In the movie Casablanca the use of Hemingway’s code Hero is used to show the aspects of film noir. The film noir shares characteristics with Hemingway’s code Hero like the disillusionment of society and the darker aspects of the human condition. Items from the code that are used in the movie is the idea of a man’s man in Rick Blaine and that he is always in control of the situation. The trait a man’s man is used to show the ideals of film noir in that it similarly has to do with lust and drinking. Rick is the Hemingway Hero in this movie because he truly is a man’s man.
Assignment No. 2 Los Angeles is a city that is known for its film industry and portrays an image of success. This picture in today's world is supported by the amount of famous people who live there and who started their career there. John Fante shows different sides of Los Angeles in his novel Ask the Dust. I would argue that in this excerpt of Ask the Dust John Fante's character Arturo Bandini is very fascinated with the city of Los Angeles and is hoping for success and fame, not giving up on his dreams, but will still not find fulfilled happiness or inspiration in the city.
Both Auden and Watson effectively form representations and perspectives through the implementation of techniques within their texts. Auden actively uses poetic techniques to display his own negative perspective regarding the power of dictators in "Epitaph of a Tyrant". Auden immediately creates an ambiguous environment as the first line states how dictators are after "perfection, of a kind". The slight pause after perfection satirises its positive connotation casting doubt upon the reader questioning what type of perfection that the dictators wanted. In addition, Auden further demonstrates his negative perspective through the comment on the amount of knowledge the dictators know; "[Dictators] knew human folly like the back of [their] hand".
STDs, fighting fatalities and injuries, and jail time are real threats to those who choose to live in the false grandeur of a Hollywood life. The Ugly Face of Entertainment Entertainment tempers people's hectic pace of life, preserves sanity, and serves as a vehicle for socialization. In an age of technology, however, new entertainment has invaded society and rotted morals. Television, computer and video games, movies, and others have placed an unhealthy emphasis on indulgence and violence. By capitalizing on thrillers like aggression, much of entertainment has distorted human character and promoted violence.
However, The Great Gatsby seems to be celebrating the energy of those seeking the American dream in the person of the main protagonist; the romantic and wealthy, but vulgar and criminal Jay Gatsby. If Nick Carraway can be considered authorial, then his admiration for Gatsby’s ability to reinvent himself and to be borne along by a romantic passion is a reflection of Fitzgeralds admiration for the strength of the new world. The play, in contrast, shows the excitement and evolution of the American dream, and the decline of the old world, especially because it is set after the end of the second world war, when there was a high level of patriotism amongst Americans. It shows the inevitability of the demise of the old world along with its old traditions, represented by Blanche Dubois, and the rise of the
Contrary to his unwavering independence in technique and style Spike Lee has taken on the challenge of film remake. Remaking a movie is always tricky, particularly when the original has an already strong following. The 2013 remake of the Past Chan-wook’s classic, Old Boy had Lee’s critics wondering why he engaged in such a dark film. When Chan-wook’s Old Boy hit theatres in 2003, it was praised for its unique structure, it’s magnificent and action packed fight scenes, and it’s visual flair, making Spike Lee a very bold choice to adapt the film for an American audience. It’s not a shot for shot remake of the original or the 2003 version, but like Chan-wook’s version, it’s graphic so don’t watch this on a fall stomach.
The Reluctant fundamentalist shows us that nostalgia is a poison In Mohsin Hamid’s The Reluctant Fundamentalist, apparently is shown the other aspect, despite the beneficial side as a salve, but the far lethal side of nostalgia. The astonishing issue---the September 11, undoubtedly turns the USA’s theme from “openness” to “nostalgia”, and as a dire turning-point to be in the story, triggers subsequent changes. The same as America, Erica, who is assumed to be a symbolic character reflects the USA, also gets lost into the endless reminiscence of the bygone affections with Chris, finally destroy her. Nevertheless, these remind Changez of his relatives, who are addicted to nostalgia as well. Strikingly, Hamid sets these enormously realistic and secular scenes to the readers in order to substantiate the havoc of odious recalling back, which is with blindness and narrow-vision, septic grudge and mutiny, like a chronic but fatal poison.
Holden has proven to hint at the idea that he has been a bit too much influenced by movies, which would most likely be a reason why Allie’s death was such a big deal. The movies have had a role in Holden’s life because they made him to believe that the protagonist or the “good” guy always miraculously survives dire situations, which made him believe that Allie would survive somehow through the leukemia. This idea was hinted towards when Holden was talking about how he felt after Maurice had punched him in the gut, Holden said that he was picturing himself going to the elevator, shooting Maurice, smoking a cigarette, and call up Janet to bandage him up. The idea of the “good” guy winning the battle is a very typical movie type of ending, which points to how influenced Holden is by the movies. The very same type of ending was seen when Holden recalled the movie he watched about the Englishman who had lost his memory and his response to it.
The American dream has always been a driving force in the lives of Americans. The need for a better life through hard work and perseverance, something no one but the hard working American understood. The dream also embodies the idea of a self-sufficient man, an entrepreneur making it successful for himself through hard work. The characters in F.Scott Fitzgeralds novel The Great Gatsby do not follow the path of righteousness and honest labour to achieve the dream. Instead they inherited, cheated and participated in illegal dealings to achieve the wealth they now have and a false sense of achievement of the American dream.
It convenes the message that determination and hard work can surmount any challenge thereby rewriting the American dream in modern lingo. The lead roles are assailed by stars that have already proved their mettle numerous times and it is not surprising that Will Smith - who played Chris Gardener, was nominated for an Oscar for his role in this film. The strength of the story and the power of his character cuts through the script like a blade of steel and the characters alone make evaluating the movie problematic. With their remarkable performances they compensate for any shortcomings that the script might have had. The challenge of the movie was to depict the conflict and tension of Chris Gardener’s life without draining the energy of the viewer.