Write an analysis of Jack Nicholson’s performance in The Shining (Stanley Kubrick, 1980) that considers how acting choices contribute to creating meaning in the film. Your paper should have a minimum length of 5 pages.
Your analysis should:
Identify, describe and interpret the acting choices in the film
Evaluate how the acting choices work with elements of mise-en-scene, cinematography, editing and sound
Evaluate how the acting choices work within the narrative
Your analysis could also:
Address how the acting choices portray an ambiguous character and/or create unpredictable behavior
Address how the acting choices conform to the film’s performance style and/or contribute to the director’s vision of the film
It is recommended that you watch the whole film, which is available to borrow from the university library, in addition to online streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video.
Guidelines
Type your assignment in Times New Roman 12 point font, with double-spaced lines and 1 inch margins
Save and upload your document as a DOC or PDF file.
Write your paper in paragraph form, with an introduction and conclusion.
Refer to shots or sequences by describing them using film terminology.
Refer to scenes by location and event.
Refer to the film’s title in italics.
Differentiate between the character and the actor.
Your analysis should focus on the film, however you may refer to the actor’s other films, if relevant.
Your analysis should focus on the actor’s performance, however you may refer to acting choices of other other actors in the film, if relevant.
Your assignment does not involve conducting research, however if you use any sources these should be correctly cited and referenced.
