The Silence of the Lambs

The Silence of the Lambs

1. Relate what was discussed in class or the text to the screening. The Silence of the Lambs was the film screen presented in class. With the topic of acting, the class discussed how film technology changed acting, what theater acting is-projecting to the audience, film- close ups, and various angles. How sound in 1928 changed acting; studio system and CGI/digital film making also changed acting. In Silence of the Lambs, a 1991 American horror-thriller, directed by Johnathan Demme, starring Jodie Foster, centers around a FBI trainee Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) in search of a serial killer nicknamed “Buffalo Bill”, who skins his female victims’ corpses. Interviews Hannibal Lecter, a former psychiatrist and incarcerated cannibalistic serial killer for assistant in finding “Buffalo Bill”. This movie is thrilling with an observation on people with mental disorders, gender, point of views and the possibility of a continuation of the story in the final scenes.  
2.  Find a related article and summarize the content. The article further expanded a thought in the movie I had which was Clarice having some sort of attraction to Hannibal Lecter; both complete opposites, Hannibal, a sociopathic genius and Clarice, a dedicated career woman. They meet under unusual circumstances, but the tension was strong. Making Jodie Foster’s character continuing visiting Hannibal and later trusting him.  Though she knows he is a psychopath, she must trust him in order to catch the serial killer and save a young girls life.  “'Silence of the Lambs' Is an Unnerving Thriller - NY Daily News.” Nydailynews.com, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2015, www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/movies/archives-silence-golden-thriller-article-1.2018150.
3. Apply the article to the film screened in class. How did the article support or change the way you thought about the film, director, content, etc.?  With the topic of acting, Jodie Foster’s Character had to play a role to gain a serial killers trust in order to find one on the loose. Clarice was the protagonist of the story. Involved in a lot of action and had a goal which was to become an FBI agent, and in the end became one. And for the antagonist, it can be Hannibal Lecter or “Buffalo Bill”. Having to trust a serial killer to find a serial killer.
4.  Write a critical analysis of the film, including your personal opinion, formed as a result of the screening, class discussions, text material and the article. Overall the movie was well written and filmed. Although some scenes did not make sense. Such as the story of “Buffalo Bill” how did he become how he become. What drove his madness? Into becoming a serial killer. This film also has a lot of controversy, targeting transgender community. Although back in the day it was not talked about and considered a sickness, causing more negative backlash on the community. The film also attacked mental disorder and how research is necessary to understand certain point of views.  

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Name: Andre Perez Date: June 19, 2018