Mr. Sandman

“Mrs Potato Head” is a song by Melanie Martinez off of her album, Cry Baby, The album “Cry Baby” is a twisted fantasy version of the writer's life. Cry baby is the name of the character the writer has used for the story. In the story/song Cry Baby start accepting herself but then one day she sees a women on TV who had plastic surgery and says that pain is beauty. Cry Baby disagrees and states that you should love yourself and not change who you are for society.This particular song describes…

Andersons Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), Anderson explores conflicting identities in a family setting. Anderson uses quirky dialogue and unique visuals to help the audience identify which characters are struggling with their identity. Wesley Wales “Wes” Anderson is an American director, screen writer, actor,…

In the 30 minutes that I analyzed for Mr. Bean’s Holiday, the kinds of music that they used was a collection of songs. Most of the songs used in the movie were instrumental and symphony orchestra like. The composer of the score would be Howard Goodall. The type of performers that are used are an orchestra. The genres of music that are included are mainly instrumental classical like songs. While they are driving to Cannes in the evening, Mr. Bean is listening to radio and Born to be Wild, a rock…

something so much you have to have it? When you envy someone so much you want to become it? These are the circumstances faced by Tom Ripley in writer-director Anthony Minghella's efficacious adaptation of the Patricia Highsmith’s thriller ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’, writes Freddy Wilkinson Tom Ripley’s character is masterfully created. I would even go as far to say that it is not possible not to root for him in some sense. Not to like him at least not, on some level, want him to succeed.…

Patricia Highsmith’s novel The Talented Mr. Ripley and Anthony Minghella’s 1999 screen adaptation of the same name delve into the life of a man with a talent for impersonation, fraud and his desire to obtain a lush lifestyle beyond his means. Sexuality and eroticism play a key role in the film adaptation. The precursor novel does not portray Tom Ripley as an overt homosexual, it displays the character as a sexually ambiguous individual. However, in the film it is evident that Ripley would rather…

Hailey Scott Dr. Park ASL 1 Oct. 31, 2016 Mr. Holland’s Opus Mr. Holland’s Opus is a film directed by Stephen Herek, released in 1995. The film is an American drama about a family named the Hollands. Glenn, the father and husband to Iris Holland, is a professional musician and composer who has been very successful in the past. Now that time has past throughout his life he would like to spend more time with his wife and settle down. Mr. Holland also would like to able tot compose his own…

Roger a young pickpocket fails an attempt at stealing Mrs. Jones’s pocket book by falling to the ground! In addition, Mrs. Jones steps on him, and kicks him, and even makes him pick it up! Not only did she kick him, but she dragged him home with her to feed him. This short story shows many acts of boldness, kindness, and wisdom. In the short story “Thank You, M’am,” by Langston Hughes, Mrs. Jones shows she is firm, generous, and wise. Mrs. Jones is firm in the short story “Thank You, M’am” by…

peeping through each glass door into the classrooms. He did not even bother to ask where my teacher took class determined to seek out the ‘sadistic bastard.’ Dad eventually found him leaving and blocked his path by protruding out his chest forcing Mr Shield to bounce backwards into his classroom. I was surprised how in an instance my dad could turn from pent up rage to unassuming calmness gently enquiring why his son had to endure indiscriminate punishment. He was also a great actor! Dad…

The four roles that Mr. Holland played in the movie were being a father, a music teacher, a husband, and a musician. The role that he was most successful at was being a musician at the district. He was most successful at being a musician because he helped with a lot of things that had to do with music. Mr. Holland was successful at being a musician because he worked with other people that needed help with them playing their music or just practicing with that student. For example in the…

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) and It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) both follow a man who defend themselves against overwhelming odds. Director Frank Capra’s films, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and It’s a Wonderful Life do a wonderful job of establishing the main character’s struggles using many different camera techniques and fast-paced editing. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington follows Jefferson Smith (James Stewart) as he becomes newly assigned to the United States Senate and fights against a…