Chapter 2 summary

In this chapter it starts by talking about the viewers expectations in what makes them watch the film and what expectations they have. Like if they see a movie is coming out with their favorite movie star than most likely they will wanna see that movie. Then it goes into motifs, motifs are recurring elements that happen during the film that help to create an overall theme. It talks about parallels which are comparisons between two characters events or locations using a narrative element, visual and sound design. The it goes into how films create meaning, like referencing historical events, art, other films. It also talks about compilation films which are composed of scenes from other films. Next it talks about film style. Which is the way the film is presented. It talks about what makes films unique. Now the goal of film analysis is to be able to break down a film into parts and see how it is put together and make statements about the films themes and meanings. First is a descriptive claim which is a neutral account of the basic characteristics of the film. Next is an interpretive claim which is a more complex intellectual response than a descriptive claim. Going deeper into the theme and abstract ideas. Last is an evaluative claim which expresses the author's belief that the film is good bad or mediocre. Giving films a grade biased on what they think.