The critics of the film, Troy (2004) by Wolfgang Peterson, were too mythologically correct. They had assumed that Peterson had gotten the myth wrong and completely disrespected the original stories. However, the inherent nature of Greek epic poetry in itself is that they are dynamic, always changing. The word “Myth” comes from the Greek word mythos which means “word”, “speech”, “tale” or “story”. Myths are traditional stories of collective importance that were shared, usually passed down through
in action with a few conflicts that they would resolve, someone may die or get hurt in the middle of the movie, and in the end everyone would be proud and happy. This is how a movie of this kind typically is, but I was somewhat wrong. In the 2004 film Ladder 49 Joaquin Phoenix stars as Jack Morrison a firefighter going through the different stages of his life. John Travolta stars as Chief Mike Kennedy, throughout the movie he aids Jack in his career as a firefighter and his personal life. He
Searching for the ultimate truth of oneself is difficult. In the film I Heart Huckabees, existentialism plays a major role in searching for the ultimate truth of oneself. Existentialism is a philosophical point of view that stresses the individual's unique position as a self-determining agent (Cherry). It also emphasizes the importance of free will, freedom of choice, the unique experiences of each individual, and the responsibilities of one's choices and what one make of oneself (Rooney). During
“Butterfly Effect” was perhaps one of the best films I have ever seen. I found it mysterious, interesting and fascinating. I wanted to write my reaction paper about “Butterfly Effect” because of the similarity to the film we saw in class called “Donnie Darko”. Both films investigate the issue of destiny thoroughly. Both film had a male character that has memories, dreams or black outs which make them at first confused. But later on, they realized the power they have in order to change their destiny
time hopelessly trying to find love and attention on the internet. Their grandmother is never there for them, though she lives her own life right beside them. They live next to a huge field, reinforcing their isolation. Practically every home in the film is
Jim Carrey is a successful comedian and actor, who has been a part of many award-winning films, and is world renowned for his talents. He did not start out this prosperous; he overcame many obstacles, and encountered many choices from a very young age that affected his path to infamy. He kept trying diligently to reach his goal of making people laugh, and through trial and error, he succeeded. Jim Carrey’s childhood did not begin as challenging as it developed to be. Born January 17, 1962, to parents
Our Drive to Survive No matter the reason or hardship is, everyone has a drive to survive that comes out during the times life and death is on the line. In literature, stories have plots where this type of scenario comes into play. This is most evident in the novels Night (Wiesel) and Lord of the Flies (Golding) , where the main characters have to go through something they would not normally do, just for the sake of life. Lord of the Flies and Night show how savagery and submission contribute to
I swing my legs back and forth as I sit in a tree in District 2, listening in on the conversation below me. When I decide that I'm uncomfortable, I adjust my position as quietly as I can, but the branch that supports me makes a loud noise nonetheless. The next thing I know, I'm on the ground, feeling sore from the impact, and the two, along with a bow, are leering down at me. “Hi,” I say, then laugh nervously. “Sorry for falling on the ground and interrupting your conversation. You see, I was sitting
Genres (Researched from “Film Art: An Introduction” by D. Bordwell and K. Thompson.) “Types of films are commonly referred to as genres (pronounced “zahn-rahz”). The word genre is originally French and simply means kind or type.” (Bordwell & Thompson, 2004: 108). Genre groups films, which share similar filmic qualities and themes, into various subsections according to the type of film they are associated as. Various film genres are recognisable by the way they are presented and patterned or the
Adolescents’ Appraisals of Smokers in Film The research question of this paper was, “is smoking among adolescents connected to smoking imagery in media, such as films” (McCool, Cameron & Petrie, 2004, p. 308)? It has been shown that a higher rate of viewing films, with smoking images, increases the likelihood of an adolescent smoking (McCool, Cameron & Petrie, 2004, p. 314). The objective of this article is to find a connection between stereotypes of smokers in films and its ability to aid in the likeliness
Crash, The Ethical Dilemma The motion picture, Crash (2004), is a multi-themed and multi-story based film that seamlessly illustrates ethical and moral issues. Additionally, it is a film taking place post-September 11th, 2001 in Los Angeles, California. It follows the identity journey of several characters who are in some way affected by prejudices. Director, Paul Haggis, maps together each character’s morality to reveal ethical and moral issues that span across all races, occupations, and walks
gave Trey Parker's puppet satire Team America (2004) the ‘R' rating after initially giving it the dreaded NC-17 stamp of disapproval. Dr. Kevin Sandler, Professor of Media Studies at the University of Arizona, associates the R rating with the motion picture industry's focus on producing ‘respectable' or ‘incontestable' films. Known as the “Incontestable R,” an R rating ensures audiences that the film's content cannot be confused with that of an NC-17 film. Parker's efforts to cut out portions of Team
Who are the People rating movies? Parents can determine if they want to allow their children to watch certain movies by using the film rating system. The film rating system went into effect on November 1, 1968. Even though the decision of whether or not to use the film rating system is voluntary, the vast majority of theaters in The United States enforce the Classification and Rating Administration’s guidelines. This was a voluntary system sponsored by the Motion Picture Association of America
Leadership Qualities - Ike: Countdown to D-Day The film Ike: Countdown to D-Day showed many different leadership qualities through the portrayal of leaders in the allied forces leading up to D-Day. Each of these leaders combined expressed each of the ten qualities of leadership. They accomplished this not only through their words but through the actions they took. Dwight D. Eisenhower (Ike), the main portrayal in the film, like the others combined has expressed most of the qualities of leadership
Abstract My research focused on the coverage of Asian Americans in contemporary mass media. The following types of media were researched: · Music · Television · Films · Magazines I gave several examples where Asian Americans were used to play very simple characters. These roles were defined by stereotypes that exist in America. I also researched instances on counter actions taken by Asian Americans to protest against these negative images. My research also has examples of Asians
(P2P) file sharing networks. While the Recording Industry, (RIAA), may have fired the first salvo, the Film Industry, represented by the Motion Picture Association of America, (MPAA), from recently jumping into the litigious fray. On November 16th, 2004, the MPAA announced it would begin launching lawsuits against a select group of P2P users accused of possessing and/or transmitting copyrighted films. These lawsuits, in the same vain as the RIAA’s ongoing legal offensive, are meant to intimidate other
eye what the phonograph does for the ear” (Corliss, 2010, p. 50). The inventor was quite confident that he could create a camera that would take repeated pictures in a rapid speed and record said pictures onto a new celluloid film created by George Eastman, even though this film was originally intended for still photography (Charles Edison Fund, n.d.). With the help of other brilliant minds, Edison eventually achieved this
with innovative and high quality products. Many homes worldwide recognize and associate film with the Kodak name. “The company ranks as a premier multinational corporation, with a brand recognized in virtually every country around the world” (Kodak History). However, the changes in technology create a dilemma for Kodak. The company’s considerations for digital imaging will change its long history with 35mm film production. Will the shift from 35mm to digital imaging affect Kodak’s successful journey
The Manchurian Candidate, Johnathan Demme directed the remake. Both films portray paranoia, mind control, and conspiracy. Frankenheimer utilizes satire, humor, and symbolism to convey the themes, whereas, Demme uses modern fears, camera angles and focus, and mental illness to achieve similar results. Many of the elements of the 2004 remake have been modernized. While the original movie placed the soldiers in Korea, the remake placed them in Kuwait. Demme did changed the location of the war, in order
The Day After Tomorrow is a popular science-fiction film released in 2004. The film tells the story of a paleoclimatoligist who uses a paleoclimatic computer model to predict that continued global warming will result in the shutdown of the thermohaline circulation and subsequently, rapid global cooling. He warns other of the consequences if global emissions and consumption rates do not decrease, but his warnings are unheeded, his predictions become a reality, and extreme natural disaster events begin