Willy Brandt

I believe that errors in scientific experiments cannot be failure. Some errors in the tests are accidental and sometimes they are there for a purpose. Not all the time, of course, but there are plenty of examples that show that miscalculations in science are proven that create gigantic success and discovery. “We learn wisdom from failure much more than from success. We often discover what will do by finding out what will not do; and probably he who never made a mistake never made a discovery.”…

Because Tim Burton was influenced by fairy tales and children’s stories, Dr. Seuss, and Edgar Allen Poe, his films are characterized by a combination of childlike innocence and dark elements. These attributes are present in many of his films, such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), Alice in Wonderland (2010), and in his most recent film, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (2016). Burton’s first project was called Vincent (1982), and it showed some of the common themes and…

The most prominent candy factory in The Candymakers by Wendy Mass is named Life is Sweet. This year the factory is hosting four twelve year olds to compete in the Annual New Candy Contest. One of the main characters, Logan states “having three other kids spend two whole days at the Life is Sweet was so out of the ordinary…” Being trained by the Life is Sweet for two whole days is a once in a lifetime opportunity, not to mention all the candy. The factory Life is Sweet is aptly named for the…

been a classic since it first originated in 1964 by a British writer named Roald Dahl. Since then, it has inspired two directors to create two films that brought the book to life. Both films have major differences regarding the mood. Stuart’s film “Willy Wonka” is sweet, fun, and safe for all ages, while Burton’s film “Charlie” is darker and more gothic (Otto). For those who don’t know the story, it’s about a young boy named Charlie who lives with his four grandparents and mother. They are…

In the article, “Using a Chocolate Tub to Grab Children's Attention During a Holocaust Talk”, by the Los Angeles Times tells the story of a unique experience. His life was once as sweet as chocolate can be, but without any notice it had spiraled downward. Leon Prochnik used chocolate as an escape from the real world during the Holocaust; chocolate was his way of surviving and prospering so that when the time came he could tell his story to others. When Prochnik was only a young boy, his family…

Willy wonka the movie shows a lot of religious undertones throughout the film. They include the each of the children excluding charlie representing a vice. The oompa loompas represent angels, slugworth represents satan, and willy wonka representing Jesus. Charlie in the film represents a man of integrity and faith. Virtues shown in the film include faith, fortitude, and generosity. The tunnel scene, the golden ticket, the chocolate factory, and the everlasting gobstopper all represent religious…

If you give a mouse a cookie is a children’s book written by Laura Numeroff, it was published on November 20, 1985. The book is rated to be a 5 star book that has humor but yet teaches responsibility at the same time. The book is more animated than words to grab the children’s attention. The story is about a young boy that decides the give a mouse a cookie, but he never imagined what would come out of that decision. Once the boy gave the mouse the cookie he starts to get other responsibilities…

Culture and society are constantly changing; adapting to the people who inhabit the world, the technology that shapes our daily lives, and the philosophies of the common people. Throughout history different art forms have best captured instances of the culture and thoughts of the people. Grecian urns showcase their mythos and famous battles, the Dark Ages told stories through the use of tapestries, the Renaissance was best captured in the hands of painters, the Age of Exploration was a time of…

The versatile filmmaker Jon Favreau moves dexterously among different genres – the comedic fantasy “Elf” was an agreeable option for Christmas; the sci-fi action thriller “Cowboys & Aliens” was a sort of prank that didn’t work so well; the unparalleled “Iron Man” is a reference in the cinematic Marvel universe while its second installment lowered the expectations of something big; the comedy “Chef” put some heart and soul in an engaging story whose main character is played by himself. Even with…

Chocolate factory Charlie is a boy that loves in a small house with his two parents and four grandparents. Charlie’s family is ‌ poor and can’t afford much. Charlies is one of five kids in the world to find an golden ticket that grants a pass the visit Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. When Charlie visit his ‌ world changes. Tim Burton uses lighting, sound, and camera movements to depict unique cinematic experiences creating tone and mood. In his movies such as “Edward Scissorhands” and Charlie…