Boogie Nights

Boogie Nights Boogie Nights is a film that aptly embodies the extravagant decadence of morals during the disco era, while also creating empathy for the debauched innocents who find themselves caught up in a lifestyle of hard-core sex, drugs and rock and roll. Sadly, while attempting to replace the loving family relationships they are lacking and in their search for self worth, these characters pay the highest price for fame. The film deftly takes the viewer to the seedy underside of the pornography

little soul searching, I realized that society told me as a woman not to talk about porn and so here I am writing a four-page midterm on “Boogie Nights”, a film set in the 1970s Fernando Valley. The movie tells the story of a 17-year-old boy’s adventure from abusive mother to award winner porn actor and the artistry behind a seemingly dirty subject. “Boogie Nights” was written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, also known for other masterpieces such as “There will be Blood”, “Magnolia”, and “The

In Devin Faraci’s article “Child Molestor Victor Salva Directing Third Jeepers Creepers Movie” in his opinion, Faraci provides a detailed news report on child molestor Victor Salva being hired as the director for the new “Jeepers Creepers” movie. Appalled by the news, Faraci gives a brief history of Victor Salva’s crimes and reinstates that even though contrary to the public belief that Victor Salva, accused and having served time for his rape of 12 year old child actor Nathan Forrest Winters, star

In the film, Boogie Nights, the director, Paul Thomas Anderson utilizes elements of mise-en-scene such as the natural acting and impressive use of space, with engrossing shot choice and complex camera movement in his cinematography as he brings the audience into the atmospheric, realistic, and vibrant world of the 1970s. This is displayed effectively in the film’s fantastic opening tracking shot. The opening scene of Boogie Nights is very ambitious as its goal is to introduce us to the time period

"You are a mystery." Mr. Lyle, the current head of the telekinetics division, said to me. He was called in after the teachers in charge of the incoming students assignments failed to recognize what I am. I thought that I would get into telekinetics easily with my aura. "This isn't tactile telekinesis. Telekinetics create an aura around their body by manipulating the air molecules around themselves. However, this is like an invisible membrane is surrounding you. Same effect but different process

Have you heard of the Wal-Mart lingo “customer’s always right?” Well, the lingo only work for Wal-Mart because the notion is far from that at Roadrunners or “Roadies.” I started working night shift at Roadies in the beginning. And then moved to swing shift to opening shift at 4AM, Mondays thru Friday. So, I know the whole operation like the back of my hand. Roadies in Wapato, is known for its hot deli food. The convenience store is a one quick stop shop when you’re in a hurry, for a quick bite to

His eyes darted around the circle. There were twelve objects surrounding him. Without even realizing it, he was about to make the most important decision of his life. This was probably the most bizarre collection of items anyone will ever see. A book, a chicken leg, a ruler and a lipstick would have no business being together in any other circumstances. After a few more minutes, he crawled toward the seal. The man and the woman standing around the circle tensed in anticipation. At the last moment

In Night by Elie Wiesel, the author reflects on his own experience of being separated from his family and eventually his own religion. This separation was not by any means voluntary, they were forced apart during the Holocaust. Wiesel was a Jew when the invasion of Hungary occurred and the Germans ripped members of his religion away from their home in Sighet. A once peaceful community where Wiesel learned to love the Kabbalah was now home to only dust and lost memories. Most members of that Jewish

It was a dark and stormy night, the wind blows as the ghostly moonlight filled the darkness. George the highwayman made his way toward Bess the innkeeper’s daughter. She was gazing out the window when the two of their eyes met. Hers, black as the night sky, and a dark red love knot placed on her hair. A red dress made of the fabric silk. Her hair was a dark brown, but could have been mistaken as black. Her outfit fit her personality as much as it did the highwayman. I hope he loves poetry.

destroyed. Elie Wiesel’s relationship with his father is tested on numerous occasions throughout the time of the Holocaust. Wiesel writes about his horrific experiences, most of which are in the Nazi concentration camp of Auschwitz, in his memoir Night. Throughout his time in the concentration camps, Wiesel manages to stick by his father’s side, which is hard to do. In doing so, Wiesel’s relationship with his father prospers, rather than declines. Wiesel’s relationship with his father, although difficult