Tuesday, February 5, 2013

The Best Years of Our Lives

The brillance of Greg Toland.

Key Points: Academy Award in 1946 (beats "It's A Wonderful Life").. sets off string of realism in Hollywood.

Essential Questions: 

1. How does Toland use similar techniques (Citizen Kane) to create a completely dissimilar thematic implication?

2. Is this an anti-war or protest movie? If so, could it be perceived as one of the boldest of all time (based on the subject and proximity to the actual event)? Or, is this NOT an anti-war movie?

3. How has post-war veteran assistance changed since WWII?

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