DRAM 2366 Intro to Cinema Exam 3

Questions and Answers

The word 'paparazzi' for journalists who photograph celebrities is based on the character Paparazzo from which film by Federico Fellini?

La Dolce Vita (correct)

Open City

Two Women

The Bicycle Thief

The foreign filmmaker to receive the most Academy Award nominations is:

Jean-Luc Goddard

Francois Truffaut

Akira Kurosawa

Ingmar Bergman (correct)

Open City directed by which director led the Neorealist movement?

Robert Rossellini (correct)

Federico Fellini

Vittorio De Sica

Benito Mussolini

Which Japanese director championed the equality of human emotions whether they were found in noblemen or peasants?

Akira Kurosawa Signup and view all the answers

Sophia Loren won Best Actress for her role in Two Women directed by:

Vittorio De Sica Signup and view all the answers

French New Wave directors of the 1950s favored what cinematic device?

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Name the director of Breathless who in collaboration with director François Truffaut spearheaded the French New Wave movement?

Jean-Luc Godard Signup and view all the answers

As a cinematic style, Italian Neorealism is characterized by:

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The term coined to describe young French filmmakers in the 1950s was:

The French New Wave Signup and view all the answers

Grotesquely comical characters in quasi-realistic settings are the trademarks of which director?

Federico Fellini Signup and view all the answers

Director Vittorio De Sica, a devout Catholic, collaborated with screenwriter and ardent Marxist Cesare Zavattini to fuse poetry and politics in which 1948 Neorealist masterpiece?

The Bicycle Thief Signup and view all the answers

The importance of friendship and the mysterious allure of women are preoccupations in the films of which New Wave director?

François Truffaut Signup and view all the answers

What was the first film directed by Mike Nichols which won Best Actress for Elizabeth Taylor, Best Supporting Actress for Sandy Dennis and three other Oscars?

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf Signup and view all the answers

Which director was influenced by social realism and tackled the hot issues of racism and social injustice, including The Defiant Ones, Inherit the Wind and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

Stanley Kramer Signup and view all the answers

The focus of culture, fashion, music and cinema shifted in the early 1960s away from the United States in what became known as the:

British Invasion Signup and view all the answers

Although Franco Zeffirelli was born in Italy, where were most of his films funded and produced?

Great Britain Signup and view all the answers

This Oscar-winning director created such wide-screen epics as Lawrence of Arabia, The Bridge on the River Kwai and Dr. Zhivago:

David Lean Signup and view all the answers

David Lean's use of the entire 70 mm frame to film the vast desert in his 1962 wide-screen epic Lawrence of Arabia was an inspiration for what 1981 Steven Spielberg film?

Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark Signup and view all the answers

This director used contemporary rock music by Simon and Garfunkel for the soundtrack for his defining social commentary of the decade, The Graduate:

Mike Nichols Signup and view all the answers

Made in Britain with British actors, British directors, and American money, which of the following films won Best Picture?

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As part of the 'British Invasion', which of the following films based on a Shakespearean play did Franco Zeffirelli direct?

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Which director won an Oscar, a Grammy, an Emmy and a Tony award?

Mike Nichols Signup and view all the answers

What 1960 film directed by Stanley Kramer brought to national attention the right to teach Darwin's theory of evolution in public schools?

Inherit the Wind Signup and view all the answers

The success of what film and its sexual subject matter forced the discontinuation of the Production Code in 1968 in favor of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) Rating System, which is still in effect today?

The Graduate Signup and view all the answers

In 1967 Stanley Kramer directed Spencer Tracy in his final film, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, a controversial film about:

Interracial marriage Signup and view all the answers

Robert Redford later named a film festival he created after the title character from which 1969 buddy film in which he co-starred with Paul Newman?

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Signup and view all the answers

Unlike the classic western that pits the good guy against the bad guy, Sam Peckinpah's films pit:

The bad guy against someone worse. Signup and view all the answers

The protagonists in Arthur Penn's films were outsiders in society.

True Signup and view all the answers

Most of Sam Peckinpah's films dealt with east coast elites.

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This director brought science fiction out of the drive-in and into the mainstream with his 1968 film, 2001: A Space Odyssey:

Stanley Kubrick Signup and view all the answers

Which 1963 Stanley Kubrick film was a black comedy about the nuclear relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union?

Dr. Strangelove Signup and view all the answers

Which 1961 film directed by Stanley Kubrick was banned in many countries due to the taboo subject matter of an older man's seduction by a teenage girl?

Lolita Signup and view all the answers

This Peckinpah film presented violence as fundamental to human nature, and the war in Vietnam had an unspoken presence.

The Wild Bunch Signup and view all the answers

Which Arthur Penn film reflected the decade of the 1960s dominated by youth and its feeling of violence and alienation and was advertised by Warner Bros as 'They're young! They're in love! And they kill people!'

Bonnie and Clyde Signup and view all the answers

Without computer graphics, how did Stanley Kubrick achieve the circular movement of actors inside the spaceship in 2001: A Space Odyssey?

He built the set inside a giant Ferris wheel Signup and view all the answers

Films that reflected the conflict between America's youth and the 'Establishment' during the Vietnam War years shifted toward subjects of violence and alienation, with leading characters who refused to follow the rules and became known as:

Anti-Heroes Signup and view all the answers

Which director is not only known for violent films like Taxi Driver, Raging Bull and Gangs of New York but also for founding a film preservation foundation and directing a children's 3D adventure, Hugo, highlighting French cinematic forefather George Méliès?

Martin Scorsese Signup and view all the answers

Which director made serious box office successes wherein he coaxed emotional intensity from his actors, garnering 37 Oscar wins mostly for acting?

Sidney Lumet Signup and view all the answers

The '70s anti-hero, a drifter outside of society who felt alienated and lacked a sense of purpose, was epitomized by Clint Eastwood in his Dirty Harry films.

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Martin Scorsese finally won a Best Director Oscar for his 2002 film Gangs of New York.

False Signup and view all the answers

This director began as a screenwriter, winning an Oscar for Patton and followed it with an Oscar for Adapted Screenplay and Best Picture for The Godfather which he also directed:

Francis Ford Coppola Signup and view all the answers

Blaxploitation began with this film directed by Melvin Van Peebles:

Sweet Sweetback's Badass Song Signup and view all the answers

This type of film includes Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Midnight Cowboy, The Sting, and Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, and emphasized the camaraderie between two adventurous males.

Buddy films Signup and view all the answers

As the Civil Rights movement eroded, many disillusioned African Americans formed violent militant groups, which ushered in a new cinematic genre called Black Exploitation.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which of these directors helped create urban thrillers known as 'Blaxploitation' films that reflected the new black militancy of the late 1960s?

Melvin Van Peebles Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following were considered American New Wave directors in the 1960s?

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Bob Fosse used cross-cuts between the musical performance in the nightclub, which parodies a beating, and the actual beating of a Jewish businessman by Nazis in which 1972 musical?

Cabaret Signup and view all the answers

China Town, directed by Roman Polanski, is an example of the detective thriller genre wherein the 'hero' is no longer cool and sardonic as he was in the Film Noir era detective films.

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Francis Ford Coppola insisted on using a host of relatively unknown actors of Italian descent to guarantee authenticity to The Godfather, and fought the studio to cast which Oscar-winning but difficult actor to play the title character?

Marlon Brando Signup and view all the answers

Movies that reflected the paranoia and disillusionment of the early '70s era included:

Three Days of the Condor Signup and view all the answers

The director who altered the course of film in the 1970s by reintroducing the genre of space age action/adventure with his 1977 film Star Wars was:

George Lucas Signup and view all the answers

This second, character-driven Lucas film launched the careers of several unknown actors.

American Graffiti Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the standard technique for integrating scale models of scenery that had been developed for the 1927 classic Metropolis and was still the accepted practice in 1976 when George Lucas developed new motion-controlled photography?

The Schüfftan Process Signup and view all the answers

This studio was founded by George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola to create a liberating environment for filmmakers to direct outside the Hollywood system.

American Zoetrope Signup and view all the answers

Which of these influenced Lucas's work on Star Wars?

Joseph Campbell's 'The Hero with a Thousand Faces' Signup and view all the answers

What company did George Lucas create to advance visual effects and sound?

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George Lucas has directed all of the Star Wars films.

False Signup and view all the answers

Walt Disney Company bought LucasFilm in 2012 for $4.06 billion.

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Lucas's student film Electronic Labyrinth THX 1138: EB did not even place at the 1967-68 National Student Film Festival.

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The archetypal character of the Hero must drive the action, transcend from 'I' to 'we,' and:

Be willing to make the 'ultimate' sacrifice for the greater good Signup and view all the answers

The function of the archetypal character of the Mentor is to:

Train, offer advice and give a 'Magic Gift' Signup and view all the answers

The Stage wherein the Hero has his final battle with the Shadow is:

The Resurrection Signup and view all the answers

Since playwrights and screenwriters deliver their work to other artists, it is open to interpretation by those artists.

True Signup and view all the answers

Morpheus saving Neo in The Matrix and Luke discovering Obi Wan in Star Wars are examples of which Stage?

Meeting the Mentor Signup and view all the answers

Joseph Campbell was not a:

Screenwriter Signup and view all the answers

Another term for the archetype The Shadow is Villain.

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The Stage which begins the journey by establishing where the Hero lives and how he/she feels about it is:

The Ordinary World Signup and view all the answers

Screenwriters rely on stories whose universal appeal was described by philosopher and cultural anthropologist Joseph Campbell as:

The Hero's Journey Signup and view all the answers

The Stage wherein the Hero receives his challenge is:

The Call to Adventure Signup and view all the answers

Indiana Jones fights the Nazis to take possession of the Ark; in this film the Nazis are which archetype?

The Threshold Guardian Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Paparazzi and Film Influences

The term "paparazzi" originates from Paparazzo, a character in Federico Fellini's film "La Dolce Vita."
Ingmar Bergman holds the record for the most Academy Award nominations among foreign filmmakers.

Italian Neorealism and Key Figures

Robert Rossellini directed "Open City," a pivotal film in the Italian Neorealist movement.
Akira Kurosawa advocated for the depiction of universal human emotions across social classes.
Vittorio De Sica directed "Two Women," for which Sophia Loren won an Oscar for Best Actress.

French New Wave

French New Wave filmmakers of the 1950s utilized unconventional editing, cast unknown actors, and employed television-style shooting.
Jean-Luc Godard directed "Breathless" and significantly contributed to the French New Wave.

Characteristics of Neorealism

Italian Neorealism features a documentary visual style, non-professional actors, and episodic storytelling.
The movement is known for its focus on everyday life and social issues.

Influential Directors and Styles

Stanley Kramer's films tackled social issues such as racism, exemplified by "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner."
David Lean directed epics like "Lawrence of Arabia," using wide-screen formats and extensive filming techniques.
Mike Nichols combined contemporary music and social commentary in films like "The Graduate."

Themes in Cinema

Anti-heroes emerged in the '70s, often characterized as drifters with societal alienation.
Films reflecting youth culture in the 1960s included "Bonnie and Clyde," which depicted violence and rebellion.

Special Effects and Innovations

Stanley Kubrick revolutionized visual storytelling and effects in "2001: A Space Odyssey" through innovative techniques like the Schüfftan Process.
George Lucas founded Industrial Light and Magic to enhance visual effects and sound in filmmaking.

Genre and Character Archetypes

"Blaxploitation" films arose in response to African American cultural movements, with directors like Melvin Van Peebles leading the genre.
The archetypal characters of the Hero and Mentor serve distinct roles in storytelling, emphasizing sacrifice and guidance.

Joseph Campbell's Influence

Joseph Campbell's concept of "The Hero's Journey" describes universal themes across narratives.
The stages of storytelling outlined by Campbell include the Call to Adventure, Meeting the Mentor, and the Resurrection.

Legacy of Key Figures

Martin Scorsese's diverse body of work earned him recognition while contributing significantly to film preservation.
Francis Ford Coppola, initially a screenwriter, distinguished himself with "The Godfather" and won Oscars for both directing and screenwriting.

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