Conglomerates and Video 1975 -

Conglomerates and Video 1975 -

Intro from Denah:

As we approach the final modules and cover more cinema that you are somewhat or more familiar with I hope you continue to find surprising and interesting details. This module covers important developments that took place in the business and technology of film after 1975.

This module's film is Paranormal Activity.
1) Even if horror or mystery isn't your favorite genre you are hard pressed to
    deny the efficacy and ingenuity of this film.
2) Keep in mind that at the time the release this film in 2007 a 2nd wave of
   "found footage" horror was making a comeback in the wake of
3)The Blair Witch Project's success in 1999.

Film Clip: Paranormal Activity (2009) Official Trailer
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or Paranormal Activity (Oren Peli, 2007) - Don't know right date. 

Now the regular class introduction:

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

Evaluate the evolution of Hollywood conglomerates.

Understand the history and development of Hollywood blockbusters and franchises after the New Hollywood Cinema.

Conglomerates and Video: 1975-
1) Many important developments took place in the business and technology of
    film after 1975.
2)By the beginning of the 21st century, almost every major studio had become
    part of a gigantic media corporation and
3)digital video had become the dominant medium for shooting major motion
   pictures.
4)Mast and Kawin choose 1975 for the start date of the chapter because it is the
    year when Jaws was released and Betamax was introduced.