Inaccuracies In The West Side

New York City’s population is a little over 8.3 million people. 8.3 million people are spread out among five boroughs and each have their own set routine. Each one of those 8.3 million see New York in a different way becuase “You start building your private New York the first time you lay eyes on it” (“City Limits” 4). Some people are like Colson Whitehead who “was born here and thus ruined for anywhere else” (“City Limits” 3). Others may have “moved here a couple years ago for a job. Maybe [they] came here for school” (“City Limits” 3). Different reasons have brought these people together. They are grouped as New Yorkers, but many times, living in New York is their only bond. With on going changes and never ending commotion, it is hard to

E.B. White, in the essay “Here is New York” (1948) implies that there are three different perspectives of New York, including that of the natural born New Yorker, that of the New York commuter, and

While the city had its positive attributes, sometimes the young people get wrapped up in the negative aspects of the city. George also realizes that New York is a place where people, especially young people, restrict themselves.

New York City has been in a constant state of change since the 1970’s. Evolving from a state of art and decrepitness to a glistening city of consumption. Yet in Jeremiah Moss’ book, Vanishing New York, the city did not “evolve” for the locals who breathed and lived in the city– the ones who made New York City the place to be, but rather for the big businesses who lure in the tourists who change the city into some kind of sister city to their middle American hometown. Moss uses the same ideas bell hooks wrote about in her “Eating the Other” essay, in that New Yorkers, the “other”, in all their artsy, queer, and ethnic ways are used to “spice up” the city, to make it a place worth coveting so that the rich and elite can sell a watered down/hollow

Everyone's New York experience has its differences and similarities. In “Growing up Unrented on the Lower East Side” by Edmund Berrigan and “Here is New York” by E.B White two stories that tell the audiences each of the author's encounters and what they observe living in New York. In White’s journal, he talks about New York as a whole and what it’s like to live in New York. On the other hand, Berrigan speaks about what his childhood was like living in New York. White and Berrigan both lived in New York their entire life. There are many similarities shown in these journals, both authors grew among some very famous people and they both felt the solitude New York offers. However, E.B White didn't feel satisfied with the kind of life he was living in New York while Edmund Berrigan seemed to take life in New York for what it is without complaints.

The scenery in the film was perfect for the West Side of New York City. The rooftops, alleys, and secluded spots are what won West Side Story the Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Color Oscar. The songs are unforgettably beautiful, especially “I

With reference to the mentioned above, it is also permissible to assume that the audience to which the author directed the book is possibly medium to high class, with a basic level of education and reside in Manhattan for her direct observation of how, in the cocktail parties, people voice comments such as "I can't take Manhattan anymore" and "our citizens dream of the open spaces of Wyoming, the manicured exclusivities of Hobe Sound” just as her allusions to historic events, for example "there is much about Manhattan now that resembles Dickensian London” and “For the ancient greeks, drama taught and reinforced compassion”. This last fact among other opinions such as "We cannot deny the existence of the helpless as their presence grows” y “it is impossible to insulate ourselves against what it is at our very doorstep”, finally define that the intention of the author when executing this document was generating conscience to the population of the city in which she

Whenever New York City comes to the minds of people, it’s usually first associated with Broadway shows and Wall Street primarily. Ever since I’ve moved here, one of the first things I think about whenever I step out my door is “Will I have enough money for the Subway?” Sometimes I also think “What’s going to happen to me on the Subway today?” Well usually I have enough money, and most of the time nothing significant happens to me on the Subway. However in those rare moments when something does happen or I witness something out of the ordinary, that thought usually sticks with me for a bit. Travis Bickle, the central focus of Martin Scorcese’s 1976 film Taxi Driver, saw the city of Manhattan as a gritty, crime-ridden island filled with “the scum, the cunts, the dogs, the filth, the shit” who walk around the place every day. Personally, that’s not how I’ve seen the city thus far.

This Blog will be focused on a collective response to my classmates’ post on the “Re-viewing the past” assignment. What did you learn from reading your classmates' posts to "Blog #1: Re-Viewing the Past"? I learned that a majority of the student’s felt that the inaccuracies in the movies would more than likely have a negative impact on the truth of American history. However, many also felt that the historical inaccuracies where necessary for entertainment purposes in order to keep the audience’s attention. Seldom did someone completely disagree with the director’s interpretation of the past; however, they felt that the inaccuracies did harm our knowledge of the past. Overall I learned from my classmates’ that we share similar opinions on this matter, and that the audiences should not take movies at face value, but instead research the historical event being directed to gather the most facts possible to learn the truth.

Although they may seem very different on the surface, the two city symphonies, “A Bronx Morning” and “Manhatta” converse very well with each other. They both manage to capture and emphasize the aspects of New York City that make up what they love about or what they see the city as. What the filmmaker wants to show their audience members, and how they wish to portray the city they are filming is what dictates what he or she chooses to focus in on, or graze over in their filmmaking process. Both “A Bronx Morning” and “Manhatta” capture the city of Manhattan in completely different yet similar ways, and this all has to do with the film makers choice of how to organize and present their material to their audience, yet they both manage to mystify New York City.

From the tourist attractions such as Time Square and the Statue of Liberty to the everyday life of its residents in luxury apartments and cultural restaurants, this city is one that never will be boring. Scotty describes the city as “like a gorgeous, easy thing to have, even for me” (99). While people get to see is the beauty of the city, but they don’t see is the other side of the coin.

Choosing a specific location for both where the film should be shot and where the action happens, is never coincidental. As a proof for that assumption stands in two films; neo-Noir film Chinatown (1974) directed by Roman Polanski and documentary Dogtown and Z-Boys (2001) directed by Stacy Peralta. Both movies relate to various aspects and issues of urban studies and demonstrate various approaches towards the city, urban environment, and population. In Chinatown, for example, the movie makers cover the phenomenon of urbanization and it influence on the nearby territories and settlements. The movie Dogtown and Z-Boys, the issue of adaptive reuse of space is discussed

In the introduction part of the film, it gives a snapshot of how the area is overpopulated due to an increased number of individuals living in the city. Population being a social aspect in the society need to be considered to know how its growth can be controlled with careful attention to the scarce resources available. The society in New York has grown to a level that it is becoming hard to be accommodated in that particular area. The overflowing population has caused the shortage of essential requirements by the human race due to each striving

The sounds of the city penetrated the walls of the cab as we drove through the streets of Manhattan. I could hardly wait to partake in the action that was happening outside. The buildings themselves were an amazing site to behold. The buildings took on personalities of their own. Each building was bigger and more graceful than the next. When lights were added to the mix it was a dazzling combination. The city itself felt like a great big hug, and I felt overwhelmed by its power. The city allowed me to become part of it just like many others many years ago who immigrated to this awesome city. As I was looking out of the cab I finally got to see in person the sight of all sights; Times Square. The main juncture of

New York City that is depicted in Taxi Driver seems to be too real to be true. It is a place where violence runs rampant, drugs are cheap, and sex is easy. This world may be all too familiar to many that live in major metropolitan areas. But, in the film there is something interesting, and vibrant about the streets that Travis Bickle drives alone, despite the amount of danger and turmoil that overshadows everything in the nights of the city. In the film “Taxi Driver” director Martin Scorsese and writer Paul Schrader find and express a trial that many people face, the search for belonging and acceptance.