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Shutter Island is a film I probably should have prepared myself for before watching. From start to finish the film itself and the story of our protagonist Teddy is an enigma. The film starts from a weird point in time which already makes me as the viewer slightly un-eased. From what we can gather TeddyContinue reading “Shutter Island”

Inglourious Basterds has been one of my favorite titles from this list of movies we’ve watched so far this semester. Brad Pitt’s Italian accent might need some work, but it’s made up for his role as Aldo the Apache. A gung ho, scalp taking, Nazi killing American with Patriotism running through his veins. The wholeContinue reading “Inglorious Basterds”

Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing and touches on a lot of different aspects of life. As much of a problem that police brutality is today it was during the 1980’s as well. The movie has predominantly all black leads except for John Turturro and Danny Aiello as the Italian family and owner of Sal’sContinue reading “Do the right thing”

The 400 Blows is a new type of film for us. It’s completely in French, and the protagonist and main character is a child. The whole movie revolves around his life, his friends and family. What really appealed to me though was the fact that it was coming of age. Coming of age movies haveContinue reading “The 400 Blows”

Rear Window is a movie with half it scenes and shots set in the ‘first person POV.’ L.B. Jeffries being confined to just a wheelchair has a lot to do with reason behind the ‘first person POV.’ Being cooped up in his house for six weeks straight with a broken leg has left his mindContinue reading “Rear Window”

Sunset Boulevard should also be considered a horror movie. For our protagonist, Joe Gillis, the first half of the movie is certainly a nightmare that has come to life. Having met Ms. Desmond could be considered an unlucky coincidence, or does fate and destiny work in weird, cruel ways. From running from his bill collectors,Continue reading “Sunset Boulevard”

Citizen Kane is not quite like any movie I’ve watched before. Not because it was in black and white, but it was trying to understand a man, that in my opinion made no sense at all. From letting his work to get in the way of love life, to thinking that women he loved, wantedContinue reading “Citizen Kane”

Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”