The Lives of Others

Pick one of the following prompts and the respond to another person's post:

1. React to any aspect of the film you want.

2. Given the moral and political complications and dilemmas, how does this film relate to Hamlet?

3. How would you change the film?

4. O.Scott, A New York Times writer commented, in his review of the film that, "'The suspense comes not only from the structure and pacing of the scenes, but also, more deeply, from the sense that even in an oppressive society, individuals are burdened with free will. You never know, from one moment to the next, what course any of the characters will chose.'" Respond to his critique.

Here's a link for more info on the film.

http://www.filmeducation.org/livesofothers/LivesofOthers.pdf

Act 3 scene 4 Hamlet

Pick one of the following 2 prompts (February 10th)

1. Compare and/or contrast the Mel Gibson scene with the David Tennant scene we watched in class. Why do you think the directors made the choices they did? Once you write your response, check out what other people have said and reply to at least one other post.

2. Write a reaction to the two different versions of Act 3 scene 4. Once you write your response, check out what other people have said and reply to at least one other post.

Inferno and Seven

Inferno and Seven

Choose any one of the following prompts, or feel free to create your own prompt.:
1. If you watched the movie, how do you suppose Seven is related to The Inferno by Dante. Include any parallels in relation to sin, theme, character biblical allusions and/or any reactions you have to the film and poem. I'm interested in hearing your thoughts, so if you venture off topic, feel free to do so.
2. Write your reactions to the film
3. Define "sin" what do you suppose the word means?
4. Hell and Sin. Is there a hierarchy of sin? What is the very worst sin an individual can commit? 
5. Is there such thing as a place called Hell? If so, what does it look like? If not, why not? Why do some people believe in Hell and others do not?  

Think about happiness and answer one or more of the following questions: What resonated with you most after viewing Happy? What makes you truly happy?  Give a specific example(s) and/or tell of a time when you felt happiness. What gives your life meaning and purpose? Is there a common thread we human's share with regard to happiness? Is there such a thing as enlightenment? How does one achieve enlightenment? 

Be sure to read what others have said and respond to someone else's comment.

The 80s

Now that you've seen some video footage and read some articles, I'd like you to write a reaction, something you didn't previously know, about the 80s. Then read through some other posts and write a reaction to his/her post.

Conditioning BNW

From the following prompt, write your best thoughts and ideas to each of the questions. Once you've written your own original thought, read through what others have written and respond to another person's post.

Prompt: How does society condition us? Our parents? Teachers? Is conditioning good, does it serve a purpose, and if so, what? At what point is conditioning bad?

HAMLET Act 3 scene 4 film

Pick one of the following 2 prompts (February 10th)

1. Compare and/or contrast the Mel Gibson scene with the David Tennant scene we watched in class. Why do you think the directors made the choices they did? Once you write your response, check out what other people have said and reply to at least one other post.

2. Write a reaction to the two different versions of Act 3 scene 4. Once you write your response, check out what other people have said and reply to at least one other post.