Not all western films at the time were like Horse Feathers. One film very different was Public Enemy. The film, directed by William A. Wellman, was a very dark story, based on the Chicago gang life in Prohibition. The whole incident where Sam “Nails” Nathan is killed in a riding accident happened to Sam “Nails” Morton in 1924. The horse was later kidnaped by two gangsters and was shot dead. The director, Wellman, was sure to keep extremely accurate to the original story, while trying to tell the
Fritz Lang’s movie ‘Western Union,” went above my expectations. “Western Union” was surprisingly good and intriguing. Fritz Lang successfully balanced comedy and adventure in this western union. Though I wasn’t at the edge of my seat while I was watching “The Western Union”, the story line kept me entertained till the end as problem after problem arouse for Vance Shaw and Edward Creighton. I was also amused at the comedy relief throughout the story, which counterbalanced very well with the tense
The Greatest Rapper Nicki Minaj is known for being the greatest rapper of all times. Minaj first started by releasing mixtapes through 2007-2009. In 2009, Lil Wayne heard Nicki Minaj’s mixtape and hired her to be in Young Money and Cash Money. Minaj released her first album “Pink Friday” on October 15, 2012. Minaj’s first tour was called, “Pink Friday.” It was held on May 16, 2012. All of this success proves that Minaj is one of the greatest rappers of all times. Most rappers in this generation
Adam Richard Wiles, or known as his stage name, Calvin Harris, is a Scottish singer, songwriter, record producer, and DJ who is known worldwide. Calvin Harris was born in Dumfries, Scotland in January 17, 1984. His keeps his family life private for his family's protection. Calvin Harris has a private life, but also has a public life. Before being a musician, he wanted to be a football player, but he couldn't be what he wanted. Later in his life he started making projects in his apartment in 1999
best there ever was, but few actually succeed in doing so. Wayne Gretzky was one of those few to succeed. Gretzky became known as 'The Great Gretzky' at a young age by breaking every record in the National Hockey League. With great skill/success also comes difficulty and outside negativity. Throughout Wayne Gretzky's career he demonstrated how hard work, determination, and a true love for the game payed off, changing the NHL. Wayne Gretzky was born on January twenty-sixth, nineteen sixty-one
The film I have chosen to watch and write about between 1970 to 2000 did Clint Eastwood direct High Plains Drifter. The genre of this film is Western. The setting of this film is at a dusty mining town of Lago, which it is a fiction old town in the west. This film does not show or tell what year it is, or what is happening at that time. Clint Eastwood is the director and the start of High Plains Drifter. The beginning of the film starts by showing Eastwood drifter emerges from a heat haze and rides
character Bruce Wayne loses his way after witnessing his parent's death as a child and seeks revenge as an adult. Blinded by his grief and guilt, he mistakes revenge for justice. Bruce is then shown the right path and this changes him forever. During the scene of Bruce’s parent's death, the desire for revenge was shown through the use of low-key lighting, over the shoulder shots, facial expressions, and short cutting. These four techniques helped develop the character of Bruce Wayne and his desire
Who would have thought that an ad would bring together such a fascinating and talented group of beautiful women? The group by the name TLC has managed to create well-Known songs like “no Scrub”, “red light special”, “baby, baby”, “Unpretty”, “Aint 2 Proud 2 Beg”, “Meant to Be”, ”Waterfalls”, and “creep”. The group was comprised of only three women in the 1990’s: Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, and Lisa “Left-eye” Lopes.The prominent song “Waterfalls” was written by Lisa “Left-Eye”
Despite our familiarity with these stereotypical characters and scenes, Stagecoach (1939) tells a story that effortlessly continues to hold our attention. What director John Ford does to capture and hold our attention is he allows the audience to learn more about and ultimately become invested in the characters. One way we are allowed to invest in these characters is the fact that they are all essentially given equal weight to one another in the actual traveling Stagecoach. Because of this, we don't
*Play short clip of Blurred Lines* Does anybody remember this catchy up-beat song by Robin Thicke, Pharrell and T.I? Now, does anyone remember this song for its dangerous stereotype that a man knows that women “want it”? Blurred Lines, written by Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke, has proved to be a very controversial song when it first caught wind in 2013. The lyrics “I know you want” *show lyrics* stereotypes women with the idea that she is incapable of being able to decide whether she will