Stevie Wonder

 





                                                              Stevie Wonder

By: Amelia Olsen

              Calvin Michiels

             Natalie Trumm

          Tyler Tennies



Our journey began on the third floor wandering around for a miscellanious C.D that turned out to be The Rolling Stones Album--Some Girls

We went down to the second floor and had to look for a newspaper which was hidden in a jungle of bookshelves.

Then we searched around for a shark hanging from the cieling and found a paw print under it.

The shark information led us to these eggs and then we had to go to...

We told her the famous dog show was the Westminister Dog Show then she gave us a V.

 

This was the Charlie Chaplin bookshelf that led us to the letter C.

Calvin found a monkey in a cage and fought it in order to get the letter H.

We had to find the Smithsonian Institution call number, so we did. We got the letters S and I.

Then we met a janitor and stole his elevator twice and rescued Stevie Pointer from the archives.

We won,

The End

Extra Credit Blog 7: "That's My Boy"..?

In Nathan Rabin's article, Stooping To Stumble Case File #29: That’s My Boy, on avclub.com, he starts with a harsh but G-rated critique of new movie, That's My Boy, comparing it with film, Rock of Ages, which he deemed equally unsuccessful.  Rabin then explains why he believes Adam Sandler, fan favorite actor, was so poorly received by audiences of this movie.  Having heard nothing about this movie before reading this article, I gradually picked up the understanding that because Sandler is so well-known for many iconic roles, seeing him as a vulgar and inappropriate man-child was off-putting for some viewers.  I have seen many of Sandler's movies and know the dim-witted humor his roles tend to lead towards.  From what I understood at that point, his role in That's My Boy, was still humorous but had a little too many raunchy characteristics added in.  At this point in Rabin's article, he begins explaining the plot in detail and that's when I fully understood just how far out of bounds this movie went in terms of appropriateness.  Several scenes are described in Rabin's article that include sexual acts between a teacher and a young student.  While this is obviously an attempt by filmmakers to humor a well-known fantasy of having an affair with a student, the descriptions of these scenes seem much too graphic for the Adam Sandler ideology that we know and love.  While I would have probably gone to see this movie just because of Sandler, I am glad to have read this film and be persuaded otherwise.  From Rabin's article and other viewers reactions to the movie, it does not seem to be the type of movie I want to see, nor does it have Sandler in his usual lovable role.

Film Homework Posts

 Both realism and antirealism can both be very effective in film because of the extreme differences in their characteristics. Realism is exactly what it sounds like, real. This is when filmmakers represent things as they actually are in real life. Antirealism, on the other hand, is representing those same things in a fantastical or abstract way. An example given by Barsam is the film, Donnie Darko. In this film, viewers are switched between scenes of Donnie's actual life as a schizophrenic teenager, and his fantastical view of how life really is, most notably, life with a demonic imaginary rabbit. Another example of realism and antirealism can be seen in the film Mean Girls. The main character, Cady, has just moved to a regular high school after being home schooled by her parents in Africa. More than once throughout the film, she is shown observing her fellow students through both realist and antirealist points of view. In her realist view, she sees girls cat fighting in the hallway while in antirealist view, the girls are pouncing on each other and growling just as wildcats in the jungles of Africa would do.

The presentation of a western film most often refers to the “long shot”, or zooming out on a character until they are insignificant to the shot and viewers are more focused on the landscape around that character. In comparison, the presentation of most horror films feature close up shots on the victim of the film. This strategy creates suspense and is most likely accompanied by daunting music, building suspense even further. 

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I found the most important scene of Easy A to be when Olive is confronted by her school counselor who is married to her favorite teachers and learns that she has been cheating on her husband with a super-super-senior student. Enraged, Olive runs off to tell the teacher about his wife's adulterous acts.  Her later discovered guilt for spilling this secret to her teacher is a turning point when she first realizes that her actions are hurting someone else. Up to this point in the film, she had become proud of her reputation and rumored actions, being the school's floozy. After seeing how hurt her favorite teacher was by the news of his failing marriage, Olive takes a moment in her online video journal to apologize to said teacher.  And this is where some of the first signs of guilt and regret shine through her otherwise nonchalant perspective of her situation. 

Moulin Rouge Blog Three

 There are many films, plays, and books that mimic the story line of Moulin Rouge, a poor man falling in love with a forbidden women and needing to overcome their class differences in order to fulfill their true love. When I first heard about Moulin Rouge, directed by Baz Luhrmann in 2009, I was drawn to it not just because of the familiar storyline, but because of the theatrical and musical style of the film that I very much enjoy. In the remake of what I consider to be a classic love story, the creativity of the crew behind the film shines throughout.

The film is filled with strong color clues in the movie that carry the viewers along, subconsciously telling us how to feel. For example,Satine, the courtesan, lives in an elaborate room filled with deep reds and flashy golds, giving the impression of extreme leisure, wealth, and passion, all concepts that fit the character's profession well.

Another large part of this film that continues to draw me to it, after seeing it countless times, is the whimsicality of all the characters involved. The flashy costumes, exuberant personalities, and incredible musical abilities made the film more enjoyable to watch than any other love story movie I have seen before. If you haven't seen Moulin Rouge before, I highly recommend it. Even for those who believe that musicals really aren't for them, I believe that the engaging plot line, as well as a fair share of comedic relief, are enough to draw any viewer in.

Girls, do you want a salon quality manicure without the hassle and expense of going to a salon? Do you hate painting your nails and just a few days later they are already chipping? If you answered yes to either of these questions here are some helpful tips for you. With these quick and easy steps we will teach you how to prep your nails successfully, apply smooth coats, and save money all at the same time.

First, make sure you have all the necessary supplies to complete your glitter gradient tip manicure. You will need:

• clear polish for the base and top coat
• solid color polish of your choice
• two similarly colored sparkle polishes
  • one larger glitter texture
  • one fine texture
• makeup sponge to apply the fine glitter polish
• Q-tips for easy removal of excess polish on skin
• Nail polish remover

Once you’ve gathered these supplies start off by preparing your nails by making sure they are clean from any previous polish or oils. Clean with a cotton ball and nail polish remover, this will adhere the polish to the nail with less chance of damage over time. The next step is to apply a clear base coat to protect your natural nail from discoloration. Without the use of a base coat, your nails will turn yellow over time and the polish will chip easier. Make sure this coat is completely dry before applying the colored polish.

Most times when doing your own nails at home, we get in a hurry and get polish on the skin around the nail. Before applying the color polish take a Q-tip dipped in lotion, and dab on skin surrounding the nail but DON’T get any lotion on the nail itself. The polish won’t stick to the area of the nail with lotion on it.

You are now ready to begin applying color. Place a paper towel on the area you will be working at incase of any spills that could occur. Start with the solid color polish and apply one even coat to each nail, making sure you use enough to fully cover the nail without making it too thick. This will result in a slow drying time and will easily smudge. If any polish has gotten on the skin, simply wipe it off with your thumb; the polish will come off with ease because of the lotion. Allow this to dry for a few minutes.

Next take the large glitter polish and apply two coats. For best results, tip the glitter polish upside down and roll in between hands to allow the glitter to circulate so you won’t end up with an uneven spread of glitter. Allow each coat to partially dry before applying the next, again making sure to not apply too much.

Now grab your makeup sponge and apply approximately one coat’s worth of polish to the edge of it.

Dab this to the tip of your nail to create the gradient look. Once each nail has all the necessary color coats, you can apply a final clear coat to ensure a long lasting manicure without chipping. Now that the painting is done you may still find a bit excess polish that has gotten onto your skin. This can be removed easily with a Q-tip and polish remover.

The worst part about painting your nails at home is waiting for them to completely dry. A quick trick to speed up that dry time is to dunk your nails in a bowl of ice water for approximately 1 minute. You now have all the information to transform your boring everyday nails into beautiful works of art. With this low cost nail design you will be ready for any event with little hassle.

How To - Paint Your Nails

To successfully paint your nails, you should start by trimming your cuticles, the white flesh that grows over the base of your nails. You can purchase cuticle trimmers for fairly cheap, otherwise small nail clippers work similarily.  Next you want to file your nails so they are the same length and shaped to your personal preference.  I reccomend using foam board files, and not a file that is too rough.  You can then begin painting, starting at the base of the nail and continuing with upwards strokes.  You shouldn't need to apply more than two coats of your chosen color because otherwise the nail polish will be too thick and become clumped.  One those coats are completly dry, it is best to apply one coat of a clear polish in order to protect your polish from chips or cracks.  After that last coat has dried, you have successfully painted your nails!



Starting at the base of the nail and painting up towards the tip.