82nd Academy Awards

Well, oh well, hasn't it been a hot minute, yes it has, but I'm finally here, welcome to 2016! Though 'The Revenant' isn't my first movie of 2016, it is the first I was compelled to review, so here goes nothing. The Revenant is based on Michael Punke's 2003 novel "The Revenant: A Novel of Revenge". Set in 1823, The Revenant follows Glass, played by DiCaprio, as he leads a group of men along the American Frontier. With nothing but his only child to keep Glass sane, he combats first nationers as they

Introduction I selected the 1994 film, The Shawshank Redemption, which was directed by Frank Darabont and starred Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. The central message of this film is the power of hope. When Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins), says to Red (Morgan Freeman) “get busy living or get busy dying,” he is saying that it is only when you willingly risk everything, that freedom becomes possible. The film, The Shawshank Redemption takes place in the 1940’s and is the story of a Maine banker, Andy

Shawshank Redemption is a film that was directed by Frank Darabont. Shawshank Redemption was a film about Andy Dufresne, who goes to prison for a double murder that he did not commit and serves two life sentences, Andy makes long-lasting friendships at Shawshank Prison and has many hobbies that he does. In Shawshank Redemption a major theme in this film is escape as it is displayed through the film numerous times and in different formats such as film techniques and characterization. Shawshank Redemption

Good will Hunting The film, Good will hunting (Bender et al., 1997), is an American classic flick which is lauded for its fresh and ordinary approach towards depicting situations that is realistic and relatable. In the film, Good Will Hunting (Bender et al., 1997), this is clearly show up that, savagery Will Hunting experienced as a youngster and after that shows as a grown-up; along with flashes of a sweet attitude towards his companions and mental virtuoso. It is about a young man struggle to find

The story about the snowflakes started with a god named Iris. She was a queen in a big kingdom with her husband named King Jesus. He had the powers of the sun or the heat. Their story started when they were small. Their parents did not want them to get married or have any relation, because both of them are really different, and if they close to each other they could hurt each other. The years were passing, and they were growing, but they did not care about their powers, because what matter is their

The Shawshank Redemption The 1994 film ‘The Shawshank Redemption’, directed by Frank Darabont is a film about a man named Andy Dufresne, an innocent man who is accused for the murder of his wife and her other lover and is sent to prison. The film is about his life in prison and the hope he has for freedom. The film shows how Andy forms friendships within the prison whilst also facing many hardships. It is about how Andy and his newly found friend ‘Red’ find redemption through acts of common decency

Shawshank Redemption is a film that was directed by Frank Darabont. Shawshank Redemption is a film about Andy Dufresne who goes to prison for a double murder that he did not commit and serves two life sentences, Andy makes long-lasting friendships at Shawshank Prison and has many hobbies that he does. In Shawshank Redemption a major theme in this film is escape as it is displayed through the film numerous times and in different formats such as film techniques and characterization. Shawshank Redemption

surprising that these talented actors/actresses have yet to win an Academy Award (also referred to as an Oscar). I honestly hope Glenn Close wins an Oscar before it's too late, otherwise the legendary actress will have to settle for the Academy Honorary Award. The award recognizes exceptional people in film who never received an Oscar. Number One: Tom Cruise. The actor has been nominated for three Academy Awards, but he has yet to win the award. Cruise has been nominated twice for Best Actor for Born on

The film ‘Juno’ directed by Jason Reitman is intriguing in terms of general vision and viewpoint. Reitman uses a variety of different aspects to convey the vision and viewpoint, such as the plot, imaginative language and imagery, and superb characterization. Through these ‘Juno’, despite having its dark moments, elicits an overall feeling of positivity and optimism. A positive feeling emanates from the opening scenes of ‘Juno’. Set in 2006 in Minnesota, the film opens in warm autumnal sunshine.

Welcome Back, Readers! I am excited about this "Unusual Suspects" installment because we have a mind-altering, time to reassess your opinion film! Do you have a movie in your peripheral vision? You hear about it, you want to see it, but you never see it? Well, that is exactly how The Boston Strangler was for me. I should know better. My mother recommended it, and she has excellent taste: Robert Wise 's The Haunting, All 's Quiet on the Western Front, The Innocents, The Great Escape, The Naked