how does the director paul greengrass create tension in the film united 93
How Does the Director Paul Greengrass Create Tension in the Film United 93? On Tuesday September 11th 2001, four planes were hijacked. Three hit their targets, one did not; this plane was United Airlines Flight 93. Flight 93 was a scheduled United States domestic passenger flight from Newark International Airport, New Jersey, to San Francisco International Airport that was hijacked by four Islamic terrorists. These terrorists were called; Ziad Jarrah, Ahmed al-Nami, Ahmed al-Haznawi and Saeed al-Ghamdi. United Airlines Flight 93 aircraft was a Boeing 757-200, and had a capacity of 182 passengers, but the September 11 flight carried only 37 passengers and seven crew members. The flight was scheduled to depart at 08.00, but there was a delay and did not depart until 08.42; due to airport congestion. By the time Flight 93 became airborne, Flight 11 had already been commandeered and Flight 175 was being hijacked. The target that was intended for Flight 93 to hit was, according to the film, The White House. At approximately 08.45, American Airline Flight 11 hit the North Tower of the World Trade Centre. Another attack, United Airline Flight 175; at 09.03; hit the South Tower of the World Trade Centre. At 09.43, American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon, sending a huge plume of smoke. United Airline Flight 93 crashed in a field in Pennsylvania, and as it was the only
Of mice and men theme analysis
Of Mice and Men Friendship and loneliness In the novel 'Of Mice and Men', Steinbeck depicts the themes of friendship and loneliness through George and Lennie's relationship. Steinbeck does this through the storyline and the description of the lifestyle led by many itinerant workers in America during the 1930s. Steinbeck shows friendship and loneliness through the fact that George and Lennie travel together around the country, looking for work as most men did at the time. They met when Lennie's aunt passed away and George started taking care of Lennie. They travel together because Lennie is not very smart and gets into trouble easily because he can't handle his strength and doesn't know what's wrong. George has no choice but to take care of him, even though he thinks Lennie is a burden, because Lennie's aunt was the only one who knew Lennie. George and Lennie are different from everybody else because they have each other and a dream, which keeps them going. When George gets mad at Lennie for various reasons (such as not listening, complaining, etc) George usually ends up telling Lennie about the dream. In the end of the book after Lennie killed Curley's wife George tell Lennie about the dream: Lennie spoke craftily 'Tell me-like you done before.' 'Tell you what?' George said. 'About the rabbits.' George mentions that Lennie will get to tend the soft rabbits, which
Titanic original
Titanic I couldn't believe this was happening, I was about to board the famous 'unsinkable' ship, Titanic. This was a once in a life time opportunity. Even though I've been on lots of different luxurious ships, this one will be the very first one I'm going to enjoy the most. As I'm standing here, on the dock, waiting to be asked to aboard, I feel the exciting atmosphere wrapping around me, an atmosphere you can't get out of. A few minutes later, after every one of us had gotten on board, I started to have this weird feeling, like a knot in my stomach, but then I thought, how can I have a knot in my stomach, if there was a baby growing inside of me?! I'm 12 months pregnant, and I'm on the ship with my husband Dylan. This is all very exciting for us; maybe my baby is feeling the same too. I and my husband are planning to start a new life in New York, America, As Dylan took me to our room for a rest, I saw all the posh people ordering servants to do this, do that, they don't even treat them like human beings but then I saw all the lovely decoration, I almost immediately felt the atmosphere I had felt before I came on board. I see all these people laughing, dancing, enjoying themselves; it's full of life and energy. Later that night, when Dylan was taking a rest, I went outside to the deck to get some fresh air, this is where a pregnant woman can get to if they've been stuck
My Mother Said I Never Should " Directors notes for Act 1 Scene 10
My Mother Said I Never Should - Directors notes for Act 1 Scene 10 What is the scene doing? It starts out as a normal eight year olds birthday, presents are given and the cake is cut. But really it's a chance for Margaret to dig at Jackie for not being there to watch Rosie grow up, a competition - who can get Rosie and keep her. At the end of the scene Jackie knows that Rosie doesn't need her anymore, Margaret makes sure she does and tells her outright. Jackie asks, "She doesn't need me, does she?" to which Margaret replies simply "No" so Jackie cant say anything back and as if her in her place. Rosie is unaware of all that is going on underneath Margaret and Jackie's conversation, she just wants to have fun on her birthday, another year gone and she wants to move on. She wants to bury her past, and be more grown up. Turning Points The scene starts out with everyone happy, Jackie and Rosie are in the garden while Margaret is busy in the house. They are talking and Rosie just sees it as talking to her big sister whereas Jackie is trying to bond with her daughter. As soon as Margaret comes out though everything changes, Jackie is not able to get close to Rosie and this upsets her but Rosie knows nothings wrong. When the candles are lit everything changes again, Margaret and Jackie start to argue which upsets Rosie. She doesn't want her 'mum' and 'sister' to argue and runs
batman media essay
Batman Media Essay The scene is set in the City. The trains are outdoors and are seen to be run down and vandalised. There seems to be a lot of big buildings and no sign of wildlife. Depressing smoke is everywhere suggesting evil. It is night time so everything is dark showing a sinister atmosphere. The weather is dull and foggy which reflects the negative mood which has already been brought about from the image of the city. The climax of the final confrontation between Batman and Henri Ducard begins with the element of surprise on the look of Henry Ducard's face as he turns towards the sound of screeching and screaming and through the smoky haze the silhouette of Batman flying towards him out of nowhere. Quick shots of about 3 seconds create curiosity and interest. The music builds on the menacing tension towards the two characters; slow, heavy, dullish tones. The quick cuts between close ups of Batman and Ducard gradually build tension and make the scene exciting to watch. This tells the audience that something big is about to happen and makes them want to carry on watching. The music softens when Batman and Ducard are talking so the audience can hear what is being said, but as the shots become slower, the music becomes faster, and as Ducard shots off while his followers come down, a loud collision of music is released; this shows the audience that there is more to come
Interview with Takashi Shimizu (The Grudge)
Interview With Takashi Shimuzu . Did you enjoy making the film? Absolutely, working with the cast was exciting and hilarious because they all have great sense of humours. It was also a good experience to be working with an American cast since I am always working with a Japanese cast. That was probably the main reason why I enjoyed it. 2. What were your highlights of the production? Having a laugh with the crew and making the scary scenes, for example at the end when the Grudge kills Doug. This was probably the hardest as it needed the most work, co-operation and special effects. 3. What did you find difficult about the production? Because I knew very little English it was sometimes very difficult to explain a scene that needed a lot of attention and focus. So I mainly had to rely on my translator because if I said something really complicated then even she would struggle at times, so it was quite a nerve-racking experience but we got through it in the end. 4. What was your favourite scene? My favourite scene has to be the scene where Susan is in her flat and she thinks she is safe, but then the phone rings, and when she answers it the Grudge's croaky voice is heard and the doorbell suddenly rings. She answers it and hears Matthew's voice asking her to let her in, so she answers it and when he gets outside her front door she looks through the peephole and sees Matthew.
Themes In Jurassic Park
Themes in Jurassic Park Released in 1993, Steven Spielberg's ground breaking summer blockbuster 'Jurassic Park' contains many themes, such as parenthood, money and greed, and the ethics of science. In this essay I will explore these themes and show how the director illustrated them in this film. In the film, Jurassic Park's owner John Hammond is being sued millions of dollars after a man is eaten by one of the raptors at his park. The lawyers say that in order to keep it running he needs endorsement from experts. Hammond seeks out the help of Palaeontologist Dr Alan Grant and his girlfriend Palaeobotanist Ellie Satler. The two of them, along with physicist Dr Iain Malcolm, are flown to Jurassic Park and are initially stunned by the huge, genetically engineered dinosaurs. However, when the dinosaurs escape and leave them fighting for their lives they decide not to endorse the park after all. The theme of money and greed is developed throughout the film. One of the fist times we see this theme is when John Hammond says: "we spared no expense". He says this phrase again and again many times during the film, which shows us that Hammond has more money than sense, and believes that money will solve everything. To highlight greed even more, Spielberg created the character Dennis Nedrey - the epitome of greed. The very fist time we see Nedrey he is gorging on food at a
Media Coursework - Teenage Dirtbag Music Video
Media Coursework - Teenage Dirtbag "Teenage Dirtbag" is a song by Wheatus. The video is used in two ways: as a trailer for the film "Loser" and as a music video for "Teenage Dirtbag". The song and accompanying video could be a partly autobiographical account of the lead vocalist's (Brendan Brown) childhood because we can see in the video that he has a turned eye, making him different from his peers. He may have been bullied or excluded from certain social groups because of this. The director of both the music video and the film "Loser" is Jeff Gordon, of whom there are references to throughout the video. The music video is representative of what many high schools are like in the USA today. Making any video is complicated, and music video is no exception. Because it is shorter than a television programme or film, every shot is significant so it can portray its message effectively within the time given. The first stage to making a video is an idea or concept, and then the target audience has to be decided. The video and how information and ideas are portrayed will vary a lot depending on the age of the viewers. Older generations prefer a stronger narrative, whilst conversely teenagers and younger children prefer more action. A variety of shots is used to give different effects in films; close up shots show emotion and mid shots show action. Extreme close ups are used to show a
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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Dickens clearly shows the change of Scrooge's personality with clever comparisons from the beginning of the book to the end, for example Dickens first describes him by saying "Scrooge had a very small fire, but the clerk's fire was so very much smaller it looked like one coal. But he couldn't replenish it, for Scrooge kept the coal box in his room." As to say Scrooge is keeping the clerk cold out of spite almost and to say that of Scrooge can work in this temperature, why can't the clerk! Later in the book, Dickens says "the clerk, who cold as he was, was warmer than Scrooge ". But, there is a clear change of personality when much later in the book Scrooge says "Bob, Make up the fires and buy another coal scuttle" which Dickens makes Scrooge sound enthusiastic towards this unlike before. Dickens again refers from the beginning of the book to the end when he talks about the way in which he treats others and is viewed by others, "No children asked him what it was O'clock, no man or woman ever once in all his life asked the way to such a place, of Scrooge." He also says "Even the blind men's dog appeared to know him; and when they saw him coming, would tug their owners into doorways and up courts", Dickens showed that the most innocent and jubilant of things such as children, dogs and blind men where aghast by him. But, Later in the book,
empathic task jack
Raphaëlle Fischler, 3ème GC6 Empathic task: Lord of the Flies 6. You are Jack at the end of Chapter four after you and your hunters let the fire go out. Ralph has been angry with you and your team of hunters. Write your thoughts. (p.88) That Ralph and his stupid fire!! I admit it would have been better to let the fire on, but it's okay, no need to make a big deal out of this ! I bet the ship wouldn't even had rescued us... he probably wouldn't have seen us even with the fire ! On this island we can hunt and have fun but all Ralph cares about is being rescued. That's probably the influence of that little fatty ! Who does he think he is to talk to me like this ?! How dare he only open his mouth to talk to me like this ?! He's useless here, he's just fat and stupid and he complains all the time. And Ralph is too nice with him, I just don't understand him. Ralph is worrying too much, I mean, here we have all we need. We are free and we can do whatever we want. I don't care about being rescued, I just wanna hunt. Actually Ralph isn't a good chief. I should be the chief. I bring food to everyone, without me what would they do ? Hunting is more important than keeping this fire on, we need food ! And that whole thing about the conch, it's ridiculous and I'm sure it'll not work very longer. As soon as the people will realise that Ralph isn't a good chief, they won't care about
