Try to make your questions encourage debate and exploration. Think hard about ideas that relate to the heart of the story and how it's told. Also, think of clips that you can bring up in discussion.
You can consider camera work and editing, motifs that help you with grasping the meaning, narrative turns that make the story compelling, etc. Rushmore is a great film to help you start thinking about the language of film--so ask yourself, what did this film teach you about film making?
When you meet with your group, share your questions. You can also, as a group, run ideas by me if you are curious what I think.
Here are some basic questions we should ask about everything we watch or read:
- Who is the narrator? (even if the narrator is not a character, there is one)
- From what point of view is the story being told?
- How would you describe the shape of the plot?
- Which events would you consider major turning points in the story?
- Are there patterns or motifs that draw our attention to important themes?
