>Remember -- students today grew up on greusome video games and slasher films >with a sprinkle of humor (e.g.: Scream). Most of them are desensitized and >spoiled -- they want an experience that is funny, violent and suspenseful. Again, I am more than a little amazed about the attitude some folk take toward students! I find that my students are generally open to learning about all kinds of film--from "cinema" to the "movies," as long as I seem passionate about both. They can read Metz and Mulvey too--just have to walk them through it. Josh Gunn U of MN, TC ---- For past messages, visit the Screen-L Archives: http://bama.ua.edu/archives/screen-l.html