...Valerie Anne M. Eclavea BSID 1-1 1. Salt (2012)- Philip Noyce Classification: Action Appeal: Intellectual Scene: Evelyn Salt (Angelina Jolie) fights for her innocence of the crime of killing the president of Russia. She also embarks on a mission to seek revenge for his husband’s murder and to clear her name of the accusation. The movie aims to get an anticipating and thrilling reaction from the viewers, creating an intellectual appeal to the movie. 2. Rurouni Kenshin Live Action Film (2012)- Keishi Otomo Classification: Action/ Drama Appeal: Emotional and Intellectual Scene: Rurouni Kenshin (Takeru Satoh) was once known as the notorious Batosai or serial killer. He grew up to be an assassin for the Imperial side killing countless men that would come his way. But after these killings, he made a vow to never kill again. He would turn his sword in the opposite of the blade whenever he comes to battle so no one would receive lethal damages. Ten years later, he finds a home at a failing dojo, only to be caught up in a string of murders related to an opium ring. His commitment to never taking a life is put to the test as the people he’s come to care about are threatened by figures from his past. 3. Dumb and Dumber (1994)-Peter Farelly, Bobby Farelly Classification: Comedy Appeal: Emotional Scene: A pair of intellectually challenged friends named Harry Dunne (Jeff Daniels) and Lloyd Christmas (Jim Carrey) set out on a cross country trip return a briefcase full of money...
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...Long Live Jack Sparrow My favorite actor is Johnny Depp. Personally, I haven’t watched too many of his movies but I’ve watched enough to know what an astonishing actor he is. From playing a man with scissors instead of hands, to being a rowdy pirate, to owning a chocolate factory, I believe he’s one of the greatest actors in filmmaking history. The best character he ever portray in a movie in my opinion is Jack Sparrow form the pirates of Caribbean’s. What is it exactly that makes Jack Sparrow so intriguing? For starters it’s Sparrow’s flamboyance and playfulness that made him so popular. Also it helps Johnny Depp's acting skills charmed me. One thing for sure Jack Sparrow is one of the most popular and beloved fictional characters in years. Kids’ love him, adults find him funny, women, well, let’s say he probably doesn’t go unnoticed even if it is quite clear, I think, that he is not the biggest fan of taking a shower every day! He is surely a charmer and most of all a persona that you simply can’t forget just as easily. Jack Sparrow might not be as family-friendly as Indiana Jones was and definitely not as politically correct and as fearless as a guy like Superman. Jack Sparrow is simply a larger than life charmer even in his most wicked moment and he has quite a few of them during his adventures while treasure hunting on the mythical sea. Jack Sparrow was a legendary pirate of the Seven Seas, and the irreverent trickster of the Caribbean. A captain...
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...On the 21 of May 2013 bob went to a restaurant and sat down and was waiting for the waiter to come serve him any hour went by and still no one had came up to him and asked him what would you like, about a hour and half later the manger comes up to bob and says `hey my name is David and I’m the store manager and I would like u to leave as u won’t be able to afford our food in this restraint’. So bob decide to leave without getting any food, bob felt really powerless with having any money. The next day bob was sitting at the park and trying to get some money so he can eat, as he was looking around he sees David the manager from the restraint yesterday sitting at the tree reading the newspaper and drinking his coffee and then bob thought to himself that he wishes he had a life like that being able to have a job and having money that he could buy food and a nice place to live instead of a cardboard box. Now bob is trying to be successful and get a job but he doesn’t know how to get one, he has started talking to people about giving him a job but they just rejected him because he has no nice cloths and he is very dirty. He has started to try really hard to find some nice clothes so he can find himself a job, so he can get some money and do something with his life. Couple of weeks after bob counted his money that he had got off people to get some new cloths but he only had $10 and that wasn’t enough to get him cloths so he spent that money on food and started thinking of a new way...
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...dances But the difference is language Or just the bits you got wrong 'Cause we were the ones who invented the language, oi Understated is how we prefer to be That's why I've sold three millions and you've never heard of me The paparazzi shoot me the the girls all loose on me But don't shoot idols, we fight football rivalry The work wac means to cum back home And I wrote the ten wac commandments on my own I was in front of the bloke shooting at the Nas show But they weren't shooting at him it was honor that night though We don't shoot idols happily shoot instead Up my road the police just shot a youth dead 'Cause they guessed he might of been a bit of a terrorist Does this bomb look big in this bag then but we love Biggy, Johnny Cash and Stevie Wonder It's no Biggy we got no cash and its no...
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...Out of Africa is a good example of great cinematography. The story is somewhat of a love story. Personally, I found the story line to be okay at best. But, I always get captivated at the filming. The entire movie was shot on location in Kenya; and while more difficult to do it paid off in this movie. You get so caught up in looking at the scenery, that the slow advancement of the plot can be tolerated. There is a great scene where Robert Redford and Meryl Streep are out and there is a lion looking their way. He tells her not to worry because he will protect her. The next second, a lion heads their way, and she has one chance to shoot. Of course, she doesn’t miss. But the way this scene is filmed, you feel like you are there; you can see how you feel safe, and all at once, it changes. The movie also makes good use of three-dimensional arrangement of people. There are many scenes where there are several people in one scene. But, the way they are arranged makes it easy to look at and get a good sense of what Africa feels like. I would also mention that the costumes help to have a realistic feel of Africa. Meryl is in chinos and light-weighted cotton tops most of the time. This movie could be turned into a Banana Republic advertisement; and, that is exactly the feel costumes should have for a movie. 007 Casino Royale was a good continuation of the Bond series. This is the start of Bond’s career as a 007 agent. It had elements for the old Bond fans, as well as for the newcomers...
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...Johnny Cash Amanda B. Boone McKendree University Johnny Cash Johnny Cash was born in Arkansas and the 4th of 7 children. He was originally named J R Cash because his parents did not know what to name him however, when he entered the Air Force they would not allow him to use initials. Religion and music were very much a part of Johnny’s upbringing. His mother was a devout Pentecostal who often sang hymns to Johnny. Knowing her sons love of music, she eventually scrapped up the money for him to have singing lessons, but after three lessons the teacher instructed Johnny not to deviate from his natural voice. (The Biography Channel) In the Air Force is when he began to play music again. Johnny Cash originally intended to sing gospel music when trying for a music contract and was told they were no longer looking to sign gospel singers. Although he did not give up gospel music all together Hillbilly rock, outlaw, gospel, and country are all the music genres that Johnny contributed to. He is best known for his bass baritone voice that is like no other, not to mention known as the man in black. Johnny only wore black to every show because his first gig; he wore a black t-shirt and jeans and thought it to bring him luck. (The Biography Channel) After leaving the Air Force, Johnny married Vivian Liberto and had four daughters. Alcohol and drugs, not to mention a hectic touring schedule eventually led to Vivian filing for divorce. During one of his tours, he toured with...
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...allowed music to travel vast distances and have an enormous audience, which was never before possible. This allowed for single artists, like Jimmie Rogers and Bill Monroe, to become well known and produce iconic tracks that would be recorded as the traditional music of America. The lyrics that were used during this early America by these European migrating immigrants where about stories of freedom, life, and a search for identity. This became a significant part of the culture of the developing American people, who used this new form of media to identify themselves (historically and culturally). Since then, Anglo-American folk music has been identified as a strong source of inspiration from well known artists throughout history, such as Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, and Hank Williams, just to name a few ("Introduction to Anglo-American Folk Music”). Today, though international country singers, traditional Anglo-American folk music can be...
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...“Don’t go in there” the little girl said in a quiet voice. I looked at her & asked, “Well why stay out here? I’m just going to see the show…” She stopped me as I was finishing my sentence “It’s not just an ordinary freak show, you’re going to die! He’s here and you’re never going to survive him, he’s more powerful than anyone alive. Once you die here you can never leave! Your spirit gets trapped!” I tried to ask her who “he” was but she disappeared. It must have been part of the act. My friend and I drove up from Georgia to Tennessee just see the biggest freak show in the USA. We walked up to the ticket box and asked for two tickets. As we were walking into the arena I saw the little girl again, but this time she was yelling at a couple to leave. I started to walk to her, she turned, looked at me, and disappeared again. Charlie & I found our seats after about a half hour of searching. We have front row seats, right in front of all the action. As we sat down we realized everyone had popcorn, cotton candy, & soda so I told Charlie that I would go get us our snacks while she saves our seats. As I was walking there were “freaks” everywhere doing tricks for little kids & their parents. I got so caught up in all the tricks I didn't have much time left to get us snacks, so I rushed to the concessions grabbed our snacks & rushed back to our seats. I gave the snacks to Charlie so I could take my seat. As I sat down the show began. There were clowns walking through...
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...Cinema Review: Director Tim Burton Tim Burton is one of the most unique visionary directors in Hollywood, defining a new genre of film with his twisted imagination. Besides the similarity of having been made by the same director, there are also many other similarities between his films. For example, his film style is able to be seen clearly throughout the films, Edward Scissorhands (1991), Corpse Bride (2005) and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007). All three of these movies showing Burton’s easily identifiable film style. The characteristics that are similar across these films are the flashbacks, the actors and actresses, the characters, the use of costume, makeup and lighting. Similarities can also be seen through the themes and genres including, German Expression and fantasy. Burton incorporates characters in his films that no one would encounter in real life, such as you would never find a ghost who wants to marry a human in real life or someone who is able to chop hedges with his scissorhands. His films are characteristically quirky and unusual, however somehow making it relatable and identifiable which make them so popular with the audience. One style that Tim Burton’s films are strongly influenced is the German Expressionism codes and conventions. This foreign film style is an artistic genre that originated in Europe in the 1920s and is broadly defined as the rejection of Western conventions (Darsa, 2013). The artist’s impression of reality...
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...bDoc Holliday 1 Doc Holliday Doc Holliday Holliday's dental school graduation photo, age 20, 1872 Born John Henry HollidayAugust 14, 1851Griffin, Georgia, U.S. Died November 8, 1887 (aged 36)Glenwood Springs, Colorado, U.S. Education Graduated from Pennsylvania College of Dental Surgery in 1872 at age 20 Occupation Dentist, Professional gambler, Gunfighter Known for Arizona War *Gunfight at the O.K. Corral *Earp Vendetta Ride John Henry "Doc" Holliday (August 14, 1851 – November 8, 1887) was an American gambler, gunfighter and dentist of the American Old West, who is usually remembered for his friendship with Wyatt Earp and his involvement in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Early life and education "Doc" Holliday was born in Griffin, Georgia, to Henry Burroughs Holliday and Alice Jane Holliday (née McKey).[1] His father served in the Mexican–American War and the Civil War.[2] His family baptized him at the First Presbyterian Church in 1852.[3] In 1864 his family moved to Valdosta, Georgia.[3] Holliday's mother died of tuberculosis on September 16, 1866, when he was 15 years old.[1] Three months later his father married Rachel Martin. While in Valdosta, he attended the Valdosta Institute,[3] where he received a strong classical secondary education in rhetoric, grammar, mathematics, history, and languages – principally Latin, but also French and some Ancient Greek.[3] Autographed photo of Holliday taken in 1879 in Prescott...
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...Vanna White v. Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (1992) United States Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit Background: The Plaintiff is Vanna White, a popular game hostess of the famous TV show “Wheel of Fortune” and has gained popularity by marketing her image to various advertisers. White brings suit against Samsung for an advertisement for Samsung VCRs (videocassette recorders) where the ad depicted a robot, dressed in a wig, gown, and jewelry that resembled her hair and dress. The robot posed next to a game board that closely resembled the Wheel of Fortune game show set, in a stance that imitates her signature pose on the game show. Samsung has also acknowledged that the ad is known as the “Vanna White” ad. White claims infringement of several individual property rights (right to privacy, under Section 3344 of the California Civil Code*, right of publicity, and trademark infringement), claiming she did not consent to the ads and was not paid for it. But the district court granted summary judgment against White. White appeals. (*Any person who knowingly uses another's name, voice, signature, photograph, or likeness, in any manner, on or in products, merchandise, or goods, or for purposes of advertising or selling, or soliciting purchases of, products, merchandise, goods or services, without such person's prior consent, or, in the case of a minor, the prior consent of his parent or legal guardian, shall be liable for any damages sustained by...
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...Tim Burton is one of the most innovative, creative, and successful directors to have ever come out of Hollywood. To reach this title, Burton creates and uses a unique style. Burton’s style consists of taking happy fairy tales and emphasizing the sinister effects in them. All the while, still making the films kid-friendly. Furthermore, Burton creates his main protagonist as an outcast, for example, Edward in Edward Scissorhands and Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, to show how being different is a good thing because both characters still came out very successful. Tim Burton uses cinematic techniques to show that the outcast in society can be one of the most creative or talented individuals in society if given a chance. Tim Burton, in Edward Scissorhands, uses a close up on Edward’s hands to show and emphasize how different he is and how much potential he has. For example, when Peg first approaches the mansion, the audience sees beautiful sculptures that have been created by Edward. Then, Peg enters the mansion and meets Edward, who she then takes home. During his stay, Edward has so much success with making sculptures and cutting hair that Peg and Edward think about opening a hair salon. At this point, the audience wonders if Edward will be accepted into society because Burton portrays Edward as a monster. Therefore, the audience is hopeful that he will still be accepted because of his accomplishments. In Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Burton uses long shots to accentuate...
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...what's different? Van winkle and ichabod crane are similar in many ways. They both live in a village and spend a lot of time with the villager children. Van winkle spends time with the children and plays games with them. and ichabod crane teaches the children and gives them edication. They both learn a lot from spending time with the children of the village. Ichabod crane does NOT believe in ghosts, he mocks the children and adults who do believe in ghosts. They try to convince him that the headless horseman does exist. eventually after a few scares he starts to freak out. Van winkle on the other hand had no problem with ghosts but he did have a few with the devil. The devil makes...
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...When people ask if you know who Johnny Cash really is, would you say yes?? Usually people would say a yes, but not a solid yes. Johnny Cash was a protest singer, he affected singers like Bobo to Bob Dylan, he was mainly a country rock singer, and he sang music that got to everyone especially the Native Americans. Johnny Cash was a singer, movie star, and he affected other movie stars and singers. Johnny Cash had ups and downs, but that didn't stop him from making music and living his life, he inspired the world with his music and influenced people with his words and how he cared for those mistreated and bullied, he is remembered as a singing star and for his influential music. Johnny Cash had a rough life but he still made it all happy and...
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...In the film Edward Scissorhands by Tim Burton German expressionism is seen throughout the movie in a variety of different techniques. German expressionism is used to help us understands the different characters emotional and psychological states. Exaggeration is shown throughout the film when Edward is using his hands to mold the ice sculptures, cut the bushes, and give the other characters haircuts. While watching the film you wonder how Edward is moving that fast, Tim Burton is using exaggeration to make viewers believe edward is actually moving this fast, keeping the viewers invested in the film. One of the most interesting scenes using this technique is when Edward first reveals he can use his scissorhands this way, he begins cutting the...
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