During and after reading the article about the production of Spike Lee's movie, "Do The Right Thing", I have to admit that I was already in agreement with his stance on how he wanted to make the film. ... In a speech delivered in nineteen ninety-six in San Francisco, Spike Lee says, "Growing up in this country, the rich culture I saw in my neighborhood, in my family - I didn't see that on television or on the movie screen. ... I've never really tried to get in that hole where everything has to be 100%, - because I think that it's not necessarily true - and it's definit...

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• Grade Level: High School

During and after reading the article about the production of Spike Lee's movie, "Do The Right Thing", I have to admit that I was already in agreement with his stance on how he wanted to make the film. ... In a speech delivered in nineteen ninety-six in San Francisco, Spike Lee says, "Growing up in this country, the rich culture I saw in my neighborhood, in my family - I didn't see that on television or on the movie screen. ... I've never really tried to get in that hole where everything has to be 100%, - because I think that it's not necessarily true - and it's definit...

• Word Count: 976
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

He talks about the apprehension he had before viewing the movie, the affect it had on him and the others who saw the film, and the reasons why, in his opinion, this movie should not be missed. ... The next section of "Passionate About the Passion" covers the affect the movie had on Mr. ... During the barbaric beating in the court yard scene the viewer had to watch at least twenty minutes of Jesus" flesh and body being torn apart bit by bit and then during the crucifixion scene his arm is dislocated to make it stretch to the other nail hole. ... The movie was faithful to scripture, powerful, em...

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If that were so, every movie would be the same, perspectives would not grow or change, and the movie industry would be dull. ... Even though this occurs, the movie was not meant to be another factual depressing movie about the Holocaust, I can understand why it is hard to accept this film for what it is. ... The issue of the Holocaust was still appropriate because it is how the movie was meant to be. ... Benigni, with a clear demonstrated idea, climbs out of the hole and introduces a fun, heart to heart film that can be recognized as brilliant. ... Filmmakers do have the freedom to create a ...

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• Grade Level: High School

This made movie-going more popular which in turn improved the standard of movie-making. ... The house musicians, which later became a small ensemble and sometimes even a large orchestra, were a valued addition to the movie industry and they could be found in hundreds of movie houses across America. ... The 1930's were a remarkable decade for movie music. ... Holes were then punched into the film to click at any given metronome beat. ... This meant that the holes were punched in the film would click every 10 frames. ...

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" Well that's just one of this movie's many flaws. ... This movie couldn't even consistently decide whether or not Murphy was a robot or a cyborg throughout. ... Overall this movie was terrible. ... The plot is stale, bland, and predictable throughout the movie, lacking any suspense or tension. ... It manages to keep you thinking, it at least tries to crack a few jokes here and there (they won't make you laugh, but they tried), it has multiple sub plots (that led to many lose ends, and plot holes), and you could tell there was actually effort put into making it a good ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The movie is delivered deliberately and wholly through Sergio's subjective perspective. ... " He places little value in women outside of their beauty and constantly objectifies them throughout the movie. ...

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Incongruity is a comedy convention that can be seen in the movie. ... This happens when two spies, Gary and Gurdi, get lost in the desert and accidentally fall into a large hole filled with camel feces. ... Elements of horror are continuously seen throughout the movie. ... This is an example of the characteristic of source because a large part of the movie takes place on the island, which is primarily based on legend. ... A western convention in the movie was the theme of abusing authority. ...

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• Grade Level: High School