Parasite Movie: Watch and Review
English W270, Section 33014 – Spring Semester 2021 – Dr. Mark Eckel
Week 1, Assignment #2
We see best by what we hear first.
Rationale The world is obsessed with the visual but does not always understand there is no visual without the verbal. Films are most often based on a book, or someone’s experience written in story form. To begin a course on argumentative writing in 2021 by watching-reviewing a movie is essential to develop tools for your work in university and life. Verbal-visual connections are everywhere.
Phase 1 Watch Parasite (2019). Observe your own themes you find in the film. You should have purchased the movie. You will watch it at least three (3) times.
Phase 2 Watch, listen to, and/or read at least two (2) interviews by the director. Take notes: What was his vision for the film? Do you see his intentions? Why or why not? Does the viewer have to have the same understanding of the movie that the director intends? Why or why not?
Phase 3 Watch, listen to, and/or read at least two (2) reviews by respected reviewers. [There are so many movie reviewers out there, choose those you most admire or come recommended.] Take notes: Are movie reviewers important? Why or why not? Do you see movies based on reviewers from websites like imdb.com or rottentomatoes.com OR do you rely on “word of mouth” from your friends? Can you explain your answer? Why should you get your own take on a movie, not relying on other’s points of view?
Phase 4 Get together with at least one and no more than four people in class to discuss your response to the film on Zoom or another virtual space. Take notes: Discuss your thoughts on any of the questions above. In your group ask, “Why is it just as important to watch a movie with others as it is to read a book in a group for a book club?”
Phase 5 Write your personal reflection on the process for this assignment. Any notes you have taken will be helpful. Reference at least three (3) outside perspectives which have informed your own & record the person(s) with whom you met. [There are no right or wrong answers. 500 words minimum, using strong W131/140 skills, MLA format.]
Upload to Canvas by Sunday, 29 August 2021 @ 11.59 p.m.