Bellringer 8-26-16 Tell me about the “The War of the Worlds” How would you act if aliens invaded earth? Bellringer 8-26-16
Extra War of the World Clips Alien/Tripod from 1953 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgYs2Rx57Cg Special Effects from 1953 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnCqi3sX3qs Tripod from Tom Cruise version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCHHv7ojfiw
Citizen Kane 1941 Orson Welles 17 Oscar Nominations Won 10 Oscars, including best picture Following the death of a publishing tycoon, news reporters scramble to discover the meaning of his final utterance: Rosebud. Based off the life of William Randolf Hurst
Most Unique Film to Date Multiple points of views Low angle shots Objects shown in sharp detail
Citizen Kane The 156 page script sold in 2007. $97,000
Citizen Kane Clips http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyv19bg0scg Trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZOzk7T93wE Opening Scene http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg7VUk4DjIk A scene from Citizen Kane
The Mystery of Rosebud Charles Foster Kane’s last word. Literally: the childhood sled of Kane Symbolic: Symbol of security, hope, and the innocence of childhood. Represents something he lost or could not get
Trailer for his biography https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdL8P1IQyxU
Orson Welles was also a magician! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0Qiiy6jJtg With Dean Martin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6eRNRaljtw
Exit Slip Answer ONE of the questions in 6 complete sentences. Which version of War of the Worlds would you want to watch? Why? Would you like to watch Citizen Kane? Why or why not? Which two 1940’s movie would you want to watch? Why? Why do you think people enjoyed these movies in the 1940’s? Why do you think these movies are still considered classics?