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Film

This week we will discuss how films as whole entities bring together various techniques to create story, meaning, and lasting impressions. Use the films below.

1. How would you describe the style of this film?

2. What makes the look, feel, and tone of this film distinctly different from others in this genre that grapple with similar stories and issues?

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Django Unchained (2:45:00)

Django takes the Hollywood Western and puts it to revolutionary use as a vehicle for the story of a former slave turned bounty hunter/cowboy. Django is hell-bent on freeing his wife from the clutches of a sadistic slave owner who bought her when she and her husband were sold separately by their former owner for trying to escape. This summary barely does the film justice. It’s brutal for sure, but—like all of Tarantino’s films—has comedic moments, an incredible script that re-envisions the conventions of this genre, and performances that are unforgettable. Jamie Fox plays Django with passion and panache.