Mel Gibson

Thank You for Smoking, a 2006 screenplay directed by Jason Reitman based on the 1994 satirical novel authored by Christopher Buckley, epitomizes satire. Starring Aaron Eckhart, Katie Holmes, J.K. Simmons, Rob Lowe, Robert Duvall, and many other A-list actors in prominent roles, Thank You for Smoking featured a strong cast of interesting and dynamic characters. Thank You for Smoking centers around the life of Nick Naylor, a smooth-talking lobbyist who works for the Academy of Tobacco Studies. In…

The Beaver is a 2011 dramedy (dark comedy) film directed by and starring Jodie Foster. Written by Kyle Killen the moive also stars Mel Gibson, Anton Yelchin, Jennifer Lawrence and Riley Thomas Stewart. The story doucuments a man in a mid-life crisis, a boy, a girl, a husband, a wife a father and son and a crumbling family providing a glimpes in to the life of Walter Black, a depressed and trouble husband, the beaver, a hand puppet Walter found in the trash, Meredith Black, Walter’s wife, Porter…

the story itself. The audience is able to determine the theme implicitly due to common techniques that are used by many directors. Throughout the dark fantasy film Pan’s Labyrinth, by Guillermo Del Toro, and in the war drama film Hacksaw Ridge, by Mel Gibson, both directors were able to display the theme of betrayal through various filming techniques. The directors had done more than simply allow actors to speak the message directly; they wanted to use specific techniques…

Hacksaw Ridge is a real-life inspired movie about the story of America’s first conscientious objector who received the Medal of Honor; Desmond T. Dawes. The movie was released in 2016 and was directed by Mel Gibson. It stars Andrew Garfield as Desmond Dawes, Luke Bracey as Smitty Ricker, and Vince Vaughn as Sgt. Howell. The movie tells the about Dawes heroic actions during the pacific battle of Hacksaw Ridge on the island of Okinawa, and how Dawes single-handily saved 75 men by himself. It shows…

““What do you do when a person…?” Dot, dot, dot. As Small Groups Pastor, what’s about to follow is a question about handling a certain type of personality during a small group meeting” (Mason, n.d, para. 1). This question could just as easily have been uttered to an HR manager within in a business setting. Small group interactions can be complex at times, but can yield great personal growth and satisfaction. Therefore, it is imperative that as individuals we arm ourselves with knowledge to…

Screenplays have many different elements to them. This could be from the suspense or the disbelief of the plot. The suspense can pull the audience’s attention and have the screenplay on its toes. The disbelief can leave the screenplay unfinished and can have the audience fill in the ending pieces. A strong structure throughout the screenplay that will bring in the overall feeling of it, also the setting of the screenplay in which opens up a travel experience to the viewer. There is one aspect of…

their emotions; rather, they are meant to be strong and supportive. The culture still sends messages that strong men do not cry, hence, many parents raise their sons to cry privately, if at all. I remember watching The Passion of the Christ with Mel Gibson more than five times, and it was nearly impossible for me not to cry. Anna and I…

Assignment #1: Critic Review analysis Submitted to: Submitted by: Sujeevan Nesarajah Submitted for: CUL485YB  In this critical review analysis I will be using the following films in order to review and discuss the critical analysis perspectives. The films are: Transformers 4 and Passion of the Christ. I will begin with Passion of the Christ and then proceed onwards to Transformers 4. The following critics work will be used: Roger Ebert, Glenn Kenny Part 2: Roger Ebert review Passion of…

As a new teacher working with lower performing ELLs, I was looking for that one particular tip or strategy that would improve their fluency levels in reading. My students were borderline students and were constantly exposed to failure. Many of these students had poor reading strategies and some were too intimidated to read beyond the first few sentences. I started with the most logical starting point - the text. Many textbooks often have more texts than are needed or texts which may not be…

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is a rom com packed with lots of fun and full of laughs. Andie Anderson works for a magazine called Composure as the “How To…” columnist. Working at the top female magazine as a journalist may be every girl’s dream but not Andie. Andie wants to write about things that matter; politics, economics, poverty, etc. but instead, she is stuck as the “How To…” columnist. Andie’s friend, Michelle went through a breakup and her story becomes Andie’s inspiration for her next…