Sunday, December 14, 2008
I just saw the Dark Knight for like the third time. It was still probably one of the greatest movies I've ever seen. The quality story line, the music, the suspense were all huge factors of why i like it so much. Some of the effects used in it are amazing. I think Ledger should definitely receive an award for his performance, it was really good and he did a great job, even better than Jack Nicholson i think.
Monday, December 1, 2008
I recently watched "HOme Alone" for probably the fifteenth time, and i did it because my video is going to be on booy-trapoing. And i recognized that the movie is really cool when you're little, and believe in everything. But the fact is that it could never happen, which was a huge let down of the movie.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Blazing Saddles
I just watched Blazing Saddles for my essay, and forgot how good it was, it really captures all a parody can be. It makes fun of the classic Western, as much as a movie could. I really like Jim, because he is very relaxed, and doesn't have many worries. But when Bart needs him, he is there. Also it made the essay easier because of how it portrayed characters like Bart and Jim. Mel Brooks did a terrific job on this one, and makes me think about another favorite of mine that he made, Spaceballs. Spaceballs is the parody to the Star Wars era. Both are great movie and must sees.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Blog 1: Western Genre and me
This week we learned about the "American Western" after finishing Citizen Kane the american classic by Orson Welles. After learing a little more about the Western genre, i've become more interested in it. Some of my personal favorites are "The magnificent seven", "Outlaw Jose Whales" and "The assasination of Jesse James". They've interested me because i think that they represent america, thats sort of the type of movie we are known for. Americas move west has been put on the silver screen for years. Waht fascinates me about them is not only the action but that now there is characterization, and a good story line. "The Assassination of Jesse James" appeals to me because it true but it was interesting. It was just a tell about his life. It had action and dialogue and everytihng i feel there need to be to have a good movie. "the magnificent seven" i think is good just becasue of the mix of action and storyline. Seven men save a village, what could be better? and then finally "the outlaw jose whales" is good mainly becasue when i tihnk western i think Clint Eastwood, but the story is good, and again theres action but it isn't the main focus. And that i why i like the Western Genre.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Intro
This is about film, and about the art of making film, it's techniques, and how producers make their movies. I like film a lot and thats why i created this blog. Film is really fascinating, it's been around for a while making the wonderful movies we learn about and watch today.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Top Ten List
Top Ten List
1. Tony Dungy: Tony is significant because he is the author and main character of the book. This is his Memoir. At a time when Tony had just become a Super Bowl champion, he wrote this book. Beginning when he started his coaching career at Tampa Bay.
2. Football: Football is something you should know because it surrounds Tony in the whole book. This is the sport that Tony has poured his heart and soul into and made his career. This is the lifestyle Tony has known since high school. Football has been apart of Tony all his life. This is very significant if reading this book.
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: This team is important because it is where Tony received his first professional head coaching job. This is also important because he describes Tampa Bay as the place where he grew exponentially as a head coach and made both mistakes and breakthroughs. He also describes it as a place where his kids laid there roots but were uprooted when Tony went to Indianapolis.
4. Indianapolis Colts: The Indianapolis Colts football franchise is important because this was the second team that he became the head coach of. It is significant because he talked about how the owner has treated him like family and that this was the team that stuck with him to the end and won the Super Bowl.
5. African American: Tony being an African American thought expected to be fighting the odds his whole life. He didn’t expect to make such a big splash in a big pool, by becoming the fist African American head coach to ever win the Super bowl in 2007. This is also important because he spoke of how he felt when he would accomplish something and that it would be so much more meaningful to him, like winning the super bowl.
6. Minnesota: Minnesota is important because this is where Tony went to college and played quarterback for the University of Minnesota Gophers. This is where Tony made his first sound when he was a quarterback for Minnesota. And he made connections in this state that he refers to over and over in the story. This is also important because he talks about how much he learned when he was on coaching staffs here.
7. Dr. Wilbur Dungy: Dr. Wilbur Dungy is Tony’s father. He is important because early on in the book Tony refers to him often. He talks about how his dad taught him many things. Tony says that his father had a great deal of influence including that it is very important to go to college. Which Tony always thought about and did finally attend the University of Minnesota after graduating high school.
8. Lauren Dungy: Lauren Dungy is Tony’s wife, and major supporter. She is significant because throughout the whole story Lauren is by his side supporting and going along with him. Tony talks about how big a part of his life his wife is to him. And that she made it so much easier when they went from Tampa Bay to Indianapolis. And that she has been there every step of the way in his coaching career.
9. Children: This is important because family is important to Tony. Throughout the book Tony makes mention of his kids in small sections. An important section would be when you find out that one of his sons dies. He doesn’t talk about it very much but it is defiantly a significant part of the book because of the values that family has to Tony.
10. God: God is important to the story because religion is very important to Tony. All through the story Tony makes references to God. One example is on page. 241 when he says: “I don’t have the strength or wisdom to get through a single day without the guidance and grace from God” and when I read this particular quote it really emphasized how much Tony turns to religion.
1. Tony Dungy: Tony is significant because he is the author and main character of the book. This is his Memoir. At a time when Tony had just become a Super Bowl champion, he wrote this book. Beginning when he started his coaching career at Tampa Bay.
2. Football: Football is something you should know because it surrounds Tony in the whole book. This is the sport that Tony has poured his heart and soul into and made his career. This is the lifestyle Tony has known since high school. Football has been apart of Tony all his life. This is very significant if reading this book.
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: This team is important because it is where Tony received his first professional head coaching job. This is also important because he describes Tampa Bay as the place where he grew exponentially as a head coach and made both mistakes and breakthroughs. He also describes it as a place where his kids laid there roots but were uprooted when Tony went to Indianapolis.
4. Indianapolis Colts: The Indianapolis Colts football franchise is important because this was the second team that he became the head coach of. It is significant because he talked about how the owner has treated him like family and that this was the team that stuck with him to the end and won the Super Bowl.
5. African American: Tony being an African American thought expected to be fighting the odds his whole life. He didn’t expect to make such a big splash in a big pool, by becoming the fist African American head coach to ever win the Super bowl in 2007. This is also important because he spoke of how he felt when he would accomplish something and that it would be so much more meaningful to him, like winning the super bowl.
6. Minnesota: Minnesota is important because this is where Tony went to college and played quarterback for the University of Minnesota Gophers. This is where Tony made his first sound when he was a quarterback for Minnesota. And he made connections in this state that he refers to over and over in the story. This is also important because he talks about how much he learned when he was on coaching staffs here.
7. Dr. Wilbur Dungy: Dr. Wilbur Dungy is Tony’s father. He is important because early on in the book Tony refers to him often. He talks about how his dad taught him many things. Tony says that his father had a great deal of influence including that it is very important to go to college. Which Tony always thought about and did finally attend the University of Minnesota after graduating high school.
8. Lauren Dungy: Lauren Dungy is Tony’s wife, and major supporter. She is significant because throughout the whole story Lauren is by his side supporting and going along with him. Tony talks about how big a part of his life his wife is to him. And that she made it so much easier when they went from Tampa Bay to Indianapolis. And that she has been there every step of the way in his coaching career.
9. Children: This is important because family is important to Tony. Throughout the book Tony makes mention of his kids in small sections. An important section would be when you find out that one of his sons dies. He doesn’t talk about it very much but it is defiantly a significant part of the book because of the values that family has to Tony.
10. God: God is important to the story because religion is very important to Tony. All through the story Tony makes references to God. One example is on page. 241 when he says: “I don’t have the strength or wisdom to get through a single day without the guidance and grace from God” and when I read this particular quote it really emphasized how much Tony turns to religion.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Week 6 Post B
-This section was more or less about hiring and firing. Tony describes the hiring of offensive coordinator Les Steckel and the firing of Mike Shula. A major subject of this is the playoffs. A significant quote form this section would be…
“So the Bucs’ success was great-kind of. One year after I had been fired by Tampa Bay, my family and I were in Tampa for the Bucs’ magical three-week run through the playoffs. Super Bowl frenzy was everywhere-in the paper, on the radio, on television, in everyone’s conversation. The comment we kept hearing was, “Thank goodness Jon Gruden came along to finish the job for Tony Dungy.” That was painful to hear.”
When I read this I was thinking to myself, how would I feel if I over heard that about me? And I truly and thoughtfully put myself in his situation. And I concluded that I would have felt deeply hurt. This is the team and state that I poured my time and energy into for a long time, and when I’m gone, one man comes along with my team and makes it look easy, and I hear a comment like that. A thought to leave you with would be: put yourself in his shoes, how would you feel or react to a comment like that?
“So the Bucs’ success was great-kind of. One year after I had been fired by Tampa Bay, my family and I were in Tampa for the Bucs’ magical three-week run through the playoffs. Super Bowl frenzy was everywhere-in the paper, on the radio, on television, in everyone’s conversation. The comment we kept hearing was, “Thank goodness Jon Gruden came along to finish the job for Tony Dungy.” That was painful to hear.”
When I read this I was thinking to myself, how would I feel if I over heard that about me? And I truly and thoughtfully put myself in his situation. And I concluded that I would have felt deeply hurt. This is the team and state that I poured my time and energy into for a long time, and when I’m gone, one man comes along with my team and makes it look easy, and I hear a comment like that. A thought to leave you with would be: put yourself in his shoes, how would you feel or react to a comment like that?
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