The Dead

simple thoughts about zombies are scary enough to think about which many movie makers rely on when they are making their own movies about this genre. Zack Snyder jumps into the zombie horror film genre by using George A. Romero’s movie, Dawn of the Dead, as a baseline for his take on the zombie genre. Snyder makes a major update on how the zombies moved, what they looked like, and all of the special effects that come with a zombie horrors movie. Using cinematography…

I was a “zombie” for “The Walking Dead” I remember the day I first “discovered” Robert Kirkman’s “The Walking Dead” as if it happened today. I heard about the show through commercials, social media, and from friends, but it never really captured my full interest because it seemed like a generic zombie action movie, and I’ve already seen plenty of those. Anyway, one day, while playing on my PS3, I found myself bored out of my mind because none of my friends were available and I didn’t have…

The “Dead Poets Society” is a 1989 drama that encompasses many important themes such as conformity (known as the Social Cognitive Theory), passion and the idea of Carpe Diem (meaning seize the day). It also gives many instances of the struggle to maintain a balance between romanticism and realism within ones self. The movie has three main theories this movie employs these are the Social Cognitive Theory, Spiral of Silence and Gender Stereotyping. Set in 1959, the story unravels when Mr. Keating…

This paper will focus on a movie called “Shaun of the Dead.” Shaun and his girlfriend Liz are important characters in the movie. Although his girlfriend’s view him as the sluggish man who spent time playing video games with his best friend “ED” and spending an enormous amount of time in a traditional London pub, he was still able to save his girlfriend from dangerous creations “zombies.” Also, Shaun portrays as a person who forget vital events and always late for important events. In addition,…

Night of the Living Dead, the movie can be seen as a struggle or revolt against collectivism and consumer culture. When the Night of the Living Dead is looked at in comparison to the time it was created, a deeper meaning becomes much more transparent. NoTLD was filmed in the 60’s, a time known for its counter-cultural movements and revolutionaries. This generation was revolting against the traditional values of the 50’s and social norms of the time. Night of the Living Dead can be seen as the…

Synopsis The Dead Poets Society is a story that revolves around a group of boys who were attending a prestigious boys school together. Set in the 1950s, the parents and school culture were seen to be autocratic, where parents often dictated the lives of their children and leave them with no say. The story mainly unfolds from the perspectives of two students, Todd Anderson and Neil Perry, who are roommates. In the story, the students found inspiration from their English teacher, Mr. Keating, who…

The most important holiday in Mexico is the Day of the Dead, El Día de Los Muertos. Surprisingly, this holiday is anything but depressing. In the weeks before, Mexicans excitedly prepare to welcome the souls of the dead, who come back each year to visit the living. From October 31 through November 2 this year, I attended this fiesta with my roommate Manuel. By sharing Day of the Dead activities in his family’s home, in the marketplace, and in a cemetery, I have observed that Mexicans, unlike…

The first movie that I chose to discuss is “Crash”. This movie showcased many people’s perceptions/beliefs regarding race and different cultures. Sadly this is not just in the movies, but still happening every day. We live in a free country and everyone is supposed to be afforded the same opportunities to work, be educated, and live free from prejudices and discrimination, and yet these things still occur. Why do we judge another person by the color of their skin, the language they speak, or…

Self confidence is something not easily gained, but learned as most teens realize.“I stand upon my desk to remind myself that we must constantly look at things in a different way” (Dead Poets Society). In this movie we see Todd Anderson go from having low self-esteem to being more confident about himself. In Dead Poets Society, Mr.Keating uses different methods than other teachers to get to his students. Todd Anderson breaks out of his shell with the help of Mr.Keating’s teaching methods that…

Night of the Living Dead, released in 1968, directed by Gorge A. Romero and Carnival of Souls, released in 1962, directed by Herk Harvey, are two popular movies in the horror genre. Both low budget and filmed in black and white, captivated audiences with their filming techniques and psychological impact. Night of the Living Dead better represents the horror genre than Carnival of Souls because of its use of characteristics, stereotypes and technical components throughout the film. A typical…