This week's movie is "The Terminator" (1984, 107 mins). It starred Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, and Michael Biehn. Directed by James Cameron, written by James Cameron, Gale Anne Hurd, and William Wisher Jr. It's a science fiction/action movie about a time-traveling cyborg sent back to the past to assassinate the mother of the future leader of the human resistance.
The film won several Saturn Awards from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films: Best Make-Up (Stan Winston), Best Science Fiction Film, and Best Writing (James Cameron and Gale Anne Hurd). It was nominated for Best Actor (Arnold Schwarzenegger), Best Actress (Linda Hamilton), Best Director (James Cameron), and Best Music (Brad Fiedel).
Here's the wikipedia page, and a transcript.
Think about these questions while you watch the film:
1. Computers are becoming smarter and smarter as technology advances. Is it only a matter of time before the computers take over and turn on us?
2. What themes do you think are covered in this film? Explain your answer in detail and don't forget to use examples from the movie.
Homework:
1. Pick a new assignment and start working on it.
2. Review for the midterm, which is next week. Movies covered: Alien, Raiders, ET, Blade Runner, Terminator.
Optional: watch the next film, 'The Breakfast Club' (1985)
2. What themes do you think are covered in this film? Explain your answer in detail and don't forget to use examples from the movie.
Homework:
1. Pick a new assignment and start working on it.
2. Review for the midterm, which is next week. Movies covered: Alien, Raiders, ET, Blade Runner, Terminator.
Optional: watch the next film, 'The Breakfast Club' (1985)
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