The document provides a detailed critique of the Star Wars prequel trilogy, arguing that it failed to establish a clear main villain, introduced characters like Darth Maul and Count Dooku too late with minimal roles, relied too heavily on CGI for characters, and included an unnecessary and uninteresting romantic plotline between Anakin and Padme that took up too much of Attack of the Clones. The author is a big fan of the original trilogy but feels the prequels made mistakes in their characters and storytelling compared to the original films.
The document defines the action and adventure genre and provides examples of films that fall into this genre. It then analyzes three specific films - Guardians of the Galaxy, The Divergent Series: Insurgent, and Avatar - in more detail. For each film, it summarizes the key plot points and commercial performance. It then focuses more closely on Guardians of the Galaxy, discussing elements like its large star-studded cast, special effects, sci-fi storyline, and how these factors make it appealing and draw in audiences.
This document discusses several of Edgar Wright's influences and inspirations, including the films An American Werewolf in London, Shaun of the Dead, and works by Quentin Tarantino and Steven Spielberg. It also briefly mentions the artist Drew Struzan, known for his iconic film posters. The document provides context on these inspirations for Edgar Wright's filmmaking style and career pursuits.
This document discusses and summarizes three gangster films that the author enjoys: Goodfellas, True Romance, and The Godfather. It then discusses some of the reasons why the author likes gangster movies, including the engaging storylines, superb acting, and building suspense. The author also discusses the role of star power in influencing box office success.
Star wars - The Force Awakens Trailer AnalysisErenboi
The document provides an in-depth summary of the film Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It discusses the director, studios involved, filming locations and budget. It then analyzes the purpose of the film in continuing the Star Wars franchise for old fans and bringing in new audiences. Key scenes and characters like Rey, Finn, Kylo Ren and the Millennium Falcon are introduced. The document also examines the film's genre, form, style, mise-en-scene, and how it pays homage to the original Star Wars trilogy while continuing the overarching story and themes of the franchise.
The document provides an in-depth summary of the film Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It discusses the director, studios involved, filming locations, and budget. It then analyzes the purpose of creating a new Star Wars trilogy, targeting original fans through callbacks to beloved characters and elements. Finally, it examines the film's genre, form, style, and the meaningful introduction of the main characters through mise-en-scene techniques that mirror the original Star Wars film.
The document discusses various ways that audiences learn about and form opinions on new films. It mentions that the internet, particularly YouTube, Reddit, and social media, are common ways for audiences to find out about upcoming films and watch trailers. It also discusses reception theory and the three types of audiences - dominant, negotiated, and oppositional - in how they may interpret messages in films. Finally, it notes that films based on existing books, comics, or other content need to satisfy both new audiences and existing fans of the original material to be successful.
This document provides an overview and analysis of several films by Quentin Tarantino, including Kill Bill, Death Proof, and Inglourious Basterds. It summarizes that Kill Bill drew heavily from Asian cinema through its references and homages to samurai and kung fu movies. Death Proof was Tarantino's attempt to make a slasher film and featured Kurt Russell as a killer stuntman. Tarantino's next film was to be Inglourious Basterds, described as his "bunch-of-guys-on-a-mission" war film inspired by Italian "macaroni-combat" movies.
Here is a draft blog post analyzing film reviews and posters:
Film Review and Poster Analysis
In this blog post, I will analyze some examples of film reviews and posters to understand the key conventions and techniques used within these media. I will then discuss my plans for creating my own review and poster.
Film Review Conventions
I analyzed two reviews from Empire magazine. Both followed several conventions:
- They begin with an attention-grabbing opening line to hook the reader.
- They provide details on the plot in an engaging way without revealing too many spoilers.
- They comment on the performances, directing, special effects, music and technical aspects.
- They give an overall verdict or recommendation at
The document defines the action and adventure genre and provides examples of films that fall into this genre. It then analyzes three specific films - Guardians of the Galaxy, The Divergent Series: Insurgent, and Avatar - in more detail. For each film, it summarizes the key plot points and commercial performance. It then focuses more closely on Guardians of the Galaxy, discussing elements like its large star-studded cast, special effects, sci-fi storyline, and how these factors make it appealing and draw in audiences.
This document discusses several of Edgar Wright's influences and inspirations, including the films An American Werewolf in London, Shaun of the Dead, and works by Quentin Tarantino and Steven Spielberg. It also briefly mentions the artist Drew Struzan, known for his iconic film posters. The document provides context on these inspirations for Edgar Wright's filmmaking style and career pursuits.
This document discusses and summarizes three gangster films that the author enjoys: Goodfellas, True Romance, and The Godfather. It then discusses some of the reasons why the author likes gangster movies, including the engaging storylines, superb acting, and building suspense. The author also discusses the role of star power in influencing box office success.
Star wars - The Force Awakens Trailer AnalysisErenboi
The document provides an in-depth summary of the film Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It discusses the director, studios involved, filming locations and budget. It then analyzes the purpose of the film in continuing the Star Wars franchise for old fans and bringing in new audiences. Key scenes and characters like Rey, Finn, Kylo Ren and the Millennium Falcon are introduced. The document also examines the film's genre, form, style, mise-en-scene, and how it pays homage to the original Star Wars trilogy while continuing the overarching story and themes of the franchise.
The document provides an in-depth summary of the film Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It discusses the director, studios involved, filming locations, and budget. It then analyzes the purpose of creating a new Star Wars trilogy, targeting original fans through callbacks to beloved characters and elements. Finally, it examines the film's genre, form, style, and the meaningful introduction of the main characters through mise-en-scene techniques that mirror the original Star Wars film.
The document discusses various ways that audiences learn about and form opinions on new films. It mentions that the internet, particularly YouTube, Reddit, and social media, are common ways for audiences to find out about upcoming films and watch trailers. It also discusses reception theory and the three types of audiences - dominant, negotiated, and oppositional - in how they may interpret messages in films. Finally, it notes that films based on existing books, comics, or other content need to satisfy both new audiences and existing fans of the original material to be successful.
This document provides an overview and analysis of several films by Quentin Tarantino, including Kill Bill, Death Proof, and Inglourious Basterds. It summarizes that Kill Bill drew heavily from Asian cinema through its references and homages to samurai and kung fu movies. Death Proof was Tarantino's attempt to make a slasher film and featured Kurt Russell as a killer stuntman. Tarantino's next film was to be Inglourious Basterds, described as his "bunch-of-guys-on-a-mission" war film inspired by Italian "macaroni-combat" movies.
Here is a draft blog post analyzing film reviews and posters:
Film Review and Poster Analysis
In this blog post, I will analyze some examples of film reviews and posters to understand the key conventions and techniques used within these media. I will then discuss my plans for creating my own review and poster.
Film Review Conventions
I analyzed two reviews from Empire magazine. Both followed several conventions:
- They begin with an attention-grabbing opening line to hook the reader.
- They provide details on the plot in an engaging way without revealing too many spoilers.
- They comment on the performances, directing, special effects, music and technical aspects.
- They give an overall verdict or recommendation at
This document discusses key aspects of film analysis including genre analysis and auteur theory. Genre analysis involves examining elements like codes/conventions, setting, characters, and themes to identify a film's genre. An auteur is a director, producer, or studio that puts their unique stamp on a film, sometimes mixing genres. Examples of auteurs given are Quentin Tarantino, who creates unique blends of genres, and Robert Rodriguez, known for graphic violence in action films. The document analyzes how these filmmakers have distinctive styles that identify them as auteurs.
This document provides details about the proposed action film "Battle For Redemption", including a summary of the plot, character descriptions, target audience, and other production details. The film follows various criminals and fighters who are invited to compete in a deadly tournament for the chance to win £1,000,000. Key characters include Stee, a former soldier seeking redemption, and Rogue, a fighter secretly seeking revenge on Stee. The film is intended for a male audience aged 15-25 and will likely receive an 18 rating for its graphic violence and sexual content. Major stars like Tom Hardy, Emma Watson, and Jet Li are proposed for the principal roles.
The document discusses gangster movies and three examples - Goodfellas, True Romance, and The Godfather. It summarizes the plots of each film and explains why the genre is enjoyed, particularly the storylines, acting talent, and suspenseful scenes. Star theory and reception theory are also briefly explained in terms of influencing movie choices and personal enjoyment.
The film The Dark Knight focuses on Batman, Gordon and Harvey Dent launching an assault on organized crime in Gotham City led by the Joker, who aims to plunge the city into chaos. The film has a dark tone unlike most superhero films and features incredible acting performances, particularly from Heath Ledger as the Joker. While the film appeals mainly to male audiences due to its action and violence, some female fans are also drawn to the characters and story.
The film Battle For Redemption is set in a dark, crime-ridden Britain. It follows Stee, a former soldier turned criminal, as he competes in an underground fighting tournament for the chance to win £1,000,000. His main rival is Rogue, seeking revenge against Stee for the death of his brother. The film depicts brutal fights between tough characters. As the tournament progresses and Stee grows closer to another competitor Kasumi, Rogue hatches a plan to steal the tournament's prize money. This leads to a final confrontation between Stee and Rogue that will determine the film's outcome.
There are two main types of film analysis: genre analysis and auteur theory. Genre analysis examines the codes and conventions within a film genre to understand how a film fits or breaks the typical narrative, characters, themes, and other elements. Auteur theory analyzes how some directors challenge conventions to create unusual films. Some examples provided are Quantum of Solace as an action/spy thriller adhering to genre conventions, while Leon is cited as an example of auteur theory through its unconventional elements.
The film "Battle For Redemption" follows criminal combatants who are invited to compete for £1,000,000 on a remote island. Among them are Stee, a former soldier seeking redemption, and Rogue, secretly pursuing Stee for his brother's death. Through fighting eliminations, only Stee, Kasumi, Victor, and Rogue remain. However, Rogue plans to steal the vault's contents. In the climax, Stee defeats Kasumi but Rogue kills the overseers and takes the money, leading to a final battle where Stee is victorious.
The document discusses reception theory and how audiences respond to the messages in films. It identifies the three types of audience responses according to Stuart Hall's reception theory: dominant, negotiated, and oppositional. The dominant audience agrees with the message, the negotiated audience agrees/disagrees and questions aspects, and the oppositional audience rejects the message due to their own beliefs. It also discusses how films based on existing works like books need to please both new and established fans.
Genre analysis & auteur theory finishedirrealimagens
This document discusses different ways of analyzing films, including genre analysis and auteur theory. Genre analysis examines how films follow conventions of certain genres like action or thriller, while auteur theory focuses on films from the perspective of the director's artistic vision. It provides details on various elements used in genre analysis, such as codes, conventions, settings, characters, themes, and narratives. It also discusses the role of the director as an auteur and provides examples of both genre films and auteur films like Leon and films by Quentin Tarantino and Rian Johnson. In conclusion, it argues that both genre films and auteur films are important for the film industry.
The document summarizes two episodes of the animated show Rick and Morty:
- Episode 2x4 "Total Rickall" uses Dan Harmon's story wheel structure and introduces alien parasites that invade the family's memories.
- Episode 3x5 "Pickle Rick" references the film John Wick by portraying Rick as a feared figure like the character "Babayaga" as he battles adversaries in pickle form.
The document also briefly discusses the show's production process and passionate fan engagement across social media platforms.
The document provides an analytical film review of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It summarizes key details about the film such as the director, studio, budget, and purpose. It then analyzes elements of the film's genre, form, style, and various shots included in the movie trailer. The review examines how the trailer introduces both new and familiar characters and explores their roles and meanings.
Charles Siboto Articles & Reviews Portfolio April 2016Charles Siboto
I am a writer. I write about movies, comic books, video games and anything else that captures my imagination. This portfolio is a collection of articles and reviews I've had published over the years.
Directed by Wes Craven, Scream (1996) follows a group of high school friends stalked by a ghost-faced killer. The film stars Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette. Known for revolutionizing the slasher genre, Scream is postmodern as it references and parodies other horror films through the characters' awareness of genre tropes. The characters discuss rules for surviving horror films. Ultimately, Neve Campbell's character discovers the killer's identity and defeats them, subverting expectations for the typical "final girl" in slasher films.
The document provides details about three films: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, The Avengers, and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. It summarizes the plot of each film in a few sentences. For Transformers, the plot involves Megatron being restored to life and seeking to activate a device that will provide the Decepticons power. For The Avengers, the plot follows Loki teaming up with an alien army to invade Earth. For Harry Potter, the plot deals with Harry's difficult year at Hogwarts as he faces a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher and mysterious dreams.
This document discusses the racist backlash to the casting of John Boyega, a black man, as a Stormtrooper in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It notes that black actors have played prominent roles in previous Star Wars films, including James Earl Jones as Darth Vader and Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian. However, some expressed outrage on social media, claiming the film promotes "white genocide." The document argues this is unfounded, as the genetic template for Stormtroopers, Jango Fett, was played by a Māori actor, so their race was never clearly defined. It concludes that fans who can't accept a black Stormtrooper have missed the inclusive message of
The document discusses and compares teaser trailers and full length trailers. It provides examples of teaser trailers for films and TV shows that do not reveal much narrative or character information but generate intrigue. Full length trailers aim to advertise films through clips that reveal the genre, basic storyline and actors while avoiding major spoilers. The document also examines how trailers often follow narrative structures and can be analyzed using Todorov's narrative theory.
The document reviews and summarizes two films screened at the AFI Fest: Pulsar and Hamill. Pulsar is described as a boring Belgian love story about technological paranoia that fails to resolve any of its plotlines. Hamill tells the true story of deaf MMA fighter Matt Hamill and is praised for its unique perspective conveyed through creative use of subtitles and sound design, as well as Russell Harvard's performance in the title role.
The document provides information on several films including The Hunger Games, The Hobbit, The Dark Knight trilogy, and Inception. For each film, it gives an overview, lists the preferred aspects for the viewer, discusses important stars, and analyzes some of the codes and conventions used in promotional materials for the films. It also discusses how the viewer learns about new films, the concept of active spectatorship, and how cult followings can be influenced by a film's marketing campaign but not necessarily its quality.
The document discusses research conducted on film magazine reviews. It summarizes two popular British film magazines - Total Film and Empire Film Magazine. For Total Film, it provides information on its publication details and notes it offers film news, reviews and features. For Empire Film Magazine, it discusses its ownership history and that it is the biggest selling film magazine in Britain. The document also compares the print vs online layouts of the magazines and analyzes language used in sample reviews from each magazine. Based on the research, the document decides a review for Total Film Magazine would be best suited for a small, independent silent film.
Papua New Guinea has a parliamentary democratic system where the Prime Minister is head of government and the Queen is represented by a Governor-General. Legislative power is shared between the government and the unicameral National Parliament. The judiciary is independent. Major political parties include the People's National Congress Party led by Prime Minister Peter O'Neill. The country has 22 provinces each led by a provincial governor.
Royal Jordanian is Jordan's flag carrier airline based in Amman. It operates scheduled international services from its hub at Queen Alia International Airport to four continents. Royal Jordanian is a member of the Oneworld alliance and has codeshare agreements with other Oneworld members and other airlines. The airline's main subsidiaries are Royal Wings, Royal Jordanian Cargo, and Royal Jordanian Ground Handling.
This document discusses key aspects of film analysis including genre analysis and auteur theory. Genre analysis involves examining elements like codes/conventions, setting, characters, and themes to identify a film's genre. An auteur is a director, producer, or studio that puts their unique stamp on a film, sometimes mixing genres. Examples of auteurs given are Quentin Tarantino, who creates unique blends of genres, and Robert Rodriguez, known for graphic violence in action films. The document analyzes how these filmmakers have distinctive styles that identify them as auteurs.
This document provides details about the proposed action film "Battle For Redemption", including a summary of the plot, character descriptions, target audience, and other production details. The film follows various criminals and fighters who are invited to compete in a deadly tournament for the chance to win £1,000,000. Key characters include Stee, a former soldier seeking redemption, and Rogue, a fighter secretly seeking revenge on Stee. The film is intended for a male audience aged 15-25 and will likely receive an 18 rating for its graphic violence and sexual content. Major stars like Tom Hardy, Emma Watson, and Jet Li are proposed for the principal roles.
The document discusses gangster movies and three examples - Goodfellas, True Romance, and The Godfather. It summarizes the plots of each film and explains why the genre is enjoyed, particularly the storylines, acting talent, and suspenseful scenes. Star theory and reception theory are also briefly explained in terms of influencing movie choices and personal enjoyment.
The film The Dark Knight focuses on Batman, Gordon and Harvey Dent launching an assault on organized crime in Gotham City led by the Joker, who aims to plunge the city into chaos. The film has a dark tone unlike most superhero films and features incredible acting performances, particularly from Heath Ledger as the Joker. While the film appeals mainly to male audiences due to its action and violence, some female fans are also drawn to the characters and story.
The film Battle For Redemption is set in a dark, crime-ridden Britain. It follows Stee, a former soldier turned criminal, as he competes in an underground fighting tournament for the chance to win £1,000,000. His main rival is Rogue, seeking revenge against Stee for the death of his brother. The film depicts brutal fights between tough characters. As the tournament progresses and Stee grows closer to another competitor Kasumi, Rogue hatches a plan to steal the tournament's prize money. This leads to a final confrontation between Stee and Rogue that will determine the film's outcome.
There are two main types of film analysis: genre analysis and auteur theory. Genre analysis examines the codes and conventions within a film genre to understand how a film fits or breaks the typical narrative, characters, themes, and other elements. Auteur theory analyzes how some directors challenge conventions to create unusual films. Some examples provided are Quantum of Solace as an action/spy thriller adhering to genre conventions, while Leon is cited as an example of auteur theory through its unconventional elements.
The film "Battle For Redemption" follows criminal combatants who are invited to compete for £1,000,000 on a remote island. Among them are Stee, a former soldier seeking redemption, and Rogue, secretly pursuing Stee for his brother's death. Through fighting eliminations, only Stee, Kasumi, Victor, and Rogue remain. However, Rogue plans to steal the vault's contents. In the climax, Stee defeats Kasumi but Rogue kills the overseers and takes the money, leading to a final battle where Stee is victorious.
The document discusses reception theory and how audiences respond to the messages in films. It identifies the three types of audience responses according to Stuart Hall's reception theory: dominant, negotiated, and oppositional. The dominant audience agrees with the message, the negotiated audience agrees/disagrees and questions aspects, and the oppositional audience rejects the message due to their own beliefs. It also discusses how films based on existing works like books need to please both new and established fans.
Genre analysis & auteur theory finishedirrealimagens
This document discusses different ways of analyzing films, including genre analysis and auteur theory. Genre analysis examines how films follow conventions of certain genres like action or thriller, while auteur theory focuses on films from the perspective of the director's artistic vision. It provides details on various elements used in genre analysis, such as codes, conventions, settings, characters, themes, and narratives. It also discusses the role of the director as an auteur and provides examples of both genre films and auteur films like Leon and films by Quentin Tarantino and Rian Johnson. In conclusion, it argues that both genre films and auteur films are important for the film industry.
The document summarizes two episodes of the animated show Rick and Morty:
- Episode 2x4 "Total Rickall" uses Dan Harmon's story wheel structure and introduces alien parasites that invade the family's memories.
- Episode 3x5 "Pickle Rick" references the film John Wick by portraying Rick as a feared figure like the character "Babayaga" as he battles adversaries in pickle form.
The document also briefly discusses the show's production process and passionate fan engagement across social media platforms.
The document provides an analytical film review of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It summarizes key details about the film such as the director, studio, budget, and purpose. It then analyzes elements of the film's genre, form, style, and various shots included in the movie trailer. The review examines how the trailer introduces both new and familiar characters and explores their roles and meanings.
Charles Siboto Articles & Reviews Portfolio April 2016Charles Siboto
I am a writer. I write about movies, comic books, video games and anything else that captures my imagination. This portfolio is a collection of articles and reviews I've had published over the years.
Directed by Wes Craven, Scream (1996) follows a group of high school friends stalked by a ghost-faced killer. The film stars Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette. Known for revolutionizing the slasher genre, Scream is postmodern as it references and parodies other horror films through the characters' awareness of genre tropes. The characters discuss rules for surviving horror films. Ultimately, Neve Campbell's character discovers the killer's identity and defeats them, subverting expectations for the typical "final girl" in slasher films.
The document provides details about three films: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, The Avengers, and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. It summarizes the plot of each film in a few sentences. For Transformers, the plot involves Megatron being restored to life and seeking to activate a device that will provide the Decepticons power. For The Avengers, the plot follows Loki teaming up with an alien army to invade Earth. For Harry Potter, the plot deals with Harry's difficult year at Hogwarts as he faces a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher and mysterious dreams.
This document discusses the racist backlash to the casting of John Boyega, a black man, as a Stormtrooper in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It notes that black actors have played prominent roles in previous Star Wars films, including James Earl Jones as Darth Vader and Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian. However, some expressed outrage on social media, claiming the film promotes "white genocide." The document argues this is unfounded, as the genetic template for Stormtroopers, Jango Fett, was played by a Māori actor, so their race was never clearly defined. It concludes that fans who can't accept a black Stormtrooper have missed the inclusive message of
The document discusses and compares teaser trailers and full length trailers. It provides examples of teaser trailers for films and TV shows that do not reveal much narrative or character information but generate intrigue. Full length trailers aim to advertise films through clips that reveal the genre, basic storyline and actors while avoiding major spoilers. The document also examines how trailers often follow narrative structures and can be analyzed using Todorov's narrative theory.
The document reviews and summarizes two films screened at the AFI Fest: Pulsar and Hamill. Pulsar is described as a boring Belgian love story about technological paranoia that fails to resolve any of its plotlines. Hamill tells the true story of deaf MMA fighter Matt Hamill and is praised for its unique perspective conveyed through creative use of subtitles and sound design, as well as Russell Harvard's performance in the title role.
The document provides information on several films including The Hunger Games, The Hobbit, The Dark Knight trilogy, and Inception. For each film, it gives an overview, lists the preferred aspects for the viewer, discusses important stars, and analyzes some of the codes and conventions used in promotional materials for the films. It also discusses how the viewer learns about new films, the concept of active spectatorship, and how cult followings can be influenced by a film's marketing campaign but not necessarily its quality.
The document discusses research conducted on film magazine reviews. It summarizes two popular British film magazines - Total Film and Empire Film Magazine. For Total Film, it provides information on its publication details and notes it offers film news, reviews and features. For Empire Film Magazine, it discusses its ownership history and that it is the biggest selling film magazine in Britain. The document also compares the print vs online layouts of the magazines and analyzes language used in sample reviews from each magazine. Based on the research, the document decides a review for Total Film Magazine would be best suited for a small, independent silent film.
Papua New Guinea has a parliamentary democratic system where the Prime Minister is head of government and the Queen is represented by a Governor-General. Legislative power is shared between the government and the unicameral National Parliament. The judiciary is independent. Major political parties include the People's National Congress Party led by Prime Minister Peter O'Neill. The country has 22 provinces each led by a provincial governor.
Royal Jordanian is Jordan's flag carrier airline based in Amman. It operates scheduled international services from its hub at Queen Alia International Airport to four continents. Royal Jordanian is a member of the Oneworld alliance and has codeshare agreements with other Oneworld members and other airlines. The airline's main subsidiaries are Royal Wings, Royal Jordanian Cargo, and Royal Jordanian Ground Handling.
The New York metropolitan area includes New York City and surrounding counties in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. It has a population over 23 million and is served by three major airports - JFK, LaGuardia and Newark - as well as several smaller regional airports. As a center for finance, trade, media and other industries, the New York metro area is one of the most important economic regions in the world.
The document lists the author's 11 favorite American presidents in order, providing their name, which number president they were, dates in office, vice presidents, who preceded and succeeded them, and political affiliation for each one. The presidents span from the 1st president, George Washington, to the 40th president, Ronald Reagan. Key presidents included are John F. Kennedy, Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Bill Clinton.
Scandinavian Airlines is the flag carrier of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. It operates 182 aircraft to 90 destinations and carried 25.9 million passengers in 2012. Scandinavian Airlines is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and its main hubs are in Copenhagen, Oslo, and Stockholm, with secondary hubs in Bergen, Gothenburg, Stavanger, and Trondheim. It was founded in 1946 and is a member of Star Alliance.
TAROM is Romania's flag carrier and oldest operating airline. It is headquartered in Otopeni and operates primarily out of Henri Coandă International Airport. TAROM is the largest airline in Romania based on fleet size, international destinations, and flights. The Government of Romania owns 95% of TAROM, which transported nearly 2.2 million passengers in 2012. TAROM has been a member of the SkyTeam airline alliance since 2010.
Rolling Stones studio albums England's Newest Hit Makers through Beggars Banq...HistoryExpert006
This document provides an overview of the Rolling Stones' studio albums from their debut album in 1964 through Beggars Banquet in 1968. It summarizes each album, including recording details, tracklists, chart performance, and notes. The albums progressed from covering R&B songs to being composed primarily of Jagger/Richards originals. Their involvement with manager Andrew Loog Oldham diminished over this period as well.
Turkish Airlines is Turkey's national flag carrier based in Istanbul. It operates scheduled services to 240 destinations worldwide including 42 domestic routes. Turkish Airlines is a member of Star Alliance and has codeshare agreements with over 30 airlines. Its main hubs are Atatürk International Airport in Istanbul along with secondary hubs in Ankara and Istanbul. The airline carries passengers and cargo on a fleet of over 300 planes that includes Boeing and Airbus aircraft.
Air Canada is Canada's largest airline and flag carrier. It was founded in 1936 as Trans-Canada Airlines and later renamed Air Canada in 1965. Air Canada operates both domestic and international flights to over 175 destinations worldwide. Its main hubs are located in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver. Air Canada is a founding member of Star Alliance and has codeshare agreements with many other airlines. It offers business and economy class on most aircraft and has a fleet that includes Airbus and Boeing aircraft.
Venezuela has a multi-party system led by the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela since 1999. The main opposition coalition is the Democratic Unity Roundtable, founded in 2008, which includes several centrist and left-leaning parties. Venezuela's head of state is President Nicolás Maduro, who succeeded Hugo Chávez after his death in 2013. There are conflicts between the government and other institutions like the Catholic Church and opposition-led local governments.
Southwest Airlines is a major US airline and the largest low-cost carrier in the world. It has over 46,000 employees and operates over 3,400 flights per day to 89 destinations in 42 states and Puerto Rico. Southwest operates an all-Boeing 737 fleet, with over 500 Boeing 737 aircraft in service, making it the largest operator of the 737 worldwide. In 2011, Southwest acquired AirTran Airways and is in the process of fully integrating the two airlines, with the goal of having a single operating certificate by 2014.
Poland is a country located in Central Europe with a population of over 38 million people. It has a predominantly Catholic population and Warsaw serves as its capital and largest city. The country has a parliamentary republic government and is currently led by President Bronisław Komorowski and Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The two main political parties are the centrist Civic Platform party and the conservative Law and Justice party.
The document provides an overview of the politics and government of South Korea. It discusses the country's presidential republic system and the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. It outlines the current president and prime minister, describes the main political parties, and examines the country's administrative divisions and recent election results. It also includes biographies of President Park Geun-hye and former Prime Minister Jung Hong-won.
This review summarizes Return of the Jedi, the third film in the original Star Wars trilogy. It notes that while not as strong as the previous two films, it provides a satisfying emotional conclusion. It focuses more on character relationships set up in Empire Strikes Back. Some criticisms are the increased "cuteness" like the Ewoks, though the reviewer's tolerance for them has grown over time. The film features the rescue of Han Solo, confrontation between Luke and Darth Vader, and climactic battle with the Death Star. While not perfect, viewing it completes the trilogy's overall story.
We Can Remember It for You Wholesale ... in the director's cutGisselRavn79
The document discusses the director's cut version of the 2012 film "Total Recall" compared to the original 1990 version directed by Paul Verhoeven. It summarizes the plot of the 2012 film, which is loosely based on the Philip K. Dick short story "We Can Remember It for You Wholesale". The document notes some differences between the two versions, such as the removal of elements like Mars and mutants from the 2012 version. It also critiques aspects of the new version like its lack of gore and humor compared to the original.
The document provides a list of the top 15 film characters. It summarizes each character in 1-2 sentences, highlighting why they are memorable or iconic. Some of the characters mentioned include Doug from Up, James Bond, Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean, Olive from Easy A, Doc Brown from Back to the Future, the Joker from The Dark Knight, Forrest Gump, R2D2 and C3PO from Star Wars, and Murdoch from The A-Team.
Suicide Squad is a messy film with an incoherent story and choppy editing, but it is salvaged by some great performances that bring energy to the film. The introduction of the squad members set to pop music is the best part of the film. While characters like Deadshot and Harley Quinn are compelling, many others are underdeveloped. The film lacks a strong villain or cohesive narrative. Overall, it is a disjointed but entertaining film that never reaches its full potential due to sloppy construction.
Fight Club is a film based on the novel by Chuck Palahniuk about young urban professionals who feel empty and seek meaning through underground fighting matches. The protagonist meets Tyler Durden, a psychopath who leads the fights and criticizes consumerism. Things spiral out of control as the fights grow larger. The film is a critique of masculinity and feeling marginalized in society. It had a lasting impact on the critic and their view of films due to its dark style and compelling characters and story.
The document discusses three fantasy films: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Star Wars: A New Hope, and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. It provides synopses of the plots for each film. It also discusses what attracts the author to the fantasy genre, including actors, stories, and special effects. Finally, it discusses several film theory concepts used in fantasy films, such as intertextuality, star theory, and reception theory.
THECINEMATIC WONDERS AND BLUNDERS OF 2023GlenMunro2
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1. The Star Wars Prequels: What Went Wrong?
Call me crazy if you must, but I’m going to say it and be honest: I am a die-hard Star Wars fan. I love the
series so much that I have seen all six movies and own all of them (unfortunately, Revenge of the Sith-my
favorite of the six-part saga- is the only Star Wars film I have on DVD. But then again, the 2000 VHS
versions of A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back , and Return of the Jedi are better than the 2004 DVDs
of those movies, as the VHS versions did not make any unneeded changes). I have both Lego Star Wars
and its sequel, Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy, on my Gameboy Advance, and I even still play
both games frequently. I just love everything about the Star Wars saga- everything from space battles to
lightsaber duels. Cool stuff? Absolutely, and that’s why I wish I had a lightsaber, preferably green
because green means I have great skill in force abilities. Excellent. That makes me a wise Jedi.
But on to the point. You probably noticed that my favorite Star Wars film is Revenge of the Sith. Ironic? I
should think so because if this review criticizes either of the two trilogies, it’s the prequel trilogy. Okay, I
know this sounds like another hateful assessment of the prequels and it sounds like I am too friendly to
the original trilogy. But I’m not. I personally like the original trilogy better, but I am not a big basher of the
prequels. Look, the first Star Wars film I saw in theaters was The Phantom Menace. I was just seven
when it premiered in May 1999, so I have almost no memory of seeing the theatrical version. This review
is based off what mistakes I have picked up on after having watched the VHS versions numerous times.
One can say that George Lucas had more original ideas with Star Wars, Empire, and Jedi. Whatever
happened to Lucas between Jedi’s release in 1983 and Phantom’s release in 1999 partly has to do with
the advent of CGI. People change, ideas change. But- I now leave you with my criticism of the prequels.
Excessive CGI and characters who serve little, if any, purpose to the story
I’m probably not the first to point this one out, but George Lucas overdid CGI during production of the
prequels (at least for the Gungans in Episode I). Now don’t get me wrong, the birth of CGI to the film
industry was a helpful development. It helped Lucas reach his original vision for the Star Wars trilogy and
made it that much easier to create new ships and characters. That’s the problem- Lucas heavily relied on
CGI to create some of the worst Star Wars characters known to mankind. From Jar Jar’s first appearance
in The Phantom Menace to General Grievous’ only appearance in Revenge of the Sith (thank God that
was his only appearance!), the crew of the prequels were dependent on CGI to create sell out characters
so Lucasfilm could make millions of dollars off Episode I. Talk about senseless thinking on their part. The
Gungans were perhaps the most offensive species ever created. No wonder Jar Jar is the least popular
character in the franchise. But there are many more!
Late introduction of Darth Sidious’ apprentice in The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones
How about that scene on the Trade Federation battleship (just after Queen Amidala’s ship escapes the
blockade) where Darth Maul is introduced? Many in the audience on that Wednesday in May 1999 could
have been wondering, “About time we see him!” It’s almost halfway through Episode I, and only then do
we meet Darth Maul? His role in the film seems very trivial. He was assigned to kidnap Queen Amidala
and hunt down Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon. That’s it. The real ultimate villain was Darth Sidious because he,
not Nute Gunray, was the real leader of the Trade Federation, and he was the true mastermind behind
the invasion of Naboo. He was on both sides, and it just gets better in Episode II. Something in the plot
that makes sense to the audience!
Attack of the Clones starts with an assassination attempt against Senator Amidala’s life. She suspects
that Count Dooku is responsible, but Mace Windu insists that Dooku would never try to murder anyone,
2. as he once was a Jedi. So his name is mentioned. But wait - we don’t see him until more than halfway
through the film. By that point, Obi-Wan tried to find haven in Geonosis after he pursued Jango Fett. We
finally find out who Dooku was: A former Jedi, once Qui-Gon’s master and now the leader of the
Confederacy of Independent Systems, who left the Jedi Order ten years earlier. Now we have met him
and are aware of his role. What’s the problem? Like Darth Maul before him, Dooku has very little screen
time, so his role is insignificant. He was in charge of the CIS, held Obi -Wan prisoner, ordered Anakin,
Padmé, and Obi-Wan to be executed, took the Death Star plans with him, injured Obi-Wan and Anakin,
and reported that the CIS and the Republic were at war. That all looks like Dooku was an effective
apprentice, but come on- his appearance was still minimal at best. Much like Maul, he had almost no
purpose to these movies. He was only a convenient placeholder for Episode II. How sad.
Who is the main villain?
Unbeknownst to the Jedi, the Sith reappear during the events of Episode I. As Yoda said during Qui-
Gon’s funeral pyre, “Always two there are. No more, no less. A master and an apprentice.” Throughout
the prequels, Darth Sidious was the leader of the Trade Federation, but he always has an associate:
Darth Maul in TPM, Count Dooku in AOTC, and Darth Vader in ROTS and the original trilogy, where it
was always clear who the main villain is (Darth Vader in ANH and TESB and the Emperor in ROTJ).
For some reason, identifying the primary bad guy was something the prequels failed to do. As the four
most important Sith, Darth Sidious, Darth Maul, Count Dooku, and Darth Vader have pretty fair
credentials as villains. No matter which trilogy you grew up with, no one can forget Vader’s famous first
appearance in ANH. From that point, it was clear to the audience that he was the main bad guy. So who
is the main bad guy supposed to be in the prequels? I guess Darth Sidious might claim that title while it is
up for grabs because, as I mentioned earlier, he was on both sides. But what role are Maul and Dooku
supposed to play? How about General Grievous (one of the most annoying characters of the trilogy) in
ROTS?
Darth Maul has little time on screen and only three lines
I cannot, I just cannot accept this. I just mentioned that the prequels made it all but impossible to identify
a main villain. Who was Darth Maul? He was Sidious’ first apprentice and a Zabrak from the planet
Dathomir. With a double-bladed lightsaber and horns on his head that make him resemble Satan, Maul
was a unique, but deadly Sith who could be Vader’s nearest rival for the “best Sith” award. Yet in the only
Star Wars film in which he appears, he is rarely seen. I am beyond certain that he is the antagonist in
TPM. So why do we see so little of Maul and so much of Jar Jar, who fell short from being a legitimate
character? Yup, this is why there is little action in TPM. To add insult to injury, one of the coolest villains in
the saga only has three lines. Here, he doesn’t even come close to rivaling Vader, but at least his fighting
style is just as impressive and unpredictable as Vader’s.
Darth Maul’s premature death (disputed)
The killing of Darth Maul was maybe the most controversial event of TPM. Maybe it was not. Whatever
the case, give or take, his death can be seen as one of the film’s greatest moments. In some respects,
this is true: It made Obi-Wan the first Jedi in a millennium to kill a Sith Lord, it made him a Jedi Knight,
and he was given permission to train Anakin.
Those who argue against Maul’s death believe his demise adds on to the worst decisions made in the
prequels because he was so skilled as a Sith and was perhaps more evil than Dooku. This is certainly a
fair and valid argument. Hey, Maul could have done just as well as a Sith apprentice if he had made it to
Attack of the Clones. Dooku may have only been a placeholder, but if Maul had survived TPM, we would
not have seen Christopher Lee in one of the few scenes of AOTC that I like, the Yoda/Dooku lightsaber
duel. Christopher Lee is an excellent actor, and his distinct voice made his appearance in AOTC and his
brief appearance in ROTS all the better. We are talking the same actor who portrayed Saruman in The
Lord of the Rings film trilogy!
3. Boring love story in Attack of the Clones
If any element in the AOTC plot explains why this film is so boring, it’s the romance between Anakin and
Padmé. This was the worst part of the second film of the prequel trilogy, and the reason the movie was so
bad, apart from the bad dialogue. Of all the ideas George Lucas had for the prequels, this was by far the
worst. One-third of the Episode II plot covers this love story. That they even met was itself a mistake in
the first place, so why did they fall in love and marry at the end of the movie? Jedis weren’t allowed to fall
in love, much less marry. The on screen chemistry that Lucas saw between Hayden Christen and Natalie
Portman certainly wasn’t shared by the fans, myself included.
The “chosen one” is a whiny and selfish brat
It’s very simple to notice that Anakin was a failure in these movies. He failed as a character and he failed
in bringing balance to the force. Instead of a mature and tough character who will stop at nothing that we
know Darth Vader as, Anakin is a childish and arrogant hypocrite as a Jedi. Qui -Gon discovers him and
sees how strong the force is in him. Anakin wins a podrace and his freedom from slavery. He decides to
leave his mother and C-3PO, and accompanies Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon to Coruscant. He is tested by the
Jedi Council, who determine that the force is indeed strong in him, but advise against his training. He
accompanies the Jedi back to Naboo. He joins the Battle of Naboo and ends up destroying the Trade
Federation battleship. He becomes Obi-Wan’s apprentice.
Still, Episode I already shows how reckless Anakin really is. In Episode II, we met a nineteen-year-old
padawan Anakin. From the exact moment in the movie when he is assigned to protect Padmé on Naboo,
a reckless Anakin is all we see. Yup, a reckless Anakin and not a caring Anakin. He wiped out the entire
Tusken Raider camp, including the men, women, and children in revenge for his mother’s death. He
confessed it to Padmé, and here his hypocrisy is exposed: “It’s all Obi -Wan’s fault! He’s jealous! He’s
holding me back!” Really? You’re going to blame your master for your careless and selfish deeds? What
a jerk! To make things worse, Padmé, instead of scolding him, was sympathetic to him! I’m sorry, but I
cannot understand that, much less how she even fell for this loser.
His recklessness did not stop there. In Episode III, Anakin had become a Jedi Knight. His rank changed,
but his attitude didn’t. That scene he made when the Council refused him the rank of Master was just
inexcusable and a total embarrassment. This is what made Anakin so unloved. He was the same whiner
and victim player he was in the previous film. Why couldn’t he just be happy that the Council made him a
member? Many thoughtless actions followed: He cut off Mace Windu’s hand and left him to die, he killed
the younglings, he eliminated the Separatist Leaders, and he nearly choked Padmé to death. At that
point, I just could not stand him anymore. His career as a Jedi officially reached its all-time low point. He
had become an evil person. The Anakin in the prequels contradicted the Vader of the older movies.
Jango Fett during the Geonosis Arena scene
We were introduced to Jango Fett in the Kamino scene of AOTC. The clone troopers were copies of him.
So we know who Jango Fett was. In fact, we briefly saw him earlier as the bounty hunter who killed Zam
Wesell. He was a true bounty hunter. Whatever he did later during the Geonosis Arena scene helped to
ruin the movie’s reputation. It didn’t make much sense to try to steal Mace’s lightsaber when Jango could
have just shot at Mace with his guns from a distance. And his jetpack serves as another strong
advantage. Maybe Lucas just wanted to kill Jango off? So far, the only character who had been killed off
was Darth Maul.
A big chunk of the work is Lucas’ and almost no ideas from anyone else
If anybody is to be at least partly blamed for the failures the prequel trilogy, it’s Lucas himself. He had as
much creativity on the prequel trilogy as he did on the original trilogy, yet he failed to deliver a worthwhile
story in the prequels. Part of the problem was lazy writ ing and no outside ideas. Every Star Wars fan
knows this: If you want the audience to understand the story, the producers need to have a say in the
4. story before the script is ready to become a movie. Isn’t that the point of a film crew? As pointed out
earlier, the most hated Star Wars characters were only invented to make money off these films. Lucas
had some of the best ideas for the best space franchise in history, but it didn’t do him too much good that
TPM was the first Star Wars movie he directed since ANH. As long as time machines do not exist and will
not for a very long time, the shortcomings of the prequel trilogy cannot be undone, so it’s up to J. J.
Abrams to learn from them and vow not to repeat them in the upcoming Star Wars Episode VII (yup,
Lucas will not be the director for this one). It would be best for the sake of the fans of Star Wars and the
franchise to be spared the mistakes of the prequels. We want to be convinced that Episode VII will be
decent and not a repeat of TPM, AOTC, and ROTS.
If I had to score the six movies, this is how I would rate them on a scale of one to ten:
The Phantom Menace: 8.5/10 (B)
Attack of the Clones: 6.3/10 (D)
Revenge of the Sith: 8.7/10 (B+)
A New Hope: 9.3/10 (A-)
The Empire Strikes Back : 9.5/10 (A)
Return of the Jedi: 9.9/10 (A+)
This is my favorite to least favorite order:
Revenge of the Sith
Return of the Jedi
The Empire Strikes Back
A New Hope
The Phantom Menace
Attack of the Clones
Most common favorite to least favorite order:
The Empire Strikes Back
A New Hope
Return of the Jedi
Revenge of the Sith
Attack of the Clones
The Phantom Menace