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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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