psycho (Alfred Hitchcock, 1960)
Famous American suspense/horror film about a secretary,  who after embezzling money from her employer ends up at the secluded Bates Motel and meets the motel's disturbed owner and manager.

ASSIGNMENT:
What elements of this film add to the tone and mood...making it a "horror" film?

In 1985, Doc Brown invents time travel; in 1955, Marty McFly accidentally prevents his parents from meeting, putting his own existence at stake.

Pee Wee's Big Adventure!
Pee-Wee Herman embarks on the big adventure of his life across the US mainland, as he sets out to find his beloved bike, when it is stolen.....

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

Archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is hired by the US government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis.

Assignment:

1. What special effects (although dated) helped make this such a classic movie?

2. How does the theme of deception emerge throughout this movie?

Shrek

(Andrew Adamson; Vicky Jensen, 2001)

The first of the series, created by DreamWorks Animation, based on the picture book Shrek!

The story: An ogre, with the help of the loyal and talkative Donkey, emabark on a journey to bring a princess home, in order to regain his swamp.

ASSIGNMENT:

Reflect on one of your favorite fairy tales, in which the movie Shrek features with its own spin. Why do you think this is clever and funny?

Wall-e (Anfrew Staton, 2008)

In the distant future, a small waste collecting robot embarks on a space journey that will ultimately decide the fate of mankind.......

ASSIGNMENT: How might this movie be considered a love story?

What part of this animation did you enjoy?

Use specific examples from the film to support your answer.

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
(Andrew Adamson, 2005)
Four kids travel through a wardrobe to the land of Narnia.

The children are coronated as the following:
EDMUND "The Fair"
SUSAN "The Gentle"
LUCY "The Valiant"
PETER "The Magnificent"

Why do you think each character is crowned for the attribute describe. Please support your answer using character traits and examples from the film.