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It looked like Superman would finally be done right and reclaim the crown as the world greatest superhero. Although Singers 2006 film Superman Returns did decent numbers, even beating Batman Begins opening weekend, the film was seen as a failure in relaunching

The biggest life or death crisis – the hero faces his greatest fear & only through “death” can the hero be “reborn” experiencing even greater powers to see the journey to the end.

Campbell describes in detail each stage of the archetypal Hero's Journey, reiterating at several points that the archetype has both a clear basis and a clear echo in the actual living existence of each human being. These spiritual echoes are awakened by metaphor, the various uses of which Campbell also describes in detail. The ultimate purpose of both myth and metaphor, Campbell maintains, is to awaken in each individual human being an awareness of the spiritual aspect of life. This awakening, Campbell maintains, is the first step in the necessary journey away from resistance to the various inevitable physical and spiritual truths associated with being human (i.e., death and suffering) and toward an embracing of them as part of the universal

Movie marketing is a tricky thing. A movie could be a complete disaster, but if the marketing is done right, the movie will do well. If the movie a delightful, but the marketing is done badly, the movie could bomb and cost the studio a lot of money. I’ve seen it happen a lot over the years. Remember that movie John Carter? That movie cost a LOT of money to produce. I saw the movie since I already read the books and knew from what I saw that it was going to be a fun film to watch, but from a marketing standpoint, and having been a marketing major in college, I knew the movie was going to bomb. Why? No one knew what the hell it was about or who the hell John Carter was.

There is no other player that is widely associated with basketball than Michael Jordan. It is not just about his moves on the hardcourt that made this shaved wonder a legend of the game. Why he is revered among basketball fans elsewhere is not only the way that he carries his team to victory but also his manners and conduct outside the court. Affable and approachable, Michael Jordan became not only a symbol for the National Basketball Association but he also carried the sport on his shoulders at a time when the sport needed a hero and someone who can set the game at a competitive level against such sports as boxing, soccer, and baseball. But believe it or not, despite his iconic status, Michael Jordan would not have risen to fame if without his trusted ally: Air Jordan shoes.

“No block of marble or elaborate edifice can equal the lives of their sacrifice and achievement, duty and honor, as monuments to their time” (New York Times). A term coined by American journalist Tom Brokaw in 1998, “The Greatest Generation” was used to refer to the generation of people who grew up in the United States during the Great Depression and also significantly contributed to the war effort during World War II. As a result of the Great Depression, many Americans felt that they had to establish newfound trust with the government, a sentiment which was encouraged by Franklin Delano Roosevelt. In light of the overwhelming popularity of totalitarianism throughout Europe, particularly in the

Michael Jordan has stated, “I have failed over and over again in my life… and that is why I succeed.’’ This shows me that even though he failed over and over again, he never gave up. Michael Jordan never shows his emotions if he’s losing a game, or by missing a shot, he never shows emotion on his face because he won’t give up. Michael Jordan shows traits of a hero, such as his achievements and awards and making a difference through donating money.

Bad films seem to be even worse when talented people are funding, starring or involved in production. One example is the 1987 film Leonard Part 6. It had a huge cast of stars including Bill Cosby and Tom Courtenay, who were both well respected actors at that time (Bailey). Directing the film was Barry Sonnenfeld, the man behind the Men in Black franchise, The Addams Family film, and Big starring Tom Hanks. Leonard Part 6 could have been an amazing action comedy, but it flopped. To give an example of just one failure, there were no other Leonard films, the franchise started on six, because the backers thought it would be funny to imply there had been five other films. This confused the audience. This caused people to not see the film,

The success of this movie gave Lucas a great deal of credibility and would be the key stepping stone in allowing him to create his next movie, Star Wars: A New

This is when the hero finally commits to the journey. The hero is finally ready to cross the gateway into the Special World. The hero is faced with a problem and must continue into the Special World where there is no turning back. Internal problems like mental problems with the hero themselves, or external forces like a kidnapping or a war may also cause the hero to triumph forward in his journey. After crossing the threshold, the hero is tested with enemies and learning the rules of the Special World. Here, the hero finds out who can be trusted and finds allies along the way. To prepare himself for greater challenges, the hero tests his skills and powers, and receives more training from his mentor. In approach to the cave, the hero gets ready to face his biggest challenge. This leads to the central ordeal of the story. Next is the ordeal. This is the hero’s biggest challenge, where the hero faces death. The hero may directly die, or it could be the death of an ally or a mentor. Perhaps even the hero causes a death. Only through this “death” can the hero be reborn which grants the hero greater powers or

As Einstein, the legendary mastermind behind the theory of relativity, once declared, “Genius is 1% talent and 99% hard work.” For decades, scholars and philosophers have debated over the true meaning behind this profound statement. Some argued that Einstein’s words emphasized the virtues of hard work, seemingly asserting that anything was possible; others insistently dwelled upon its other cryptic message: without that 1% of talent, all further effort would be futile. However, both sides agree that it stresses how one must have the drive to work to their best while having the humility to recognize others who simply have the raw talent that they don’t. This hidden insinuation has been etched in my own life, sports history, and music history.

I’ve mentioned before that my childhood was filled with watching westerns, primarily starring John Wayne. True Grit (1969) was always one of my favorites, so when I saw it in a mark down bin, I decided to buy a DVD copy. A few months later, I’ve watched it for the first time in probably 8-10 years, and it holds up remarkably well.

It can very difficult to make a good sequel to a recent blockbuster movie. How likely is it that lightning will strike twice, not very. Creating an all new epsiodic event for you already established characters can be daungting and redundant. These icons have proven themselves to be heoroes in the viewers eyes and writers have to raise the bar even further to coerce moviegoers to part with their entertainment bucks.

A movie’s greatness is often measured by its monetary returns. There are numerous examples of huge commercial successes that are able to draw dollars from people with each iteration of their product even when the movies themselves are less memorable. Think of Fast & Furious or Transformers, hugely popular, even producing a great movie from time to time. Less often, is a franchise that produces a string of great films. Star Wars and James Bond have consistently brought viewers to the box office over decades. Many of those movies will be watched by generation after generation. Then there is the oddity, the financial dud that gets better ratings with time. The Shawshank Redemption didn’t impress on opening weekend. It didn’t have a surge after a limited release with great reviews. It did have a compelling story and superb acting providing the viewer an emotional experience. That experience allowed The Shawshank Redemption become one of the most well-regarded movies of recent history.

With a weekend in the cinema behind it, it made a mark at the box office, setting a record for biggest August debut with $135 million take. Similar to Batman v Superman, the film dropped sharply from Friday to Saturday, losing more than almost half its percent of its box-office momentum. That brings the film’s long-term earning potential into question, and the bad reviews don’t help. With one behind-the-scenes source claiming it needed to make at least $750 million just to break even, it faces a long struggle— especially since it’s likely to be shut out of release in asia, which is becoming a major financial factor for blockbuster