1) Relate what was discussed in class or the text to the screening.
The books explains that the film was "told" by different points of view. You can surely see this because in the stagecoach there were multiple characters. You had the doctor, a prostitute, a gambler, a salesman, a convict (John Wayne), and a wealthy lady. The stagecoach was meant to represent "society" and after watching the film you can surely recognize this metaphor. John Ford had a brilliant idea to use actual landscape from the Utah-Arizona boarder to give the film is rustic and lively feel. Not to mention, John Wayne wasn't a lock for the role. Ford confronted him with the script and Wayne agreed to do the part. John Wayne made the right choice. Ford and Wayne went on to make one of the most influential films in movie history.
2) Find a related article and summarize the content.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0031971/
The film was about a group of people all with different backgrounds riding on a stagecoach together. Ringo, the only character with a motive to be on the stagecoach because he wanted to get back at the people who murdered his father and brother. If you watch the movie you realize it's more than just strangers on a stagecoach. They all learn life lessons along the way and even learn about each other. And I am sure they learned more about themselves in the process. Even with the threat of Geronimo, the face adversity and survive while having each others back.
3) Apply the article to the film screened in class.
This specific article did not teach me things that I haven't already known. From the lectures in class, watching the film, and reading the text, I learned a lot about this film. In conclusion, I really enjoyed this film, even though this was my first western film that I have ever seen. It just seemed so real and authentic. That's what I really enjoyed about the film.
4) Write a critical analysis of the film.
I happened to think this film was fantastic. The character interactions, the scenic beauty, and the authenticity really made this movie great. I can see why this movie was so successful and popular. Considering this was the first western movie I have ever seen, it was great. I only knew about John Wayne, but didn't know enough about him to have an opinion. He portrays a classic American actor, a role model, and an iconic figure; then and now. The one thing that put it over the top for me was the landscape in the background. John Ford wanted the real deal, not some cheesy studio. He used actual landscapes for this film so the audience can really understand the film better and where it took place. It also added to the authenticity. This film represents not just a western, but a classic American film that is considered one of the greatest films ever made.
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4) ( x ) I have not padded the bibliography. I have used all sources cited in the bibliography in the text of the paper.
5) ( x ) I have cited in the bibliography only the pages I personally read.
6) ( x ) I have used direct quotations only in cases where it could not be stated in another way. I cited the source within the paper and in the bibliography.
7) ( x ) I did not so over-use direct quotations that the paper lacks interpretation or originality.
8) ( x ) I checked yes on steps 1-7 and therefore have been fully transparent about the research and ideas used in my paper.
Name: Brandon Rossi Date: 10/23/13
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