Elgin, What I learned

5 Things I Learned About Film:
1. how to analyze film using mise en scene
2. the importance of small details in each scene
3. the use of rhyming elements and symbolism in film
4. red herring
5.macguffin

5 Things I Learned About Politics in America
1.truths about stop loss and military
2.private defense contractors
3.the loss of our privacy/ the fact we have no privacy
4. rendition/ US torture practices
5. corporate control of media and influence over government

Knowledge of mise en scene has helped me to better understand all aspects of a film and the importance of detail in almost every scene. This has also made me appreciate films more and look at film from different angles. I learned how the popular political opinion in America influences films made at the time.