Order 834502: Auteur Research Paper(Film)

• Type of paper Research Paper
   
• Subject Other
   
• Number of pages 5
   
• Format of citation MLA
   
• Number of cited resources  5
   
• Type of service  Writing
   

Research  Paper: this is a 5-6 page research paper.  MLA in-text citations and a  Works Cited page are required.  The assignment is to research the life  and work of a notable director in order to argue why that director  should be considered an artist or an auteur.  Please pay close attention  to the following quotation: “An auteur is a director who manifests a  consistency of style and theme across his or her films.”     Consider also that “auteur criticism…is useful in helping us to  understand the common themes and aesthetic decisions in films by the  same director” and that “auteur criticism draws on other sources, like  film history or formal analysis, to ensure that the paper is not simply  an examination of the private life…of the auteur” (Gocsik, Barsam.  Writing About Movies, 11).     You will be required to watch at least two films by your director.  You  will have to cite the films in your paper—they are evidence in support  of your argument.  Of course, this includes some insightful analysis of  form, of cinematic language.  You must also include at least one  professional review for each of the two films—more evidence in support  of your argument.     At least 5 sources are required, including at least one hard copy source  from a reputable film publication.  This means you cannot simply find  all your research on the internet!  The idea is to learn something about  this person and his or her work.  This will require research and time.     The research papers will be given a letter grade using the college’s  grading system.  This assignment is due hard copy in class.  No exceptions.   So yeah, this is going to require two films to watch. I told my teacher  that I was planning to do this on John McTiernan, but I wasn′t super  sure so there′s some wiggle room.