Main Arguement: The ideological approach to film theory is more sufficient then the formalist approach.
Claim #1: The ideological approach permits a more artistic and thus a greater view of the human condition
Support for #1: Ideology is a relatively systematic body of ideas, attitudes, values, and perceptions, as welas, actual modes of thinking (usually unconcious) typical of a given class or group of people ina specific time and place.
Claim #2: The formalist approach is too limited and narrow in its approach to theorizing film
Support for #2: "Film theory (formalism) has nothing to do with film" Roger Ebert
Claim #3: The ideological approach better expresses the creative intent of film makers whilst not limiting a films meaning
Support for #3: "Theoretical film studies has become really awful. That’s not how you should study film. Abolish these courses and do something else which makes much more sense." Werner Horzog
Your argument and claims look good. Which film will you analyze to prove your argument? What do you hope to SHOW via your own approach to film studies?
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