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Film Studies Comment and Discussion Page: I will be posting below our question discussions and assignments. You will either comment below or you will email me through the Wiki your response or paper.

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21 October, 2013 In class we have just finish watching "Singing in the Rain," starring Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds. We will be watching a documentary on the first "talkie movie," "The Jazz Singer." We will also look at clips from "The Jazz Singer." I will be posting 3 or 4 questions about the transition from silent films to talkies and the need/want to hear peoples voices especially musicals.

Virtual School Day: November 20,2013 Please post your answer below

This unit has been based upon the application and use of sound in films. We have used the movie Jaws to show why sound is so effective. I would like for you to post on your Wiki what you think would happen if the director chose NO SOUND at all.

Due November 22, 7am 30 point Homework question

Question of the Day #6: November 30,2013

Please post your answer below

This unit has been based upon the application and use of sound in films. We have used the movie Jaws to show why sound is so effective. Sound, both in the music and in the effects, was an important part of the film to help set the mood of the film. This film was such a great success commercially that is spawned 5 films to date. Were the effects and music so important to the success of the film? If so, or if not; explain your answer.

Due December 3, 7am 30 point Homework question

Question of the Day #7: December 2,2013 post your answers below

High Noon's director, Zimmerman, used a song "the Ballad of High Noon," to define the movie. Has this been effective? Why does it or doesn't it work? In the beginning of the movie the song is front and center, did this work? Due December 5, 7am, 30 point question.