Explain the uses of the variety of comic levels steps of

Question

Watch the movie THE PRODUCERS. You may watch either the 1968 version with Gene Wilder and Zero Mostel or the 2005 version with Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane. I'd prefer you watch the 2005 version as the 1968 version is rather dated. The 2005 version is available free on some online sites, in the MDC library, some city libraries and on HBO to Go or On Demand. The 1968 version is on Netflix.

Choose only ONE topic for your paper

1. In the film ‘The Producers", Max and Leo attempt to stage a theatrical failure. Although these characters are not exactly ethical, they can still be considered "Comic Heroes". Choose one character, either Max or Leo, and explain how he would fit our definition of a comic hero. Cite specific examples from the movie.

2. Explain how "The Producers" fit our defined requirements/qualities for the genre "Comedy". Cite specific examples from the movie.

3. Explain the uses of the variety of comic levels (steps of the comic ladder as explained in class) and cite specific examples of when and where they are used IN THE FILM.

Answer 1

In regards t complete the assignment, you have to watch the movie ‘The Producers’. You might watch either the year 1968 version having Gene Wilder and Zero Mostel or the year 2005 version having Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane. I had preferred you watch the year 2005 version as the year 1968 version is instead dated. Select just one topic for your paper and address the following: 1) In the film ‘The Producers’, Max and Leo try to stage a theatrical failure. However these characters are not precisely ethical, they can still be considered ‘Comic Heroes’. Select one character, either Max or Leo, and describe how he would fit our definition of the comic hero. Cite particular illustrations from the movie. 2) Describe how ‘The Producers’ fit our defined requirements or qualities for the genre ‘Comedy’. Cite particular illustrations from the movie.