In the 2000s we've seen a climate that discourages innovation in theatrical releases due largely to the increase of video on demand. How might this shift explain the jump in films being released in 3D, the move to remaking older films, the increase in animation, and the reliance on sequels/franchises such as Despicable Me, Spider-Man, The Fast and the Furious, and Hunger Games? What intersection do you see between the shift in filmmaking and the increase of cable television serials such as Game of Thrones, Downton Abbey, The Wire, and Breaking Bad?

_____Which statement best defines the auteur directorial approach?

A). The director tries to transfer the script as literally as possible from page to stage B). The director uses the script as raw material to be reshaped for his or her own purposes C). The director attempts to capture the spirit of the play, often by using means or expressions the script does not directly call for. D). The director articulates a defined focus for the production

The conventions of Late Byzantine art include __________.

A. contour lines and elongated bodies B. Classical figures and linear perspective C. individualized likenesses and multiple narrative D. iconic figures, verism, and single-point perspective