The Graduate

The Graduate 

1)      Relate what was discussed in class or the text to the screening.

Before we watched the film, The Graduate, we discussed the director, actors, plot, success of the film, etc. Mike Nichols, director became one of the biggest directors after The Graduate came out and he has won the Academy Award for Best Director. The film has grossed $40 million at the Box Office. The Graduate was nominated for many Academy Awards and some were best picture, actor, actress, screenplay, etc. We learned that this film was one of the first true youth rebellion movies. It also helps us think about what to do after you have graduated from college. The film can fall under Modern Expressionist.

2)      Find a related article and summarize content.

http://www.filmsite.org/grad.html

In this article, it discusses how the film is “one of the key, ground-breaking films of the late 1960s, and helped to set in motion a new era of film-making.” It also discusses how it was influential, the themes of the film, the different generations that it has attracted, social classes, etc. The article also analyzes each scene of the film. If someone has watched the film but didn’t understand completely about it, this would be the article for that person.

3)      Apply the article to the film screened in class.

Part of the article discusses the growing dissatisfaction with the status quo and middle-class values. We can see that through the film as the Director used the character Benjamin to portray how unalive and aimless the young generation who is unaffected can be when they approach middle-age. The music that was played throughout the movie (music by Simon and Garfunkle) helped the film enhance its moods and themes.

4)      Write a critical analysis of the film.

I have heard of The Graduate prior to this class but I have never watched it before. I wasn’t sure what to expect but I actually enjoyed it. It had its funny moments, its seriousness moments, etc. I can see how it was one of the films that was ground-breaking. It went through social norms, sexual, etc. It also showed how innocent youth can be exploited, betrayed, etc. by an older generation. I believe this film was well done with the direction, actors, music and I think I would watch it again if I have a chance.

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