8.5.1 Rave Reviews

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After viewing your chosen film, consider which elements were well applied, ineffective, or poorly applied. You will first review the film, supporting your opinions with specific evidence, and then you will write an e-mail to the director.

1. Choose one of the following formats for your review:

• an editorial letter for the entertainment section of a newspaper
  
  
• a blog entry
  
  
• an oral presentation

2. Organize your review into four or more paragraphs:

• Express your thesis, or main idea, indicating your general impression of the film in an introductory sentence.
  
  
• Plan and write a minimum of two body paragraphs that:
• support your thesis
• have main topics of discussion & explanations of the topic
• contain specific supporting details from the film (include specific observations about film elements, plot, dialogue, character development, and conflict that contribute to the theme or production of the film).
  
  
• Summarize your opinion of the film in a concluding sentence.

3. Write an e-mail to the director of your chosen film about one of the following topics:
 

• Describe a scene you would add to or delete from the film to improve it. Explain why adding or deleting this scene is a good idea. How would your change of scene affect the audience?
  
  
• Consider the possibility of a sequel to this film. Suggest some ideas towards a sequel for this film or provide reasons that no sequel is desirable.

   Remember to use a respectful tone if you want the director to read your message. Suggest improvements by using words that do not offend your reader.

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