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internet. The 1957 MGM film Twelve Angry Men compels the characters in the film and the audiences to view their own self-image when making a decision on the guilt of an eighteen-year-old boy who is accused of killing his father. By using logic, reflection, and attitude, the movie shows each of the characters to review their views and beliefs and how they see themselves and others. During the film, logic was required on everyone’s part. They were deciding on an eighteen-year-old kid’s life! It was

Maybe he wanted to depict a historical figure such as Georges Melies and tell his tale. Maybe since this was his first adventure in 3D this storyline sort of followed in that direction. Maybe Hugo, the boy, is what Scorsese pictured himself as, as a child. Maybe he wanted to direct a child friendly movie that would be fun for all ages. Hugo won many awards and was nominated for best picture in 2011. As far as identifying what Scorsese wanted to do with this film, I have zero clue. There was no political

The movie The Red Violin is a drama written and directed by filmmaker Francois Girard, which follows the history of a mysterious and intriguing musical instrument over the span of 300 years. Francois Girard got the idea for the movie from events involving the legendary red Mendelssohn, a 1720 Antonio Stradivari violin which was purchased in 1990 by the grandfather of celebrated musician and heiress, Elizabeth Pitcairn (Fricke, 2010). The story is artfully and elegantly put together, and although

Released in 1994 the movie talks about of friendship, hope and redemption. The film follows Andy Dufresne an young banker who is accused for his wife's death and is sentenced to life term. In the prison he becomes friends with a long time convict 'Red', and they both find a way to fight their despair off. This is a must watch movie with a lot of positive reviews and is on top of IMDb ratings. 2.Schindler's List: Released in 1993 Schindler's List is another must watch classical movie based on a true

The movie is set in Germany in the 1940’s and tells the story of a 9-year-old boy Bruno and the trials that he endures as a result of the Holocaust. He is growing up during World War 2 and eventually loses his life. Bruno is forced into a world that he did not ask to be in and his child like innocence

Baillie Kee 17 October 2017 Comp.1 5th Hour Movie Review Essay The Breakfast Club Five students from very different backgrounds meet on a Saturday for detention with their principal. The contrasting group includes the athlete, Andrew (Emilio Estevez), the princess Claire (Molly Ringwald), basket case Allison (Ally Sheedy), brain Brian (Anthony Michael Hall), and criminal John (Judd Nelson). The principal assigns them an essay on “who you think you are,” and leaves them to do it. During this time

where individuals left homeless in the city were forced to go. The movie provides an important and unique narrative about an area that-according to an article on the

“Karma by Cathy Ostlere” It seemed like a regular book until the librarian did a review on it for us. I was immediately interested in the book after the review. It is about a topic that is very dear to me Sikh history. I have enjoyed reading about Sikh history ever since I was a child. My brother would always bring home another movie about this topic. I then proceed to find the book Karma.; The story begins in a city called Elsinore but quickly goes to Oct.31 1984 India. This is when the Prime Minister

When creating a movie about Neo-Nazis living in Los Angeles, one might expect there to be violence. Indeed, American History X; directed by Tony Kaye is a film just about that subject and absolutely gives the viewers watching it an immense amount of violence. There have been critics like Peter Travers; movie critic from Rolling Stone Magazine, for instants, who have gone on to praise the film and even calling it “An explosive, scorched-earth drama.” They explain how the film was powerful and important

James Sandy History 1311 December 1st, 2017. Movie Review: Gangs of New York Gangs of New York, set in the 1860s New York, follows the story through the eyes of Amsterdam, bought into life by Leonardo DiCaprio. Director Martin Scorsese does a wonderful job of portraying history on a live screen. Scorsese starts off in what seems to be early 1846 when the Irish immigrants flooded into New York following the famine of 1842. The movie starts with