Part1: I thought that the Jackie Robinson movie was really well put together. I felt really strongly about this movie especially as a African-American. I will never get a hold of how cruel white people were to black ever, especially in sports. You'd think that as a man, if another man wants to do and is just as good as you at a sport you should accept them. A lasting impression would have to be all of the hate mail the team manager and Jackie received, also the guys who were willing to risk their careers because they didn't want to play with Jackie were ridiculous as well.
Part2: What I learned from Jackie would simply be that no matter how cruel people are to you do what you love and remain positive. I agree completely with Jackie because if you haven't made an impact on anyone in your life did you really live a good life. I feel it'd be ridiculous for someone to live and not try or want to make and impact on others.
Part3: I agree with Jackie's values but I do not think I could follow them completely. During this time, I do not believe that I could actually keep my composure, positivity, and determination. It truly takes a strong person to endure so much emotional abuse and me right now would not be able to do what Jackie did.
Friday, October 31, 2014
Lucky 25
Part1: I really loved this movie as a whole. I really enjoyed how the men worked together to complete their mission. The movie made me actually feel and see what men went through during this time. The fact that they were volunteers really intrigued me as well because I feel that during this time men were doing anything in their power not to go into the armed forces. The guy who lied about being a nurse really puzzled me because, compared to time now the army and their lieutenants would go into depth and verify whether this man was a trained nurse. I also wondered if each plane had a designated medical official or if it didn't really make a difference.
The ending of the movie after they had completed their mission and they all had to work together to stabilize that flight mates and get the plane to land safely. I actually shed a tear when they landed and everyone was screaming and hugging. People who are so brave and never give really amaze me and melt my heart.
The ending of the movie after they had completed their mission and they all had to work together to stabilize that flight mates and get the plane to land safely. I actually shed a tear when they landed and everyone was screaming and hugging. People who are so brave and never give really amaze me and melt my heart.
The Godfather
Part1: I do not like the movie The Godfather. It has a few scenes that I enjoy but overall it's an extremely long and exhausting film. The movie made me feel like the Corleone family had way too much power as just a mob family. It amazes me how they have allies throughout the police and government and pretty much could get away with murder. The most lasting impression would have to be when Michael's wife was killed in Sicily soon before she was going to show Michael that she had learned to drive.
Part2: Vito Corleone is the center of the film because not only is he the Godfather he is the head of the family. He gives all of the orders, and pretty much all the moves that they make throughout the film are based on how he feels and what he would do. The way he speaks to all of his sons and workers; sharing his wisdom and experiences with them really sets us up for the ending. When Vito passed in the garden I felt that that was the best way he could die. It was great that he didn't die due to violence. When he passed we truly loss a giant, he was a great man who taught the men around me to be respectful and powerful.
Part3: Even though I don't like the movie, it could definitely be categorized as a classic. It really shows the emotional point of the movie. The mobsters aren't really viewed as mobsters; they all had real life problems like regular people. On the outside looking in you'd think that the Corleone's were untouchable, but after watching the movie I realized that people often tested them trying to gain just as much respect as them.
Part2: Vito Corleone is the center of the film because not only is he the Godfather he is the head of the family. He gives all of the orders, and pretty much all the moves that they make throughout the film are based on how he feels and what he would do. The way he speaks to all of his sons and workers; sharing his wisdom and experiences with them really sets us up for the ending. When Vito passed in the garden I felt that that was the best way he could die. It was great that he didn't die due to violence. When he passed we truly loss a giant, he was a great man who taught the men around me to be respectful and powerful.
Part3: Even though I don't like the movie, it could definitely be categorized as a classic. It really shows the emotional point of the movie. The mobsters aren't really viewed as mobsters; they all had real life problems like regular people. On the outside looking in you'd think that the Corleone's were untouchable, but after watching the movie I realized that people often tested them trying to gain just as much respect as them.
Monday, October 27, 2014
Kill The Irishman
Part1:
Kill The Irishman is one of my favorite movies that we've watched so far. The fact that it took place in Cleveland made it even more interesting as far as where things were located. Before watching this movie I didn't know that Cleveland had such a large mob scene. A lasting impression would be the amount of bombings that occurred in the city and how much mobs really affected cities. I also found it interesting that children and adults looked up to Danny Green though he was truly a bad man. The angry irish woman that lived next door really intrigued me, at first I didn't understand why she was so snobby towards Danny until the end of the movie. She was well aware of what Danny was capable of and what he was getting started before an one else.
Part2: Danny Green is a legendary Cleveland mobster. Danny Green was a middled aged man who started off at an innocent union job, who then got involved with bad people. He eventually was in to deep and people wanted him dead because he was so cruel. After a long period of time of bullying his surrounding people he was killed after leaving the dentists office
Kill The Irishman is one of my favorite movies that we've watched so far. The fact that it took place in Cleveland made it even more interesting as far as where things were located. Before watching this movie I didn't know that Cleveland had such a large mob scene. A lasting impression would be the amount of bombings that occurred in the city and how much mobs really affected cities. I also found it interesting that children and adults looked up to Danny Green though he was truly a bad man. The angry irish woman that lived next door really intrigued me, at first I didn't understand why she was so snobby towards Danny until the end of the movie. She was well aware of what Danny was capable of and what he was getting started before an one else.
Part2: Danny Green is a legendary Cleveland mobster. Danny Green was a middled aged man who started off at an innocent union job, who then got involved with bad people. He eventually was in to deep and people wanted him dead because he was so cruel. After a long period of time of bullying his surrounding people he was killed after leaving the dentists office
Friday, October 24, 2014
Glory
Part 1:
I really enjoyed the movie Glory mainly because of its historical value. Choosing Denzel Washington as Private Trip was the perfect choice. His character made a lasting impression with his negativity and aggressiveness. He was one of the few characters who really stood by his "African-American" ways and didn't try to mold himself into acting like the "White Man". I really love the way they portrayed the bravery of the 54th regiment and no matter how they were treated along the way they stayed positive and kept their eye on the initial objective. Lasting impression would have to be when Col. Robert Gould Shaw fought to the death with his regiment, this scene meant a lot to me simply because at the beginning of the movie he had very little respect for the African-Americans but as time went on he realized that these men were here to get the same job done as him.
Part 2:
I honestly can't wrap my head around why people are willing to go and fight/die for our Country simply because I wouldn't. I only say that because I'm actually terrified of war and i've lost siblings due to that fact that they wanted to be brave and go out and serve for our Country. The people that go out to serve for our country are extremely brave and truly Americans. I do feel that the men of the 54th regiment were heroes. They proved themselves to be completely capable of doing the same job as white men. Yes I would consider Col. Shaw a hero but it would have been better or left a lasting impression if had been that dedicated to his regiment from the beginning. But in the end is a hero because he gave these men equal opportunity and fought to the death with them.
Part 3:
The leadership of the 54th at Fort Wagner proved to everyone that these men they thought were stupid or incapable were brave and stronger than others fighting in the war. It showed that they deserve an equal opportunity and are capable of the same, if not willing to do more, than the rest of the white soldiers.
I really enjoyed the movie Glory mainly because of its historical value. Choosing Denzel Washington as Private Trip was the perfect choice. His character made a lasting impression with his negativity and aggressiveness. He was one of the few characters who really stood by his "African-American" ways and didn't try to mold himself into acting like the "White Man". I really love the way they portrayed the bravery of the 54th regiment and no matter how they were treated along the way they stayed positive and kept their eye on the initial objective. Lasting impression would have to be when Col. Robert Gould Shaw fought to the death with his regiment, this scene meant a lot to me simply because at the beginning of the movie he had very little respect for the African-Americans but as time went on he realized that these men were here to get the same job done as him.
Part 2:
I honestly can't wrap my head around why people are willing to go and fight/die for our Country simply because I wouldn't. I only say that because I'm actually terrified of war and i've lost siblings due to that fact that they wanted to be brave and go out and serve for our Country. The people that go out to serve for our country are extremely brave and truly Americans. I do feel that the men of the 54th regiment were heroes. They proved themselves to be completely capable of doing the same job as white men. Yes I would consider Col. Shaw a hero but it would have been better or left a lasting impression if had been that dedicated to his regiment from the beginning. But in the end is a hero because he gave these men equal opportunity and fought to the death with them.
Part 3:
The leadership of the 54th at Fort Wagner proved to everyone that these men they thought were stupid or incapable were brave and stronger than others fighting in the war. It showed that they deserve an equal opportunity and are capable of the same, if not willing to do more, than the rest of the white soldiers.
Kingdom of Heaven
I didn't really like the movie Kingdom of Heaven. I feel like it's one of those movies that doesn't get good until like the third or fourth time watching it, just because it was hard to follow. I didn't know who was in control of jerusalem until towards the end of the movie. I enjoyed Orlando Bloom's character, Balian, and how he didn't want to live to be known as a hero or take control of the army once the king passed, but he did create a peaceful ending although many had already died. I honored the fact that he didn't attack the Muslim in their time of prayer as well. The queen also gained my respect as she had the courage to poison her son so he didn't have to live a life of never feeling pain and when she joined the people in their march to their new land. Overall, the movie was okay It would have been better if I had a bit more background information, like I said before I'm it's a good movie but it one of those that you have to watch a few times to understand.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Braveheart
I really enjoyed the movie Braveheart as a whole. There were many times when I felt that William Wallace was a bit extra or "corny", but that didn't spoil the movie. I really like the way they portrayed William, his friends and family as dedicated to their country. Overall I really enjoyed the movie, it always held my attention although a few of the scenes could have been shortened. My favorite part of the movie would have to be when William and the rest of his community flashed their butts to the opposing country. That scene stuck with me because although it was extremely child-like and immature it had really showed the opposing country that no matter happens, they'll still remain PROUD of their country. The most interesting character to me would have to be William Wallaces' wife, though I felt like she was an unnecessary character she really added the romantic feel to it; and i'm a sucker for romance. The thing about his wife and their situation really intrigued me because in those times The father of woman played and big role in who his daughter marries, but now it's not the complete opposite but it's pretty different; fathers now pretty much let their daughters venture and date whoever they want without approval.
Part 2:
"Every man dies. Not every man really lives."
In this quote William Wallace meant that though you may be alive with a heartbeat and breathing you aren't truly living. He feels that living your life according to the "rights" of another man doesn't make you alive, being free and enjoying your life as you want is living. I feel that this quote still has a lot of meaning today, because it's true. To live is to live your life the way you free and happy..one who is just living day by day miserably is not living. The saying "You're just living to die" goes hand and hand with this everyone is living to die but it all boils down to what you do with YOUR life.
Part 2:
"Every man dies. Not every man really lives."
In this quote William Wallace meant that though you may be alive with a heartbeat and breathing you aren't truly living. He feels that living your life according to the "rights" of another man doesn't make you alive, being free and enjoying your life as you want is living. I feel that this quote still has a lot of meaning today, because it's true. To live is to live your life the way you free and happy..one who is just living day by day miserably is not living. The saying "You're just living to die" goes hand and hand with this everyone is living to die but it all boils down to what you do with YOUR life.
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