Media Literacy on Movie Fearless

Watch the movie trailer and read the synopsis of Fearless (2006) by ‘Jet’ Li:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBVQjnOCdd4
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fearless_(2006_film)

Then compare the information with the following articles,

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2006-02/16/content_418742.htm
http://www.china.org.cn/english/MATERIAL/192537.htm
http://english.cri.cn/349/2006/03/27/44@67188.htm

1. What are the differences between the historical account of the life of Huo Yuan Jia and his character in the movie? Identify at least 3 such differences.
2. Why did Huo’s family demand compensation and apology from the movie producers?
3. What is the danger of depending on movies as a reliable source for historical information?

Please provide your response on the 3 questions above and label your answer as 1.,2., and 3. in your individual comment

PBL 03 Journal 02

Can we trust movies to represent true history? Please elaborate on your conclusion.

Write a 100 word journal.
Remember to include your full name / class at the end of your journal.

Media LIteracy on the Movie 300 Question 4

Did the Immortals really look like Japanese ninjas? If not, why did the directors want them to look like that?

Media Literacy on the Movie Question 3

Did the spartans really wore so little for battle? If not, what did they wear?

Media LIteracy on the Movie Question 02

Did the "God-King" Xerxes really look like the one in the movie? If different, why did the directors make him to be like that?

Media Literacy on the Movie 300 Question 1

Did this battle really happen? How could 300 men fight so huge an army?