Thank you for smoking.

11.      What do you feel is the message the director is trying to express in this movie?  Support your answer with examples.

(Super cool way to introduce the important people that made the movie...also sweet intro song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHKBIKv0HjA)

The message of this movie was that we are more than our Jobs. As Americans (generalization, I know) once we realize we are the best at something we revel in it. Even if it’s not positive…I can eat more than anyone….I have the worst month…ect.

(Best at death toll?)

 In the interview with the Heather when asked why he smiles and says “because I’m good at it” and later “I just need to pay the mortgage.” 

(...and here is where I feel he breaks character by telling the REPORTER all his secrets...you know the ones that could destroy his life and career. Smile.)

After he was fired and some issues with his kid (the tough spot he was put in when he was in LA and had to talk with the old cowboy) he realized that he could use his skills in other businesses.

(Hush money + Kid + Gun wielding cancer cowboy + Smooth talking = Great scene!)

(Learning the family trade)

22.       If applicable , discuss if you think this movie has accurate depictions of minorities or if they are situational? Why or why not?

s     In the scene where Nick talks to the boss all of the waiters were black. The movie goes out of the way to only show them as workers...almost like robots...less then human. I'm not sure what the movie was trying to show but it did come off as raciest.

(The boss that is also...maybe a raciest.)

(Even in death...)

    

33.       Explain if you think the director’s ethnic/cultural/professional background played a role in directing this film?

His parents where directors of late 60’s productions and has seen how cigarettes have been used in the media.

(Cowboy + Smoke's = Tough....right?)

44.       What groups (people of color, nationality, culture, class,gender etc.) may be offended or misinterpret this movie and why?

Anyone working for the Cigarette, liquor, or firearms industry could take offence to this movie. All of these characters were made to look like they only care about money and for the most part are heartless.

(HEY...not all death dealers are heartless...some like people and junk.)

 Oh and African-Americans.

(Robot pallbearer?)

55.       What the movie added to your visual literacy?

The way they used the “freeze frame” and add weird animations to the screen I felt was clever and fun. When they introduced the MOD squad I couldn’t help but rewind and watch that again. It was a great way to let the audience know these people are important and you need to know them.

(Wish this was a real thing that happens in real life.)

66.       What kind of artistic and/or visual means did the director use in the movie to focus our attention?

I would say the biggest one would be the freeze frame and the animations

77.       Additional comments/and or analysis/and or other movies recommendations (optional).

Honestly I loved this movie! I have recommended this movie like 10 times only to find all my friends have seen it…so I guess I was the last person to watch it. Story of my life.

(Hey I just sew this really cool...slightly raciest...movie about a man who rep's cig...oh you have seen it...and you liked it. Ya...it is a little raciest isn't it...)