Introduction and Alignment: What makes a “star”? Is it “star quality,” acting ta

Introduction and Alignment: What makes a “star”? Is it “star quality,” acting talent, good cheekbones, hype? Are stars“ageless,” or do audiences simply want to believe that they transcend time and other mortal boundaries? Are all film actors “stars”? What is the difference between an actor and a star? Who are your favorite stars, and why do you like them? Stars are a very important element of American film aesthetics. They are also crucial to the economics of the motion picture industry. Film stars express aspects of the culture that produced them, from the aesthetic quality of their photographed faces to the questions of gender, politics, and sociology raised by the popularity of their images. Upon completion of this assignment, you should be able to: Define how a star is created through the Hollywood system. Explain the mechanics of the star system. Resources: 1.) Chapter 5 in your textbook. Belton, J. (2012). American cinema/American culture (5th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education. 2.) watch: https://snu.instructuremedia.com/embed/82760cb5-f444-4e8b-bf52-2b61aec0e6c8 3.) watch: https://snu.instructuremedia.com/embed/81feadb8-be83-448c-a029-2e5b1958dabf 4.) LIST, SEE ATTATCHED Assignment Instructions: Choose 1 actor or actress to analyze in light of the concepts discussed in the Star and Hollywood Style videos. Make sure your actor or actress’s film that you choose to watch is in the AFI List of Top 100 American Movies. After watching your actor or actress’s film, Write a 3-5 page paper examining (Part 1) The creation of a star, (Part 2) The mechanics of the studio’s role in this creation, and (Part 3) The actor or actress’ effect on culture and their relationship with society. Part 1 – Definition of a Star: 1.) What makes an actor a “star”? 2.) Why did you select your actor or actress for this essay? What makes them a star? 3.) Do you like the character the actor or actress are portrays in the film? Why or why not? 4.) What impression was the film attempting to convey? Part 2 – Mechanics of Star Creation: 1.) How was this star being “sold” to the American public through this film? 2.) What actions does a studio control to present this actor as a star to the public? 3.) How was the technology and artistry of this film used to create or further the star’s image or “stardom”? Consider editing, lighting, costuming, camera shots and angles, etc. Part 3 – Effects on Culture and Society: 1.) What does the star’s image in these films suggest culturally? What does it tell you about American society—for example, about the role of gender, race and history as portrayed by the stars? What does this star’s personal popularity—as well as his or her image in this film—have to say about American culture? 2.) What is the star’s appeal, the basis of his or her popularity—both within this film and as a star?

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