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Last Night

Last Night. I. Introduction II. Background A. Origin of the film B. Don Makellen C. Facts about the movie 1. The reason that the film suceeded. 2. The focus of the film. 3. McKellar says that "Last Night" is made in "retrospect"

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Last Night

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  1. Last Night I. Introduction II. Background A. Origin of the film B. Don Makellen C. Facts about the movie 1. The reason that the film suceeded. 2. The focus of the film. 3. McKellar says that "Last Night" is made in "retrospect" 4. The most chilling moments are the darkly comic episodes.

  2. III. Types of people and reaction A. Loss of self control 1. Losing direction a. Partying (Clip: Blow off the steam) b. Isolating oneself from reality(Clip: mother on the bus) 2. Transgress, breaking laws a. Violating the other b. Destroying things B. Self-fulfillment at the last moment 1. Through personal hobbies and goal: Jogging, piano playing, guitar concert and having sex. 2. Though belief: prayer circle 3. Through work (eg.Reporter, radio DJ, the teacher, Duncan) 4. Thought self decision (eg. Sandra, Patrick)

  3. IV. Characters analysis A.Patrick (isolate himself) a. The death of his wife b. The conflict between he and his mother B Sandra:lacking sense of security of her marriage (clip: borrowing car from Craig. The connection between her and Patrick)     C. Duncan- follow routines (his marriage and life) E (e.g underlying the list of names of his customers    D. Craig – the incompleteness of his family (collection of women and cars) (c (clip: his teacher comes to see him and mentions something about the new marriage of his stepmother) D.     E. Secretary – ignored by the society (having sex with Craig)

  4. V.Symbols and dark-comic moments analysis A. Symbols 1. Gun---choices and control 2. Sex,party----fulfillment 3. Xmas dinner----reunion 4. Car a. Sandra looking for car---She is always searching b. Others---a tool for running away 5. Bus---shelter and protection 6. Alcohol a. Withdraw: Sandra and secretary b. Celebrate: Craig 7. Kiss---Sandra V.S. Patrick: release, forgiveness, reunion (clip: the last scene, they kissed each other) B. Dark-comic moments 1. The moment of the teacher-student encountering (clip: “adieu and bon voyage…” teacher in the elevator ) 2. Phone calls of connecting device

  5. V. Conclusion: A.Group members’ reflection on the film: Maggie: Live every second as your last. Jolin: The very instant is that lasts forever. Megan: The end is also the start of something new and the start of self request. Carolina and Christina: The world is an endless net of possibilities and everything is unpredictable. B. Questions: 1. Does the ending of this film fits your expectation of it? 2. What would you do on the last day of the end of the world?

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