So, I hate horror films.
I loathe the blood, the scenes where things just pop out of now where, and monsters. Not to bash people, but I just can't handle horror films because they are almost ALL the same.
For example, the movie The Hills have Eyes. I maybe physically watched 20 minutes of it because of all the blood. It's like horror films all follow the same plot. There is some catastrophic event or some mindless characters that aren't aware of the horror that is to follow. Then there is always some monster such as: demons, zombies, vampires, mutants, psychos, and the list goes on. Then the monsters hide and pop out a suspenseful moments and usually eat or kill someone. So all the characters are sad and then seek revenge at the monsters. And they succeed and live happily ever after.
The movie in class was just like all other horror movies. I will say this that now that I have been doing some extra research for our paper, I think I'm starting to at least tolerate horror films.
*I really don't know what else to write about. Sorry*
Friday, March 30, 2007
Oh, no, you can't touch this
So, in the crazy week of having my basement flood and my mom being admitted to the hospital, the only show on at 2 in the morning was Scrubs. And lo and behold, this show is so chess-tastically funny, that I decided to write about it for my blog entry.
The show centers around four friends that work at a hospital. Three of the characters are medical interns, and the other character is a friend. The show is narrated by J.D, who is 26, and trying to get through his internship. He is best friends with Turk, who is a surgical intern and later falls in love with one of the nurses, Carla. All three make friends with another intern named Elliot.
The show is crazy because it is a typical sitcom that is really predictable, but it's so hilarious that despite all it's negative points it's a good show. Also, there are some episodes that focus on deeper meanings than just making an audience laugh.
The episode I watched had to do with the interns first bout with death while on the job. This sounds like it would be a very somber episode, but it wasn't. I think it mainly has to do with the character, Dr. Cox. He is so sarcastic and crazy, that it makes you think how anyone could really work with him. But he adds to the show the necessary drama and comedic affects to make the show work.
Anyways, what I liked most about this episode was J.D's interaction with an elderly woman. The woman had cancer, but didn't want to go on further treatment. J.D tries to convince her that she should continue to live and go on treatment. He makes a list of things he feels that every person should have done before they die and reads them to her. The woman says yes to all of them and in return asks J.D if he's done any of those things, to which he replies, "no."
I liked that part in the episode the most because it made me think really hard about my own life. Like how many times do I just go through the motions and take things for granted? I think you can be physically alive, but not really live life. As cheesy as that sounded, I do not want life to pass by and regret not truly living. Who knew one episode of Scrubs could make me think all this?
The show centers around four friends that work at a hospital. Three of the characters are medical interns, and the other character is a friend. The show is narrated by J.D, who is 26, and trying to get through his internship. He is best friends with Turk, who is a surgical intern and later falls in love with one of the nurses, Carla. All three make friends with another intern named Elliot.
The show is crazy because it is a typical sitcom that is really predictable, but it's so hilarious that despite all it's negative points it's a good show. Also, there are some episodes that focus on deeper meanings than just making an audience laugh.
The episode I watched had to do with the interns first bout with death while on the job. This sounds like it would be a very somber episode, but it wasn't. I think it mainly has to do with the character, Dr. Cox. He is so sarcastic and crazy, that it makes you think how anyone could really work with him. But he adds to the show the necessary drama and comedic affects to make the show work.
Anyways, what I liked most about this episode was J.D's interaction with an elderly woman. The woman had cancer, but didn't want to go on further treatment. J.D tries to convince her that she should continue to live and go on treatment. He makes a list of things he feels that every person should have done before they die and reads them to her. The woman says yes to all of them and in return asks J.D if he's done any of those things, to which he replies, "no."
I liked that part in the episode the most because it made me think really hard about my own life. Like how many times do I just go through the motions and take things for granted? I think you can be physically alive, but not really live life. As cheesy as that sounded, I do not want life to pass by and regret not truly living. Who knew one episode of Scrubs could make me think all this?
Friday, March 23, 2007
Change of pace
I was watching Gilmore Girls this week and started to criticize how unrealistic some parts of the show are. I think our last paper about reality TV kind of got to me. Even though, I did write my paper to say Gilmore Girls is realistic; I still found some things to be unrealistic.
The episode I watched was of the Grand Opening of the Dragonfly Inn. So, all of the people of Stars Hollow are invited to spend a weekend at the hotel as a test run. I find it funny that the townspeople always consist of the same twenty or so people such as Luke, Babette, Kirk, Miss Patty, etc.
As the episode progresses, Lorelai's ex, Jason, shows up unexpectedly. However, the whole time Luke was at the Inn and flirting with Lorelai. The audience can tell that Lorelai is interested in Luke. Anyways, she gets furious at Jason that he shows up because she knows it'll ruin her chances with Luke.
Ok, snore, and what a bore! Is it really realistic that Lorelai hooks up with a guy, then, goes to Luke, then back to a different guy or to Christ? Come on! Get a new script. The vicious cycle of Max to Chris to Luke to Jason to a maybe with Luke to a definetly with Chris to Luke and back to Chris in marriage and now a divorce and possibly back to Luke. It was exhausting just writing that.
Anyways, I guess most shows need unrealism to let their productions run through smoothly. But it's kind of cheesy that the audience can tell.
The episode I watched was of the Grand Opening of the Dragonfly Inn. So, all of the people of Stars Hollow are invited to spend a weekend at the hotel as a test run. I find it funny that the townspeople always consist of the same twenty or so people such as Luke, Babette, Kirk, Miss Patty, etc.
As the episode progresses, Lorelai's ex, Jason, shows up unexpectedly. However, the whole time Luke was at the Inn and flirting with Lorelai. The audience can tell that Lorelai is interested in Luke. Anyways, she gets furious at Jason that he shows up because she knows it'll ruin her chances with Luke.
Ok, snore, and what a bore! Is it really realistic that Lorelai hooks up with a guy, then, goes to Luke, then back to a different guy or to Christ? Come on! Get a new script. The vicious cycle of Max to Chris to Luke to Jason to a maybe with Luke to a definetly with Chris to Luke and back to Chris in marriage and now a divorce and possibly back to Luke. It was exhausting just writing that.
Anyways, I guess most shows need unrealism to let their productions run through smoothly. But it's kind of cheesy that the audience can tell.
The Classics
This week's reading focused on an introduction to film. I particularly liked Ebert's essay about film classics. I would have to say that I agree with Ebert's statement that some of the greatest films are from old Hollywood.
All my friend's think it is really cheesy that I like to watch old black-and-white movies. There's something about old movies that really appeal to me. I think it may be that back then everyone seemed to have a sense of decency toward one another. Also, to me, the plots seem to be very intense because they are so through with the details of the story.
One old movie I really like is The Shop Around the Corner starring Jimmy Stewart. It's the original version of You've Got Mail. So, instead of having e-mails, Jimmy Stewart and his co-star use snail mail to fall in love with one another. If you've seen You've Got Mail, you'll notice that they pay tribute to this movie. Meg Ryan's book store is called The Shop Around the Corner.
I am a sucker for Audrey Hepburn movies as well. Who could forget her stunning entrance in Sabrina? That's the best part of the movie. Hepburn walks into a party the Larbe's are having in this AMAZING dress. And everyone is speechless because she is so beautiful.
It's stuff like that that make classic movies so great. There doesn't have to be so much action or drama. It's just the simple every day life that surprisingly can hold your attention.
I did read once in some magazine that my generation biologically has a hard time watching classic movies because the scenes are so drawn out. My generation is used to something like every 5.3 seconds there is a scene change. Where as in old movie, the scenes usually take a few minutes to pass. That's probably why no one from my generation likes old movies.
But I'm weird like that.
All my friend's think it is really cheesy that I like to watch old black-and-white movies. There's something about old movies that really appeal to me. I think it may be that back then everyone seemed to have a sense of decency toward one another. Also, to me, the plots seem to be very intense because they are so through with the details of the story.
One old movie I really like is The Shop Around the Corner starring Jimmy Stewart. It's the original version of You've Got Mail. So, instead of having e-mails, Jimmy Stewart and his co-star use snail mail to fall in love with one another. If you've seen You've Got Mail, you'll notice that they pay tribute to this movie. Meg Ryan's book store is called The Shop Around the Corner.
I am a sucker for Audrey Hepburn movies as well. Who could forget her stunning entrance in Sabrina? That's the best part of the movie. Hepburn walks into a party the Larbe's are having in this AMAZING dress. And everyone is speechless because she is so beautiful.
It's stuff like that that make classic movies so great. There doesn't have to be so much action or drama. It's just the simple every day life that surprisingly can hold your attention.
I did read once in some magazine that my generation biologically has a hard time watching classic movies because the scenes are so drawn out. My generation is used to something like every 5.3 seconds there is a scene change. Where as in old movie, the scenes usually take a few minutes to pass. That's probably why no one from my generation likes old movies.
But I'm weird like that.
Friday, March 2, 2007
Jerry gay?
Viewing Seinfeld through a homosexual looking glass is something that I never thought of. As a heterosexual, I never picked up on anything that might mean Seinfeld could have gay cues in it. I just thought the show was extremely hilarious.
As a heterosexual, I viewed the characters as always pursuing the opposite sex. But according to the reading, as a homosexual viewing the show, the characters are being homosexual because they fail miserably in their pursuits. Also, it appeals to a homosexual audience because it uses gay slang and innuendos.
One example is that George has a relationship with a woman that fails miserably because it has the quirks of a heterosexual relationship. You then find out that the same woman is having a successful relationship with a woman.
I though the reading was interesting, but I wonder if it's possible to read too much into a plot and discover things that really aren't there. For example, it's funny that their relationships fail or could perceive that the show just has homosexual undercurrents. It just depends on how you look at it. But apparently the author has done research for the essay so from her point of view and since she pointed out all these homosexual subtleties, I would have to say that she is correct.
From her richly expressed and deeply personal writings, the author of this essay does point out extremely interesting facts that as a heterosexual I would have probably never picked up. In today's complex world, the author re-affirms that the things truly that are important in life are precious gifts that can be ours when we open our eyes to what is already there.
As a heterosexual, I viewed the characters as always pursuing the opposite sex. But according to the reading, as a homosexual viewing the show, the characters are being homosexual because they fail miserably in their pursuits. Also, it appeals to a homosexual audience because it uses gay slang and innuendos.
One example is that George has a relationship with a woman that fails miserably because it has the quirks of a heterosexual relationship. You then find out that the same woman is having a successful relationship with a woman.
I though the reading was interesting, but I wonder if it's possible to read too much into a plot and discover things that really aren't there. For example, it's funny that their relationships fail or could perceive that the show just has homosexual undercurrents. It just depends on how you look at it. But apparently the author has done research for the essay so from her point of view and since she pointed out all these homosexual subtleties, I would have to say that she is correct.
From her richly expressed and deeply personal writings, the author of this essay does point out extremely interesting facts that as a heterosexual I would have probably never picked up. In today's complex world, the author re-affirms that the things truly that are important in life are precious gifts that can be ours when we open our eyes to what is already there.
Clothes make the woman
This week's episode of Gilmore Girls was the Pilot episode. It was kind of weird seeing how young everyone looked when the show first began. Even the filming of the show was completely different. Everything was in darker colors and everyone work a lot of dark, heavy make-up.
A sixteen year old Rory Gilmore is the genius of her public high school. However, the audience soon learns that she is accepted to the prestigious private school of Chilton.
Rory is in every aspect a typical teenager except for her intelligence. She likes rock music, eats a ton of junk food, and hangs with her best friend, Lane, every chance that she gets. But there is another thing that sets her apart--she is also best friends with her mom, Lorelai.
Lorelai is the fun loving mom, who likes rock music, eats a ton of junk food, and hangs with her best friend, Sookie (hmm...sounds familiar). Even though she may not act her age, Lorelai works hard as the manager of an inn and tries to be the best mom she can be to her daughter.
Rory and Lorelai both share their excitement over Rory's acceptance to Chilton. However, Lorelai realizes that tuition is a lot more than she can afford. This is the first time the audience learns about Lorelai's estrangement from her parents. Lorelai takes a big step to ask her parents for the money.
Lorelai's mom, Emily, is very controlling and always has to have her way. So she says they won't give her the money unless her and Rory attend Friday night dinners with them. Lorelai agrees not too happily, but for Rory she would do anything.
The Pilot episode was where every Gilmore-ism began. The inside jokes about crazy words such as, "Oy, with poodles." It began the coffee addiction 24/7. It began all the crazy love triangles that would form through out the seasons.
I think the writers did a good job the first time around and made all the character memorable. They have made Gilmore Girls into a 21st century icon.
A sixteen year old Rory Gilmore is the genius of her public high school. However, the audience soon learns that she is accepted to the prestigious private school of Chilton.
Rory is in every aspect a typical teenager except for her intelligence. She likes rock music, eats a ton of junk food, and hangs with her best friend, Lane, every chance that she gets. But there is another thing that sets her apart--she is also best friends with her mom, Lorelai.
Lorelai is the fun loving mom, who likes rock music, eats a ton of junk food, and hangs with her best friend, Sookie (hmm...sounds familiar). Even though she may not act her age, Lorelai works hard as the manager of an inn and tries to be the best mom she can be to her daughter.
Rory and Lorelai both share their excitement over Rory's acceptance to Chilton. However, Lorelai realizes that tuition is a lot more than she can afford. This is the first time the audience learns about Lorelai's estrangement from her parents. Lorelai takes a big step to ask her parents for the money.
Lorelai's mom, Emily, is very controlling and always has to have her way. So she says they won't give her the money unless her and Rory attend Friday night dinners with them. Lorelai agrees not too happily, but for Rory she would do anything.
The Pilot episode was where every Gilmore-ism began. The inside jokes about crazy words such as, "Oy, with poodles." It began the coffee addiction 24/7. It began all the crazy love triangles that would form through out the seasons.
I think the writers did a good job the first time around and made all the character memorable. They have made Gilmore Girls into a 21st century icon.
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