In Bruges is a dark comedy written and directed by Martin McDonagh. This movie is Martin McDonagh’s feature début and was the opening night film for the 2008 Sundance Festival. McDonagh received a nomination for best original screenplay at the 81st Academy Awards and won the BAFTA award for best original screenplay for the film. The movie was filmed entirely in the Belgian city of Bruges, a beautiful city distinguished by its canals, cobbled streets, and medieval buildings. The film centers around two Irish hitmen hiding out in Bruges. The two hitmen are sent to Bruges by their boss to await orders after botching a job in London, where a young boy was accidentally killed during the hit of a priest.
The two hit men are Ken, a seasoned pro played by
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Sitting on a bench, we find Ken and Ray discussing what it is to "lead a good life" and "the world we live in today." A code of honor and a matter of principles are what Harry finds most important. This is shown with Harry stating “Killing the priest was business, but "blowing a kid's head off just isn't done"(Ebert). At about six minutes into the film, we see Ken paying an entrance fee to a tower. Ken wants to get rid of his pocket change but ends up ten cents short for the five Euros it cost to get into the tower. The employee of the tower reiterates that he will not accept anything less than five Euros, this makes a point about rules being followed no matter the circumstances. “Yes, it's a "thriller," but one where the ending seems determined by character and upbringing rather than plot requirements. Two of the final deaths are, in fact, ethical choices. And the irony inspiring the second one has an undeniable logic, showing that even professional murderers have their feelings”
For example, Annette makes the comment that Benjamin was in the right to smack Henry because he was defending himself from Henry’s assault of insults to which Alan agrees with immediately. Veronica and Michaels sense of righteousness involves other people, Veronica especially believing everyone needs to uphold a standard morality. For example, the idea of bringing Benjamin over. Veronica and Michael want to make sure Benjamin understands his implications so this situation won’t happen again. Veronica worries about their children having morals while Alan and Annette don’t care much for that. When arguing about whether or not Benjamin disfigured Henry, Alan shrugs off the fact that his son just smacked another kid in the face. He instead diminishes Benjamin’s injury saying how it’ll go away and he’ll chip in on the costs of the dentist. He’s not interested in the same sense of morality that Veronica is. These contrasting views come from how Alan and Annette are able to get away with more that Veronica and Michael. For the Novaks there are consequences to their actions, while in Alan’s case with the pharmaceutical companies he gets rewarded for defending
Regular among his works, Hitchcock opens the film with a hovering crane shot coasting over the setting of Phoenix, Arizona. Even without the mysterious, chilling soundtrack, the shot itself watched in silence evokes a timid passage into danger. In a long take it sweeps across the cityscape to build initial curiosity in the viewer, and then surpasses a curtain-drawn window into the presence of a hotel room’s trysting occupants. Immediately the viewer is called into confronting his/her discretion regarding those things we are not customarily meant to see, in such ideas as privacy and good taste. How far should the law step into a man’s world before he is discovered with reasonable certitude for engaging in illegal activities?
In this classic play by Edmond Rostand, the idea of eloquence surpassing outward beauty is celebrated through the the life of French jack-of-all-trades, Cyrano de Bergerac. While eliciting various emotions from audience, this play pays homage to William Shakespeare as well as stories in the Bible.
The differences between the movie doubt and the play have significant differences that would influence ones opinion about certain characters and situations in the story. Though the differences are few one would agree that at least one of these differences are game changers or at the very least they get you thinking and having doubts of your own.
Broadway Idiot is a documentary that follows the process of turning the iconic songs of Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong into a Broadway musical. Personally, I found the transformation of these well known songs into a musical fit for Broadway to be the most interesting part of developing a new theater work. Due to the band’s immense popularity, the audience was already familiar with the works of Green Day and the job of director Michael Mayer was largely just to do the songs justice. The documentary gave insight to the immense amount of work it takes to put together an entirely new show- from composing new arrangements of classic songs, to adapting those songs to fit the desired storyline, to designing the intricate set which included forty
The three Curtis brothers, Ponyboy, Sodapop, and Darrel, lived on their own in a small and rugged town in Oklahoma. Darry was never the same since his parents death, and as Ponyboy described, Sodapop was his favorite. Unfortunately because of this, Ponyboy is pushed very hard by his oldest brother, being only fourteen.
Michael Hoffman directed William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream and it is an enchanting new version of Shakespeare's most magical comedy. It has dangerous potions, fairies and strange romances. It is a tale of a wondrous single night in which wicked spirits turn the world of love on its head. First I have to make it clear that I have never really thought much of A Midsummer Night's Dream. I have always considered it fairly frivolous and not too important in William Shakespeare's career. I really do not know why, it just is what it is.
Martin McDonagh employs multiple techniques in In Bruges to express to the viewer various ideas surrounding redemption. These ideas are explored largely through the characterisation of Ray as he seeks forgiveness for his crimes while wishing to survive the enormity of them. The character of Ken is used as Ray’s moral counterpart who serves to protect Ray from Harry’s own idea of redemption, demonstrating that redemption is an individual concept that differs from person to person. The cinematography is used to further enforce these ideas along with other techniques such as mise-en-scène, sound and editing. All this works to accentuate McDonagh’s exploration of redemption and ultimately enable the audience to grasp a firmer understanding of the film.
Alfred Hitchcock’s film Shadow of a Doubt is a true masterpiece. Hitchcock brings the perfect mix of horror, suspense, and drama to a small American town. One of the scenes that exemplifies his masterful style takes place in a bar between the two main characters, Charlie Newton and her uncle Charlie. Hitchcock was quoted as saying that Shadow of a Doubt, “brought murder and violence back in the home, where it rightly belongs.” This quote, although humorous, reaffirms the main theme of the film: we find evil in the places we least expect it. Through careful analysis of the bar scene, we see how Hitchcock underlies and reinforces this theme through the setting, camera angles, and lighting.
Hamlet the Play and the Movie Hamlet by William Shakespeare is a story about a king that was murdered by his brother and the prince has been asked by his father?s ghost to avenge his murder. The original story line has been altered a few times since it has been written. The original Hamlet the play and the altered Hamlet the movie are shown differently in many different ways. Hamlet the movie with Mel Gibson shows different things than the play, but there are three major differences between the two. The three major differences are in the way both of the productions start out, differences in the scene that the players put on a play, and differences in the way the productions end.
Take a moment and think about how difficult it is going through an unexpected change having to do with leaving your old life, your hometown, and even your house by force. Well, that's what you call a sudden change that may leave a long-term effect on a person. Based on true story, In the book Night, movie called Life is Beautiful and article named “ The Journey to Europe: One Syrian refugee’s story” all show terrible experience through sudden changes of a person due to Religion and way life is going on in their own hometown that changes a person for life, but after going through the change they're able to continue a normal life.
Moby-Dick is a world famous psychological thriller and adventure novel. However, due to the Herman Melville’s lavish writing style and its esoteric subject, it can be challenging to read and can cause many readers to become quickly disinterested. Consequently, some of the concepts and significant themes in the novel become lost or hidden in the eyes of an inattentive reader. So how are we able to make the tale more appealing to a larger and more diverse audience? Create a twelve part animated series, or miniseries. Animated films appeal to both adults and children due to its appearance and the inviting illusion of playfulness. Yet, behind this facade we are still given opportunities to convey the significant themes present in
The book “Othello” and movie “Othello” are both surrounded with race and jealousy. Othello is the only black guy in this play. Because of his capability make him more stronger in the play. All the people around Othello are white, and you can clearly notice that in the movie. Desdemona is also a important role in this play. She is white, which makes she and Othello not that great to be together. That’s why even though Othello knows she loves him, he still can’t believe what she says. Finally he kills Desdemona. Othello has no self-confidence, because he was different than other. That’s why after Iago tells him that Desdemona is cheating on him, he easily believes. Iago hate Othello and envies him. Because of the power Othello has, makes him feel his position is really low. The jealousy urges him to make a plan to revenge Othello, so he asks help from Cassio. Cassio is a character who is also jealous Othello, because he loves Desdemona too. He is the white guy, so thinks he is more suited to be with Desdemona.Jealous is a big factor in this play, also it’s how this play starts and end.
As college professors, do you ever consider exploring the world? Christopher McCandless once stated, “The core of man's spirit comes from new experiences.” This quote resonates throughout the movie adaptation, Into the Wild. Based on a true story in the 1990’s, the film explores a man’s existence and the meaning of life. Although released in 2007, I discovered the movie three years ago through the internet. Instantly, it became my favorite movie. Into the Wild describes an eye-opening adventure, an influential message, and a story that I, and possibly others, can relate to.
Iago is a manipulative and vengeful character who weaves a web of deceit by playing on the weaknesses of others. The film Othello by Stuart Burge is an adaptation of the original play written by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare depicts Iago as a cunning manipulative character. Burge has attempted to portray Iago’s deceitful nature on a number of occasions. This persona is so strongly represented in Othello and creates the underlining storyline. Iago seeks vengeance, as he does not receive the promotion that he sought. He therefore plays on the weaknesses of others using manipulation and deceit.