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Talk:Farewell My Concubine

2013-03-01T21:29:01Z

Professor Wiskers McMeowmouth:

=New comments in 2013=
Dear Licia, please start to paste your notes and extend it into a paper. The final version should be 7 pages. You need to stick to the 1st person narrative ("I", "me" etc.) and not only describe things, but also switch to the commentator role (maybe indicated by "Contemporary Commentator" and then evaluate and discuss the topic from different angles, put it into context, criticize etc.). If you want to write less, you can integrate more pictures. Please make sure to indicate your source after each sentence or, if there is a whole paragraph with the same source, after each paragraph. You can indicate it like "Smith 2009:345" and in the final section "References" write the long version "Smith, Jared, Confucius revisted, Yale University Press 2009, 415 pp." In the edit mode, section headers are indicated with "=" and sub section headers with "==". In the edit mode, paragraphs need to be marked with 2 line feeds ("Enter" key). 1 Line feed will not show up as a paragraph. For additional editing tips, including how to indicate sources and how to find copyright free pictures, please refer to [http://wiki.vm.rub.de/uvu/index.php/uvu:Community_Portal]. Good luck with your composition! Best, [[User:Root|Root]] ([[User talk:Root|talk]]) 14:03, 25 February 2013 (CET)

This is just a sketch to start out with- more is coming.--[[User:Licia K|Licia K]] ([[User talk:Licia K|talk]]) 01:42, 1 March 2013 (CET)

These are great quotes! I'll have to take a look at it when there's more content. Can't wait to see the finished product!--[[User:Zombies Don't Eat Vegans|Zombies Don't Eat Vegans]] ([[User talk:Zombies Don't Eat Vegans|talk]]) 01:42, 1 March 2013 (CET)

This is a good beginning! Perhaps you could add how it was received in China as well as the United States. --[[User:Linksys|Linksys]] ([[User talk:Linksys|talk]]) 07:59, 1 March 2013 (CET)

Good quotes, although you should point how who actually said them. Now say more about the film. --[[User:Professor Wiskers McMeowmouth|Professor Wiskers McMeowmouth]] ([[User talk:Professor Wiskers McMeowmouth|talk]]) 22:28, 1 March 2013 (CET)

Talk:Farewell My Concubine

2013-03-01T21:28:35Z

Professor Wiskers McMeowmouth:

=New comments in 2013=
Dear Licia, please start to paste your notes and extend it into a paper. The final version should be 7 pages. You need to stick to the 1st person narrative ("I", "me" etc.) and not only describe things, but also switch to the commentator role (maybe indicated by "Contemporary Commentator" and then evaluate and discuss the topic from different angles, put it into context, criticize etc.). If you want to write less, you can integrate more pictures. Please make sure to indicate your source after each sentence or, if there is a whole paragraph with the same source, after each paragraph. You can indicate it like "Smith 2009:345" and in the final section "References" write the long version "Smith, Jared, Confucius revisted, Yale University Press 2009, 415 pp." In the edit mode, section headers are indicated with "=" and sub section headers with "==". In the edit mode, paragraphs need to be marked with 2 line feeds ("Enter" key). 1 Line feed will not show up as a paragraph. For additional editing tips, including how to indicate sources and how to find copyright free pictures, please refer to [http://wiki.vm.rub.de/uvu/index.php/uvu:Community_Portal]. Good luck with your composition! Best, [[User:Root|Root]] ([[User talk:Root|talk]]) 14:03, 25 February 2013 (CET)

This is just a sketch to start out with- more is coming.--[[User:Licia K|Licia K]] ([[User talk:Licia K|talk]]) 01:42, 1 March 2013 (CET)

These are great quotes! I'll have to take a look at it when there's more content. Can't wait to see the finished product!--[[User:Zombies Don't Eat Vegans|Zombies Don't Eat Vegans]] ([[User talk:Zombies Don't Eat Vegans|talk]]) 01:42, 1 March 2013 (CET)

This is a good beginning! Perhaps you could add how it was received in China as well as the United States. --[[User:Linksys|Linksys]] ([[User talk:Linksys|talk]]) 07:59, 1 March 2013 (CET)

Good quotes. Now say more about the film. --[[User:Professor Wiskers McMeowmouth|Professor Wiskers McMeowmouth]] ([[User talk:Professor Wiskers McMeowmouth|talk]]) 22:28, 1 March 2013 (CET)

Talk:Jackie Chan

2013-03-01T21:26:49Z

Professor Wiskers McMeowmouth:

Really great start with tons of really interesting and useful information. I think you are supposed to write the article in the same way you are presenting by referring to yourself as "I" When referring to Jackie Chan. I really like the section where you list out his different injuries. He really is such an interesting guy with such an interesting film career. Maybe offer some more pictures and also maybe some video clips of some of Jackies best moments in action. [[User:A Nonny Mouse|A Nonny Mouse]] ([[User talk:A Nonny Mouse|talk]]) 01:25, 28 February 2013 (CET)

You have some really great info. I would like to see some clips of Jackie doing some stunts though. [[User:Zombies Don't Eat Vegans|Zombies Don't Eat Vegans]] ([[User talk:Zombies Don't Eat Vegans|talk]]) 01:25, 28 February 2013 (CET)

The biography section has a lot of text, which could be broken up with sub-headings or media like pictures. Otherwise it's great :) --[[User:Linksys|Linksys]] ([[User talk:Linksys|talk]]) 08:10, 1 March 2013 (CET)

I agree, the biography section is a bit long and intimidating. Perhaps split it up in to phases of life (i.e. Early Life, Acting Career, etc.). I'd also like to see some more analysis of what makes Jackie Chan so popular in America compared to other martial arts actors. It would also be really interesting to see come kind of analysis of one of his films. You could also take the section about Qualities of Jackie Chan Films and show how those qualities appear throughout his works. You make brief mention of them, but for the most part you have to have actually seen some Jackie Chan films first to really understand what you're talking about. --[[User:Professor Wiskers McMeowmouth|Professor Wiskers McMeowmouth]] ([[User talk:Professor Wiskers McMeowmouth|talk]]) 22:26, 1 March 2013 (CET)

Talk:Jet Li

2013-03-01T21:18:44Z

Professor Wiskers McMeowmouth:

Dear Matt, good start.
*Please also upload your powerpoint presentation and then extend the existing article. Now it is still too short. It is about 1 screen page now, the rest are lists of films etc. The final version should be 7 pages.
*You need not only to describe things, but also switch to the commentator role (maybe indicated by "Contemporary Commentator:" and then evaluate and discuss the topic from different angles, put it into context, criticize etc.).
*If you want to write less, you can integrate more pictures.
*Please make sure to indicate your source after each sentence or, if there is a whole paragraph with the same source, after each paragraph. You can indicate it like "Smith 2009:345" and in the final section "References" write the long version "Smith, Jared, Confucius revisted, Yale University Press 2009, 415 pp."
*Of course, if you write something you created yourself (like a conclusion, comment etc.) you cannot indicate a source.
*In the edit mode, section headers are indicated with "=" and sub section headers with "==".
*In the edit mode, paragraphs need to be marked with 2 line feeds ("Enter" key). 1 Line feed will not show up as a paragraph.
*For additional editing tips, including how to indicate sources and how to find copyright free pictures, please refer to [http://wiki.vm.rub.de/uvu/index.php/uvu:Community_Portal our Wiki steps].
*Good luck with your composition! Best, [[User:Root|Root]] ([[User talk:Root|talk]]) 04:36, 28 February 2013 (CET)

I like this. it's enough information for me. i just want some links to clips of his videos or something. like a best of clip or something like that. maybe wiki isn't the place for that. so good work for now fellow classmate. --[[User:143robertb|143robertb]] ([[User talk:143robertb|talk]]) 04:50, 28 February 2013 (CET)

I agree with 143robertb. Some more clips would be great! --[[User:Zombies Don't Eat Vegans|Zombies Don't Eat Vegans]] ([[User talk:Zombies Don't Eat Vegans|talk]]) 04:50, 28 February 2013 (CET)

Maybe you could put up some screenshots from his movies and add them to the article to make it more engaging. --[[User:Linksys|Linksys]] ([[User talk:Linksys|talk]]) 07:53, 1 March 2013 (CET)

So, Jet Li's father died at the age of two? That would mean that he had to have gotten his wife pregnant at the age of 1. Anyway, watch out for confusing wording like that. Personally, I'd like to hear more about what makes Jet Li as popular as he is. I mean, obviously he's great at martial arts, but what is it that makes him so likable to audiences in America. One can see how someone like Jackie Chan is as popular as he is based on his mixing of action and comedy (Americans love comedy), but Jet Li has a much more serious approach to things, and I'd like to hear your thoughts as to why he is so well received over here where there are many Chinese martial artists who don't gain such popularity. It would also be interesting to see an analysis of his performance in one or two of his films and how his acting technique compares to other actors in his field. --[[User:Professor Wiskers McMeowmouth|Professor Wiskers McMeowmouth]] ([[User talk:Professor Wiskers McMeowmouth|talk]]) 22:18, 1 March 2013 (CET)

Talk:The role of meals in Ang Lee's Eat, Drink, Man, Woman

2013-03-01T21:09:58Z

Professor Wiskers McMeowmouth:

=New comments in 2013=
Dear Hannah, please start by uploading your powerpoint presentation and then paste it into the article. The final version should be 7 pages. You need not only to describe things, but also switch to the commentator role (maybe indicated by "Contemporary Commentator" and then evaluate and discuss the topic from different angles, put it into context, criticize etc.). If you want to write less, you can integrate more pictures. Please make sure to indicate your source after each sentence or, if there is a whole paragraph with the same source, after each paragraph. You can indicate it like "Smith 2009:345" and in the final section "References" write the long version "Smith, Jared, Confucius revisted, Yale University Press 2009, 415 pp." In the edit mode, section headers are indicated with "=" and sub section headers with "==". In the edit mode, paragraphs need to be marked with 2 line feeds ("Enter" key). 1 Line feed will not show up as a paragraph. For additional editing tips, including how to indicate sources and how to find copyright free pictures, please refer to [http://wiki.vm.rub.de/uvu/index.php/uvu:Community_Portal]. Good luck with your composition! Best, [[User:Root|Root]] ([[User talk:Root|talk]]) 14:08, 25 February 2013 (CET)

I had this problem with another article, but nothing loaded up when I clicked on your link. If you have not yet started your article then I guess I do not have much to say. [[User:A Nonny Mouse|A Nonny Mouse]] ([[User talk:A Nonny Mouse|talk]]) 01:22, 28 February 2013 (CET)

I'll have to read this when there's content. I'm sure it'll turn out great! [[User:Zombies Don't Eat Vegans|Zombies Don't Eat Vegans]] ([[User talk:Zombies Don't Eat Vegans|talk]]) 01:22, 28 February 2013 (CET)

Don't forget to add pictures to your finished work! --[[User:Linksys|Linksys]] ([[User talk:Linksys|talk]]) 08:15, 1 March 2013 (CET)

So I could not find any common licensed pictures for this movie on Flikr or the Wikimedia commons. There were a few on imdb and google, but they are all copyrighted. Should I just not put in pictures? [[User:Hannah A|Hannah A]] ([[User talk:Hannah A|talk]]) 12:25, 1 March 2013 (CET)

I feel like you should say a bit more about how the Confucian philosophy you mention at the end of the first section fits in with the film. Also, say more about what that philosophy is. You give a brief mention of these things, but you could say a lot more by elaborating on the philosophy and then using specific quotes from the film to show how they tie together. Also, you say that the three sisters fulfill the stereotypical Chinese roles of "Younger Sister" "Older Sister" and "Mother," but I can't say that I'm familiar with these roles as any sort of trope in Chinese movies specifically. I mean, they are roles, but not ones that are really confined to Chinese culture. I'd like to see some kind of source link to support your argument that these roles are prevalent throughout Chinese cinema. I do really like, however, the bit about the role reversal that you bring up. You should also say a bit more about symbolism in the film and/or possibly something about what kinds of symbolism are common in Chinese cinema. Certainly there is symbolism, almost all films have some kind of symbolism, but is there something common among Chinese films that you notice here. --[[User:Professor Wiskers McMeowmouth|Professor Wiskers McMeowmouth]] ([[User talk:Professor Wiskers McMeowmouth|talk]]) 22:09, 1 March 2013 (CET)

Talk:Ideology in Chinese Films

2013-03-01T20:57:02Z

Professor Wiskers McMeowmouth: /* New comments in 2013 */

=New comments in 2013=
Dear Melanie, good start. Please also upload your powerpoint presentation and then extend the existing article. Now it is still too short. The final version should be 7 pages. You need not only to describe things, but also switch to the commentator role (maybe indicated by "Contemporary Commentator" and then evaluate and discuss the topic from different angles, put it into context, criticize etc.). If you want to write less, you can integrate more pictures. Please make sure to indicate your source after each sentence or, if there is a whole paragraph with the same source, after each paragraph. You can indicate it like "Smith 2009:345" and in the final section "References" write the long version "Smith, Jared, Confucius revisted, Yale University Press 2009, 415 pp." In the edit mode, section headers are indicated with "=" and sub section headers with "==". In the edit mode, paragraphs need to be marked with 2 line feeds ("Enter" key). 1 Line feed will not show up as a paragraph. For additional editing tips, including how to indicate sources and how to find copyright free pictures, please refer to [http://wiki.vm.rub.de/uvu/index.php/uvu:Community_Portal]. Good luck with your composition! Best, [[User:Root|Root]] ([[User talk:Root|talk]]) 14:05, 25 February 2013 (CET)

Great start. Definitely go into more depth about each little subject that you have. A pretty fascinating read that informs really well. Probably give more of your own opinions and ideas about the subject. [[User:A Nonny Mouse|A Nonny Mouse]] ([[User talk:A Nonny Mouse|talk]]) 01:20, 28 February 2013 (CET)

I also really enjoyed the article. easy to read and follow along. just get a picture and it'll do just nicely.
--[[User:143robertb|143robertb]] ([[User talk:143robertb|talk]]) 04:48, 28 February 2013 (CET)

This seems like a good start. Some more info about the 5th and 6th generations would be nice. Cool pictures! It's awesome that you took most of these pictures yourself when you were in China. --[[User:Zombies Don't Eat Vegans|Zombies Don't Eat Vegans]] ([[User talk:Zombies Don't Eat Vegans|talk]]) 04:48, 28 February 2013 (CET)

Looks great! The headings could be in lowercase to make the article more inviting. Also the 6th generation heading could be reformatted so it fits in with the rest of the article --[[User:Linksys|Linksys]] ([[User talk:Linksys|talk]]) 07:40, 1 March 2013 (CET)

Good work. I have a few suggestions, though. I'd like to see a bit more elaboration on the terms you use. For example, in the "Early 20th Century" section, you use terms like "Family Dramas" and "Butterfly Literature" with only brief descriptions as to what those things are. I'd like to see a more in depth description of these terms accompanied by some kind of example. Perhaps give a brief plot summary of a book or film that would fit into these categories; or, alternatively, some kind of modern day equivalent. You might also want to consider listing a few of the movies that fit in to each category (for example, at the end of the 4th Generation section, list a few movies and directors that are considered to be a part of the 4th generation, etc.). I'd also like to see a bit more about the characteristics of each generation. What sort of similarities do the directors of the 5th generation share, for example? --[[User:Professor Wiskers McMeowmouth|Professor Wiskers McMeowmouth]] ([[User talk:Professor Wiskers McMeowmouth|talk]]) 21:57, 1 March 2013 (CET)