- The full feature film I will be focusing on for my short paper is Walt Disney’s Fantasia (1940).
- I am drawn to this film because of its musical integration. This was Walt Disney’s bold experiment in trying to popularize classical music by accompanying it with animation. It became a unique sensory experience, blending visual art and music in a way that had not been done before. As a music lover, there is a lot to appreciate in this film.
- Elements:
- Summary & Key Segments (e.g., Night on Bald Mountain/ Ave Maria)
- Structure & Format (e.g., Anthology)
- Musical Selection (e.g., Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring)
- Historical Context (e.g., ww2 impact on production & themes)
- Reception & Impact (e.g., Initial box office performance and critical reception)
- Artistic Techniques (e.g., Synthesia)
- Technological Innovations (e.g., Fantasound)
- Legacy & Remakes (e.g., Fantasia 2000)
- Personal Reflection (e.g., What do I think of this film?)
Daily Archives: September 25, 2024
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The short I chose to write my short paper about is “Three Little Pigs” from the Walt Disney “Silly Symphony” series.
I’m drawn to this film because it’s based on a story we all heard as children. Seeing it visualized as a short film allows the characters we grew up hearing about come to life. What surprised me was the casual use of Jewish stereotypes, as it was a product of its time. With everything put together, there is a lot I can talk about regarding “Three Little Pigs”.
Elements to write about:
-Describing the story in detail, how the film was made, the animation technique, the soundtrack
-How successful it was, any clear influences, the original story
-If it holds up today, how it’s offensive, the original vs. revised versions, etc.
