Film scholars pay special attention to blockbusters and other popular entertainments in order to:

Which of the following is NOT a movie meaning expressed through form?

Explain how certain camera movements, shot selections, and elements of sound design allow viewers to understand what the main character is thinking in the abortion clinic sequence in Juno.

Define and explain three characteristics of the cinematic medium that set it apart from all other two-dimensional visual art forms.

In what ways does the Hunger Games series adhere to classical storytelling tradition?

Just as explicit and implicit meanings need not pertain to the movie as a whole, not all implicit meaning is:

The waiting room scene in Juno depends significantly on ________ to function effectively.

Because movies are rich in plot detail, a good analysis must begin by:

Which of the following is NOT a technique used to increase the significance of a subject?

Discuss some of the ways viewer expectations are generated by movies.