Observation Techniques: Film Analysis

This week, you will analyze a three- to five-minute section of a movie or a television episode depicting attraction, intimacy, friendships, and/or altruism.

After watching the movie section, create a report on your analysis. In your report:

• Mention the name of the movie.

• Describe the setting and overall storyline of the movie.

• Describe the main characters in the observed movie section.

• Describe the situation that you analyzed and interpret the action of the characters depicting attraction, intimacy, friendships, and altruism.

Draw conclusions based on social psychological concepts and theories.

Films to choose from:

Hitch

The Notebook

I'll See You in My Dreams