Dianne Wiest Essays

  • Analysis of the Documentary Barefoot

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    This was a very troubling yet inspiring documentary. I can’t fathom 27,000 people, five to ten years old, parentless and just walking, BAREFOOT. These poor kids look so hungry, I’ve never seen legs so skinny. However, it brought me comfort knowing the boys formed makeshift families to take care of one another. And it’s pretty remarkable to hear that 11 year olds were capable of taking care of the young (not like they had a choice). I found the bond within their society beautiful. I was disturbed

  • What If

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    Some people wonder what would happen if events had occurred differently. In this case, what would happen if John Hinckley succeeded in assassinating Ronald Reagan or if Anita Hill’s accusation of sexual harassment had never been made? History would have changed for the worst and for the better, but would it have all been worth it? That is the million-dollar question. In 1991, Anita Hill was thrust into the national spotlight by bringing the accusation of sexual harassment to the forefront. While

  • Harvey Milk: A Great American Hero

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    When we think about the great heroes of American history, those who caused great change are usually the first to come to mind. The great American heros are those who fight for change, even if it’s against social norms, to change the lives of people for the better. Heros are those who inspires others and puts others before themselves. Heros do not allow success to change them and never stops working for their goals. They do not allow other people, fear, or failure to stop nor slow them down. And

  • The Year of the Woman

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    is clear that Braun's ad is heavily laden with endorsements, legislative achievements and highlights of power and leadership while at the same time concentrating a huge portion of the ad on family values. Boxer's theme was to fight for change and Dianne Fienstein highlighted her achievements in the face of undue hardship. Seargant and Ferraro took their ads and focused on highlighting power and leadership. Ultimately all of the women had feminine ad campaigns that were positive outlooks on women

  • Bullets Over Broadway

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    decision. I say this only because John Cusack is wonderful in his Woody-ish lead role. You don't miss Allen, primarily because of Cusack's built-in charm and the great chemistry he has with both Dianne Wiest and Chazz Palminteri. Both Wiest and Palminteri were nominated for supporting Oscars (Wiest won the award), and both definitely benefited from Cusack's performance. Bullets Over Broadway tells the story of a young, seemingly talented playwright, David Shayne (Cusack). As the movie begins

  • Film Analysis: The 10th Kingdom

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    He teams up with Virginia and her father, but he is unsure which side he belongs on. Dianne Wiest plays Christine White, the mom from Edward Scissorhands, usually called the Evil Queen. The lead antagonist and Prince Wendell's stepmother is sentenced to life in prison for murdering both of Wendell's parents and almost killing Prince Wendell. She is later in the film revealed to be Virginia's mother. Dianne Wiest is the only actress associated with fantasy films, but she does not belong to the genre

  • Woody Allen

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    nonetheless established Allen as a cutting edge humorist. His featured stars that he selects for his movies are often the most established or up-and-coming actors of the day, and he frequently works with the same actors as well as technical crew. Dianne Wiest, for instance, was featured in Radio Days in 1987 and Bullets Over Broadway in 1994. Judy Davis, another Allen favorite, has appeared in Husbands and Wives released in 1992, Deconstructing Harry in 1997, and Celebrity released 1998. Additionally

  • Edward Scissorhands: The Nightmare Before Christmas

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    What boy hasn't wanted to chase their younger siblings around their house with pegs on all ten of their fingers pretending to be a monster/ we the movie, Edward Scissorhands (1990), scouts this captivating idea and basically turns it into a movie. The film was directed by Tim Burton, who also directed the movies, The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), Corpse Bride(2005), and Batman 1989. The film does a great job on highlighting the main message of the movie which is Difference. It is a classic movie

  • Challenging Stereotypes: The 1950's Housewife's Conundrum

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    Wake-up, make breakfast, wake the children, make sure everyone eats enough before work/school, kiss each out the door either off to school or to work, load the dishwasher, start a load of clothes, fold a load of clothes, put clothes away, vacuum, sweep the kitchen floor, walk the dog, run some errands, arrive home before the kids, unload the dishwasher and start dinner, etc. The daily routine of a 1950’s house wife can be grueling. There’s so much to do cram in to one day, however, the routine become

  • I Am Sam

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    also produces along with Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz and Richard Solomon of the Bedford Falls Company. The executive producers are Claire Rudnick Polstein, Michael De Luca and David Scott Rubin. The film stars Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest, Dakota Fanning, Richard Schiff, Loretta Devine and Laura Dern. Rounding out the cast as Sam's loyal group of friends are Doug Hutchison, Stanley DeSantis, Brad Allan Silverman and Joseph Rosenberg. The film features a soundt... ... middle

  • Edward Scissorhands Essay

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    animated human being -- the gentle Edward (Johnny Depp). The scientist dies before he can finish assembling Edward, leaving the young man with a freakish appearance because of his scissor blades in place of hands. Loving suburban saleswoman Peg (Dianne Wiest) discovers Edward and takes him home, where he falls for Peg's teen daughter (Winona Ryder). However, despite his kindness and artistic talent, Edward's hands make him an outcast. Throughout the film, in different scene, we can see the effects

  • The Bird Cage Sociology

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    The Bird Cage movie review: Alex Newkirk The movie The Bird Cage is about a gay couple that owns a gay/drag queen night club in South Beach Florida. The couple is Robin Williams who plays Armand Goldman, whose is the partner, and Nathan Lane plays his partner Albert, who is also known as Starina throughout the movie. From the start you can tell that their night club is a major attraction and big hit for the gay community that resides in South Beach Florida. Armand’s partner Albert is a cross