Corpse Bride

Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds [sic, sic] has been hyped as World War II action movie-cum-sadistic gorefest. In reality, it is a self-indulgent snorefest. I thought I would need a gin and tonic before I went in, but it turns out what I needed was a cup of coffee. Yes, there is some gore and sadism, but frankly I found myself hoping for more of it. Anything, really, to relieve the sheer boredom. This is Quentin Tarantino’s worst movie, and that is saying a lot, given how bad Kill Bill,…

Essay 1: Rough Draft alous of the supernatural capabilities Beowulf had. The epic hero has to be unique, filled with compassion and must be loyal to the organization or group in which he belongs. I will examine how Beowulf defeats Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and finally defeats the dragon and how all of these elements contribute to Beowulf’s being an epic hero. In each of the fights: I will examine how Beowulf’s physical and mental strength is tested, how he is considered a hero for various…