Film and theater

Detailed response (at least one page) to a film of your choice listed below. Explain how/why it fits the definition of “Classical Hollywood Narrative” as outlined in both Chapter 15 of your textbook. You do not need to turn in a summary of the chapter. Tips:

DO NOT TELL THE PLOT OF THE FILM. I have seen them all–I don’t need you to tell me what happens.
DO NOT RATE THE FILM. I do not care if you think the film was an 8 out of 10.
DO read up on your film either before or after you watch.
DO tell me your genuine reaction to the film:
What did you find interesting about the story?
What aspects of the craft of filmmaking did you notice?
Did you hate/love a character? A scene?
Did you find a certain theme compelling?
What aspects of your film makes it part of (or possibly the defining example of) its genre?
If you researched the film before you watched, did the film match your expectations? Were you surprised by anything?
What other genuine reactions did you have to your chosen film?
DO explain all the reasons why your film is a good example of “Classical Hollywood” filmmaking (examples can be found in both chapter 10 and chapter 15)
If you choose Citizen Kane, tell me how the film deviates from the classical model.
As always feel free to email with questions.

Here is the list of films to watch for 3/4 (CHOOSE ONE):

Drama:
Citizen Kane (Welles, 1941): https://digitalcampus-swankmp-net.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/gsul341178#/play/DCE3DE46561FD86D
Casablanca (Curtiz, 1942): https://digitalcampus-swankmp-net.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/gsul341178#/play/423297D722E9E035

Melodrama:
Imitation of Life (Sirk, 1959): https://digitalcampus-swankmp-net.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/gsul341178#/play/23A1C5B5167F2ED1

Film Noir:
Double Indemnity (Wilder, 1944): https://digitalcampus-swankmp-net.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/gsul341178#/play/0F8C6E7D29EB465E
Maltese Falcon (Houston, 1941): https://digitalcampus-swankmp-net.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/gsul341178#/play/77B30F05E5F37814
Sunset Boulevard (Wilder, 1950): VOD

Screwball Comedy:
His Girl Friday (Hawks, 1940): https://digitalcampus-swankmp-net.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/gsul341178#/play/6DF1FBD2281F548B
Bringing Up Baby (Hawks, 1938): Rent on VOD
It Happened One Night (Capra, 1934): Free on Crackle or VOD
My Man Godfrey (La Cava, 1934): Free on Tubi or VOD

Western:
The Searchers (Ford, 1956): https://digitalcampus-swankmp-net.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/gsul341178#/play/424ED420709A58B5
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (Ford, 1962): https://digitalcampus-swankmp-net.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/gsul341178#/play/988421290C4F1979
Stagecoach (Ford, 1939): Free on Tubi, VOD
Shane (Stevens, 1953): Hulu or VOD