FPF: UCJANGBP40 Critical Writing: 20th Century Film and Film Soundtracks (Winter 2023 – Test 2)

Thursday 14^th December, 13.05, H8 - Teacher: Gary Rostock MSc.

350 to 700 words, written in class, write clearly and use print or CAPITALS only. Time allowed: 1
hour 15 mins.

Choose one of the following film soundtracks, or a scene from one of these films (use a time
reference), to be critically evaluated:


Blade Runner - Vangelis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccJJ0uxigVA


Interstellar - Hans Zimmer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLxja_YEUVw


The Dark Knight - Hans Zimmer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94TAFSMdkvk


Sicario - Jóhann Jóhannsson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUPb-TVFDnw


Baby Driver - Various
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XMuUVw7TOM


2001: A Space Odyssey - Various Classical Pieces
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3F99KzP3cg


Star Wars - John Williams
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54hoKbTWon4


Barbie - Various Artists
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiC1rgCPmUQ


Halloween - John Carpenter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqVyois9mp4


Lord of the Rings - Howard Shore (Theory)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Azd7lyJ4918


You should watch your film and listen closely to its soundtrack, or a scene of your choice, before
you write your critical piece.

I have not included the details of these films; this is for you to find out. You will be allowed to
have this information as pen on paper notes. No mobiles, laptops, apple watches, etc. allowed.

Basic notes allowed.

GR