What did I learn from from watching both the McKellen and the Pacino Richard III films?

McKellen's Film [Richard III]

By watching this film, it has helped me picture out what I've read from the script, thus make it easier when writing a CA. It has also made many scenes clearer for me. Compared to the script, it was less detailed because there were many cut out scenes in this film. I already know the basic idea of the storyline therefore it was easier to understand and identify each character when watching the film. But most of the information shown in the film are what I already know, so I didn't learn as much from it as from the script.

Pacino's Film [Looking for Richard]

I have learned how acting can change a context's meaning. For example, during the scene when Richard tries to persuade Queen Elizabeth into allowing Richard marry her daughter, I can easily tell how Richard's words can manipulate Queen Elizabeth. But just by reading the script, it's difficult to tell that the Queen was calmed. Pacino's film has also thought me a lot about an actor's expression.

Watching this film was like taking an acting class...

Villain Speaking CA Reflection

I chose the 'genius, evil' Beethoven as my villainy character.

Because of his deafness, he hated everyone who can hear. Thus, his superb brilliance in music can change the world! Beethoven put a curse on his newly written masterpiece which wouldgradually damage everyone's hearing; making them completely deaf. Moreover, his music can hypnotize listeners and they'll crave for even more of his pieces. He also hated Mozart, so he had a smart plan to tear him down.

My friends and I shared ideas and gave each other opinions. We've also practised our act in front of each other to feel less nervous about it; then we peer assessed each other.

I have learned to be less nervous when speaking in front of the class especially when there's a video camera recording my every move :) I have used techniques in my speech such as alliteration and repetition. Also, I've begun the speech differently.

I had done a few mistakes in my speech such as skipping a few sentences and stuttering. In the future, this could help when speaking in front of an audience. It has improved my confidence in giving speeches and I hope to do better next time.