Dinner and a Movie Concept Packet



Dinner & A Movie : Analyze

MOVIE “A” Title: Knives Out

1. List at least two words that describe the content of the movie. 

Greed and enticing. The family is only interested in the fortune and pretends to care while they are led around at the same time trying to piece all the information together. 

2. Analyze the elements and principles of art and design. Understand how elements and principles contribute to content and meaning. 
a. What colors do you associate with the movie? 
Review color in film on class blog. https://foundations3ddesign.blogspot.com/search/label/Dinner%20and%20A%20Movie%20Color%20Palettes
Red, brown, silver, tan, and yellow. 


b. What line direction do you assign to the movie? Vertical, horizontal, diagonal? Briefly explain. 

Diagonal we become increasingly anxious to reveal who the real killer is as more clues and evidence around found throughout the scenes.  

c. What shape(s) do associate with the movie? Briefly explain.  

I associate pointy shapes like stars, triangles, and rectangles with the movie. The movie can make you feel on edge or like something is constantly bugging you the whole time as more clues are found. 

d. What texture(s) do you associate with the movie? Briefly explain. 

Rough textures. The scenes are dramatic and do not flow smoothly as we get closer to finding the killer.


e. How do you describe the space? Vast? Dense? Briefly explain. 

I found the space dense. It almost feels vast as there are so many different perspectives of what happened based on the characters, but since we do not know what really happened, I felt stuck in a loop.


f. Does the movie contain a focal point? Can be formally and/or conceptually. Briefly explain. 

The movies focal point is the families’ memories. Their points of view on scenarios drive the investigator further until he can find the true killer. 


g. Does the movie contain any repeating images and/or themes? Briefly explain. 

The movie constantly repeats images of knives. There is a huge theme of privilege and coercion as the family tries to get what they want out of Marta, the grandfathers' doctor. 


Dinner & A Movie : Research

MOVIE “A” Title: Knives Out

Gather at least three pieces of information about the movie. See below info to get the “research wheels” turning. 

o Is the movie based off a book? Who wrote the book, when was book first published, how does the content in the book and movie differ? Are there elements from the book you can incorporate? 
The movie is not based on a book. It takes inspiration from various “who dunnit” movies. 
o Is the movie based off a fairy tale/folklore? If so, what is the original story/meaning and how can you use to develop an idea? 
Knives Out is not based on any fairytale or folklore. Its commonly compared to movies like “Sleuth” or “Clue”.
o When was the movie released? Does the time period (cultural/social/political) contribute to meaning of movie? 
This movie was released in 2019. This is fairly recent and a big societal issue today is about privilege. Marta’s mother is an undocumented immigrant, which she is blackmailed for. The family all feel entitled to Harman’s fortune and they cannot fathom why he would give it to Marta. Possibly the social issue of phones being constantly used could be referenced too. 

Dinner & A Movie : Explore

MOVIE “A” Title: Knives Out

Ask yourself how the object or design of objects are significant to the story you want to tell. Consider all options and write down your thoughts. See prompts below. 
o Is there a particular scene, character or event in the movie you want to focus on? 
No, I am focused on the movie as a whole. The more you look, the more you see what is wrong and what is on the plate.
o Can you narrow down a theme? Magic? Mystery? If so, what events and emotions associated with the theme? 
The theme is privilege. The family having to leave when Marta gets everything is a big event. Also the investigator taking her side and helping as much as he can is important. Emotions associated are curiosity, sneaky, loathing, disappointment, and anger.
o Good magic? Bad magic? A thriller mystery? A lighthearted mystery? 
A thriller mystery.
o Will the final solution reflect mayhem? Order? Both? 
Order is shown in the end. The murderer is sent to jail and the family loses. Marta is rightfully given the inheritance. 
o Will you use traditional objects? If so, how will you use with innovation? Stack plates to communicate layers, time, weight? 
I will use objects rather than real food. Red Gatorade will be used to represent blood. The items will be sectioned according to the item to communicate layers in the scenes. Knives of course will be used because its one of the main concepts. 
o Or will you substitute objects? For instance, use another object for a plate. What appears on “the plate”? 
I will use a plate. I plan on using dirt, sharp objects like pins, ripped letters, red Gatorade, knives, pills, and candles.




Dinner & A Movie : Analyze
MOVIE “B” Title: Atlantis: The Lost Empire


1. List at least two words that describe the content of the movie. 

Imaginative and adventurous. The group travels to Atlantis, but the place itself seems magical and intriguing to see all that is in this new world.

2. Analyze the elements and principles of art and design. Understand how elements and principles contribute to content and meaning. 
a. What colors do you associate with the movie? 
Review color in film on class blog. https://foundations3ddesign.blogspot.com/search/label/Dinner%20and%20A%20Movie%20Color%20Palettes
Vibrant blue, dark blue, red, green, gold, white, and brown. 


b. What line direction do you assign to the movie? Vertical, horizontal, diagonal? Briefly explain. 

I assign a horizontal line because the movie flows smoothly to me. It seems drawn nicely along and in one direction.

c. What shape(s) do associate with the movie? Briefly explain.  

I associate round objects with the movie. The movie seems smooth to me and soft in a way, similar to a circle or rounded square.

d. What texture(s) do you associate with the movie? Briefly explain. 

I associate soft textures like water or a fuzzy blanket as the movie is smooth and flowing to me. 

e. How do you describe the space? Vast? Dense? Briefly explain. 

The space is vast in this because as the group travels to the new world, you realize just how little we seem and how much we do not know compared to the rest of the world. 


f. Does the movie contain a focal point? Can be formally and/or conceptually. Briefly explain. 

The focal point is the magical blue crystals. They seem to be the center of the movie and revolve around healing and powering the city itself. 


g. Does the movie contain any repeating images and/or themes? Briefly explain. 

Yes, the movie repeats the bright glowing blue colors in the face paint, water, and crystals. There is a theme of spirituality as there is so much unknown about the new civilization.
 
Dinner & A Movie : Research

MOVIE “B” Title: Atlantis: The Lost Empire

Gather at least three pieces of information about the movie. See below info to get the “research wheels” turning. 

o Is the movie based off a book? Who wrote the book, when was book first published, how does the content in the book and movie differ? Are there elements from the book you can incorporate? 
The movie is not based on a book.
o Is the movie based off a fairy tale/folklore? If so, what is the original story/meaning and how can you use to develop an idea? 
Yes, the movie is based on the city of folklore Ancient Atlantis that is said to be underwater in the ocean somewhere. The original story is that Atlantis was a real historical place that ended up falling underwater and is sunk somewhere. It holds history of those that lived in Ancient Athens.
o When was the movie released? Does the time period (cultural/social/political) contribute to meaning of movie? 
The movie was released in 2001. The movie can symbolize land or items being stolen by colonizers as some of the group tries to take the crystals native to Atlantis.

Dinner & A Movie : Explore

MOVIE “B” Title: Atlantis: The Lost Empire

Ask yourself how the object or design of objects are significant to the story you want to tell. Consider all options and write down your thoughts. See prompts below. 
o Is there a particular scene, character or event in the movie you want to focus on? 
No, I want to focus on the movie as a whole.
o Can you narrow down a theme? Magic? Mystery? If so, what events and emotions associated with the theme? 
Yes, there is a theme of magic. The crystals and their power associate with the magic and the emotions of awe, astonishment, curiosity, and sneaky.
o Good magic? Bad magic? A thriller mystery? A lighthearted mystery? 
Good magic.
o Will the final solution reflect mayhem? Order? Both? 
The final solution is order.
o Will you use traditional objects? If so, how will you use with innovation? Stack plates to communicate layers, time, weight? 
I will use objects but not real foods. I will use crystals, candles, and shiny objects. They will be split into sections to show their values and the main film themes will be shown through the objects. 
o Or will you substitute objects? For instance, use another object for a plate. What appears on “the plate”? 
I will substitute the glowing water and crystals with blue Gatorade. Crystals, jewelry, a nice book, cutlery, and a cute napkin will appear in the images. 

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