Monthly Archives: March 2007
painting and photography
I really like the quote that was mentioned in class yesterday that says “painting creates eternity and photography embalms time.” I really agree with this and think that it is an interesting way of looking at the two mediums. I … Continue reading
What were they thinking?
I think it is really odd how the police overlooked evidence, and used unreliable witnesses to sentence an innocent man to death. I know this probably happens more often than we hear about in the news. They just wanted to solve … Continue reading
Vernon
After thinking about Vernon, Florida some more, I have decided that I like it better than I did at first. Once I got past the animal stuff, I think it is really neat how they all are trying to find … Continue reading
Disturbing Content
I watched Vernon, Florida today and I find it to be very strange. There are some very disturbing images in this film. I noticed a lot of animals, or mention of animals that bothered me. The old guy kicking the turtle … Continue reading
Silence is golden
So I started working on my paper last night, (which by the way I had good intentions to do over spring break, but things like concerts, shopping, and movies got in the way 🙂 Anyway, I decided I would give the … Continue reading
Is it good, or do I just like it?
Is it good, or do I just like it? I think that a movie is good if the viewer enjoys it. Who cares what a critic has to say, or if it wins awards. Isn’t it the filmmaker’s goal to … Continue reading
Finding the positive where there is none
I really like the idea that someone had in class about clinging to the best part of a movie. I think we all do that when watching something that does not live up to our expectations. Who wants to walk … Continue reading