Watch Charlie Chaplin's "City Lights" (1931) and take notes as you watch it.
Link is provided on the page in Week One entitled: "WHERE TO FIND THE MOVIES - Viewing Assignments"
Select at least two of these topics for discussion:
Motifs, themes, character and storyline, camera style and movement, lighting, acting style, social commentary
and context.
Describe the scenes and the specific techniques and explain the differences you observe.
From your notes on the film, shape your observations into a thoughtful, analytical essay.
Start with your impressions and observations, then analyze and explain how and why the film achieves its
intended goals.
Sample Solution