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The Wizard of Oz
The young girl from Kansas is on a journey over the rainbow. She is introduced to the land of the munchkins; where she is greeted as a hero. She soon finds out that she killed the evil wicked witch. Then the sister, the evil wicked witch of the west threatens her to give her slippers ...
Robert Zemeckis’ Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump directed by Robert Zemecki tells the story of a man named Forrest Gump, thought to be brainless and clueless about the world by several within the film. Yet as a child his mother offers him great encouragement and several words of wisdom which shape him into an innocent and well-behaved gentleman. Thru the ...
Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Pulp Fiction’
Analysis by Jeffrey deGuzman Pulp Fiction, directed by the legendary Quentin Tarantino, is a puzzled story that weaves the stories of six main characters (Jules, Vincent, Marsellus, Butch, Honey Bunny, and Pumpkin) together. It begins with a couple, Honey Bunny and Pumpkin, discussing to rob the restaurant they are eating in. Eventually they do. Then ...
Captain Jack Sparrow Returns?
When one thinks of some of the great films made by Disney, one cannot help but think of the Pirates of the Caribbean Saga. With all three films grossing a total of more than 2.5 billion dollars, one cannot let such a franchise die. There have been many rumors floating around in the past year ...
Charlie Chaplin’s "Gold Rush"
Analysis by Kaitie Truman The Gold Rush made in 1925 a true comedy, starring Charlie Chaplin as “The Tramp”. In the movie Charlie Chaplin’s character sets out to the Yukon Gold Rush in hopes of striking it rich. However, his riches don’t come as quickly as he hoped they would. Through his journey he faces ...
Schindler’s List
Directed by Steven Spielberg in 1993, Schindler’s List, is perhaps on of the most touching and horrific story of recent memory. Based of true events of the Holocaust, this film captures nearly every detail of the horrific event and tells it through 197 heartbreaking and tearful minutes. The main plot of this movie is based ...
Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
Developers: Nintendo Publishers: Nintendo Type: Adventure System: Nintendo DS Release: December 7, 2009 Cost: $34.99 Players: 1 player adventure, 2-4 player simultaneous battle Notices: Mild Fantasy Violence, a lot of trains Intro: The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks is yet another installment to the game series. You play as Link again. However, instead of a ship, ...
Street Fighter IV
Street Fighter has captivated millions of fans around the world since its inception in 1987. Over the last twenty years, movies, comics, action figures, and multiple video game iterations have kept Street Fighter fanatics coming back for more. Then, suddenly, there was a void of nearly ten years without a new release in the franchise. ...
Just A Normal Kid
Mr. Olmedo approached Mourad and I about a statewide film competition sponsored by Acer. The WHS library is in need of equipment and our school, as you may know, is on a very tight budget. Acer has offered 10 laptops and 2 desktops to the school who has the best video. The premise is simple; tell ...
The Godfather
Based on a story by Mario Puzo and directed by Francis Ford Coppola, The Godfather, released in 1972, is hailed by critics world wide as a masterpiece of American cinema. The Godfather consists of an extremely talented cast and crew who, through their amazing talents and effort, have plastered this cinematic giant third on “AFI’s ...
2001: A Space Odyssey
In, 2001: A Space Odyssey, by Stanley Kubrick, based on the Arthur C. Clarke novel of the same name, the somewhat unconventional storyline begins with a chapter titled, “The Dawn of Man.” In this, there are a group of gorilla-like men trying to survive in an environment filled with predators. One day a black rectangular ...
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