Film Studies Daily Log

Wednesday, January 13

Students received two handouts: a description of the "Characteristics of Film Noir" and a websearch worksheet on noir. Students were asked to read the first handout and to keep it in mind as they watched Detour, preparing to discuss whether or not the film conforms to the characteristics listed (or vice versa). The worksheet is to be completed outside of class and turned in Friday.

We then watched the first thirty-five minutes of Detour, the B-Movie noir cult classic.

HW due Friday:
Complete the Film Noir worksheet.