Heidi Wilhite’s HUM210 uniblog

So far this module has been the best.  The movies keep getting better.  I really enjoy getting feedback from my fellow classmates.  I also like to view their blogs and read information that they were able to find or learn.  I look forward to the next module.

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I chose to report on Casting and Props.  For casting, I found a website where you can find an agent to represent you in a specialized field or search for a casting director to send your headshot, resume or demo to.  For props, I found a website for a company in London where you can […]

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For The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring I found a useful website that lists reviews, credits, trailers and insightful information regarding the film.
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/lord_of_the_rings_the_fellowship_of_the_ring/
For Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon I found a website that lists various reviews on the film.
http://decentfilms.com/sections/reviews/1712
 

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During my reading I learned that the development of multiplexes was led by AMC.  I have listed their website.  It enables you to watch trailers, find showtimes, or find out what movies are coming out soon.
http://www.amctheatres.com/
 

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The Lord of the Rings:The Fellowship of the Ring (2001, Peter Jackson) is the first Lord of the Rings movie that I have seen.  I definitely felt out of my comfort zone, because this is not normally a movie that I would have chosen to view.  However, I was pleasantly surprised by the storyline and […]

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I definitely enjoyed this module better than the last.  It was interesting to learn the various steps it takes in order to produce a movie and the cost that’s involved.  Also, that there is only one American film company left.  I look forward to future modules and appreciate all the feedback that I receive from […]

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I was amazed to learn the turnover of owners from major movie studios.  Most of the major studios are mostly owned by non-Americans.  The only all-American conglomerate is Time Warner.  I had no idea that in 1984 Disney formed Touchstone Pictures to produce more adult movies.  In 1987, Sony made their first major Japanese purchase […]

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In the reading, I learned that in 1984 Disney formed Touchstone Pictures to produce more adult movies.
http://touchstone.movies.go.com/index.html
 
 

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Protagonist - The central figure of a story and is often referred to as a story’s main character.
Examples: Kevin Costner in Waterworld and Leonardo DiCaprio in Titanic
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protagonist
Antagonist - The character (or group of characters) of a story who represents the opposition against which the heros and/or protagonists must contend.
Examples: Dennis Hopper in Waterworld and Billy […]

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I believe that the Titanic was one of the best movies made in the 1990’s.  Director James Cameron did a phenominal job with this film by including many historical facts.  It’s a timeless love story set amidst a historical tragedy that will never be forgotten.  There was great special effects and real human emotion was portrayed […]

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