Danny Elfman

Tipping, also called gratuity, is ingrained in American culture. The original meaning is said “To Insure Promptitude.” The history of tipping began from England, but now it is essentially unnecessary in England. After the Civil War, newly rich Americans visited Europe and knew genteel rules, tips. However, as tipping became widespread in the U.S., people found tipping to be antithetical to democracy and American ideals of equality. A New York Times editor grumbled, “once tipping got to hold in the

The film ‘Matilda’ directed by Danny DeVito was released in the year 1996 on the second of August. Danny DeVito illustrates Agatha Trunchbull in an evil and malicious way through the music used which is usually eerie and loud and her appearance which is quite unflattering and unapproachable. The camera angles used which were generally at a low angle also make Ms Trunchbull appear larger and more intimidating. Firstly, Ms Trunchbull is shown to be an evil and malicious character through her negative

In the film, Millions, directed by Danny Boyle, a compelling character who intrigues me is the antagonistic Anthony Cunningham. I find his complex character interesting as he is still grieving for his mother’s tragic death whilst managing to use her death to his advantage. Also, his way of thinking and dealing with the money is very different to from many other kids his age would do. His way of thinking has a powerful awareness of right from wrong - but throughout the movie he gets it jumbled up

“No,” Wes said, “I was talking about how you're a ghost.” “Oh, that. I don't know,” Danny looked in the mirror, “pretty sure I look human.” “Looks are deceiving. I mean, if not for all the glowy stuff, Phantom looks human, even though he's not.” “But I'm not him,” Danny said slowly. “But you are.” Danny sighed, “Look, Wes, you're a good guy, I can tell. But you need to let this go. If there's something going on in your life that's pressured you into this obsession or something, you can always

Irvine Welsh’s latest novel The Blade Artist (released this year) was a novel that caught my eye while I was looking along the shelves of my local library. The Blade Artist is a crime and thriller novel that keeps you guessing until the end. Frank Begbie’s first son, Sean Begbie is found dead in his hometown Leith and he makes it his mission to find the killer. He also encounters some old friends and enemies from before he basically changed his whole identity which is now an artist from Los Angeles

Finally, Jamal triumphs over adversity, reaches his destiny and is reunited with Latika only moments before winning the game show. The film’s director, Danny Boyle, exposes the audience to a controversial image of India as a polarised society with grinding and abject poverty and opulent wealth. It shows the poor, young and weak slumdogs being exploited and abused by ruthless gagsters and businessmen. However

Psych. 110 Mental Illness Psychological disorder, also known as a mental disorder, is a pattern of behavioral or psychological symptoms that impact multiple life areas and/or create distress for the person experiencing these symptoms (Cherry Kendra). Films could be used as a medium for teaching anyone about psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, counseling, and even literature. Or media studies about mental illness and psychopathology (Movies and Mental). As such, I had watched a psychological

peaceful as Boyle portrays in his movie, but more fearful and terrifying like Boo described in Behind the Beautiful Forevers. Slumdog Millionaire shows Jamal’s “slumdog” childhood as an exciting adventure, carefree, always finding ways to acquire food or money, and narrowly escaping punishment for his deviant acts every time; however, the reality of childhood in the slum is better illustrated in Boo’s book since it expose the danger of problems such as hunger, illness and childhood deviance. Behind

Guns in the Classroom 131 people have died in mass school shootings since 1999 to 2015 (Le Miere). This excludes any shootings that have resulted with 4 or less fatalities because they are not considered mass shootings. However, these tragic events can be prevented or stopped faster if a trained adult had presented a firearm. I believe that if a teacher would like to have a firearm in their classroom to help prevent any fatalities from possible school shootings they should be allowed. Many people

“It’s gonna be okay, Stick Man. I swear.” The cops swarmed up beside him and The Robber turned frantic eyes to his. Harvey’s eyes blurred with blue and black. “I’ll write you a letter, Harvey,” he said as the arms of the cops came around him to arrest him and carry him down to the waiting patrol car. “I’ll write you a letter.” THE SHOOTER When Harvey was thirteen, his appendix swelled up like white bread thrown over the top of a soup bowl. His father, a coal miner’s son and lifelong factory worker