Announcements

The essay portion of the final exam will take place in class on Tuesday May 27th. The objective portion of the final exam will take place in class on Wednesday May 28th.

The last day to turn in Parrilli Picks Write-ups for Fourth Quarter is Friday May 23rd. The last day to turn in a photo from Essanay Studios is Wednesday May 28th.

Essential Course Documents

English IV: Literature and Film Course Syllabus (PDF)

Essanay Studios Extra Credit Assignment (PDF)

Parrilli Pick / Stock Selection / Flint Feature Extra Credit Assignment (PDF)

Parrilli Picks as of 4.29.2008

Course Documents - Spring 2008

Click here to access a web page of IMDB links to the films that we have studied in the Spring 2008 semester.

Click on the following link to access a page that will assist you in reviewing all of the film terminology that will be fair game on the objective portion of the final exam. Access the page here.

Final Exam

Final Exam Review Sheet (PDF)
The Royal Tenenbaums Essay Helpers (PDF)

Cool Hand Luke

Cool Hand Luke Prompt (PDF)

My Kid Could Paint That

Seminar Questions (PDF)

Hitchcock Analysis Documents

Hitchcock Analysis Prompt (PDF)
Hitchcock Analysis Prompt Grading Rubric (PDF)
Hitchcock Analysis Intro and Scene Selection Tips (PDF)
Hitchcock Analysis Body Paragraph Outline (PDF)

Outside Reading / Viewing Documents

Outside Reading / Outside Viewing Assignment with due date (PDF)
Outside Reading / Outside Viewing DVD Booklet Assignment (PDF)
Outside Reading / Outside Viewing Assignment Grading Rubric (PDF)

Writing Noir Documents

Writing Noir Assignment Sheet (PDF)
Writing Noir Grading Rubric (PDF)
Writing Noir Treatment Template (.doc)
Writing Noir Sample Screenplay Scene (PDF)
Writing Noir Screenplay Formatting Tips (PDF)

The Maltese Falcon Documents

The Maltese Falcon Reading Schedule - Spring 2008 (PDF)
The Maltese Falcon Vocabulary Activity (Word document)

The Untouchables Documents

The Untouchables Essay Prompt (PDF)
The Untouchables Essay Helpers (PDF)
The Untouchables Tips & Examples (PDF)
The Untouchables Turnitin.com Information (PDF)
The Untouchables Grading Rubric (PDF)

The Internet Movie Database

Turnitin.com

Mid-Continent Public Library - Film Adaptation Database

American Film Institute

Metacritic - A compilation of reviews from respected critics and publications

Turner Classic Movies Database

The Oscars

The Oracle of Bacon

Announcements

Sixth and Final Screening of the 2007-2008 School Year: The Darjeeling Limited (2007) directed by Wes Anderson
Tuesday May 20, 2008 @ 3:45 in Room C-128

Discussion will follow the film. Refreshments will be provided. IMDB information about the film can be found here.

Fifth Screening of the 2007-2008 School Year: King of Kong (2007) directed by Seth Gordon
Wednesday March 12, 2008 @ 3:45 in Room C-128

Discussion will follow the film. Refreshments will be provided. IMDB information about the film can be found here.

Fourth Screening of the 2007-2008 School Year: Once (2006) directed by John Carney
RESCHEDULED TO Wednesday February 20, 2008 @ 3:45 in Room C-128

Discussion will follow the film. Refreshments will be provided. IMDB information about the film can be found here.

Third Screening of the 2007-2008 School Year: Edward Scissorhands (1990) directed by Tim Burton
Thursday December 13, 2007 @ 3:45 in Room C-128

Discussion will follow the film. Refreshments will be provided. If you have not paid your dues yet, bring $5 to the screening.IMDB information about the film can be found here.

Second Screening of the 2007-2008 School Year: Misery (1990) directed by Rob Reiner
Thursday October 25, 2007 @ 3:45 in Room C-128

Discussion will follow the film. Refreshments will be provided. If you have not paid your dues yet, bring $5 to the screening.IMDB information about the film can be found here.

First Screening of the 2007-2008 School Year: Rushmore (1998) directed by Wes Anderson
Tuesday September 25, 2007 @ 3:45 in Room C-128

Discussion will follow the film. Refreshments will be provided. Do not forget to pay your one-time membership dues of $5.00 in the Bookstore.
IMDB information about the film can be found here.

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Although I am no longer teaching the novel, I still wanted to include the following PowerPoint which displays pictures that I took of locations in New York that are referenced by Holden throughout Salinger's text. Enjoy the tour.

Holden in New York City