Cast; Do the actors suit the roles that they were cast in? Are they believable part of the reality they are in?
Jack Black as Jerry Gerber
Jack Black is actually the perfect role for this character, I couldn't think of a better actor to play the part. Jerry is an over enthusiatic person, who is very outgoing and jack black personality matches it perfect, as i have seen previous movies playing similiar roles. Now is he believable? In my opinion no because the reality he was in doesn't make it believable as a role he was playing, he was much too respected rather than the contrary.
Mos Def as Mike
This actor does not really suit the role he was assigned because in previous i alway interpret him as more as the antagonist, someone up to no good with a lot more attitude, but in this movie hes more of an insecure person being push around a lot by his peers. Yes he's very believable in the area the reality hes in, treatened by the streets, which results him to be more whimpy.
Danny Glover as Elroy Fletcher
Danny Glover really pulled off this character really made it a believable. Elroy can really relate to Danny in reality as well. They both have an ambition to succeed and Danny really brought it over to his character. His role in the reality is believable because Elroy is the elder which people around the "Hood" look up to, he is surely more wise around the people hes around.
How does Technology really impact the community at the beginning of the film? At the end this film?
Well technology really impacted the community because after the movies were all erase and when the newly amatuer remakes of the movies with their equipment such as the camera and reusable material really interested the community, which resulted in more sales in the movie store. At the end of the movies technology brought joy to the whole town as their movie they created using their own materials was dipicted through a projector really brought together the communty and made them work as one despite their reputation.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Media Appreciation #2: Buffolo Bill
1.Give at least 3 examples (with details) where the lines between reality (history) and entertainment (media) became blurred during the life of William Cody (AKA Buffalo Bill).
He begin's to lose reality and history when the occurrence of Ned Buntline. previously Cody changes the persona of the west by changing his appearance and tries to be more like Hiccock by telling the same storys as him. Ned Buntline which wanted to write a story about Hiccock but unable so now he chooses to write about Cody, which made him famous.
Cody's(buffalo bill) Wild West showcase was an overview which people viewed the west which he had created blinding his audience to make believe the West in strictly cowboy's, buffalos and indian just to please his audience he had blurred the line and creating semi-false interpretation of the west to make tons of money in being famous. Then he himself has also lost the reality of the west by so much travelling moving to england for five years.
Cody was contraditing, he was dicrimitive towards the indians, but in reality he wasn't. He actually cared for them, he learned native language also trying to help some tribes, but when it became to his Wild West he must put on a act of haterade towards these indians just for the money and the fam. This was one part in his life which he blurred reality and entertainment. To buffalo it was more to please the audience than to be true to himself.
What reasons do we have to call Buffalo Bill the “original world celebrity”? Explain.
We call Buffalo bill the "original world celebrity" because he was the first global famous person. performing the Wildwest show around the world that no one else did at that time. He left his home to please fans all across the world. They didn't have the technology of movies, so everything music of been live performace people had never seen this kind of entertainment live. Big money was paid to see these shows which made famous everywhere. In other words he brought the show to you instead of the other way around.
How could Buffalo Bill have benefited from new media? Who would have been some of his Facebook friends?
New media has change the world. It could of also changes Buffalo's bills also. Stress on travelling would of almost been eleminated with the invention of blu-ray movies, making his show more interesting adding a old authentic, but also mondern feature to the movie. This save him travelling around and also still giving him publicity. Advertising in commericials or ads etc is a great new media which buffalo bill would of greatly appreciated instead of back in the day where everything was passed on by people and paper. Internet is probably the greatest way to to share information because of the ease of use and population which obtain this. Buffalo could of utilize the internet to create websites or promoting through the internet.
His Facebook friend would of consisted of bill hiccok, ned Buntline, maybe his wife and Nate Salsbury
He begin's to lose reality and history when the occurrence of Ned Buntline. previously Cody changes the persona of the west by changing his appearance and tries to be more like Hiccock by telling the same storys as him. Ned Buntline which wanted to write a story about Hiccock but unable so now he chooses to write about Cody, which made him famous.
Cody's(buffalo bill) Wild West showcase was an overview which people viewed the west which he had created blinding his audience to make believe the West in strictly cowboy's, buffalos and indian just to please his audience he had blurred the line and creating semi-false interpretation of the west to make tons of money in being famous. Then he himself has also lost the reality of the west by so much travelling moving to england for five years.
Cody was contraditing, he was dicrimitive towards the indians, but in reality he wasn't. He actually cared for them, he learned native language also trying to help some tribes, but when it became to his Wild West he must put on a act of haterade towards these indians just for the money and the fam. This was one part in his life which he blurred reality and entertainment. To buffalo it was more to please the audience than to be true to himself.
What reasons do we have to call Buffalo Bill the “original world celebrity”? Explain.
We call Buffalo bill the "original world celebrity" because he was the first global famous person. performing the Wildwest show around the world that no one else did at that time. He left his home to please fans all across the world. They didn't have the technology of movies, so everything music of been live performace people had never seen this kind of entertainment live. Big money was paid to see these shows which made famous everywhere. In other words he brought the show to you instead of the other way around.
How could Buffalo Bill have benefited from new media? Who would have been some of his Facebook friends?
New media has change the world. It could of also changes Buffalo's bills also. Stress on travelling would of almost been eleminated with the invention of blu-ray movies, making his show more interesting adding a old authentic, but also mondern feature to the movie. This save him travelling around and also still giving him publicity. Advertising in commericials or ads etc is a great new media which buffalo bill would of greatly appreciated instead of back in the day where everything was passed on by people and paper. Internet is probably the greatest way to to share information because of the ease of use and population which obtain this. Buffalo could of utilize the internet to create websites or promoting through the internet.
His Facebook friend would of consisted of bill hiccok, ned Buntline, maybe his wife and Nate Salsbury
Homework- Media Appreciation #3: media of the future
- Find “something” new that we’ll see in the future
2. What is the immediate use for the maker’s product?
This product can be used in so many different forms, anywhere from around the house work to public services for the city(s). This product is great for people who need an extra hand around the house compensating for people, but even better because the voice command. These robots can even impact services such as police enforcement or anything which put the human life in danger, by replacing humans with robots this could keep more civilians safe and and professions by of the non-risk which people must take each and everyday. Now you can simply tell the robot your command.
3.What impact will this product have on us, the users,and/or the world?
Like every product there is always a good & bad to everything. Just depends on how the users chooses to utilize it. This can really impact us because it's almost like the perfect human life form, but better in ways that are more important. Someone who chooses to do good can very far with a product like this, it can help so many people and so easily. We no longer have to depend on others to risk themselves for others, when these state of the art robots can compensate for humans. This can either make the world a better place or make it a worse place like i said depending on whose interpretation of the product.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Video Game, Ted Talks
1) Where do you place yourself or your peers in video game culture? Why?
Along my peers, i would place myself along the "modern gamer" I do enjoy gaming, but i do not let it interfere with my life. I do admit when i become addicted to a certain game i start to spend a bit more extra time, but i find that's normal to any individual who find extreme interest in a game or even a activity.
2) What do you think of video games and video game culture? Why?
Video games have such a impact in our society throughout the world. Gaming has evolved so rapidly it's almost scary. Some cannot the realistic graphic which is produced in today's day and age in which transforms form them completely. Video's is a great way of entertainment, but taken the wrong way, it becomes a way of life. I believe game culture is complete appropriate and just like anything there will alway be people too addicted and caught up. These people need decide whether if the gaming culture is right for them.
3) What do you see in the future for our culture and the impact video games will have on that future?
Well, the upcoming rapid pace of advance gaming which can produced through many console systems and computers will eventually become internationally recognize previous, current and furture generation have been astounded by video games. The average gamer age is 33, that's a very abnormal age considering games are for "kids" if this has a huge impact in the adult life, it makes almost impossible to avoid next generations to become heavy become heavy gamers, considering the fact that gaming will only become more real and addicting to play. In the future the international countries should seriously consider as the next big issue in the up occuring events
Along my peers, i would place myself along the "modern gamer" I do enjoy gaming, but i do not let it interfere with my life. I do admit when i become addicted to a certain game i start to spend a bit more extra time, but i find that's normal to any individual who find extreme interest in a game or even a activity.
2) What do you think of video games and video game culture? Why?
Video games have such a impact in our society throughout the world. Gaming has evolved so rapidly it's almost scary. Some cannot the realistic graphic which is produced in today's day and age in which transforms form them completely. Video's is a great way of entertainment, but taken the wrong way, it becomes a way of life. I believe game culture is complete appropriate and just like anything there will alway be people too addicted and caught up. These people need decide whether if the gaming culture is right for them.
3) What do you see in the future for our culture and the impact video games will have on that future?
Well, the upcoming rapid pace of advance gaming which can produced through many console systems and computers will eventually become internationally recognize previous, current and furture generation have been astounded by video games. The average gamer age is 33, that's a very abnormal age considering games are for "kids" if this has a huge impact in the adult life, it makes almost impossible to avoid next generations to become heavy become heavy gamers, considering the fact that gaming will only become more real and addicting to play. In the future the international countries should seriously consider as the next big issue in the up occuring events
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Website Review
Good Site: Apple
Pros:
Apple offer many products that are easy to access and understand. Apple allows you to download a free music player called iTunes also able to burn and rip music. The site is perfectly organized sperating their phones, mp3s and computer in all different tabs making it easier for the customer also providing a search bar. The layout of the site is very appealing for both male and female. They use Neutral colors colors such as grey, white and a bit of black. This attracts both male and female not favouring a gender. The design gives off a high end look making all feel rich and comfortable. When you first enter the first the thing you see is the new product they are selling and that is the iPad, which i found they used the rules of 3rd per accurately. Placing the brand right on the line and applying the ipad on each of the hot spots also emphasizing on the size of the photo making large and crystal to look at. The content is also well structure, everything is well placed and products they sell are well describe,priced and organized.
Cons: Overall this site was well made, but i only have a few complaints and that is I would liked to see maybe a flash application to the site, like a demo of an ipod showing the features of it.This would of added that special feature the site and more fun to visit.
Visit: http://www.apple.com/
Bad Site:Ebay
Pros:
Offers many different products and offers it worldwide. You are able to Bid or buy now for certain item the seller is selling. Ebay to some is a job and you can post items you don't use or you're just reselling something it's a great way to make money. They used the rules of thirds correctly promoting their "Big Deal"
Cons:
The design and apperance of this site is horrible. It looks like it was made for 5 years because of the colours they use for the logo and sceme of the site. I find this site is too unorganized because of the over population of the site so making hard for the customer looking for a good deal. The site doesn't offer anything interesting for the visiters to enjoy. Even though you are able to sell products through ebay it becomes difficult because off the fees you must pay and shipping and customer satifaction it becomes more stressful. Content some products didn't apply enough description, ebay should make it maditory for these kinds of information and ebay didn't have any that special to offer or at least original.
Visit: www.Ebay.ca
Pros:
Apple offer many products that are easy to access and understand. Apple allows you to download a free music player called iTunes also able to burn and rip music. The site is perfectly organized sperating their phones, mp3s and computer in all different tabs making it easier for the customer also providing a search bar. The layout of the site is very appealing for both male and female. They use Neutral colors colors such as grey, white and a bit of black. This attracts both male and female not favouring a gender. The design gives off a high end look making all feel rich and comfortable. When you first enter the first the thing you see is the new product they are selling and that is the iPad, which i found they used the rules of 3rd per accurately. Placing the brand right on the line and applying the ipad on each of the hot spots also emphasizing on the size of the photo making large and crystal to look at. The content is also well structure, everything is well placed and products they sell are well describe,priced and organized.
Cons: Overall this site was well made, but i only have a few complaints and that is I would liked to see maybe a flash application to the site, like a demo of an ipod showing the features of it.This would of added that special feature the site and more fun to visit.
Visit: http://www.apple.com/
Bad Site:Ebay
Pros:
Offers many different products and offers it worldwide. You are able to Bid or buy now for certain item the seller is selling. Ebay to some is a job and you can post items you don't use or you're just reselling something it's a great way to make money. They used the rules of thirds correctly promoting their "Big Deal"
Cons:
The design and apperance of this site is horrible. It looks like it was made for 5 years because of the colours they use for the logo and sceme of the site. I find this site is too unorganized because of the over population of the site so making hard for the customer looking for a good deal. The site doesn't offer anything interesting for the visiters to enjoy. Even though you are able to sell products through ebay it becomes difficult because off the fees you must pay and shipping and customer satifaction it becomes more stressful. Content some products didn't apply enough description, ebay should make it maditory for these kinds of information and ebay didn't have any that special to offer or at least original.
Visit: www.Ebay.ca
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Truman Show Response
Q1. Have we reached this point in our entertainment "Experience"'
A1. No, we haven't reached it to that extreme like the Truman show in my acknowledgment, But there is such reality television where we(viewers at home) can get an inside look of their daily lives.
Example John & Kate plus Eight, this show we can see what goes on everyday inside their house and ther eight kids. The difference is Truman lived his whole being watch and not being informed. Truman lived in a world where everything was prearranged for him and people would get entertainment from this. As for John & Kate plus eight they were fully aware they are being video tape and braodcasted throughout the world, in return for financial compensaition. Lastly we live in a world where incaptiving a person to be in a 24/7 television would unexceptable. There would be too many peple that would rebel agaist this, and eventually would be shut down.
Q2. Is Truman whole world fake or is it real? is what christof says true or is he justifying the world that he created?
Truman whole world in my opinion is fake because there two sperate world the one christof created for him and the one we live in. Everything Truman experience is just arrange before hand just for the veiwers at home. Truman can never really experience the trill of life when everything is set up as for he would experience in th real world. For us everyday something can happen to us, its an open ended story, but for truman he almost lives with no fear, no endangerment, nor excitement as we can truley feel in the real life. What christof says about the world he provided for Truman in my opinion is false. He is just justify the world he created for him because the world he provided for truman is perfect, but the world we live in is not perfect. Truman is also stuck on an island that he was never suppose to leave, but in the real world it has much more to offer than just a small island. The real world he will see the difference between what he was forced to live and the real life. The new people he meets some will friendly and some can be insane. The enviroment, Truman will see different sort habitats and lifestlyes. it won't be the everyday things he see in the world christof has made for him.
A1. No, we haven't reached it to that extreme like the Truman show in my acknowledgment, But there is such reality television where we(viewers at home) can get an inside look of their daily lives.
Example John & Kate plus Eight, this show we can see what goes on everyday inside their house and ther eight kids. The difference is Truman lived his whole being watch and not being informed. Truman lived in a world where everything was prearranged for him and people would get entertainment from this. As for John & Kate plus eight they were fully aware they are being video tape and braodcasted throughout the world, in return for financial compensaition. Lastly we live in a world where incaptiving a person to be in a 24/7 television would unexceptable. There would be too many peple that would rebel agaist this, and eventually would be shut down.
Q2. Is Truman whole world fake or is it real? is what christof says true or is he justifying the world that he created?
Truman whole world in my opinion is fake because there two sperate world the one christof created for him and the one we live in. Everything Truman experience is just arrange before hand just for the veiwers at home. Truman can never really experience the trill of life when everything is set up as for he would experience in th real world. For us everyday something can happen to us, its an open ended story, but for truman he almost lives with no fear, no endangerment, nor excitement as we can truley feel in the real life. What christof says about the world he provided for Truman in my opinion is false. He is just justify the world he created for him because the world he provided for truman is perfect, but the world we live in is not perfect. Truman is also stuck on an island that he was never suppose to leave, but in the real world it has much more to offer than just a small island. The real world he will see the difference between what he was forced to live and the real life. The new people he meets some will friendly and some can be insane. The enviroment, Truman will see different sort habitats and lifestlyes. it won't be the everyday things he see in the world christof has made for him.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
You can party on,but no Tweets
1) Media Prosona
Peoples media persona are no longer private. permanent images of you being posted by friend, family, and even random people. private party nights being posted on facebook are stained forever and forced to live with image fpr the rest of your life. Untagging your name from a Facebook book hungover nights before in unproper attire become parmanent in google searches. Your media image begin to change, photos of you for the world to see become other peoples entertainment and your dissappointment. A milddle school math teacher was caught talking with the bochelorette finalist Reid Rosenthal and someone took a photo. The teacher requested to be anynomous to not be teased by her students, but that wasn't the case few days later she was tag with Reid and now recieve creepy e-mails and now has streghten her privacy setting. People have the fear to even have fun and cannot truely express themselve without being harrassed through the social media. Peoples media image are somes worst fears.
2) use of social media in terms of personal life
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