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Film vs. Short Story Analysis– The Curious Case of Benjamin Button In reviewing the Paramount film adaptation of The Curious of Benjamin Button, directed by David Fincher and screenplay by Eric Roth, with the original story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, one may conclude that there are more differences than there are similarities. The film version does maintain the main premise of the story, in that, it tells the tale of a man born old that grew up to be young, a story on aging. I will attempt to provide

wealthy Capitol and the poverty of District 12 by using mise en scene. Ross uses highly styled hair, makeup and clothing for the elite members of the Capitol, in stark contrast to the plain and boring look of the citizens of District 12. The Hunger Games film opens with an interview between Caesar Flickerman and Seneca Crane. During this interview, the director first creates contrast between the wealthy capitol and the poverty of District 12 by using high key studio lighting and a three camera setup typical

In the film Bend It Like Beckham, several characters go through both internal and external conflicts. Their minds are pulled in conflicting directions by two compelling desires, ambitions, obligations, and influences. In Jess’s case, she is conflicted with her desire to play football and her obligation to her family to follow cultural traditions (Bend It Like Beckham). She is torn between doing what makes her happy and her responsibility to her family (Bend It Like Beckham). Because of this, Jess

without any parents? Well, in Nicholas Ray’s 1955 film, Rebel Without a Cause, that seems to be the case. Parents are present in the film, but it is the fact that they are virtually non-existent in their authority or role as a parent in this film. It is due to this lack of mentoring that the teenagers, such as Jim and Plato, are so misguided in their conduct and act rebellious. However, it is this exactly that Ray wants the audience to take from the film and realize the need for good parenting. The opening

FILM REVIEW: LOSING ISAIAH Film Summary ‘Losing Isaiah’ (1995) displays a court case in which a biological mother (Khalia) goes to greater lengths in search for her son (Isaiah) whom she abandoned and follows her transition in regards to her maturing transition and how she climbs full custody of the child. On the other hand, viewers understand the perspective of Isaiah’s adoptive mother (Margaret) and the challenges that the family faces in this battle. Did the courts make the right decision

"Sunday Candy," a short film written by Chancellor Johnathan Bennett also known as Chance The Rapper is not only a dedication to his late grandmother, but is also a showcase of his artistic abilities beyond rhyming over an arrangement of instruments, sounds, and tempos. Donnie Trumpet and the Social Experiment deliver an easily relatable song and appear in this amusing short film directed by Austin Vesely, Ian Eastwood and Chance The Rapper. With an engaging video setup, the use of unconventional

you see situations and some hardships that people and relationships endure. While reading the book, Night and watching the film, Life is Beautiful it showed how being in these families positions can affect their relationships with each other and their emotions but in two very different ways. In Night by Elie Weisel there is less emotion behind the experiences than in the film Life is Beautiful by Roberto Benigni this put a different spin on how these two can make you feel different emotions while

way these girls thought. From getting them to look at how things are and how they could be. Throughout the film self interest seemed to be the main motivation any of the women have. Their self interest is not driven towards pursuing education but with finding a man that they can marry and build a life and family with. Elizabeth Warren, who went by Betty, was raised in a very elite family. Just like her mother she was to marry a man who had a good job, have children, and most importantly, stay with

the protagonists from the Akin’s film Head-on, Oedipus the King and Hamlet, were shown to struggle and imprisoned by their reality. These characters attempt to avoid and run away from their problems, however doing so made it worse. They were saved from the restricting world for a brief moment but, the imprisonment later dooms the characters leading them to have a tragical ending. The protagonists in each film and play are chained by their own cultures and families, their behaviors and their fate

Often, for an individuals to pursue his/her happiness one must disregard societal and family expectations in order to achieve an intended dream or goal in life. In most instances, it’s not considered to be apart of the “social norm” for an individual to follow their ambitions because of the baggage.With this reason one has no choice but to abandon their happiness in most occasions. In Alistair Macleod's long lasting short story, The Boat, a university professor looks back at his lengthy life where