The Reporters

Jheg S. Ardales Jorgen D. Bejemino

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Film Reading
Analysis
Watch "The School of Good and Evil (2022)." Using the
basic elements of the film, discuss HOW THE MOVIE
Production and its elements  brought out its theme. 
Be sure to utilize the visual language of the film as an artwork in
your analysis. Refer to our IM and the required text for the
discussion of Film Elements and Reading
Literary
Design
[knocking] [scoffs] [horse neighs]

[gasps] Dang it. [exhales deeply] [Sophie gasps]

[woman] Sophie, I know you can hear me! You’re too good at staring contests, Reaper. [squirrels squeak]

[sighs] Someone save me. [Reaper meows] [kids laughing]

[rooster crows] [Agatha chuckles] [girl 1] Weirdos!

[knocking continues] [sighs] [girl 2] Freaks!

Okay, I’m awake. Don’t break the door down. [knocking on door] [Sophie sighs]

[woman] I will, if you’re not out in five minutes. [kisses] [both] God, I hate this town.

[Sophie scoffs] [woman] Come here a minute, Aggie? [both laugh]

And no spending an hour on your hair. I’m making Great-Grandma’s love potion for the widow Grunfeld. [gentle music playing]

[mutters] At least I have hair. It needs something. [narrator] Fortunately, they had each other.

[glass shatters] [Agatha sips] A friendship between two such different girls might have seemed unlikely,
but theirs was a special bond…
[boys shouting] Hemlock.
[Sophie] Oh, gross!
[man] All right, settle down, now, boys. Of course.
…forged at an early age.
[boys laughing] [both laugh]
For it was the death of Sophie’s mother, the person who loved her most…
Good morning, my dear family. [narrator] Agatha had no idea if her mother was actually a witch since her
potions never worked. Always remember how special you are.
[splats]
But it was in Agatha that her mother placed her highest hopes, knowing that You’re gonna change the world someday.
[gasps] her daughter had the makings of a real witch. Then you’ll live happily ever after.
Hey, don’t waste that tomato, Sophie! It was supposed to go in the stew! [horse whinnies] [narrator] …that brought her a friend who loved her even more.
You’ve got to be kidding me. A sentiment shared by Agatha’s peers. Who’s there?
[narrator] Meanwhile, on the other side of Gavaldon, just outside of town, in Witch! Witch! Witch! I… I made this for you.
a humble cottage on top of Graves Hill…
[children yelling] I’m sorry about your mom.
[birds singing]
[boy 1] Burn her! Burn her! [narrator] And it was beneath the village wishing tree that they sealed a bond
…there lived a girl named Agatha. they knew would last a lifetime.
[boy 2] Witch! Witch!
[bright music playing] [Agatha giggles]
[squirrel chittering]
[cat purring softly]
 T he two main characters are introduced at the beginning
of the film. Sophie is portrayed as someone who is
fascinated by fairy tales and believes she is destined to
become a fairy tale princess. This characteristic gives her
confidence and resolve. It begins with her sewing machine,
a beautiful gown, living in an attic, talking with animals, a
beautiful countenance, and embodying a fairy tale princess
persona that closely resembles Cinderella's tale.

A gatha is portrayed as an introverted and goth character

who prefers solitude, but she is shown to be multifaceted
and dynamic. Agatha has unruly black hair and lives in a
forest with a graveyard. Her clothing is all black, which
complements her persona but also leads to people labeling
and accusing her as a witch.
T his scene depicts how the two protagonists, Agatha and Sophie, met
each other. Agatha first saw Sophie at the graveyard, and we can recall
from the introduction that Agatha lived in the woods near the
graveyards. If we look closely in the middle of the frame, we can see
Agatha's house. Additionally, the book that Sophie is holding suggests
that she has had an interest in reading fairy tales from a young age. The
color scheme of the scene is yellowish, which gives it a cinematic and
flashback feel, indicating that this scene took place in the past. The shot
angle gives the feel of asymmetrically balanced, as we can still perceive
balance even though Sophie is closer to the camera and Agatha is further
away. The grave that Sophie and Agatha are standing beside is balanced
by the statues behind Agatha and the fence beside the grave next to
Sophie.

T he story "The School for the Good and Evil" is not bound by a
specific timeline, but its portrayal of witch burning beliefs is inspired by
the Middle Ages. The witch-hunting era in Early Modern Europe and
Colonial America took place during the Early Modern period from
around 1450 to 1750, and this is reflected in the characters' clothing,
Visual Design
PERFOR
I
MANCE
n this scene, we can observe the expressions of two characters.
Professor Dovey appears extremely pleased as she introduces the
Good side's student first, while Professor Lesso reluctantly agrees
to Professor Dovey's initiation. The expressions in this scene may
not be surprising, but given that both professors are from different
schools, their reactions make sense. The professor from the Good
side exudes a lively, cheerful, positive, and optimistic vibe,
whereas the professor from the Evil side gives off a chilly,
pessimistic, unimpressed, and bland vibe. Moreover, we can also
consider the body language of both characters: the professor from
the Good side displays a happy and lively body movement, which
 BLOCKING
AND lighting
I n this scene, the camera is situated between the opposing forces of
good and evil, and the character positions are arranged in a balanced
manner. Agatha and Sophie are positioned opposite each other, while
the other students are seated, and a school grand master is placed in
the center. The props are also evenly distributed to create a sense of
stability and equality. However, the lighting in this scene is also
significant, with the left side being darker. Ironically, the light that
illuminates the good side is coming from the evil side, while the good
side has a small, lit candle that is what the evil side wants. This
concept makes sense because the evil side dislikes light, and they do
not want any light shining on their side. Therefore, the lit candle is
 This scene depicts a notable change in the
characters of Sophie and Tedros. Sophie, who
is typically associated with the evil side, is
seen wearing a white dress, while Tedros, who
is typically associated with the good side, is
seen wearing a black suit. This change
suggests that there has been a reversal of roles,
as Tedros tries to attack Sophie. The traditional

COST
fairy tale rule of "The Evil attack. The Good
defend." has manifested in this scene.

T
changes in the appearance of the characters. The evil
side is seen wearing white costumes, while the good
side wears darker costumes. Sophie's appearance has
UMES
he switch in sides is further portrayed through the

transformed from a witch-like figure to that of a

princess, while Tedros, who was once seen as the
charming prince, now looks like a villain. Despite the
change in appearance, their attitudes, principles, and
values remain unchanged.
 Set
I design
n this scene, Sophie and Agatha are sitting underneath a tree, which serves as an important part
of the story's ending. Throughout the story, the events take place in another world which is full of
powers, castles, magical creatures, and other magical things. This scene signifies that the
characters have returned to their normal world from the other dimension. The tree is significant as
it was shown at the beginning of the story, and now, it has reappeared, indicating that they have
come back to their own world. Furthermore, the characters' clothing also signifies this return to
normalcy. Sophie is now dressed in a gown or dress that she wore before the events in the magical
world, while Agatha is wearing a fancy princess dress, to being goth again indicating that they
Cinematogra
phy
I n this scene, we get to experience the perspective of Agatha.
The shot allows viewers to see what the characters are seeing,
immersing them in the scene. The composition of the scene
includes a mixture of perspectives, both short and long shots, to
effectively portray the characters' conversations and expressions
towards each other.
T he scene consisted of both Up shot and High angle shot. The
Up shot was utilized to capture the emotions of the two
characters, while the High angle shot was employed to depict
what the characters were observing at that moment. The Up shot
was used to accentuate the characters, whereas the High angle
shot conveyed their perspective.
Editing
I n this segment of the narrative, the editor made a deliberate choice to introduce
a character in an enigmatic manner. The editor employed a mid-shot from the
back of the character to generate curiosity among the audience and create a sense
of tension. The second frame was utilized to provide viewers with a possible idea
of who the character might be, with the glass shoe serving as a reference to
Cinderella's grand entrance in the fairy tale. Additionally, the editor imbued the
scene with a yellowish tint, evoking a dreamy cinematic flashback feeling that
was fitting since the scene was merely a figment of the main character's
imagination.
I n this scene, there was a combination of animation and an arc shot that focused
on the transformation of not only Sophie but also other characters. The animation
was utilized to depict the transformation of characters from an unattractive and
malevolent state to a beautiful and kind one. On the other hand, the arc shot was
used to illustrate not only the visual transformation of the characters but also the
shift from one character to another with each rotation.
Sound
Design
I n this scene, "You Should See Me in a Crown" was played, whose lyrics express the
themes of self-reliance, confidence, and the aspiration for success. The phrase "you should
see me in a crown" symbolizes dominance and power, suggesting that the performer is so
strong and self-assured that she deserves to wear a crown. The song conveys a message that
don't be afraid to show your true self, even if it means standing out from the crowd or
challenging social norms and expectations. It encourages taking risks and pursuing one's
dreams despite the skepticism of others. The song was a perfect match for this scene, where
D espite the fact that the Nevers are throwing a party at the "Never Grand Ball", the
sound they have chosen to play has a somber and ominous tone. This type of sound is
typically associated with horror movies, but in this instance, it has been altered to have a
somewhat cheerful horror-like quality.
 The Reporters

Jheg S. Ardales Jorgen D. Bejemino

Manage Reporters
The End