1. I really enjoyed this movie! It was a little intense, but overall I enjoyed it. At some points it was a little too suspenseful for me. It was a great choice to display the real lives of what these soldiers have to go through everyday. I really didn't know how much these soldiers go through each day. I would recommend this movie to people who like action and true stories about war.
2. Hurt Locker is the traumatic stress these brave soldiers are put through. The pressure that they are under, and the lives that they are living within the front line all describe the hurt locker. Also, it can mean the mental and physical pain these soldiers are going through.
Monday, April 28, 2014
Captain Phillips
1. I loved this movie!! It was such a great choice, and it is one of my favorite movies of all time!! I thought it was so interesting how the pirates took control of everyone in a matter of seconds. I was at the edge of my seat the whole movie, and I was engaged the whole time. The details and the main plot was very well done and directed. It was a great movie and I would definitely recommend this to others(which I have).
Friday, April 18, 2014
Argo
1. I really enjoyed this movie a lot! It really kept me on my feet and interested the whole time. It was very well done and really captured during that time, and how serious and suspenseful these moments were for these people. The characters were very believable and it all seemed so real. I would definitely recommend this movie to others. It was a great way to better understand the hostage situation going on in Iran, and the complications that went along with the whole plan. It was one of my favorite movies and I would highly reccomend this to others.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Apollo 13
1. I really likes this film! It was great choice. The suspense within the movie was amazing and I was sitting on the edge of my seat throughout the whole movie. I would definitely recommend this movie to others!! It is a great thrill and it's a very good representation of the challenges of this mission. It was so intense in the how the whole mission went along. Personally, I never knew that there was that much work that had gone into a mission and how many major and minor things can easily go wrong.
2. NASA's budget should be maintained because there are so many pieces and parts that go into making one mission go off perfectly. Yes, the budget is very very high but I do think that it's needed for the type of work that these brave men and women do. This funding should continue also, because there is no other way for everything to be set off perfectly without this large amount of money backing them up.
3. I think that the U.S. has gone along way within the past years. I personally think that it's just a very unpredictable situation to be in and it's also scary. But, I think that we rushed many things because we were in major competition with other countries, and that's why we might of had some technological problems throughout the missions. I wouldn't say we shouldn't worry about being in competition with other countries but we should focus on ourselves and how we can make safe travels, and how we can build something that we can rely on and it will turn our amazing!!
2. NASA's budget should be maintained because there are so many pieces and parts that go into making one mission go off perfectly. Yes, the budget is very very high but I do think that it's needed for the type of work that these brave men and women do. This funding should continue also, because there is no other way for everything to be set off perfectly without this large amount of money backing them up.
3. I think that the U.S. has gone along way within the past years. I personally think that it's just a very unpredictable situation to be in and it's also scary. But, I think that we rushed many things because we were in major competition with other countries, and that's why we might of had some technological problems throughout the missions. I wouldn't say we shouldn't worry about being in competition with other countries but we should focus on ourselves and how we can make safe travels, and how we can build something that we can rely on and it will turn our amazing!!
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Parkland
1. I really enjoyed this movie! This movie was a great and very accurate representation of what actually happened on the day of JFK's assassination. Parkland has been one of my favorite movies that we have watched within this class. This movie was very well directed, and the way they showed the play by play of what happened on that tragic day was very, very well done. I would definitely recommend this movie to others! It was a great movie, and after watching it you really understand what truly happened on the day of his assassination.
2. I interviewed my step dad about the day of JFK's assassination.
- My step dad was at his house on the day of the assassination. He was off of school that day because it was a teacher work day.
- My step dad went around to all of his neighbors houses, and told all of them about what had just happened to JFK.
- He said that everyone was very shocked about that day. He was very young when the news came out, but it still was shocking seeing everyone's reactions to the news.
- It's such a debatable topic he said and you could go any way with it, but yes it has to be a conspiracy theory. This was all planned very precisely, and the killer knew exactly what he was doing.
- Kennedy always was a positive person and did a lot of great for our country. He had young kids at the time and it all seemed like such a perfect family life. Kennedy was looked up to by so many, and very well respected which made him even more of a role model to most of America.
Sunday, March 30, 2014
The Pianist
1. I really enjoyed this movie! It was a great choice for documenting such a harsh time period. This movie was an amazing way of displaying the theme of how if you keep on having a positive mindset you will survive the harshest times. I agree with how just the small things can keep you going and help you stay alive and happy. If you think of the happier times and how things can be once the rocky part of your life is over with it just keeps you going and keeps you pushing forward.
2. Hosenfield saw that Szpilman was in such a deep state and he had nothing left, and I truly think that he felt bad for him. He saw how bad of shape he was in and he wanted to help. Also, he realizes that he is an unbelievable piano player and he has a remarkable talent, and he wouldn't want to detour someone from what they love and what makes them happy. I think that he saw that playing piano and thinking about music was the one thing that kept him going through this very, very terrible time period. After he played the piano, Hosenfield also realized that he shouldn't be marked as a jew and tortured because of that, and Hosenfield saw him at that moment as just another human. He saw him as someone who needed help and who was doing whatever he could to stay alive.
- Szpilman saw that for once after all of these horrible Nazis killed many people and tortured numerous amounts of people that this one person saw him not as a Jew but as a true piano player, and as a real human. As the war was dying down he realized that there still are good people in the world and knew what he was doing was wrong, and I think Szpilman knew he felt guilty so he put his trust into him because he saw for once that he wasn't someone who was out to get him just because of his religion, and he truly wanted to help him and save him.
2. Hosenfield saw that Szpilman was in such a deep state and he had nothing left, and I truly think that he felt bad for him. He saw how bad of shape he was in and he wanted to help. Also, he realizes that he is an unbelievable piano player and he has a remarkable talent, and he wouldn't want to detour someone from what they love and what makes them happy. I think that he saw that playing piano and thinking about music was the one thing that kept him going through this very, very terrible time period. After he played the piano, Hosenfield also realized that he shouldn't be marked as a jew and tortured because of that, and Hosenfield saw him at that moment as just another human. He saw him as someone who needed help and who was doing whatever he could to stay alive.
- Szpilman saw that for once after all of these horrible Nazis killed many people and tortured numerous amounts of people that this one person saw him not as a Jew but as a true piano player, and as a real human. As the war was dying down he realized that there still are good people in the world and knew what he was doing was wrong, and I think Szpilman knew he felt guilty so he put his trust into him because he saw for once that he wasn't someone who was out to get him just because of his religion, and he truly wanted to help him and save him.
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Defiance
1. I really enjoyed this movie! It clearly depicted what happened throughout that period of time. The way the jews were treated was horrible, and their survival story was remarkable. This movie was a great way to clearly show how the jews survived within the forest. The Bielski brothers were great heroes and did whatever they could to make sure their community survived. I would definitely recommend this movie to others! It's a great story about bravery and about how if you stick together through tough times things with eventually get better.
2. This quote means that they escaped the harshness of the concentration camps where they would of most likely died, and then they escaped and most of the jews in the forest ended up living. Their revenge is them living. They survived and they escaped what could of ended their lives at any moment.
- Yes, the two can coexist. They all had to depend on the little amounts of food and warmth they all had but they learned how to fight in battle and hunt for their food. These brave men, women and children were living and fighting for themselves after escaping what would of been a harsh way to die.
-Yes, within these circumstances revenge is an act of humanity. These horrible humans were controlling mass amounts of people and not caring how many they killed while doing so. The Bielski brothers led everyone to survive and escape these camps, and by doing so they got revenge from the Nazis. The jews showed them that they didn't need to be controlled and that they could live proudly as jews and not be beaten down everyday.
2. This quote means that they escaped the harshness of the concentration camps where they would of most likely died, and then they escaped and most of the jews in the forest ended up living. Their revenge is them living. They survived and they escaped what could of ended their lives at any moment.
- Yes, the two can coexist. They all had to depend on the little amounts of food and warmth they all had but they learned how to fight in battle and hunt for their food. These brave men, women and children were living and fighting for themselves after escaping what would of been a harsh way to die.
-Yes, within these circumstances revenge is an act of humanity. These horrible humans were controlling mass amounts of people and not caring how many they killed while doing so. The Bielski brothers led everyone to survive and escape these camps, and by doing so they got revenge from the Nazis. The jews showed them that they didn't need to be controlled and that they could live proudly as jews and not be beaten down everyday.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Godfather
1. I thought this movie was okay. It definitely kept me on my toes and it was very suspenseful. I didn't like in my opinion that their was a lot of shooting and people getting killed left and right. I know that the shooting parts of the movie couldn't be left out but, personally I'm not a fan of that much gun use. The movie was a great interpretation of what went on during that time, and the directors did a great job of making it realistic and depicting how life was like during that era. I would recommend it to people who like a lot of violence and who are interested in what life was like throughout that time period.
2. Vito Corleone is the center of the film because he was the ring leader behind all of the crime that went on. He showed great bravery and watched out for everyone. Vito meant business and wasn't messing around. I think he used the method of tough love on his children, but that was for the best. He made it his point to protect his family and friends. When Vito died it was very traumatic part of the movie. You saw the happiness in his eyes running around with his grandson and it was a very surprising moment and it was very depressing. After Vito passed very unexpectedly I think everyone was thinking "What do we do now?" People were upset and yes, the crime probably went down but he was the center of it all so yes maybe the world began to become a better place slowly.
3. Organized crime I thought wasn't that open. Most people kept it on the down low. In the movie it seemed as though everyone throughout their family and in that group knew about everything that was going on, and that was going to happen. Organized crime to me seems like it would be very secretive within a small group of people that are involved. Yes, I think that this film is considered a "classic" because it really shows what went on back then, and what the people behind organized crime were thinking and their motives behind killing mass amounts of people.
2. Vito Corleone is the center of the film because he was the ring leader behind all of the crime that went on. He showed great bravery and watched out for everyone. Vito meant business and wasn't messing around. I think he used the method of tough love on his children, but that was for the best. He made it his point to protect his family and friends. When Vito died it was very traumatic part of the movie. You saw the happiness in his eyes running around with his grandson and it was a very surprising moment and it was very depressing. After Vito passed very unexpectedly I think everyone was thinking "What do we do now?" People were upset and yes, the crime probably went down but he was the center of it all so yes maybe the world began to become a better place slowly.
3. Organized crime I thought wasn't that open. Most people kept it on the down low. In the movie it seemed as though everyone throughout their family and in that group knew about everything that was going on, and that was going to happen. Organized crime to me seems like it would be very secretive within a small group of people that are involved. Yes, I think that this film is considered a "classic" because it really shows what went on back then, and what the people behind organized crime were thinking and their motives behind killing mass amounts of people.
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Miracle
1. I really liked this movie! It was a great choice. I really liked how motivating it was. It made me want to go the extra mile with everything I do. I would definitely recommend this movie to everyone. This movie was not only a great way to incorporate the meaning of teamwork, but also a way to show the meaning of how true dedication pays off.
2. Miracle on Ice is a story about how the underdog team overcame many challenges and won the olympic gold medal. This true story is a great way to better understand how hard work and dedication really pays off. During this time in 1970 Russia was predicted to win the gold medal. Also, at this time it was the peak of the cold war so Russia thought they had this olympic win in the bag. America pushed themselves and really committed to the sport. USA shocked everyone with their huge win and they became one of the most respected hockey teams after that.
3. A similar event that is a bit more depressing is 9/11. Though it was a horrific event in our history it really showed how America can come as one and try to change our society drastically. This event brought many people together, and I feel like America as a whole saw how we could really evolve into one nation.
2. Miracle on Ice is a story about how the underdog team overcame many challenges and won the olympic gold medal. This true story is a great way to better understand how hard work and dedication really pays off. During this time in 1970 Russia was predicted to win the gold medal. Also, at this time it was the peak of the cold war so Russia thought they had this olympic win in the bag. America pushed themselves and really committed to the sport. USA shocked everyone with their huge win and they became one of the most respected hockey teams after that.
3. A similar event that is a bit more depressing is 9/11. Though it was a horrific event in our history it really showed how America can come as one and try to change our society drastically. This event brought many people together, and I feel like America as a whole saw how we could really evolve into one nation.
Friday, February 21, 2014
42
1. I really enjoyed this film!! It was one of my favorites so far! It was a great way to show what exactly happened back then and how Jackie Robinson made such a difference for all African Americans and for baseball in general. This was a great film and I really enjoyed every part of it.
2.Yes, I think Jackie Robinson helped our country. He made a huge movement for equality and for all African Americans in general. He really paved the way for many baseball players in the future. What we can learn from people like Jackie Robinson is to always stay confident with who you are and how you can make a difference. Even if everyone is trying to bring you down, we have to keep our heads up high and prove them wrong. We have to be the example and the difference, and we have to do something that will change the world and make it a little bit easier for others in the future.
3. Jackie's values are many that I take to heart. Staying strong and focused and keeping your mind set to what has to be accomplished can be one of the hardest things to do but, at the end of the day you'll feel so accomplished once you achieve your goal. Also, working with others and always doing your best are two key values that stood out to me. It can be very hard to work with others and get along with others but, "killing them with kindness" sometimes is the best thing you can do to be the bigger person in the situation. Always doing your best is one of the things that can be very hard to live by. Going that extra mile and putting your mind and body through tough situations are hard, but that one goal that keeps you going makes it all worth it in the end.
4. This quote means that if you haven't made a difference throughout this process sometimes the whole journey is not even worth it. I agree with this quote. This quote is an example of how you can change the world and impact many peoples lives. If you set a good example and if you do the right things in your life you are even closer to making a change and impact in the world and possibly in someones life.
2.Yes, I think Jackie Robinson helped our country. He made a huge movement for equality and for all African Americans in general. He really paved the way for many baseball players in the future. What we can learn from people like Jackie Robinson is to always stay confident with who you are and how you can make a difference. Even if everyone is trying to bring you down, we have to keep our heads up high and prove them wrong. We have to be the example and the difference, and we have to do something that will change the world and make it a little bit easier for others in the future.
3. Jackie's values are many that I take to heart. Staying strong and focused and keeping your mind set to what has to be accomplished can be one of the hardest things to do but, at the end of the day you'll feel so accomplished once you achieve your goal. Also, working with others and always doing your best are two key values that stood out to me. It can be very hard to work with others and get along with others but, "killing them with kindness" sometimes is the best thing you can do to be the bigger person in the situation. Always doing your best is one of the things that can be very hard to live by. Going that extra mile and putting your mind and body through tough situations are hard, but that one goal that keeps you going makes it all worth it in the end.
4. This quote means that if you haven't made a difference throughout this process sometimes the whole journey is not even worth it. I agree with this quote. This quote is an example of how you can change the world and impact many peoples lives. If you set a good example and if you do the right things in your life you are even closer to making a change and impact in the world and possibly in someones life.
Monday, February 17, 2014
Cinderella Man
1. The title of the movie was Cinderella Man because you don't think that Jimmy is going to be a great boxer but he ends up becoming the best in the world, he was the underdog and really showed everyone all of his potential. Yes, I really liked the story! It was such a great message and such an amazing story. I did like James Braddock. He really tried to whatever he could do to provide for his family and for himself. James kept fighting for a new and better life for his family and never gave up. Unemployment is a big issue that a lot of families and it also was for the Braddock family. The issue isn't as major as it was back then, but it still affects tons of people. Today, more families have a better hold on money and also there are a lot of better job opportunities and more options for people. The issues today aren't as focused on unemployment, but more on human rights. Our children will face still the same ones that we are dealing with today. Equality problems( possibly), money, and social class problems I believe.
2. Yes, I would steal for my family if it meant that my family would get to eat a better meal, and if it meant that my family would stay together for a longer period of time. I would obviously feel bad about this and feel that it was wrong, but if the circumstances were that serious I would do whatever it would take to help my family survive.
3. The filmakers I think portrayed Max Baer correctly. As we talked about in class every movie needs that "villain character". Yes it was wrong for them to make Max Baer evil and not himself but, it was the best decision for the movie. No I do not think it took anything away from James Braddock in any way. James was the whole story and you really got his point of view fully and by adding Max into the story in that way just made the whole story come together.
4. When James went into Madison Square Garden to ask for money I think it was such a huge step for him. He showed his true character and he let all of his ego and everything go away and he really just focused on providing for his family at that moment. I found this courageous scene very admirable to his character. It showed a great deal of confidence and fearlessness. This moment portrayed him as a come back man and story. He really showed his true colors. No one had faith in him and he showed that he could be a man and start his career over and be a great dad and family man.
2. Yes, I would steal for my family if it meant that my family would get to eat a better meal, and if it meant that my family would stay together for a longer period of time. I would obviously feel bad about this and feel that it was wrong, but if the circumstances were that serious I would do whatever it would take to help my family survive.
3. The filmakers I think portrayed Max Baer correctly. As we talked about in class every movie needs that "villain character". Yes it was wrong for them to make Max Baer evil and not himself but, it was the best decision for the movie. No I do not think it took anything away from James Braddock in any way. James was the whole story and you really got his point of view fully and by adding Max into the story in that way just made the whole story come together.
4. When James went into Madison Square Garden to ask for money I think it was such a huge step for him. He showed his true character and he let all of his ego and everything go away and he really just focused on providing for his family at that moment. I found this courageous scene very admirable to his character. It showed a great deal of confidence and fearlessness. This moment portrayed him as a come back man and story. He really showed his true colors. No one had faith in him and he showed that he could be a man and start his career over and be a great dad and family man.
Monday, February 10, 2014
Tombstone
1. I have mixed feelings about this movie. Yes, it was suspenseful at many points but overall it didn't grab my attention. The wild west movies aren't really my favorite genre, and it didn't really keep my attention. The movie was realistic and really showed what life was like with cowboys in the West. I didn't feel a connection with the characters, and they weren't relatable to me. This movie is a great choice for anyone who likes to watch what life was like back in the West, and how people dealt with their problems with each other.
2. I believe what makes an event legendary are the people who are in the event and the circumstances that surround the cause. The main thing that makes a person a legend is the act that they accomplish and their actions span over decades to come not just for that moment. Yes, I believe Wyatt Earp was a legend through this whole movie. He really stood out and really did something to change the circumstances between the cowboys and through the town. Wyatt made a change and always stood behind his actions. He fought for everyone and himself. He made a difference and that is why his actions would be considered legendary to me. The part of the Wild West that appeals to me is the sneakiness of all of the men and women in the town. No one knows who is going to shoot and when, and what major event could happen next. Its very suspenseful and it keeps you on your toes, and I thought that was very intriguing.
2. I believe what makes an event legendary are the people who are in the event and the circumstances that surround the cause. The main thing that makes a person a legend is the act that they accomplish and their actions span over decades to come not just for that moment. Yes, I believe Wyatt Earp was a legend through this whole movie. He really stood out and really did something to change the circumstances between the cowboys and through the town. Wyatt made a change and always stood behind his actions. He fought for everyone and himself. He made a difference and that is why his actions would be considered legendary to me. The part of the Wild West that appeals to me is the sneakiness of all of the men and women in the town. No one knows who is going to shoot and when, and what major event could happen next. Its very suspenseful and it keeps you on your toes, and I thought that was very intriguing.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Glory
I enjoyed this movie. I didn't love it but I enjoyed it. This was a great way to show how the 54th Massachusetts Regiment came into play and how so many things evolved from it. The movie always kept me on my toes and I was never really bored of it. I liked the realness of the movie and how the movie really displayed the true events happening. I give these soldiers a lot of credit for being so brave and committed during this time. Personally, it would be very hard for me to still fight while everyone around me was getting shot and dying. I would defiantly recommend this movie to others. It's a great way to learn about the 54th Massachusetts and it really shows you the true events and you kind of start to become part of the movie by the end.
I believe people are willing to die for their country because they feel so strongly about the cause that they are fighting for. These soldiers risk their lives so that others can have more opportunities which I think is a heroic thing in itself. Also, our country gives many people many opportunities and these brave men and women fight for their lives I believe to return the favor in some way. Yes, I think the men of the 54th Massachusetts are heroic and so is Shaw. In both cases they risked their lives to give more opportunities to the African American community and to show that everyone is equal. Shaw stood up for what was right and didn't look back! He knew what he had to do and he wanted to accomplish his goals and I believe he did.
This story is very significant because it was a big step for African Americans fighting on the front line. This was never really thought about until the 54th Massachusetts came into play. This was significant because it was a chance for African Americans to move forward in the battle for freedom. The 54th Massachusetts truly proved that these brave men would do anything for their country and will fight until the end as long as they have made an impact on society. This showed that with great power comes great strength. These men trained and mentally prepared for the battles and fought until they couldn't fight anymore. Their heroic actions are ones that will be remembered forever.
I believe people are willing to die for their country because they feel so strongly about the cause that they are fighting for. These soldiers risk their lives so that others can have more opportunities which I think is a heroic thing in itself. Also, our country gives many people many opportunities and these brave men and women fight for their lives I believe to return the favor in some way. Yes, I think the men of the 54th Massachusetts are heroic and so is Shaw. In both cases they risked their lives to give more opportunities to the African American community and to show that everyone is equal. Shaw stood up for what was right and didn't look back! He knew what he had to do and he wanted to accomplish his goals and I believe he did.
This story is very significant because it was a big step for African Americans fighting on the front line. This was never really thought about until the 54th Massachusetts came into play. This was significant because it was a chance for African Americans to move forward in the battle for freedom. The 54th Massachusetts truly proved that these brave men would do anything for their country and will fight until the end as long as they have made an impact on society. This showed that with great power comes great strength. These men trained and mentally prepared for the battles and fought until they couldn't fight anymore. Their heroic actions are ones that will be remembered forever.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Introduction
About Me
1. Smiley2. My interests include working out/staying fit along with playing lacrosse and tennis. My goals include being successful throughout college, eventually having a stable job and nice family life and possibly studying nutrition and exercise physiology in school.
3. School to me is a fun learning environment where I get to explore many classes and ways to better my education.
4. I do not like some of the teachers and how they teach our classes. The majority of the teachers are great and I love them but, some of the teachers here make it hard to learn the information being taught by the tone in their voice, their teaching habits and how the information is presented.
5. The qualities of my favorite teachers are how relatable they can be, how they bring their personal lives into the information being taught, knowing they are always there to help you and knowing that the teacher knows what they are talking about and not just reading off of a powerpoint.
6.My intrest in history on a scale of 1-10 is probably a 7. Yes, I like to learn about past and present events but I wouldn't say my whole life revolves around it.
Writing Prompt
I am disappointed in humanity. To think about what the human race has become can make you crazy if you think about it enough. Humanity has become all about the most likes we can get on a tweet, post or photo we just uploaded. Yes, I am involved in the craze of all the social media and I will admit it does get the best of me sometimes but, thinking about it too much makes me crazy. I'm disappointed with humanity because I think everyone is so involved with themselves and not the world around them. I'm not saying that in the 21st century we haven't done amazing and remarkable things but, there are many moments everyday that make me question people motives and how important little things can be to them. Such as, if they run out of a Starbucks coffee flavor or someone doesn't get one more like on a post it can make people frustrated beyond belief. The human race has become a crazy spiral that is getting more and more complicated to understand. I am disappointed because it's only going to get worse as the years go on and its hard to think about what humanity will become as the new generations begin to roll through.
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