Bell Ringer: Scenario: You are debating between watching two movies. When asking a friend about a movie… What information would you want to hear? What information would you not want to hear?

Mr. Short Public Speaking 14 or 15 February 2017 Movie Review Intro Mr. Short Public Speaking 14 or 15 February 2017

Today’s Agenda: Movie Review Information Example Planning Our Next Presentation Information Example Planning

Movie Review Info: Information on movie reviews has been gathered from We will modify their outline as a starting point. Movie critics have a tough job. Let’s learn more.

Example Review: Review format: The Martian (2015) Background Opinion Actors Plot Opinion Positives Negatives Film making techniques Overall rating The Martian (2015) IGN movie review https://youtu.be/L5akJY6Bnhc (2:41)

Example Review: “Film making techniques”? Select something about how the movie was made: costumes, setting, dialogue, music. Example: Pay attention to how the score (music) enhances the trailer. https://youtu.be/uVdV-lxRPFo (2:26)

Planning: What movie will you watch? Anything rated G, PG, or PG-13. Please avoid rated R or “Unrated” films.

Planning:

Planning: When is this review & presentation due? Requirements: Next class. Requirements: Yes, your homework is to watch a movie. Prepare a presentation of 1 to 2 minutes. Compared to out last presentation, Show & Tell, this is a reduced time.

Planning: Follow these steps to ensure the best possible grade.

Rubric:

Additional Resources: Use the materials available to you on our class web site: AndreShort.com

Movie Review Information: Your Task: Watch a movie Take notes Review notes Create a presentation This is not simply a reading of your review. Rehearse Record your presentation

Things To Avoid: Simply summarizing without commentary. Monotone. Instead: Offer opinions Monotone. Instead: focus on emphasis Don’t: Read word for word Basic presentation. Instead: Use your bell ringer response to improve. Misuse of hands… Don’t: Use too much or too little.

Filmmaking Elements: A list of elements: Lighting Cinematography Acting Editing Music, dubbing and re-recording VFX, CGI and animation Cinematography Production values Directing Story, screenplay and dialogues. Source: http://listdose.com/top-10-elements-of-film-making/

Example Review: What happens when you watch a “kids” movie? Review it like an educated high schooler. The Lego Movie (2015) IGN movie review https://youtu.be/iMgdtMaqIg4 Modifications: Adjective to describe Batman.

Example Review: What happens when you watch a terrible movie? Don’t complain without evidence, cite specifics. Pixels (2015) IGN movie review https://youtu.be/KcjZxtnABL4

Example Review: What happens when you watch a very long movie? Present for 1-2 minutes. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II (2011) [2hrs 10mins] IGN movie review https://youtu.be/9bdT0wgTu9s

Planning: What movie will you watch? Anything rated G, PG, or PG-13. Please avoid rated R or “Unrated” films.

These should be fun presentations Homework: Watch a movie Write a review These should be fun presentations