Essay Assignment: "Machine Living"
Length: 4 pages, 12 points, 1.5 spaces, Time New Roman.
Guide:
Part 1. Compare and contrast three noir films Detour, Double Indemnity, and The Hitch-hiker.
Discuss the films in terms of the studio system versus Andrew Sarris's auteur theory. ( Google the two terms if you don't know them)
Make sure you explain what both of these are (Studio System and Auteur Theory).
Part 2. Which of the film held the most power/interest for you and why?
Part 3. Which was most subversive or conservative towards society, in your opinion and why?
Part 4. How does gender figure into these films?
Watch the following youtube videos-
Detour (1945): "Detour (1945) [Film Noir] [Drama]"
Double Indeminty: "Double Indemnity Full Movie"
The Hitch-hiker: "The Hitch-Hiker (1953) [Film Noir]"
Also have other useful reading materials which can help you.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.