Director's Chair: Conference

Those with partners will get together today to discuss their taste in film, and begin by doing some research on the imdb.com website (link in "useful links bar" on this page). Begin by answering the following questions:

1. What kinds of movies do you enjoy? Why?

2. When you explain to people why you like a particular movie, what do you discuss or focus on?

3. Is there a particular type or style of movie you like more than others? Hate more than others?

4. Describe 3 things you enjoyed about a movie you recently saw.

Compare your answers with your partner's, and try to find some "common ground". Begin naming movies, actors, directors and/or genres that you find interesting. Come up with a list of 3 potential films to screen and conduct online research about those films. DON'T spend research time attempting to watch clips from the film; instead, look up important facts about the movie, read reviews (Roger Ebert's link is in the links bar on this page--check it out!), etc. You should have your choice narrowed down by the end of the 30-minute conference.