1. Focusing your Film Analysis Essay

2. 1. Can the same argument be applied to almost any other movie? The argument should be fairly specific – it should reflect the nuances of this film or scene

3. In The Conversation, sound is used to forward the suspense of the narrative.

4. 1. Can the same argument be applied to almost any other movie? The argument should be fairly specific – it should reflect the nuances of this film or scene

5. In The Conversation, sound is used to forward the suspense of the narrative. In The Conversation, sound conveys the importance of context, which is revealed in the film’s central twist.

6. 2. Does the argument connect formal techniques to meaning? The argument should tell us something interesting about how the formal elements serve a function: convey an important mood, narrative element, theme or meaning

7. In The Conversation, sound conveys Harry’s subjective inner state. In The Conversation, sound conveys the importance of context, which is revealed in the film’s central twist.

8. 3. Can you effectively show this pattern within the length of the assignment? Every aspect of the argument should be demonstrated with sufficient evidence

9. In The Conversation, sounds convey Harry’s alienation, privacy, loneliness, and inability to face the consequences of his actions. In The Conversation, sound conveys Harry’s subjective inner state.

10. 4. Do the various components of the argument link up in some interesting way? You should be able to establish a clear flow or connection between the various components

11. In The Conversation, mechanical and electronic sounds reveal Harry’s self- alienation and his inability to experience the world directly. In The Conversation, both the film score and internal-diegetic sound are used to sonically express aspects of Harry’s character that he is unable to vocalize.

12. 5. Do you have strong and convincing examples to support your argument? Your examples should be compelling, vivid, and convincing.