review summary

Watchmen

The reviewer the Watchmen movie strongly disliked the film. He thought the movie was very lengthy and dragged on for far too long. He thought there were far too many characters, which made it impossible to follow one main story line.  He felt that the films attempt at political satire was poor and left a lot to be desired.  To quote his opinion of doctor Manhattan, “ Last and hugest is Dr. Manhattan (Billy Crudup), who is buff, buck naked, and blue, like a porn star left overnight in a meat locker.”

Syriana

The movie Sryiana Is a fantastically complex story of the oil market that is meant to shown the corruption of the people within the business.  The movie at first glance seems to take sides but once you examine it more closely, you see that the movie makes every character put to be corrupt.  The movie has many well known actors which helps us keep track of who’s who. This can be difficult though because of its complex plot. The film is unique and unlike most movies, it is a fierce and powerful film.

Harry potter review/preview thing

The writer discussed the next harry potter film, Harry potter and the chamber of secrets. The first movie was somewhat slow paced, and boring. The next movie was supposed to be more action packed and quickly paced. The film makers were afraid of getting a pg 13 rating because their target audience is younger people. They managed to keep the movie pg.  for the next movie, they plan on topping the first movie in every way.

turning ten analysis

Turning ten is a realization that everyone makes when they grow up. When you’re a child, everything is magical, and you can be care free. You parents watch out for you and take care of you. But as you grow up, you begin to adopt more and more responsibilities. You start to realize that life isn’t all fun and games, but it involves a lot of hard work. Some people accept the challenges of life, and do what they have to do. Others resist taking responsibility and want to continue to play and just have fun.  Eventually, in order to be successful, you have to do your work, so you can get a job, so you can support yourself and maybe a family. If you work hard you can end up being more happy in the long run.

definition essay questions

Beauty

-physical beauty

-Dove’s  ad campaign tries to support beauty as being happy with yourself

-the media defines beauty generally

Denial

-disbelief in something, don’t believe you have a problem

-hiding or avoiding an issue or event in the past

-denying the truth

Evil

- religious evil, fiery, horned, completely malevolent

-evil is changing over time into something else (Evil to stupidity)

- evil is now the spread of nuclear weaponry and other deadly force

Brady "I want a wife" satire response

The thesis is not explicitly stated. It is implied to be that a wife does so much for her husband, and often is not repaid or thanked. She thinks that is ridiculous and unfair to the wife.

To reemphasize her original statement that she wants a wife. And to poke fun at the idea that a wife should be the way she describes.

I believe that Brady knows that that kind of spouse does not exist, and shouldn’t exist. Brady implies through sarcasm that the idea is ludicrous.

Brady defines a wife as someone who lives to serve her husband and make his life easy so he can do whatever. The wife takes on all the responsibilities of marriage and having a family. This idea is unrealistic and dumb. A marriage and family comes with responsibilities that must be shared by both parents. Brady wants readers to realize how ridiculous the idea is, and make sure they don’t think this way.

I admire the direct and forward nature of the piece. I enjoyed the use of sarcasm and satire to make such an effective statement. From the start you begin to see how unfair this would be to any wife. Essentially the wife handles everything and the husband reaps the benefits. It makes you think how you view the role of a wife and it causes you to adjust your views.  The piece does what was intended.

thurber satire q's

The little girl and the wolf:

This one was very entertaining and surprising, it was based on little red riding hood, but instead of the usual ending, the girl shot the wolf dead.

The Bear:

The bear was interesting because the bear was an alcoholic, but he changed his ways and reformed his life. But before and after his changes, he would still destroy the house. The story wasn’t based on any existing fairy tale

fairy tale analysis

The boys and the frogs: boys throw rocks at frogs, what we do for fun sometimes hurts others.

The Camel and the Arab: the camel asked a dumb question. Some questions are best not asked

The dogs and the hides: dogs try to drink river, don’t try impossible things.

The fisher: a fisher played his bagpipes to catch fish, do what your master asks

The hare and the hound: a hound chases a hare but gives up, incentive spurs effort

The trumpeter taken prisoner: a trumpeter is put to death, words may be deeds

The sick stag: a stag died, bad friends cause harm

The wind and the sun: the wind and sun competed to get a mans cloak off, kindness is better then severity

The young thief and his mother: a mother is to blame for her son’s thievery: train up a child how you want him to go

The one-eyed doe: a doe was blind in one eye so she couldn’t see the hunters coming, you cannot escape fate.

The three little pigs:  Three pigs built three houses. One of hay, one of sticks, one of bricks. A hungry wolf tried to destroy the pigs homes so he could eat them. He blew down both the stick, and hay houses, but failed to blow the bricks down.

Little red riding hood: a little girl clothed in a red cloak was headed to see her grandmother.  Along the way she encountered a wolf. The wolf ate her grandmother and dressed up to fool the girl. The girl discovered the wolfs trick and the wolf was killed.

satrical fairy tale

"How did I manage to get trapped in this stupid cage" I thought. "I don't remembeer anything"

The power of the resting lion was terrifying, but I couldn't pull myself away.  He wasn't attacking me. It seemed like he was at piece and just fine with my presence.  I guess he knew I was no threat to him.

I saw a man spalshing in the water. "Help!" he cried. I swam as quick as I could to save him. I couldn't afford to have his death on my hands. This would ruin my reputation.

If I could just practice for a few more hours. I would definitely be good enough for the audition. As much as I wanted to help the ants work and gather food, I needed to keep practicing.  This could be my big break. My shot at playing fiddle on the largest stages around the world. My dream was Carnegie hall by the end of next year. Some of my friends said I was crazy, that I would never get a big break.  But I was determined to prove them wrong,. Just a few more hours. speed this section up, slow this down, play this phrase pensicatto.  Just a couple dynamic chages here and there and it was perfect. I practiced for what didn't seem like all that long, I looked down at my watch. "Holy crap!!" it's been six hours. I needed to go help the ants finish up so I could get atleast something to eat. I hopped as fast as I could back to the settlement to try to help out, but they had finished by the time I arrived.  I was going to have to talk to the cheif ant to beg for some food.  I went and cried "Please Cheif, can you spare me just a little food? I promise I'll work extra hard tomorrow."  "Why should we give you anything?" he responded.  "You've done nothing but fool around with your fiddle all day."  "But cheif, you know I have my audition tomorrow evening. I had to put the finishing touches on my piece. This could really be my shot."  The cheif yelled back " No work, no food!! Get your head out of the clouds grasshopper. Life isn't a fairy tale!"

I couldn't wait to move out of my step-mothers house, she was so mean to me all the time.  I tried to get my dad to help but he was just as afraid of her as I was.  This was not a healthy marriage at all. they needed some serious couseling, and quick!

I skipped through the forest humming a cheerful tune. I couldn't wait to see Grandma! It had been so long since I went to her house.  I even baked her a batch of cookies.  But I couldn't help but feel like I was being watched.

"Who is this girl?" thought I, the Mad Hatter. A puzzled look arose upon my face.  She had shown up expectedly and now she wants to dine with us, how rude!

"All Hail the mighty Gigantor!" Who are they? What are they, and why are they so small? Where was I and how did I get here?

Princess or not, there was absolutly no way anyone could feel a pea through all of those mattresses. thats just absurd.

As much as I enjoyed the work that the Dwarves got done around the house, There was never any privacy.  How was I supposed to bring any guys over.