Session 2

* Review of previous session. * How does one apply philosophical analysis of any sort to a work of art such as a movie? * What is the meaning of the tree of knowledge in the garden of Eden? How is this philosophically important? * There is an overlap between science, technology, and art. Mathematics can be thought of as a theoretical art. * Fundamental question of Reality Transformed: Formalists vs. Realists * Three Philosophical Filmmakers - all 3 filmmakers are both formalists and realists in their own ways. * Are films the modern medium of choice for myth-making and disseminating philosophy? * Hitchcock emphasizes "reality effect" - emphasis on formalism, but striving to bring out realism. Similar to realism portrayed in "The Green Mile." * Assigning biblical characters to "The Lady Eve." Which characters are Adam and Eve? Who is the snake? * The myth of the whore/virgin - can the two be harmonized in "The Lady Eve"? Jean journeys from one to the other throughout the movie.