Choose 1 of the 5 lessons that Eddie learns.
What does he learn?
What are your thoughts on this lesson? Why?
i chose the lesson that Eddie learns from the Blue Man.
he learns that everything is connected and that their is "no random acts in life" that everything happens for a reason.
I think that we are all connected is a theme very similar to the film we have have studied this year 'Run Lola Run' i think that a lot of people believe that everything happens for a reason in a physical sense but not in a spiritual frame of mind.
Monday, August 27, 2007
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Ideas of Heaven
What traditional/fairy tale or mythical idea of heaven do you have?
(You do not have to believe in Heaven to have an image of it)
How does the heaven in the novel relate to this?
i think a lot of traditions, fairy tales and myths have an idea that heaven is up in the sky above, in the clouds and their is a golden gate that determines whether you are worthy of entering heaven. if you are, the gate opens, if you are not the gate remaind shut.
some christian beliefs think that sinners who do not ask for forgiveness go to hell or are homosexuals go to hell. But people are buried underground, so maybe heaven is deep underground?
the heaven in the novel does not quite meet the stereotypical elements of what heaven is, but reflecting on your life is something that is often said through traditions, fairy tales and myths of what happens when you go to heaven.
(You do not have to believe in Heaven to have an image of it)
How does the heaven in the novel relate to this?
i think a lot of traditions, fairy tales and myths have an idea that heaven is up in the sky above, in the clouds and their is a golden gate that determines whether you are worthy of entering heaven. if you are, the gate opens, if you are not the gate remaind shut.
some christian beliefs think that sinners who do not ask for forgiveness go to hell or are homosexuals go to hell. But people are buried underground, so maybe heaven is deep underground?
the heaven in the novel does not quite meet the stereotypical elements of what heaven is, but reflecting on your life is something that is often said through traditions, fairy tales and myths of what happens when you go to heaven.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Essay
Film Title - Run Lola Run
Lola Run Director - Tom Tykwer
Analyse how one or more of the following helped you understand a main character or individual: - costume, make-up, soundtrack, cinematography or voice.
In the movie "Run Lola Run" directed by Tom Tykwer two very important elements of the film were used to help me to better understand the main character, Lola. Their was the type of cinematography used throughout the film and Lola’s costume which were two key parts that stood out to me in understanding Lola’s individuality.
Firstly, the cinematography used throughout this film was very different from the standard structure of a majority of mainstream films. It used many contemporary editing techniques, camera movements, shots and angles which gave the whole film a modern edge for it’s time and made it stand out in comparison to other, conventional films. A good example of this is the scenes in the opening sequence where the viewer is drawn into an old clock, is then taken to an animated scene which transitions into a birds eye view of a town. The camera movement becomes extremely fast-paced and jumpy where we unexpectantly meet Lola. One camera movement I liked was the 360° turn as she is thinking of who can help her. Her uniqueness ties in well with the distinctive cinematography.
Another key element that helped me understand Lola better was her appearance or the costume design. Her costume gave Lola a rebellious, diverse and determined image. Another part of the costume design was her fiery, red hair which contributed to my understanding that Lola was a passionate, strong willed and dedicated heroine. Unlike your typical emotionally challenged, radiant and damsel in distress female lead of most films. Lola’s scruffy combat trousers, boots, singlet and untamed or wild red hair all add to her abnormal appearance and presence which helped me immensely understand scenes such as the casino scene and why she was discriminated by the other people in the building. To my understanding it was because she, in contrast, did not meet the formal dress code or appearance required by all customers at the casino.
In conclusion, the cinematography used was very distinctive, fast-paced and unusual for the time which is why it matched so well with Lola and her original characteristics and presence and helped immeasurably with my understanding of Lola. There was also the costume design which appropriately and perfectly executed the representation of Lola and her outcast - of - society tactics.
Lola Run Director - Tom Tykwer
Analyse how one or more of the following helped you understand a main character or individual: - costume, make-up, soundtrack, cinematography or voice.
In the movie "Run Lola Run" directed by Tom Tykwer two very important elements of the film were used to help me to better understand the main character, Lola. Their was the type of cinematography used throughout the film and Lola’s costume which were two key parts that stood out to me in understanding Lola’s individuality.
Firstly, the cinematography used throughout this film was very different from the standard structure of a majority of mainstream films. It used many contemporary editing techniques, camera movements, shots and angles which gave the whole film a modern edge for it’s time and made it stand out in comparison to other, conventional films. A good example of this is the scenes in the opening sequence where the viewer is drawn into an old clock, is then taken to an animated scene which transitions into a birds eye view of a town. The camera movement becomes extremely fast-paced and jumpy where we unexpectantly meet Lola. One camera movement I liked was the 360° turn as she is thinking of who can help her. Her uniqueness ties in well with the distinctive cinematography.
Another key element that helped me understand Lola better was her appearance or the costume design. Her costume gave Lola a rebellious, diverse and determined image. Another part of the costume design was her fiery, red hair which contributed to my understanding that Lola was a passionate, strong willed and dedicated heroine. Unlike your typical emotionally challenged, radiant and damsel in distress female lead of most films. Lola’s scruffy combat trousers, boots, singlet and untamed or wild red hair all add to her abnormal appearance and presence which helped me immensely understand scenes such as the casino scene and why she was discriminated by the other people in the building. To my understanding it was because she, in contrast, did not meet the formal dress code or appearance required by all customers at the casino.
In conclusion, the cinematography used was very distinctive, fast-paced and unusual for the time which is why it matched so well with Lola and her original characteristics and presence and helped immeasurably with my understanding of Lola. There was also the costume design which appropriately and perfectly executed the representation of Lola and her outcast - of - society tactics.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Albom's Website
Albom's Website
What is the main thing that stands out for you in his comments about the real Eddie?
how Eddie never knew how much he was appreciated on earth
Did you realise Eddie was a real person?
No, but most Author's do use some real-life or personal experiences in their writing. actually i think i did know, i read the dedication in the front or back of the novel
What is the main thing that stands out for you in his comments about the real Eddie?
how Eddie never knew how much he was appreciated on earth
Did you realise Eddie was a real person?
No, but most Author's do use some real-life or personal experiences in their writing. actually i think i did know, i read the dedication in the front or back of the novel
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Personal Reflection on my essay writing
August 19th 2007
Response:- What are you like at response essay writng?
Do you feel confident? Explain.
i think for my response essay writing i am only able to pass or get my writing to an achieved level because i am not fully able to thoroughly construct my writing convincingly and with insight (as the achievement criteria states at a merit or excellence level) in a set amount of time. I prefer a more freelance writing enviroment. Therefore my confidence is not at it's best in an external exam situation.
Response:- What are you like at response essay writng?
Do you feel confident? Explain.
i think for my response essay writing i am only able to pass or get my writing to an achieved level because i am not fully able to thoroughly construct my writing convincingly and with insight (as the achievement criteria states at a merit or excellence level) in a set amount of time. I prefer a more freelance writing enviroment. Therefore my confidence is not at it's best in an external exam situation.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Symbolism in film
August 16th 2007
Choose 1 symbol
Explain why you think it is used? What it relates too and your thoughts?
Spiral - i think the spiral is used because it powerfully represents the idea that life is continuous and how everthing we do is somehow interconnected. it is also used in the film as a circular narrative over three alternative realities. this is a powerful device that is cleverly used in this film and relates to the important idea of fate and how our choices affect it.
Choose 1 symbol
Explain why you think it is used? What it relates too and your thoughts?
Spiral - i think the spiral is used because it powerfully represents the idea that life is continuous and how everthing we do is somehow interconnected. it is also used in the film as a circular narrative over three alternative realities. this is a powerful device that is cleverly used in this film and relates to the important idea of fate and how our choices affect it.
Monday, August 13, 2007
Film Sequences and the main idea.
14th August 2007
How and what does the way the sequence is filmed tell us about a main idea?
The sequence where Lola is thinking to herself of whom can help her get the 100,000 marks relates to the idea that the choices we make affect our fate this is created by showing the domino's on the the television in the background.
How and what does the way the sequence is filmed tell us about a main idea?
The sequence where Lola is thinking to herself of whom can help her get the 100,000 marks relates to the idea that the choices we make affect our fate this is created by showing the domino's on the the television in the background.
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