Avildsen, J. (Director). (1976). Rocky [Motion picture]. United States: Chartoff-Winkler Productions. Rocky Summary: This movie, produced in 1976, tells a rags to riches story of Rocky Balboa. Rocky, an uneducated but kind-hearted debt collector for a loan shark named Gazzo, is a small-time boxer who lives in an apartment in Philadelphia. Gazzo believes that Rocky does not have what it takes to beat up the deadbeats because he is not vicious enough, but Rocky still boxes every once in a while to
Rocky, A movie about how a simple man who is down on his luck, receives a life changing opportunity. The main character finds love, with a local shy girl. The story is a rags to riches tale, that takes place in a time period where the good in the world was often lost. The movie Rocky will inspire hope to any individual, who is down on their luck or an outcast to society. The film production was even an rejected my many. The main actor, Sylvester Stallone, had to write his own script and was the
Rocky Balboa, notable boxer portrayed by beloved actor Sylvester Stallone in the highly regarded Rocky movie series, has served as an icon of the city of Philadelphia for nearly the last half-century. Commonly recognized for his distinct vocal pattern, among other attributes, Stallone utilizes this ability in order to establish an aroma of potency throughout the movie. A critical trait of his character is his headstrong attitude towards the reception of advice from his peers. In the event that he
to watch the film that continues the midnight film phenomenon; David Lynch's, Eraserhead. It's not a hot ticket and with very little advertising, the film depends solely on word of mouth for it's survival. Luckily, the key to success of a midnight movie is the film's connection to its audience and the servile devotion of its fans. And that is exactly the case with Eraserhead. Slowly yet surely, the film builds up to a counterculture sensation, amassing a cult following nation wide. Yet, while it
where the reflection between the films becomes apparent. The cinematography in both films is very similar; however, Cuarón uses it to reveal the world whereas Yates uses it reveal the characters. Cuarón’s use of the environment nearly pieces the movie and characters together, but Yates’s utilization pulls it a part. Most of Cuaron’s shots of the environment are combined with a shot of the trio working together, such as when they are running through the lawn to save Buckbeak while Yate’s shots pull
My Own Private Idaho, the 1990s, is a film directed by Gus Van Sant, inspired by Williams Shakespeares plays Henry IV, parts I and II. This film is considered to be part of the New Queer White Cinema, apart from a road movie. It is about Mike Waters, played by the deceased River Phoenix, who plays a narcoleptic hustler. Throughout the film, Mike shifts between Seattle and Portland searching for his mother who he never finds. Mike is accompanied by another male hustler Scott Favor, played by Keanu
Introduction The movie “Before the Flood (2016) “ lead by Leonardo DiCaprio has been a big impact on me and hopefully the entire world.” Leonardo DiCaprio is an influential celebrity who has devoted much of his private life to help combat an increasing threat to humanity – climate change. In order to successfully advocate for a certain issue a celebrity needs credibility and public approval. DiCaprio’s stardom gives him a unique ability to be influential, different from a “regular” politician or
Sherman Alexie is a Native American poet, novelist, short story writer, essayist, comedian, filmmaker and scriptwriter. He represents the second generation of Native American writers who have become prominent in the 1990s. He is the most recognized, prolific, and critically acclaimed author in modern Native American literature. He has been described by David Moore as "the reigning world heavyweight poetry bout champion in the second generation of Native American literary renaissance begun in the