September 2009
7 posts
Seeing is believing. Or is it?
As out protagonist leaves the site of where the body was supposed to be, he comes across the group of mimes he interacted with the morning before. He witnesses the mimes transform from a rowdy group into exactly what we (and he) expect them to be. He is drawn into their world as he watches them mime a game of tennis. He even becomes part of their reality when he is asked to throw the lost ball...
It's all about me.
Thomas’s attempt to verify the reality he created is demonstrated in his return visit to the park. He sees with his own eyes the body he observed in the photo he took earlier in the day. Why he does not bring his camera at this point, we can only guess. A lack of flash, perhaps? With a lack of photo evidence of what he witnessed, he seeks the validation of his editor, wanting him to see...
Perception of the abstract.
Blowup is a beautifully constructed film that challenges the dividing line between reality and imagination, ultimately defined by perception. The main character is a self-absorbed, egotistical photographer who hates what he does to pay the bills, namely fashion photography. He believes that his skills should be used to document the images of real life, as he is currently putting together a book...
People of Walmart →
Feeling a little down about yourself or just need a good laugh? Check this out. I made it to page 20 before my jaw hurt too much to continue.
Moral Marge
The character of Marge Simpson is driven by her morals and her desire to do what is in the best interest of her family. She is the polar opposite to her husband Homer and provides a moral balance to an otherwise dysfunctional relationship and family. The balance also extends to her children, and even follows the parallel of gender, with Lisa, almost without fail, choosing the moral high road in...
Please pack your knives and go.
Who can’t love a show that ends with that line?
In their quest to capture our viewing attention, the producers of reality game shows bank on the use of these taglines to differentiate themselves from the rest of the shows on TV, especially other shows in their genre. This practice was arguably seeded by The Donald on his show The Apprentice when he eliminated potential business apprentices...
