Thursday, September 18, 2008
Little Superstar
Take this scene from The Godfather (Coppola, 1972).
The Godfather, Don Corleone, receives visitors in his office on the day of his daughter’s wedding.
Johnny Fontane, the famous singing artist, in a desperate state pleads with Don Corleone to “persuade” certain Hollywood producers to offer him a new record contract.
: 03 Johnny Fontane: Godfather, I don’t know what to do, I don’t know what to do.
Abruptly, standing and shaking Fontane while yelling at him.
Godfather: You can act like a man (slaps him in the face). What’s the matter with you? This is how you’ve turned, he’s been in Hollywood so many years cries like a woman.
:15 Mocking him with heavy sobbing
What can I do? What can I do?
Reaching out in a comforting manner
:25 Godfather: Come here. You look terrible. I want you to eat. I want you to rest well. In a month from now this Hollywood big-shot is going to give you what you want.
:40 Fontane: Too late, they start shooting in a week.
:45 Godfather: I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse.
Now watch this!
You must create dialogue for this scene from Adhisaya Piravi (1990).
• These characters must have names.
• You must supply dialogue for all spoken parts (They are speaking Tamil)• You must describe major physical asides. If your main character is on the verge of taking another man’s manhood with his foot, then you must indicate this.
• You must provide a reference to time that coincides with the video running time.
• You must also include the video.
If there is another video of comparable time and dialogue usage, run it by me and I am sure it will be fine.
If you would like to kill 32 minutes, watch some more of Adhisaya Piravi. It is soooo bad it’s good.
Goli MAR!
DUE Friday
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Music is a fundamental element of all cultures. What music best coincides with your personal culture? What function does music play in your life?
As a person matures, so does their taste in music. Being a near-adult, what music is especially appealing to you?
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? In this case the answer is obvious, nonetheless videos have become an integral component of musical expression, at times superseding the music itself. “The song is O.K., but I really like the video”
Tell us about a band. If you must remark on your favorite, by all means do so, but I think it would be more advantageous for all if you share with us some musical insight privy to a few, and not the masses.
This is piece of writing is both expository (telling facts) and opinionated (why you like this band/song/video).
- Write a piece telling us information about your band. If you are not sure about background information on one of your favorite bands, then what a wonderful opportunity to investigate!
- where is the artist or band from? What type of music is this? Perhaps include a discography (listing the albums with dates released) or potentially awards obtained.
- Include a video - please see the link on embedding video into your blog.
- Explain why you particularly like this group.
Read my band pick to see one of my favorites and to get a good idea on what we expect from your writing.
Los Amigos Invisibles, translated as The Invisible Friends, is a Venezuelan pop band. They came into light upon the release of their first album, A Typical and Autoctonal Venezuelan Dance Band, in 1995. They were subsequently catapulted into international acclaim upon being signed by Luaka Bop, the independent label of famed musician David Byrne.
With Luaka Bop they released a total of three albums, including The Venezuelan Zinga Son, Vol. 1 which was nominated for a Grammy for best alternative Latin album. Los Amigos Invisibles have relocated to the States and since released independently Super Pop Venezuela in 2006.
Los Amigos Invisibles is a highly original band due to its unique mix of R&B, funk and Latin rhythms. They effortlessly combine multiple themed tracks on a single album. From house, merengue, and tropical dance grooves, Los Amigos dwell into numerous musical styles always with a danceable beat and a great sense of humor.
Playa Azul (Blue Beach) is not my favorite song my Los Amigos, but I do find the video to be very compelling. Music should evoke certain images to the listener. The song is full of imagery of tropical beaches and paradise like weather. The video most ironically presents the band in a dark, cold winter world, far from any beach. Having my own preconceived notions regarding this song, I was most taken back with the video. The members of the band seem to be authentically suffering from a miserable New York winter’s day. Also, anyone being a fan of Los Amigos Invisibles would know that prior to releasing this album had relocated to New York. One can’t help but wonder if the video is not truly representative of the band’s suffering in their new home, far from the blue beaches of Venezuela.
As a person matures, so does their taste in music. Being a near-adult, what music is especially appealing to you?
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? In this case the answer is obvious, nonetheless videos have become an integral component of musical expression, at times superseding the music itself. “The song is O.K., but I really like the video”
Tell us about a band. If you must remark on your favorite, by all means do so, but I think it would be more advantageous for all if you share with us some musical insight privy to a few, and not the masses.
This is piece of writing is both expository (telling facts) and opinionated (why you like this band/song/video).
- Write a piece telling us information about your band. If you are not sure about background information on one of your favorite bands, then what a wonderful opportunity to investigate!
- where is the artist or band from? What type of music is this? Perhaps include a discography (listing the albums with dates released) or potentially awards obtained.
- Include a video - please see the link on embedding video into your blog.
- Explain why you particularly like this group.
Read my band pick to see one of my favorites and to get a good idea on what we expect from your writing.
Los Amigos Invisibles, translated as The Invisible Friends, is a Venezuelan pop band. They came into light upon the release of their first album, A Typical and Autoctonal Venezuelan Dance Band, in 1995. They were subsequently catapulted into international acclaim upon being signed by Luaka Bop, the independent label of famed musician David Byrne.
With Luaka Bop they released a total of three albums, including The Venezuelan Zinga Son, Vol. 1 which was nominated for a Grammy for best alternative Latin album. Los Amigos Invisibles have relocated to the States and since released independently Super Pop Venezuela in 2006.
Los Amigos Invisibles is a highly original band due to its unique mix of R&B, funk and Latin rhythms. They effortlessly combine multiple themed tracks on a single album. From house, merengue, and tropical dance grooves, Los Amigos dwell into numerous musical styles always with a danceable beat and a great sense of humor.
Playa Azul (Blue Beach) is not my favorite song my Los Amigos, but I do find the video to be very compelling. Music should evoke certain images to the listener. The song is full of imagery of tropical beaches and paradise like weather. The video most ironically presents the band in a dark, cold winter world, far from any beach. Having my own preconceived notions regarding this song, I was most taken back with the video. The members of the band seem to be authentically suffering from a miserable New York winter’s day. Also, anyone being a fan of Los Amigos Invisibles would know that prior to releasing this album had relocated to New York. One can’t help but wonder if the video is not truly representative of the band’s suffering in their new home, far from the blue beaches of Venezuela.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Big People First Assignment
Please read the following article
“Plans to reduce military service in South”.
Use the following writing prompts to “generate” ideas to best express your viewpoints and reactions to the issues at hand.
- Other countries that also have conscription are Lebanon, Israel, China, Germany, and Finland. How do you see these countries' need for obligatory military service compared with that of Cyprus? What historical elements warrant certain countries an obvious need for increased military numbers?
- What sort of alternative service option might be equally beneficial to traditional military service?
- What sort of advantages does one have to gain through military service and what does a young person stand to lose?
- What is a conscientious objector and under what sort of conscription circumstance could you see yourself as being a conscientious objector. Perhaps in a hypothetical scenario, what historical example of conscription could you empathize with conscientious objectors?
- Is the current time requirement for military service adequate? Do you find it excessive, or perhaps not long enough?
Use the following writing prompts to “generate” ideas to best express your viewpoints and reactions to the issues at hand.
- Other countries that also have conscription are Lebanon, Israel, China, Germany, and Finland. How do you see these countries' need for obligatory military service compared with that of Cyprus? What historical elements warrant certain countries an obvious need for increased military numbers?
- What sort of alternative service option might be equally beneficial to traditional military service?
- What sort of advantages does one have to gain through military service and what does a young person stand to lose?
- What is a conscientious objector and under what sort of conscription circumstance could you see yourself as being a conscientious objector. Perhaps in a hypothetical scenario, what historical example of conscription could you empathize with conscientious objectors?
- Is the current time requirement for military service adequate? Do you find it excessive, or perhaps not long enough?
Monday, September 1, 2008
Setting up your own Blog - ALL CLASSES
First Assignment
1. You need to register an account to obtain your own blog (see the following post for [simple] instructions).
2. Your blog needs a title. Since your blog is a written extension of yourself, your title must be reflective of you, what you are like, you personality, spirit, etc.
I teach. Hey, it's not all that I do, but it's obviously an important element of my life. My website, stepintoourclassroom.org has kept me slumped over a computer for countless hours. So, Step Into Our Classroom is an significant title for me. Stay away from using just your name (That was your parents’ creativity, not yours!).
I teach. Hey, it's not all that I do, but it's obviously an important element of my life. My website, stepintoourclassroom.org has kept me slumped over a computer for countless hours. So, Step Into Our Classroom is an significant title for me. Stay away from using just your name (That was your parents’ creativity, not yours!).
3. You need to edit your profile: Photo.
4. You need to pick a template.
5. Most importantly- once your blog is active and running I need you to copyand paste the link (i.e. http://stepintoourclassroom.blogspot.com/ ) into an email and send it to me; stepintoourclassroom@gmail.com .
This is your first daily grade.
RUBRIC Register/Blog Posted/ - 50 ptsTitle -20Photo -20Template -10 /100pts total
Good LUCK!
Good LUCK!
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