I have started a bit of a tradition here at my school, where I show films related to the literature we read in class. Students must bring in a note from a parent/guardian to view the film, but the students seem to enjoy it, especially since I give a very few extra credit points for the viewings. Add extra credit to anything and students will do it!
I showed:
Chocolat for Magical Realism,
Interview with a Vampire and Dracula for Gothic Literature,
Marie Antoinette for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens, and
A Man Called Horse for Fools Crow by James Welch (mainly for the Sun Dance).
So far the movies are a hit!
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see if you can get yourself a copy of the Hallmark production of Frankenstein. It's really the best one I've seen - the Kenneth Branaugh version sucked...
Wish I'd had your class in high school, Doc. But damn, you hadn't been born yet.
Great idea!
Hugh aka Repairman
Thanks for the Kudos! I sure do enjoy my job. :)
Oo! I've been wondering about Marie Antoinette. I can't figure ANYTHING about the movie from the previews and blerbs I've read except, "oo, pritty colors!"
Save the couple hours and skip Antoinette. None of us liked it. :)
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