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Stardust (2007) 127 min Rated: PG

Directed by Matthew Vaughn Who also directed Kick-Ass

Screenplay by Matthew Vaughn & Jane GoldmanWho also wrote Kick-Ass and X-Men: First Class

Based on the novel by Neil Gaiman Who also wrote The Sandman and Coraline

Characters

Tristan Thorn played by Charlie CoxYvaine played by Claire DanesVictoria played by Sienna MillerSeptimus played by Mark StrongPrimus played by Jason FlemyngLamia played by Michelle PfeifferCap’n Shakespeare played by Robert De Niro

Introduction

A star falls; the chase begins.

Young Tristan Thorn is having trouble winning the heart of his one true love, Victoria. When the pair witness a falling star, Tristan vows to return with the celestial treasure in exchange for Victoria’s hand in marriage. Retrieving the star, Yvaine, however, means crossing The Wall, a mystical barrier between our world and the magical world of Stormhold where the star’s true power is known and coveted viciously. Tristan’s journey turns out to be nothing like he intended when he suddenly finds himself in a race against a series of unsavory characters in order to return home with the star.

[Tristan and Yvaine are imprisoned in the pirate ship] Yvaine: Tell me about Victoria, then. Tristan: Well, she... she... There's nothing more to tell you. Yvaine: The little I know about love is that it's unconditional. It's not something you can buy. Tristan: Hang on! This wasn't about me buying her love. This was a way for me to prove to her how I felt. Yvaine: Ah... And what's she doing to prove how she feels about you? Tristan: Well... Look, Yvaine, you'll understand when you meet her, all right? If we don't get murdered by pirates first. Yvaine: Mmm... Murdered by pirates. Heart torn out and eaten. Meet Victoria. I can't quite decide which sounds more fun...

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Mon Feb 6 Presentation Day, Projects Due

Text Study Vocab Name: Title Stardust

Choose 10 words from this list to complete the following activities.

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Film Study Project

For your vocabulary worksheet you will have to- Find the vocabulary words in your film- Determine their meaning based on context- Effortfully complete your worksheet- Check your work with a dictionary to confirm accuracy- Write a paragraph using all 10 of your vocab words

For your essay you will have to- Plan and draft an essay on one of the following topics

o What does your film say about underrated people?o How does your film portray the idea of following your heart?o What is your film saying about the influence of personal relationships?o How does your film portray the idea of facing adversity?

- Edit your essay carefully using notes, peer editors and/or Miss Donnelly for reference

For your presentation you will have to- Plan, practice and present a trailer (or ad) for your film as a group- You cannot use any footage or images from the film, you must create it all yourself- You may present your trailer in whatever medium your group deems appropriate- Your trailer must:

o provide some basic info about the plot of your filmo include the title of and the names of actors in your filmo entice the viewer to want to see your film

This project has 3 parts:- Vocabulary worksheet- Essay- Presentation

Willow (1988) 126 min Rated: PG

Directed by Ron Howard Who also directed How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Screenplay by Bob DolmanWho also wrote the screenplay for How to Eat Fried Worms

Based on the story by George Lucas Who also wrote Star Wars and Indiana Jones

Characters

Willow Ufgood played by Warwick DavisMadmartigan played by Val KilmarQueen Bavmorda played by Jean MarshSorsha played by Joanne WhalleyFin Raziel played by Patricia Hayes

Introduction

Adventure doesn’t come any bigger than this.

When a Daikini baby washes ashore at Willow Ufgood’s home, he is chosen by the High Aldwin to venture beyond their village boundaries to return the child. Little does Willow know that the evil Queen Bavmorda has been looking for the child that was prophesized to destroy her evil reign. Cherlindrea, Queen of the Fairies, helps Willow and tells him that the baby, named Elora Danan, must be protected and he must be the one to protect her. Willow soon finds himself in a world of trouble he had never known and with the reluctant help of the criminal Madmartigan, Willow takes on adventures bigger than he could have ever imagined.

High Aldwin: [throws an apple into the air which turns into a bird] Go in the direction the bird is flying! Villager: It’s going back to village! High Aldwin: Ignore the bird. Follow the river.

Cherlindrea: Elora Danan must survive. She must fulfill her destiny and bring about the downfall of Queen Bavmorda. Her powers are growing like an evil plague. Unless she is stopped, Bavmorda will control the lives of your village, your children, everyone. All creatures of good heart need your help, Willow. The choice is yours.






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Text Study Vocab Name: Title Willow


dread seers foretold realm

omen prophecy midwife Nelwyn

Daikini prefect high aldwyn hopefuls

intuition apprentice impulse bobbins

elude exile oblivion betray

peck measly authority crow’s cage

pig pole pestering breed meager

deprives dwell enchanted trivial

deceiver spouting slaughtered crusader

assault battering ram altar rite

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King Kong (2005) 3h 8min Rated: 14A

Directed by Peter Jackson Who also directed Lord of the Rings

Screenplay by Fran Walsh, Pilippa Boyens & Peter JacksonWho also wrote the screenplays for Lord of the Rings

Based on the story by Merian C. Cooper & Edgar Wallace Remake of the 1933 movie directed by

Merian C. Cooper & Ernest B. Schoedsack

Characters

Ann Darrow played by Naomi WattsCarl Denham played by Jack BlackJack Driscoll played by Adrien BrodyKong played by Andy SerkisPreston played by Colin Hanks

Introduction

The eighth wonder of the world.

During the Great Depression of the 1930s, actress Ann Darrow is having a hard time making ends meet. When movie director Carl Denham offers her a role in his upcoming movie, she is thrilled, but soon realizes that Denham’s vision is far larger, and far more dangerous than she thought.On the trip to Skull Island, the location for the film, writer Jack Driscoll falls in love with Ann’s sweetness and beauty. When Ann is kidnapped by the terrifying and vicious Kong, Jack rushes to her aid. The rescuer’s crew faces terrifying monsters and horrifying death as they trek through Skull Island’s impossible jungles to rescue Ann from the clutches of the giant ape.

Carl Denham: Ann, I'm telling you - you're perfect. Look at you. You're the saddest girl I've ever met. You're gonna make them weep, Ann. You're gonna break their hearts. Ann Darrow: See, that's where you're wrong, Mr. Denham. I make people laugh, that's what I do. Good luck with your picture. Carl Denham: Ann? Miss Darrow, please! I'm offering you money. Adventure, fame, the thrill of a lifetime, and a long sea voyage. You want to read a script? Jack Driscoll's turning in a draft as we speak. Ann Darrow: Jack Driscoll? Carl Denham: Sure, why? Wait. You know him? Ann Darrow: No, not personally. I've seen his plays. Carl Denham: What a writer, huh? And let me tell you, Ann. Jack Driscoll does not want just anyone starring in this picture. He said to me, "Carl, somewhere out there is a woman born to play this role." And as soon as I saw you, I knew.








Ann Darrow: Knew what? Carl Denham: It was always going to be you.


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Text Study Vocab Name: Title King Kong


chorusline cast gig reels

intervened soul surviving wild goose chase primitive

undraped hot headed preening self-promoter

scrap debacle ethical permits

visas currency momentary vaudeville

charity on the level bound compelling

prelude fateful cabin stiff

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Whale Rider (2002) 101 minutes Rated: PG-13

Screenplay and Directed by Niki Caro

Based on the book by Witi Ihimaera

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Paikea played by Keisha Castle-HughesKoro played by Rawiri ParateneNanny Flowers played by Vicky HaughtonPorourangi played by Cliff CurtisUncle Rawiri played by Grant RoaHemi played by Mana Taumaunu

Introduction

One young girl dared to confront the past, change the present and determine the future.

On the east coast of New Zealand, the Whangara people believe their presence there dates back a thousand years or more to a single ancestor, Paikea, who escaped death when his canoe capsized by riding to shore on the back of a whale. From then on, Whangara chiefs, always the first-born, always male, have been considered Paikea's direct descendants. Pai, an 11-year-old girl in a patriarchal New Zealand tribe, believes she is destined to be the new chief. But her grandfather Koro is bound by tradition to pick a male leader. Pai loves Koro more than anyone in the world, but she must fight him and a thousand years of tradition to fulfill her destiny.

Paikea: A long time ago, my ancestor Paikea came to this place on the back of a whale. Since then, in every generation of my family, the first born son has carried his name and become the leader of our tribe... until now.



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Text Study Vocab Name: Title Whale Rider


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septic exhibition obligations prophet

utu master sacred extend

ehli (power) wehei (fear) mates wield

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Scott Pilgrim vs the World (2010) 112 minutes Rated: PG-13

Directed by Edgar Wright Who also directed Grindhouse, Shaun of the Dead

Screenplay by Michael Becall and Edgar WrightWho also wrote Inglorious Basterds and Death Proof

Based on the graphic novel by Bryan Lee O’Malley

Characters

Scott Pilgrim played by Michael CeraKim Pine played by Alison PillStephen Sills played by Mark WebberYoung Neil played by Johnny SimmonsKnives Chau played by Ellen WongRamona Flowers played by Mary Elizabeth WinsteadStacey Pilgrim played by Anna KendrickGideon Graves played by Jason Schwartzman

Introduction

Get the hot girl. Defeat her evil exes. Hit love where it hurts.

An epic of epic epicness.

Scott Pilgrim plays in a band which aspires to success. He dates Knives Chau, a high-school girl five years younger, and he hasn't recovered from being dumped by his former girlfriend, now a success with her own band. When Scott falls for Ramona Flowers, he has trouble breaking up with Knives and tries to romance Ramona. As if juggling two women wasn't enough, Ramona comes with baggage: seven ex-lovers, with each of whom Scott must do battle to the death in order to win Ramona.

Wallace Wells: If you want something bad, you have to fight for it. Step up your game, Scott. Break out the L-word. Scott Pilgrim: Lesbian? Wallace Wells: The other L-word. Scott Pilgrim: ...Lesbians?Scott Pilgrim: [to Ramona] I'm in lesbians with you.







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Hackers (1995) 107 minutes Rated: PG-13

Directed by Iain Softley Who also directed Inkheart and The Skeleton Key

Screenplay by Rafael MoreauWho also wrote The Rage: Carrie 2

Characters

Dade Murphy (Crash Override/Zero Cool) played by Jonny Lee Miller Kate Libby (Acid Burn) played by Angelina JolieJoey Pardella played by Jesse BradfordEmmanuel Goldstein (Cereal Killer) played by Matthew LillardPaul Cook (Lord Nikon) played by Laurence MasonRamon Sanchez (Phantom Phreak) played by Renoly SantiagoEugene Belford (The Plague) played by Fisher StevensMargo played by Lorraine Bracco

Introduction

You thought your secrets were safe. You were wrong.

Mess with the best, die like the rest.

A young boy is arrested by the US Secret Service for writing a computer virus and is banned from using a computer until his 18th birthday. Years later, he and his new-found friends discover a plot to unleash a dangerous computer virus, but they must use their computer skills to find the evidence while being pursued by the Secret Service and the evil computer genius behind the virus.

Cereal: Hack the planet!



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Text Study Vocab Name: Title Hackers

Choose 10 words from this list to complete the following activities.malicious antisocial probation surgeBLT AWOL Kowasaki harry carrymediocre tread domain expungedrelatively interface handle utterlyasphyxiated Gibson dynamo choiceelite righteous profiteering uncorruptedinterrogation penetrate ravage penetratedprecisely meticulously ballast ecologicalaccomplice indictment bias manifestoCommie bust consort primedisable narc-ing treaty alliesexiled amoeba psychedelic hypebutter zone turf data stakesnotify exceeded discreet enquiredrigor mortis improvise corporations samuraipitiful hot miscellaneous tailfraud bust truce framedtampered forgery embezzlement segmentamateur fried implicate civilianslaunch strenuous Polaroid head flakesoverload rabid media icons tensionfashionably late modify comprehend felonygrave heinous domination naytacky capsize smokescreen vitallycomedy of errors

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Princess Bride (1987) 98 minutes Rated: PG

Directed by Rob Reiner Who also directed When Harry Met Sally,and Stand By Me

Written byWilliam GoldmanWho also wrote Stepford Wives and Hearts in Atlantis

Characters

Westley played by Cary ElwesButtercup played by Robin WrightInigo Montoya played by Mandy PatinkinVizzini played by Wallace ShawnFezzik played by Andre the GiantPrince Humperdinck played by Chris SarandonThe Grandson played by Fred SavageThe Grandfather played by Peter Falk

Introduction

Heroes. Giants. Villains. Wizards. True Love. - Not just your basic, average, everyday, ordinary, run-of-the-mill, ho-hum fairy tale.

She gets kidnapped. He gets killed. But it all ends up okay.

When the lovely Buttercup is kidnapped by a ghastly gang intent on fermenting an international incident they find they are pursued by the Dread Pirate Roberts. After everyone is nasty Prince Humperdinck to whom Buttercup is now betrothed but who seems to care little for her continued survival. The stage is set for swordfights, monsters, and tortures - but will Grandpa be allowed to finish telling the story with all these kissy bits?

The Grandson: A book? Grandpa: That's right. When I was your age, television was called books. And this is a special book. It was the book my father used to read to me when I was sick, and I used to read it to your father. And today I'm gonna read it to you. The Grandson: Has it got any sports in it? Grandpa: Are you kidding? Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles... The Grandson: Doesn't sound too bad. I'll try to stay awake. Grandpa: Oh, well, thank you very much, very nice of you. Your vote of confidence is overwhelming.








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