lesson: As good as it gets, 1997 

Plot Summary: 

New York City. Melvin Udall, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer, finds his life turned upside down when neighboring gay artist Simon is hospitalized and his dog is entrusted to Melvin. In addition, Carol, the only waitress who will tolerate him, must leave work to care for her sick son, making it impossible for Melvin to eat breakfast.

Students will analyze the movie As Good As It Gets. James Brooks directs another film which studies the relationships of people that come together to support each other in unusual situations and varing backgrounds. Film terminology will be presented as they are demonstrated in the exhibition of the motion picture.