Monthly Archives: February 2007

Social References in Little Women

It is interesting how each adaptation of little women puts in references to the time period that they were made in.   The 1933 version makes sure to point out how the girls are working and doing their duty to society … Continue reading

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“The Spirit of No Surrender”

I found the documentary by Nokuthula Mazibuko to be a lot more interesting than I thought it would be.  It is amazing that people were still treated like that 30-40 years ago, and even now in some places in the … Continue reading

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Film Adaptations

It is amazing how funny and cheesy the 1949 movie seems when view by today’s audience.  I found the first half of the movie to be quite amusing.   Especially when Jo’s dress catches on fire and Laurie is whacking her … Continue reading

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Jo and Professor Bhaer

I think Jo had goods reason to marry Professor Bhaer.  It would seem strange for someone in today’s time to marry someone so much older, but back then, it was not as unusual.  I think that he seems ideal for … Continue reading

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Beth and Meg

I was shocked in class today that so many people hate Beth and feel that she is insignificant.  I think she is a large part of the story and is an interesting character.  Beth represents another side of Jo. She … Continue reading

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My Experience as a Little Woman

I remember watching Armstrong’s version of Little Women when I was in fifth grade.  I instantly loved it, and it has remained one of my favorite movies ever.  I had to read the book, and I loved that as well.  … Continue reading

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Miller’s Crossing scene and graph

I think the graph analyzing the scene from Miller’s Crossing was quite interesting.  I would have never thought about it that way if I hadn’t seen the cuts broken down like that.  In fact, I didn’t take 245, so today … Continue reading

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Miller’s Crossing

Out of all the movies we have watched so far, I have enjoyed Miller’s Crossing the most.  I guess because it is newer, and seems more similar to the kind of movie making that I am used to seeing.  One … Continue reading

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