Question

1. What are some of the conventions (widely used and accepted devices, practices, or techniques) of science fiction films that Raiders of the Lost Ark exemplifies in style, subject matter, and values:
a. What conventions of style in action-adventure films does Raiders of the Lost Ark exhibit? For example, what techniques (e.g. camera shots or camera movement) does the film use?




b. What conventions of subject matter in action-adventure films does the film exhibit?




c. What conventions of values in action-adventure films does Raiders of the Lost Ark exhibit? What lessons does Raiders of the Lost Ark teach or what behaviors does the film approve?




2. Action-adventure films feature death-defying, extreme situations. Some events and stunts are plausible; others aren’t. How far are you willing to suspend your disbelief with this film? Are there any scenes that are so absurd that your ability to suspend your disbelief goes too far? Explain.

Answer 1

1. Answer:

Various conventions of articulateness or speculations are used in this unique movie.

1. Explanation:

The subject of the movie is very sensitive and sheds light on how much science or discovery is important for us. The story also describes ways this knowledge can be both constructive or destructive. This blockbuster movie inspired many individuals to learn more about ancient artifacts and history of different cultures or civilizations. To keep the heavy theme of this movie light, hints of humor or comedy is also used along with white-knuckle fights.

2. Answer:

By using advanced prime lens and dolly movements for its making this movie has set an example for other movie makers of that time.

2. Explanation:

Released in the 1980s, the main character of this movie is an intriguing adventurer named Indiana Jones. He embarks himself on a mission to find the suspicious biblical artifact that holds special powers. Fast cutting, camera frames, close-ups shots, shaky fight scenes etc are some of the spectacular techniques this movie was shot in. This grabs the attention of viewers while creating suspense or thrill. The graphics of this movie were of fine quality as well.

3. Answer:

Director Steven Spielberg portrayed the conventions of a hero and villain in a very interesting manner in this movie.

3. Explanation:

Both the hero and the villain have characteristic qualities. Indiana Jones is the hero who tries saving the world from a disaster while Doctor René Emile Belloq is the evil mastermind who wants to achieve his goals using all the forbidden means. He has set up a whole organization to fuel his ulterior motives. He wants to kill Indiana Jones as well. He kept his hatred for Jones in his heart for many years.

4. Answer:

The movie exhibits several morally teaching values.

4. Explanation:

The beautifully portrayed morals teach us how to lead our life in the right way or manner. Indiana Jones's character sets an example for the viewers. At various incidents he shows different values of respect, courage, never giving up, knowledge is the ultimate power etc. These will leave you inspired with food for thought. Indiana Jones fights against the Nazis regardless of the threat they are to his own life.

5. Answer:

One has to suspend their disbelief several times while viewing such science fictional movies.

5. Explanation:

Throughout the movie, there are many scenes that one has to overlook such as certain fight scenes that do not make sense make an individual ponder if it would have been better by critically thinking the action through but, one should consider the story-line alters if a hero or villain is shown to purely work by logic. This may result in an undefeatable hero or even worse an undefeatable villain.