modern technology?

Why might a filmmaker famous for directing successful gangster films take on as his next project a movie in the romantic comedy genre?

Which of the following demonstrates how documentary filmmaking inherently entails the "creative treatment of actuality"?

What is the extent to which the musical can combine with other movie genres?

Looking at Movies

Principles of Film Form

Elements of Narrative

Mise-En-Scène

Cinematography

Acting

Editing

Sound

Film History

How the Movies Are Made

Filters

Exam 3: Types of Movies

Using the example of the Western genre, explain the role of myths in amplifying and enlarging upon actual events.

The theoretical concept used to explain the unease and discomfort felt by viewers for the motion capture animation in The Polar Express (2004) is known as the

Explain how an experimental movie that seems to have nothing to do with human characters or situations can still impart meaning to viewers.

The Lego Movie (2014) borrowed the distinct style of low-budget, stop-motion animated films known as ________ for its herky-jerky character movement and themes associated with Lego toys.

Why is there is no such thing as a purely objective documentary?

What is generic transformation?

How is the term "narrative" used in a broad conceptual context?

Describe some of the various ways movie narratives are shaped by predetermined factors.

What kind of acting style is appropriate for most Western heroes?

Which of the following was a characteristic of the avant-garde movement in France in the 1920s?

Which of the following is one of the meanings of the word "narrative" in regard to movies?

How might a filmmaker design an alien's appearance in order to not only emphasize its malevolent "otherness" but also reflect on certain aspects of modern technology?

Why might a filmmaker famous for directing successful gangster films take on as his next project a movie in the romantic comedy genre?

Which of the following demonstrates how documentary filmmaking inherently entails the "creative treatment of actuality"?

What is the extent to which the musical can combine with other movie genres?

Looking at Movies

Principles of Film Form

Elements of Narrative

Mise-En-Scène

Cinematography

Acting

Editing

Sound

Film History

How the Movies Are Made

Filters