Unit 3 Lit in Film Review

Star Wars was created by Steven Spielberg?

Which movie won best picture in 1994 and was directed by Robert Zemeckis?

Spectacular visuals, stylized settings, elaborate dance scenes, fast paced editing, contemporary music are connected to?

Luhrmann blends classical themes with modern elements.

Which franchise by Zemeckis is known for the DeLorean, blending genres, blending practical effects/CGI, and time travel?

Sound effects, music, and alien language all contribute to what type of design what in Star Wars?

Even in Spielberg's action-packed blockbusters, there is a consistent emphasis on the human experience.

Darth Vader's costume is black which is often associated with evil, power, and darkness.

Alan Silvestri (Composer)- he scored many of George Lucas' most famous movies

Danny Elfman composed music for most of Tim Burton's movies.

Besides ghostly spirits, explosions, and fire effects, what other cinematic effects are used in Indiana Jones?

What angle was used to create a more childlike perspective, make the film magical, & help ET appear mysterious?

What production studio did George Lucas found?

Which film surpassed $1 billion in worldwide box office revenue?

Luhrmann's films have had a significant impact on fashion and style.

Using non-linear storytelling helped to modernize the film Little Women for Gerwig.

What part of the hero's journey? Obi-Wan Kenobi's guidance and mentorship help Luke recognize his potential as a Jedi.

To show some love and appreciation for his friend George Lucas, who did Spielberg include in his film ET?

What part of the hero's journey?  In the final scenes of the film, Luke returns as a hero.

Gothic visuals, quirky characters, surreal elements are all connected to which director?

What part of the hero's journey?   Luke Skywalker discovers a message hidden within a droid named R2-D2.

Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter are both known to collaborate and work with which director?

Lighting & color choice is used most often in Edward Scissorhands to convey the emotion of the character and scene.

What is the first modern blockbuster?

Which of the following pairs worked together and influenced one another?

Which director is known for crowd-pleasing films that made innovative use of special effects such as historic footage?

Which director has projects spanning film, television, opera, theater, music and recording industries & is not American?

Who pioneered the concept of "franchise storytelling"?

What part of the hero's journey?  In later movies, Luke confronts Darth Vader, whom he discovers is his father. 

Love, passion, and coming of age are themes most often explored by what director?

Barbie was Gerwig's directorial debut.

Gender identity, societal pressures, and idealization of perfection are all explored in Barbie.

Known for pioneering technical innovations, particularly in special effects, sound, digital projection, & blockbusters

Who is both a writer/director, redefined women's stories,  created complex, nuanced female characters, gender equality?

What reoccurring theme do we see most often in Tim Burton movies?

The most common literary element found in ET is the use of foreshadowing.

Which movie from this unit used the literary element of a frame story?

The character of Indiana Jones was created by who?

Tim Burton directed AND produced which film to cement himself in Hollywood?

Which film combined commercial success with meaningful cultural commentary in this unit?

Colonel Parker a deliberately unreliable narrator in the movie Elvis.

Forrest Gump is a deliberately unreliable narrator.

What part of the hero's journey? Luke leaves his home planet & embarks on a mission to rescue Princess Leia.

2012 Lucasfilm was merged with what other production company?

Luhrmann is one of the few directors to make elaborate storytelling commercials for elite brands like Chanel

Industrial Light Magic changed what people thought was possible in movie magic & had a significant impact on modern film

Quick cuts, close-ups, changes in camera angles, and sound effects all help intensify the action of Indiana Jones.

Tom Hanks is known to collaborate and work with which director?

What part of the hero's journey? Luke's mentor, Obi-Wan, sacrifices himself to allow Luke and his allies to escape.

Parallel action or cross cutting is used in ET to help show the connection between Elliot and ET.

Which Baz Luhrmann film combines classical Shakespeare with modern elements?

Leonardo DiCaprio and Nicole Kidman collaborate most often with who?

The white color of the stormtrooper's uniforms represent a sense of purity, innocence, and simplicity. 

His career has spanned over five decades, and his work has shaped the way movies are made, perceived, and experienced.

Corpse Bride, The Nightmare Before Christmas, & Frankenweenie all have what in common?