Is Friday Feminist or Feeble-Minded?

Hildy Johnson is a confident career woman who can compete with men (and defeat them) in the dog-eat-dog world of journalism. She is even willing to divorce her man if he doesn't treat he right. Yet, at the same time, she seeks the domestic joys of children and caring for her man -- and in the end returns to the rascal who she left in the first place. What is the role of women in this film? Does is tell us anything about "modern" women in 1940's America?

Marriage -- and Divorce -- His Girl Friday Style

His Girl Friday charts the marriage and divorce and remarriage of Walter and Hildy and the engagement -- and near marriage -- of Hildy and Bruce. What is this film saying about that state of marriage in the modern world?

Sequels?

It seems like more and more sequels are being produced these days. Some are a true continuation of the original storyline while others are just an attempt to cash in on the profits of the predecessor.

If you directed a highly popular film, profits aside, would you make a sequel? Does the possibility of creating an equal or better film that boosts popularity for the whole series outweigh the risk of creating a flop that depreciates the original? Is that even a legitimate concern considering the films can be viewed separately?

What Rules? What Game?

What is the meaning of the title of The Rules of the Game? What is the "game"? What are the "rules"? How does one "win" the game? What are the penalties for breaking the rules?

The Hunt

Perhaps the most famous scene from The Rules of the Game involves the scene in which the Marquis' guest shoot rabbit and pheasant beaten from the forest by the gamekeeper. What is so distinctive and striking about the scene? Why does it pack such an emotional punch? What is the deeper significance or symbolism of this scene?

Disney Movies

Disney is one of those childhood franchises that you can return to when you're older and not feel weird about it. Disney has touched many of us as most of us can list many of their movies. So I ranked my top 3 and said why I liked it:

1: The Lion King This movie is by far my favorite animated movie, let alone Disney movie. It uses so many different styles to attract so many different audiences. It has comedy through the characters of Timon and Puma. Its hero's struggles gives the audience so many reasons to root for him. The death of Mufasa is so deep that it brings tears to children and adults alike. I've watched this movie so many times that I could recite many lines from it.

2: Aladdin This movie became one of my favorites since i was 2 months old. It was the first movie I saw in theaters and my parents say I enjoyed it so much I didn't make a sound. My brother loved it more than I did. He would force my parents to reenact the movie at home. My dad would play the Genie/Jafar, my mom was Jasmine, Brandon was Aladdin, and I was Abu. It also has one of my favorite songs: "A Whole New World"

3: Hercules Hercules story is actually not my favorite. It departs so far away from the actual story of Hercules that it kind of got annoying to me. The only reason why I adore this movie is because of its music. Zero to Hero is so catchy and whenever Ii see that movie, that song is stuck in my head for at least a week. Also Gospel Truth and "Star is Born" are a few more fantastic songs.

Disney has impacted so many people around the world. These effects are different for each person. Mine mostly is the music. I can't get enough of it. Rank your top 3 Disney favorites if you like.

Dexter: TV series about a serial killer

I don't know if anyone has seen this in the class, but I just finished season 4 of the show and was amazed at how well done the show was. Without a doubt it is my favorite TV show out there. The plot and storyline are extremely well done. The way the producers give you information that some characters are not aware is unbelievable. Also, in the show we live in the head of a serial killer and are aware of what he is thinking. The plot unfolds itself perfectly and every single thing makes sense and is connected. Lastly, by the use of flashbacks and different distorted or unfocused images the significance of the past unravels smoothly informing us of events happening in the present.