Marianne Moore

Bowling For Columbine is a documentary that was produced by Michael Moore which focusses primarily on the relationship between the crime rates throughout various regions. After learning that Canada and the United States had a very similar ratio when it came to households and guns, Michael was intrigued that Canada had a substantially lower rate of gun related crimes. This documentary became a tool for Michael to delve into the questions that were raised; although he was unable to extract a specific

“Idiot Nation” by Michael Moore, he focuses on how educational systems of the United States are collapsing and criticizes idiocy inactivity of American people. Moore blames our government and argues by pointing out the flaws of the political system and why our lifestyle is the one to blame why Americans are becoming irresponsible and have continued to ignore our education system. Michael Moore uses pathos, ethos, and logos to his readers to see why it’s failing our students. Moore shows few examples in

As natives of the United States we don't generally concur with the choices our government implements. Though, we have figured out how to be content with our structure in view of its enduring history. Nonetheless, it is captivating to picture a masked man, which soon we’ll recognize as V, dismantling to take matters into his own hands the built up yet degenerate government, with expectations of a fresh start for the citizens. In the film V for Vendetta, V's activity delineates the historical backdrop

The movie "Roger and Me" by Michael Moore is a documentary about CEO Roger Smith's takeover of General Motors in the late 1980's that led to the economic decline of Flint, Michigan. Michael Moore being from Flint, Michigan returned to his hometown after a failed job attempt in San Francisco, only to see it decline and wanted to answers. He started on to his interviewing journey with citizens of Flint, lobbyists, hometown celebrities and many others to try and get to the Chairman of GM Roger Smith

The graphic novel of Watchmen by Alan Moore depicts an alternate reality of the 1980s, in which superheroes and villains exist and have changed the outcomes of several historical events, including the Vietnam War and Richard Nixon's presidency. In the story, the plotline revolves heavily around the growing tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union that have the potential to cause a third World War, a dangerous and life-threatening nuclear battle. A large cause of this conflict was the

When Thomas was put into the glade all he wanted to know was what was going on. All the simple questions he had were not answered. The rules of the glade were pretty simple, follow the rules and your time at the glade will be easy. Thomas’s thirst for answers was unquenchable, so he had to take matters into his own hands and figure out everything on his own. Thomas started as a whining greeny and grows to help everyone find a way out. Thomas went against all odds and most people of the glade just

In Capitalism: A Love Story- Michael Moore sheds light on the capitalist system that has caused much of society’s problems. This documentary emphasizes how the capitalist system has benefited only the top one percent by further concentrating their wealth at the expense of the working class. In order to explain how the capitalist system operates, Moore examines how politicians are bought by corporations, homes are repossessed, and how families are exploited by peasant’s insurance and private ‘for-profit’

Leaving 13 dead and 26 injured, the school Columbine grabbed the attention of Americans from all over. Dave Cullen’s book Columbine tells the true stories of the fatal events that unfolded seamlessly before, during, and after the Columbine massacre. Published April 2009, Columbine is about two honor students, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, who seemed perfectly normal were plotting to blow up the school and “leave a lasting impression on the world”. When the bombs failed to detonate the boys decided

Filmmaker Michael Moore takes up the lane and splits the nation with his controversial documentary Bowling for Columbine. The Oscar winning film shows America and it’s gun culture within it. Made in 2002, a bit after the infamous columbine shooting, this movie was made to open up all discussions on media and gun control. By asking the question of why America is so violent compared to other civilized countries, Michael Moore successfully raises awareness of the causes of gun violence. But how does

Michael Moore is the writer and director of the highly relevant documentary film, Capitalism: A Love Story. To me, the most interesting chapter of the film is Dead Peasants. Moore talked about “capitalism is a system of giving and taking, mostly taking”. In my opinion, it sounds true for me. Moore illustrated Irma Johnson’s husband Dan ironic case. Who recently died of cancer, leaving behind Irma and their two sons. They filmed the woman cried and sadly talked about her husband. Her husband worked