1. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
Day 1

2. Bellringer
Has there ever been a movie that your friends, family, and trusted critics universally adored that you just did not understand? What film is this? Why do you feel this way? Why do you think you’re the only one to not like it?

3. Camera Angles 1. The Bird's-Eye view
This shows a scene from directly overhead, a very unnatural and strange angle. Familiar objects viewed from this angle might seem totally unrecognizable at first (umbrellas in a crowd, dancers' legs). This shot puts the audience in a godlike position, looking down on the action. People can be made to look insignificant, ant-like, part of a wider scheme of things.
2. High Angle
Not so extreme as a bird's eye view. The camera is elevated above the action using a crane to give a general overview. High angles make the object photographed seem smaller, and less significant (or scary). The object or character can also get swallowed up by the setting and become part of a wider picture.

4. Camera Angles 3. Eye Level
A fairly neutral shot; the camera is positioned as though it is a human actually observing a scene, so that actors' heads are on a level with the focus. The camera will be placed approximately five to six feet from the ground.
4. Low Angle
These increase height (useful for short actors) and can give a sense of confusion to a viewer or powerlessness within the action of a scene. The added height of the object may make it inspire fear and insecurity in the viewer, who is psychologically dominated by the figure on the screen.

5. Camera Angles 5. Oblique/Canted Angle
Sometimes the camera is tilted (is not placed horizontal to floor level), to suggest imbalance, transition and instability (very popular in horror movies). This technique is one way to suggest POINT-OF-View shots (ie when the camera becomes the 'eyes' of one particular character, seeing what they see — a hand held camera is sometimes used for this.)

6. Point of view shot Also known as POV shot or a subjective shot
Shows what a character (the subject) is looking at (represented through the camera)
Usually edited in such a way that it is obvious whose POV it is (see the example below)

7. E.T. Directed By Steven Spielberg Release Date: June 11th 1982
Won Oscars For: Best Sound, Visual Effects, Sounds Effects, Music (Original Score)
Nominated For: Best Picture, Director, Writing (Screenplay), Cinematography, Film Editing

8. E.T.
Characters:
Mary Dee Wallace  Elliott Henry Thomas  Keys Peter Coyote  Michael Robert MacNaughton  Gertie Drew Barrymore  Greg K.C. Martel  Steve Sean Frye  Tyler Tom Howell 

9. Steven Spielberg
Maybe the most divisive director out there. He has created some of the most iconic films in film history, but he is often made fun of by audiences and critics who criticize him for simplistic themes that are hammered home throughout his films.
Spielberg Films We Have Viewed/Will View: Jaws, Schindler’s List, Saving Private Ryan, E.T., Jurassic Park
Other Iconic Films: Indiana Jones, Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind, The Color Purple, Catch Me If You Can, Minority Report, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, Lincoln, Amistad

10. In Groups of 3-4
Read the 2 articles about E.T. For each article, you must annotate. You must have at least 8 different annotations per article and they must vary. Our system for annotation:
Underline : Anything you agree with
( ) : Anything you disagree with
? : Anything confusing or something you question
! : Anything Important for your Understanding of the Article
: Circle powerful words that reveal author’s tone.
Article 1 proclaims E.T. as a cinematic masterpiece that revolutionized filmmaking.
Article 2 has some praise for the film, but also suggests that the film is overrated.

11. As you view, fill out the Evidence Collector Film Viewing Guide.
You will use the details you collect to evaluate the merits of E.T. as a classic film, so be selective with the scenes/details you choose.