67th Academy Awards

There is a saying “what we think, we become”. In many ways it is proven by Arn Langner, who refuse to become sick despite his age, building up health issues, lost of the spouse, and probably some other issues not mentioned in the film (Colmers & Christensen, 2010). Instead of thinking about the illness, Arn is performing tasks that make up his days–cooking, exercise, running tasks for a neighbor, planting trees, feeding horses, etc. Arn seems to be molding his days into what he wants them to be.…

I read about the movie Serpico on a list of 125 must-see movies on the net. The movie is about a real-life NYPD (New York City Police Department) officer Frank Serpico who went undercover to expose the corruption in the police system. The great Al Pacino plays the titular character, who is an honest police officer in a completely corrupt police force. The movie tells the story of Serpico’s life from the time he joined the force in 1960 to the time he resigned in 1972. The movie starts in 1972…

Psychological Principle Analysis of Rain Man By: J.P. Wilson 28-3 Rain Man is a 1988 film directed by Barry Levinson and starring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman. In the film Tom Cruise plays the role of Charlie Babbitt, a self-absorbed, distant, car dealer and presumptive heir to his father’s three million dollar fortune. However, at his father’s will reading, he learns that he has been left nothing but his father’s antique Buick and his rosebushes, and all of the money…

GMA asked Robin if she can host the sports segment from time to time. In early 2005 she was asked to become full-time GMA co-anchor. At first she was quite nervous but then said yes. The broadcast won four Emmy Awards for outstanding morning program. She is honored with Walter Cronkite Award for for excellence in Journalism, inducted into Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame. (Robin Roberts Biography) In June of 2007 went downhill for Roberts. She was diagnosed with breast cancer. Sadly in June of…

James Garner plays a role as a wealthy entrepreneur business man whose character name is Cash McCall. He is passionate about being a company man and enjoys making money. James Garner had a fling with Natalie Wood which was Lory Austen before realizing what family she came from and who her father was. Business was an important aspect in Cash McCall’s lifestyle as well as Grant Austin’s. Cash McCall’s physical appearance attracted the women. He was tall, muscular, and a well-built man. Cash had…

“Best to remember Mary Pickford as her fans did: Part Eve, part angel, total evangelist for the blooming art of cinema.” Based on the quote by Richard Corliss, Mary Pickford was said to be a natural actress for all types of acting and an admiration to all who have watched her preform over the years. Since Mary Pickford was one of the very first stars of early cinema, she helped show people what movies can really bring to people and that they are not just a simple fad that will go out of style…

In the prose passage Belinda by, Maria Edgeworth Clarence Hervey is established as a satirical and chameleon character, that the reader can recognize as a prideful and laughable person that adds to the complexity of his situation. Maria Edgeworth uses tone to characterize Clarence as a prideful and distinguishable character. Clarence “had been early flattered with the idea that he was a man of genius; and he imagined that, as such, he was entitled to be imprudent, wild, and eccentric.” Maria…

Think about it, if judging a book is considered bad, then judging a book by its title is even worse. After all, covers are pictures, pictures are worth a thousand words, and a title is just a phrase. But it’s not that simple, title names a book, and names are important. A title is the story’s first impression, just like a person’s name. It creates expectation, and even allow readers to imply the plot. In O’Brien’s short story titled “The Things They Carried,” devices such as symbolism,…

Surprisingly mature for a directorial debut feature, “Indignation” is probably the best drama you can find today in New York theaters. First-time director James Schamus is best known as a screenwriter and for his longtime association with Ang Lee’s filmography, which includes “The Wedding Banquet”, “Eat Drink Man Woman”, “The Ice Storm”, “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”, and “Lust, Caution”. He truly did a wonderful job here by deftly adapting Phillip Roth’s 2008 novel of the same name. This…

Gretchen glances again in the direction of Bubba’s muscular arms. When he notices her look, Bubba the Love Swab flexes his muscles in extreme nervousness. She measures his look of desperation and chuckles while turning from Bubba to focus her attention on Jacques quickly glancing again in the direction of Bubba’s muscular arms. Bubba, now watching Gretchen’s every move, is thinking this could possibly be the big one. The earthquake that will rock the state. Of course, he’s not referring to the…