...Theoretical Analysis Paper Using Sociological Themes to Analyze a Movie For this assignment, you will use sociological themes to analyze a movie. As you are watching one of the movies from the list provided by you T.A., think about the sociological themes that are presented either directly or indirectly in the film. Sociological themes may emerge in many different ways: the setting that the film is placed in; the relationship of the characters; dialogue; dialogue that is not said but expressed in different ways; symbolicism . . . . and the list could go on. This assignment has several goals: 1. Learning sociological themes 2. Gaining fluency in these themes 3. Lay the groundwork for future sociology or social science courses 4. Learning and practicing university-level writing What are “Sociological Themes?” By sociological themes we mean the generic categories of concepts and processes, institutions, and theories. These general categories are sufficiently broad enough to capture most of what we as sociologists collect, arrange, and share with one another—they form the “stuff” of what we do. |Sociological Themes | |Concept/Process |Institution |Theory | |Class |Family ...
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...In chapter 16, I found it confusing that if you were not able to speak English, you will receive much lower pay, even if you can perform the job well. One thing I found confusing from the first lecture was how the title of the movie Avalon was an allusion. In the second lecture, I found the film term “motif” confusing. In the last lecture of this unit, I found the Laban Movement Analysis confusing. In the movie, Avalon, I found it confusing as to why the family found it very rude to cute the turkey before them, as they show up late to every Thanksgiving. In the movie, Come See The Paradise, I found it confusing how the government was able to force all of the Japanese-Americans out of their homes and into camps while World War II was going...
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...Transcript Analysis for Bridget Jones Script (Section B coursework) Bridget Jones is a romantic comedy film first released in 2001, based on the 1996 novel by Helen Fielding. The extract I have chosen to transcribe is the opening scene, when Bridget meets Mr Mark Darcy. The film focuses on how Bridget is unlucky with men, her weight and her job and many other aspects of her life. The movie is supposed to relate to women who feel they have the same life problems as her. The main speaker in this scene is Bridget Jones directly speaking to others and also she provides narration as well. Often speaking in the background of situations. Bridget Jones’s general target audience would be mostly women aged 17 upwards as some teenagers may enjoy Bridget’s story too, however some men may also be interested in watching the movie as it may explain the way women are supposedly meant to think. There are also numericals used, for example an ordinal determiner ‘32nd’ by using numerical it this gives more information to the reader and lets them into the life of Bridget, if they understand more about the topic of the character they will then enjoy the movie more, and understand key things which have happened in the film and what will continue to happen. There are many interrogative sentences used in the text for example ‘now what are you going to put on?’ and ‘how’s it going?’ this reminds the readers that in Bridget’s life everything is questionable as the topic of the movie is a comedy romance...
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...MARY POPPINS ANALYSIS Mary Poppins was actually Bert's nanny long ago and there is a special reason she returns to Bert's life. Let's break it down! Bert sings: "Because I was afraid to speak/When I was just a lad/My father gave me nose a tweak/And told me I was bad/ But then one day I learned a word/That saved me achin' nose/The biggest word I ever heard/And this is how it goes, oh/ Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious." Bert explicitly says that, when he was young, he was a scared child who was afraid to speak and had an over-bearing father, until he – as a child – learned that magic word. It's a magical word that really only Mary Poppins knows or uses. There is really no way he could have learned it as a kid unless she taught it to him! In the movie Bert works as a one-man band, a sidewalk chalk artist, a super-chipper chimney sweep, and a kite salesman! The movie takes care to show how sucky all the jobs are, but no matter what, he manages to keep a smile on his face. It's as if someone taught him how to find the joy in hard work. Perhaps with a spoonful of sugar?! (Yes. The answer is yes.) In the very beginning, Bert predicts, "Wind's in the East/ Mist coming in/ like something is brewing/ about to begin./Can't put me finger/on what lies in store/ But I feel what's to happen all happened before." It seems vague, but really he's just being coy. It did all happen before, when Mary Poppins was HIS nanny. Bert NEVER questions Mary's magic not when she's flying, not when...
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...basic concepts used to analysis the myths of breadfruit. I, hope to, have gained much more of a grasp of the ideas used to write a simple essay breaking down the movie posters using context, form, content, and function. The most important part is the thesis though, and that was relatively simple. The political significance of these movie posters is the name. A large number of people do not watch the political debates, or the news, or try and keep up with the presidential election, so seeing a bumper sticker with “Romney/Ryan 2012” could be the sole factor of swaying an undecided voter. The context of the “Expendables 2” poster seems to be pretty straightforward to me, the majority of the characters from the first movie are back to act in the second, but in this one there are new additions to the lineup. Those additions include guys like Chuck Norris and Jean Claude Van Damme, whom we do not know if there are good guys or the scum of the earth to be eventually destroyed by the aging action heroes. The time period is not obviously displayed on the poster but from previous knowledge of the movie franchise one can assume that the time period is still the present, as it was in the original movie. The context of the second movie poster is much different than the first. We have a very stoic looking Daniel Day Lewis occupying the majority of the poster portraying former president Abraham Lincoln. From that simple fact we can deduce that this movie must take place around the...
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...Jennifer Doncan Senior Inquiry Per.1/2 Movies Analysis #1 due November 8, 2010 Avatar Written/Directed by James Cameron Director, screenwriter, and producer - James Cameron – has created another blockbuster movie, Avatar, to add to his incredible list of phenomenal top-grossing films. Avatar is in the company of movies such as Terminator, Titanic, Aliens, and Spider-Man: all crowd-pleasing, award-winning, top-selling films written, produced, or directed by James Cameron. Avatar is based on a script Cameron first wrote in 1994 and is the first big budget action film to be shot in 3D, using revolutionary camera technology Cameron developed. This film earned over $1 billion in its first three weekends. The story-line is simple and timely. In the year 2154, the fictional RDA Corporation (from earth) attempts to move the Na’vi, an alien race on the distant planet Pandora, off of their land to mine for a valuable mineral called unobtanium. RDA Corporation partners with earth mercenaries. These mercenaries are a back-up, in case the RDA Corporation science project - using avatars (Na’vi-human hybrids developed and managed by Grace Augustine/Sigourney Weaver) - fails to accomplish the task peacefully. Na’vi are colorful blue-skinned humanoids, who live in harmony with nature and worship their mother earth goddess Eywa, embodied in huge, luscious trees. This action/science fiction/thriller narrative features Jake sully/Sam Worthington and Neytiri/Zoe Saldana. Jake...
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...Intercontinental University Abstract This analysis of the fictional character, Hannibal Lecter, from the movie Hannibal Rising, describes the actions taken by Hannibal used to reveal his nature. The author describes scenes in which to inform the reader about the nature of the character. Some dialogue from the movie is used to reveal the nature of the character and his motives. Other characters say things about Hannibal and portray his traits as a character. These are depicted as well. At the end of the movie, more information about Hannibal is unveiled and changes his whole perspective, or perhaps intensifies it. Hannibal Rising The movie starts with the scene in which Hannibal is but a boy. The land in which his parent’s castle is occupied is under attack. They move to a close by shelter; maybe a guest house. A Russian tank comes through the forest and crushes some of their house. The men occupying the tank force everyone out but have the children stay inside. Hannibal’s father is shot. A plan comes crashing down, explodes on the tank and kills everyone but Hannibal and his sister, Misha. The Russians rob them of their valuables. A battle continues while the children take cover inside the house. Hannibal loves is sister so much. He feeds her and tries his best to protect her, even as a young boy. The Russians come back and torment Hannibal and Misha. {8 years later} Hannibal lives in the people’s orphanage. He doesn’t speak at all but at night, he has nightmares about...
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...Film Analysis: Bernie In the movie “Bernie”, we follow the story and between a Carthage, Texas funeral director Bernie Tiede, and his co-dependent relationship with a wealthy widow, Marjorie Nugent. As “Bernie” unfolds, we see the companionship turn for the worse as Ms. Nugent’s ill-temper causes Bernie to snap – and lands her dead in her freezer. This movie brings up some questions, specifically regarding image. After analysis, the question I keep coming back to is “Was Bernie genuine and sincere? Or was it all a façade?” Although Bernie committed a horrible crime, I believe the answer to this question is “yes”- Bernie was a genuine man. Throughout the movie we see Bernie come to be a pillar in the community of Carthage. He was an active member in the church, teaching Sunday school and signing in the choir. He donated his time to the local community college, helping with plays. He frequently bought random gifts for people. Even after Marjorie’s death and when Bernie had free range of Marjorie’s money, he donated it and spent it for the better good. He gave people money for college, continued buying gifts for others, and donated money for a new prayer wing for his church. The list of charitable things Bernie did for the community of Carthage goes on. There was almost no greed involved in any of the decisions that Bernie made. He kept his modest house and car, and the majority of the money he spent was on others. Although Bernie felt he had a reputation to uphold, I believe...
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...Watching God tells a story about a young woman going through life and finding her voice, the movie made by Oprah Winfrey flips the story and its characters making the main character and everyone in the story different. Oprah does a wonderful job at completely destroying the morals of the time period, and the symbols shown in the book. The movie changes relationships making the main character stronger and more independent. The beautiful love story shown by Oprah became a ridiculous rendition of Zora Neale Hurston’s classic novel missing key elements from the book. Oprah Winfrey completely disregards the moral fiber of the time period. In the movie some scenes got extremely graphic with the kissing and love making. These scenes...
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...mei - Rose, Suyuan - June) duos living in America * 4 mothers were immigrants from China with tragic past * 4 daughters are American born and raised * A movie with many layers of intercultural and intergenerational communication (miscommunication) between mothers and daughters, as well as the daughters’ struggle with their cultural identities II/ Relevant literature and intercultural communication term * High context/ Low context Cultures * Collectivism / Individualism * Cultural Identity III/ Language barriers Even though the mothers speak understandable English, there are differences between the mothers’ English (alternative version of English with different accents and dialects) and the daughters’ English (American Standard English) Analysis: Analyses scenes where the differences are prominent Ex: [The title of the movie] The word “Joy Luck” does not exist in English. It is a poor, fractures version of English [Clip 01: The opening sequence (family/ friend gatherings)] Even though they are both speaking English, when spoken in groups (of mothers and of daughters), the languages used in each group seem different => Analyze differences in grammars, vocabulary and accents IV/ Communication style * High/Low Context China (high context) vs US (high context) Analysis: Compare characters’ interaction to point out the differences and culture clash Ex: [Clip 02: Waverly brings her Caucasian fiance Rich to dinner] Lindo (CN) is...
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...Literary Analysis: Speak Imagine not having a voice to speak out for yourself, your thoughts, and your opinions. In the book “Speak” by Laurie Halse Anderson, the main character Melinda tries to do what she believes is the right thing for herself, but eventually looses everything that's important to her all because she spoke out. Though her high school experience wasn't the best, the one thing that was valuable is the fact she found a voice to speak out about what happened to her. Though it may seem impossible to do, try your very hardest to find that voice, speak out for yourself. The author of “Speak”, Laurie Halse Anderson, was born on October 23rd, 1961 in Potsdam New York. She is most know for young adult and children's novels. Laurie’s...
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...Mississippi Burning - Analysis Presentation The movie ”Mississippi Burning” is directed by Alan Parker and it was released in 1988. The movie is loosely based on the true story of the so-called ”Mississippi Burning” case, which took place in Mississippi, in 1964. Gene Hackman and Willem Dafoe are playing the leading roles, where they play two agents, who must solve the case of three missing civil rights workers. The movie portrays the period of the USA during the 1960s, where segregation and racial discrimination especially in the South, were ubiquitous. Short summary In Mississippi in 1964 three civil rights workers are murdered brutally by the Ku Klux Klan. The bodies are hidden, and the local sheriff Pell closes the case under “missing persons”. Life goes on as nothing happened. But then two FBI agents arrive, in order to find the missing persons and solve the case. The Ku Klux Klan perceives their work as a provocation. Therefore they answer with murders and burnings of black people. The FBI agent’s battle turns into a showdown, where the case is solved, and the culprits are brought to justice. Title The title ”Mississippi Burning” has obviously not been chosen randomly. The word “burning” shall be a metaphor for the destruction, which is caused by racism. Throughout the film the Ku Klux Klan burns down Negro-farms and houses, to scare and suppress them. That the Mississippi is mentioned in the title is because the story takes place in the South, where the...
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...post the school newspaper on the school website. In the standard NYS Learning Standards: English Language Arts students will read, write, speak, and listen for information and understanding. Intermediate. Students will-compare and synthesize information forms different sources and use a wide variety of strategies for selecting, organizing, and categorizing information. They will distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information and between fact and opinion. The students will relate new information to prior knowledge and experience. They will understand and use the text features that make information accessible and usable, such as format, sequence, level of diction, and relevance of details and establish an authoritative stance on the subject and provide references to establish the validity and verifiability of the information presented. Develop information with appropriate supporting material, such as facts, details, illustrative examples or anecdotes, and exclude extraneous materials and use the process of pre-writing, drafting, revising, and proofreading (the "writing process") to produce well-constructed informational texts. Students will read, write, speak, and listen for literary response and expression. Intermediate Students will-use standard English effectively. Students will read, write, speak, and listen for critical analysis and evaluation. Intermediate. Students will:-analyze, interpret, and evaluate information, ideas, organization, and language from...
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...Addiction Movie Analysis Rosario Scarzone SCI/100 3/13/2016 Deborah Mattheus The Addiction movie I chose to do is the movie Flight. Here is a very brief summary of the movie; Commercial airline pilot Whip Whitaker (Denzel Washington) has a problem with drugs and alcohol, though so far he's managed to complete his flights safely. His luck runs out when a disastrous mechanical malfunction sends his plane hurtling toward the ground. Whip pulls off a miraculous crash-landing that results in only six lives lost. Shaken to the core, Whip vows to get sober -- but when the crash investigation exposes his addiction, he finds himself in an even worse situation. There were two types of drugs addressed in this movie alcohol and drugs, cocaine to be more specific, in which the pilot was addicted to both. His addiction to alcohol came on at an early age due to the stress of his career. Then later on in life alcoholism is what lead him to cocaine, claiming it helps him focus and be alert. These two addiction greatly affected those around him friends and families. Just about all his close friends including the ones he worked with knew about his drinking, but either didn’t think it was a big deal or didn’t speak to him about it and just ignored it. When they started doing the investigation he was worried about what anyone of them would say, so he went around to the ones who knew he was drinking the day of the crash to plead with them not to say anything and even using blackmail...
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...movies, helping customers to narrow their choices by genres, new releases, top 100, critics’ picks, award winning movies and giving customers suggestions based on movies that they have recently viewed. Netflix has become a pioneer in movie rentals making it easier for the customer to sit at the comfort of their own home and enjoy a flick. One important tool that companies may use is a S.W.O.T analysis, which evaluates the strength, weakness, opportunities and threats of an organization. Another tool that companies tend to use to help them become aware of what the customers need and wants are is surveys. Surveys can help companies analyze their current customers as well as potential ones in order to increase profits and grow overall as a company. Netflix is an Internet based movie rental company that allows consumers set up an account online and manage their movie rentals. Consumers have the option to create a list in which movies will be chosen from randomly. When chosen, this movie will be sent to the consumer’s home and when finished, the consumer may send it back in the envelope provided. Consumers may also choose to watch movies instantly through their computer at the comfort of their own home if they do not wish to wait for a movie via mail. Netlix allows consumers to choose a package that will fit its customer’s...
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