GERM 304: 2019-09-04 by https://padlet.com/jason_lieblang/98x36hbwa4co en-us 2019-09-04 02:27:59 UTC 2025-04-06 15:02:44 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/347541442/5ec543efef1a03d7467ff595fee58cb5/WIN_20181214_10_36_33_Pro.jpg https://padlet.com/jason_lieblang/98x36hbwa4co jason_lieblang https://padlet.com/jason_lieblang/98x36hbwa4co/wish/379726354 2019-09-04 02:44:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jason_lieblang/98x36hbwa4co/wish/379726354 Are we having fun? jason_lieblang https://padlet.com/jason_lieblang/98x36hbwa4co/wish/380155492 How would you characterize David Thomson's main point(s) in "Are we having fun?"]]> 2019-09-04 21:19:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jason_lieblang/98x36hbwa4co/wish/380155492 You can comment here, too, or post your own ... https://padlet.com/jason_lieblang/98x36hbwa4co/wish/380163640 2019-09-04 21:59:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jason_lieblang/98x36hbwa4co/wish/380163640 The film viewer is never truly a passive participant, but rather chooses how they view the film, be that in a very straightforward, non-analytical way, or through deeper examination. https://padlet.com/jason_lieblang/98x36hbwa4co/wish/380167842 2019-09-04 22:25:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jason_lieblang/98x36hbwa4co/wish/380167842 thh https://padlet.com/jason_lieblang/98x36hbwa4co/wish/380168078 2019-09-04 22:26:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jason_lieblang/98x36hbwa4co/wish/380168078 thompson's main point is that film studies in academia have definitely transitioned and that are becoming more culturally intertwined. https://padlet.com/jason_lieblang/98x36hbwa4co/wish/380168080 2019-09-04 22:26:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jason_lieblang/98x36hbwa4co/wish/380168080 https://padlet.com/jason_lieblang/98x36hbwa4co/wish/380168090 Films are an imitation of reality which can affect people as if it is reality itself. ]]> 2019-09-04 22:26:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jason_lieblang/98x36hbwa4co/wish/380168090 Watching is innate, we watch life, life is like a movie, movies are technically entertainment but we get a lot out of just watching. We innately perceive and respond to film form which affects our experience of watching https://padlet.com/jason_lieblang/98x36hbwa4co/wish/380168233 2019-09-04 22:27:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jason_lieblang/98x36hbwa4co/wish/380168233 People earlier just used to watch the films and leave but now they actually dwelve into what the film was all about https://padlet.com/jason_lieblang/98x36hbwa4co/wish/380168331 2019-09-04 22:27:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jason_lieblang/98x36hbwa4co/wish/380168331 https://padlet.com/jason_lieblang/98x36hbwa4co/wish/380168706 I think Thompson’s main point is to not look at watching movies as something that is merely fun or for our entertainment (although it defiantly can be those things) but film can be so much more as it can be a form to spread the truth of history or what is happening in the present and vice versa— a potential form to spread lies and manipulate people. Regardless of either of these things, when we watch film, if we watch ourselves watch the film we can then takeaway so much more then just entertainment from films.]]> 2019-09-04 22:29:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jason_lieblang/98x36hbwa4co/wish/380168706 https://padlet.com/jason_lieblang/98x36hbwa4co/wish/380168849 The main point, as I understood, in David Thompson’s passage was that a film/story is a guided venture and is not one that can’t just be assumed to happen without stimulus provided for the viewer. Sometimes that is sounds, or lack of it, sometimes that is guided by changes perspectives and sometimes is something as simple a dimming the lights to convey mood. ]]> 2019-09-04 22:30:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jason_lieblang/98x36hbwa4co/wish/380168849 https://padlet.com/jason_lieblang/98x36hbwa4co/wish/380168874 Thompson argues that the definition of a film has changed and evolved compared to 50 or 60 years ago. People no longer watch films solely for fun or entertainment but watch movies because they now serve a greater meaning and purpose. Films are now impactful in delivering messages about society, the world or pertaining issues because of the elements of storylines, lights, sounds effects etc]]> 2019-09-04 22:30:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jason_lieblang/98x36hbwa4co/wish/380168874 https://padlet.com/jason_lieblang/98x36hbwa4co/wish/380169163 Film should be regarded as a serious medium with deep and meaningful contributions to culture, art and society; not regarded only as a means of entertainment or of passing time. ]]> 2019-09-04 22:32:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jason_lieblang/98x36hbwa4co/wish/380169163 https://padlet.com/jason_lieblang/98x36hbwa4co/wish/380558645 2019-09-05 17:32:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jason_lieblang/98x36hbwa4co/wish/380558645