70s and 80s Extra Credit

Here's your prompt for the independent extra credit film critique. (Remember, the rule is that the film you are choosing should (1) either be from our class handouts on the 70s and 80s or okayed by me, and (2) a film you've never seen before.

Your answer should be thoughtful and thorough. You will be graded on content and quality. Overall, your task is to prove to me that (1) you watched the film and (2) gave it serious consideration. All work should be 100% original. There is no reason for any outside research. If you do include outside research it MUST be properly cited. Use SPECIFIC details from the film the support your responses.

1. Give a summary of the events of the films - significant characters, conflicts, events, etc.
2. Answer this question:  How is this film representative of films from the decade? (Review your notes and our class handout.)
3. Identify where on the realism/formalism continuum this film fits, and explain why.
4. Describe in detail your overall impression of the film.