Tina Fey is one of my favorite comedians of all time, a close second to Amy Pohler. Every Saturday, I stay up to watch "SNL". I read an article questioning whether or not Fey will be able to convert her "SNL" fans to "30 Rock" fans. While "30 Rock", written by Tina, is a relativly new show, according to the article, it has already recieved "a total of 27 (emmy) nominations in two years". Linda Holmes, the writer of the article, does not ever say whether or not she believes that "SNL" fans will watch "30 Rock" when the new season begins. I believe that they will. However, I do not think they will stick around to watch it towards the end of the season. Having watched the show, I think it is funny, but not the funniest thing around. It's not "The Office" funny, but more of a clever funny. I think it is aimed at 30 year old people and above because the jokes are about political things. I am planning on watching the premier, but that's pretty much about it. I would recommend this article only if you like Tina Fey. It contains a lot of facts about her show and it becomes boring and monotonous.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27407385/
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
Eco-Horror: The New Horror Film
I hate horror films (even though I have never actually watched one). That is unless you count movies from the newest film genre: Eco-Horror. I watched the Inconvinient Truth and while it isn't the scariest movie in the world, it makes you want to take action against global warming and it's impending doom. This article names several global warming documentaries that make the audience feel scared and uncertain about our future as humans and the world. While this genre is pretty new, the main principles its based on isn't, according to the article. Being worried about the enviroment has always been a classic movie theme. The article names movies such as
"Ferngully", "Erin Brockovich", "Silkwood" and "Gorillas in the Mist" as evidence of this. I think it is really interesting that even though being concerened about our enviroment in movies is nothing new, people are really starting to connect with it in our generation. This is a huge problem that will not just affect us and our families. It will affect every single human being on this planet and even the earth itself. If movies are the way to bring this issue to the front of people's minds, I am all for it. Hopefully, eco-horror films will become as well known as the regular horror films.
It was a good article but it was fact based and hard to read. I would only recommend it if you found this topic really interesting. It's not really something to read for fun.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/10/22/eco.films/
"Ferngully", "Erin Brockovich", "Silkwood" and "Gorillas in the Mist" as evidence of this. I think it is really interesting that even though being concerened about our enviroment in movies is nothing new, people are really starting to connect with it in our generation. This is a huge problem that will not just affect us and our families. It will affect every single human being on this planet and even the earth itself. If movies are the way to bring this issue to the front of people's minds, I am all for it. Hopefully, eco-horror films will become as well known as the regular horror films.
It was a good article but it was fact based and hard to read. I would only recommend it if you found this topic really interesting. It's not really something to read for fun.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/10/22/eco.films/
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Obama Planning 30 Minute Television Ad
six days before the election, barack obama will be running a 30 minute ad on NBC and CBS. During this time, he will make his "closing argument" to the country. Because his campaign has a lot of money to spend, he is able to splurge on this ad during primetime tv. His ads are being played all across the country, in key states and in undecided voters homes. Meanwhile John mccain is unable to run tons of ads due to his lack of extra money. This article also comments on the tone of each campaign's ads. While John McCain's ads tend to focus on Obama's "negative" traits, Obama's ads focus on the positive things he will do for the country. Studys conducted by the University of Madison, WI say that, "only 34 percent of (Obama's) ads attacked McCain directly while virtually all of McCain's ads attacked Obama". I believe that Americans do not want to listen to the canidates blaming each other and accusing each other. What they want to hear is what each can do for the country and for them. That is why i believe that the American people will elect Barack Obama president of the United State on november 4th.
The article was good, but it was kinda boring. It would be worth reading if you had nothing else to do, but if you've got time, i would read it. Its got a lot of facts in it that are interesting to think about.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27107689/
The article was good, but it was kinda boring. It would be worth reading if you had nothing else to do, but if you've got time, i would read it. Its got a lot of facts in it that are interesting to think about.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27107689/
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Need vs. Want
I told my mom tonight that i need a new phone. I've dropped mine so many times that there are scratches and dents everywhere and now it can't even stay on without freezing up. She told me to read an article in the SunCurrent about cell phones. Peggy Bakken, the writer, took her son to get a new cell phone because he said he needed a new one really bad. She bought him one but over the next few days it bothered her. She writes about how the poor economic state has forced many families to rely on others just to survive and are really "in need". Children need coats. People need food. She urges people to donate to Coats for Kids this winter. This got me thinking.......while i really want a new phone, do i really need it? It still works (most of the time) and if i didn't get a new one, it's not like i'm gonna be hungary and cold all winter. So for now, I'll hold off my "campaign" for a new phone and instead i'm going to go through our coat closet, grab all of my old coats, and donate them to people who really need them.
I would recommend reading this article because it gives you another perspective on our lives compared to others in our community.
http://www.mnsun.com/articles/2008/10/02/opinion/fw02peggycolumncoats.txt
I would recommend reading this article because it gives you another perspective on our lives compared to others in our community.
http://www.mnsun.com/articles/2008/10/02/opinion/fw02peggycolumncoats.txt
Homer: An Old-Fashioned Sexist
I believe that Homer is an old fashioned sexist. Homer illustrates the double standard of women being expected to stay faithful to their husband, yet it is acceptable for a man to cheat on his wife. His opinion of the value of a woman, coming from a man, stresses the importance of beauty. Any accomplishes she may have play no role in a man's view of her with the exception of Athena for the sole fact that she is a goddess. Homer is most definatly an old fashioned sexist.
The double standard between the expectations of women and men is demonstrated through two people: Odysseus and his wife, Penelope. While Odysseus is gone for 20 years, Penelope is tempted with many suitors to break her faithfullness to her husband. However, she does not seize these opportunities. Had she decided to cheat on Odysseus, it would have been socially unacceptable. She would have been persecuted and shunned. Meanwhile, Odysseus cheats on Penelope without hesitation. He has an affair with Circe, a beautiful witch-goddess. While Penelope is forced to stay faithful, Odysseus has the freedom to have affair after affair without punishment. Homer efficiently illustrates this double standard.
The trait most valued in a woman is beauty. Women are given to men as prizes based on beauty. The more beauiful the woman, the more valued she is. In The Iliad, the most beautiful woman in the world, Helen, is the cause of the Trojan war. Her beauty is so important to the Trojans and the Achaeans that they are willing to lose their lives. If the smartest woman in the world was the woman who was being fought over, the Trojan War never would have happened. Beauty is the main trait woman in this time were judged on. This goes for every woman except for Athena. Athena is strong and powerful. She is greatly admired by women and men alike. Men even pray to her to help them in battle. I believe that Homer portrays her as a tough, clever woman for the sole fact that she is a goddess. That is sexist. Many women are tough, strong, clever, and smart. However, Homer and men during this time refused to acknowledge that. Homer was certainly sexist.
The double standard between the expectations of women and men is demonstrated through two people: Odysseus and his wife, Penelope. While Odysseus is gone for 20 years, Penelope is tempted with many suitors to break her faithfullness to her husband. However, she does not seize these opportunities. Had she decided to cheat on Odysseus, it would have been socially unacceptable. She would have been persecuted and shunned. Meanwhile, Odysseus cheats on Penelope without hesitation. He has an affair with Circe, a beautiful witch-goddess. While Penelope is forced to stay faithful, Odysseus has the freedom to have affair after affair without punishment. Homer efficiently illustrates this double standard.
The trait most valued in a woman is beauty. Women are given to men as prizes based on beauty. The more beauiful the woman, the more valued she is. In The Iliad, the most beautiful woman in the world, Helen, is the cause of the Trojan war. Her beauty is so important to the Trojans and the Achaeans that they are willing to lose their lives. If the smartest woman in the world was the woman who was being fought over, the Trojan War never would have happened. Beauty is the main trait woman in this time were judged on. This goes for every woman except for Athena. Athena is strong and powerful. She is greatly admired by women and men alike. Men even pray to her to help them in battle. I believe that Homer portrays her as a tough, clever woman for the sole fact that she is a goddess. That is sexist. Many women are tough, strong, clever, and smart. However, Homer and men during this time refused to acknowledge that. Homer was certainly sexist.
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