Essays on Movie Page 52

The Graduate (1967) is a classic drama and romance concerning the rift that exists between generations. The story mainly examines the life of youths in the late 1960s bumping against the rules and regulations that are set up by their parents. This paper is mainly going to look into how Benjamin who is a disillusioned…

In the film Jose Rizal by Marilou Diaz-Abaya, many facts about the life and the last days of Dr. Jose Rizal was presented. However, many inconsistencies according to history were depicted in the movie. The inconsistencies, I think are to enrich and to give the movie more substance as it progresses. These inconsistencies were; the…

I chose the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life” for my individual movie response paper because well for one, it is getting pretty close to Christmas time, but also because it is one of my favorite movies of all time and it presents countless ethical issues that are easy to spot. And, right of the bat…

In this poem, we get a glimpse at how Mahon perceived Ismay to see himself. Lines 1-2 The first two lines speak of the inquiry into the sinking of the Titanic and the effect it had on Ismay. The opinion of the inquiry, that Ismay stole the life of a woman or child to whom…

Throughout The Graduate, audience members could see through these various characters that individuality was starting to unfold. They refuse to live by certain societal standards because they believe traditional values does not hold the same meaning, as it did in their parents’ generation. Benjamin becomes puzzled and lost when it comes to finding his true…

            Intercultural Communication is necessary for different cultures to understand and accept the differences in their culture. Cultural sharing is the main medium of intercultural communication. Symbols, beliefs, attitudes, values, expectations and norms of behaviors are examples of culture that are shared freely in various groups of people. Intercultural communication is an important aspect in…

The movie Troy is about the conflict between the Greek city-states, led by Agamemnon, and Troy, ruled by Priam. These two have this conflict because Paris, Prince of Troy, fell in love with Helen, wife of Menelaus who is Agamemnon’s brother and king of Sparta, and took her back to Troy against the wishes of…

The theme of life’s unfairness is explored in both The Perks of Being a Wallflower and The Outsiders. These books focus on coming-of-age stories that highlight the power of individuals to create positive change in their own lives and the lives of others through active participation and good decision-making. Ponyboy from The Outsiders and Charlie…

As a typical intercultural film, My Big Fat Greek Wedding is about Toula, a lower in-between category Grecian American adult female who fell in love with a non-Greek upper in-between category “white Anglo-Saxon Protestant” Ian Miller. They overcame a series of troubles and finally held a large fat Grecian nuptials. This film shows us how…

The National Geographic Channel aired a captivating documentary on the Thaipusam festival, which provided an in-depth look into its significance, customs, and traditions. As I watched the grand procession and delved into its intricate details, I found myself fascinated by this mesmerizing documentary. Thaipusam is a yearly Hindu festival that occurs in January/February, specifically on…