Undeserved Misfortune

The Perks of being a Wallflower is a movie that incorporates undeserved misfortune from the start. The main character Charlie is living his life without his best friend.  Charlie's best friend commits suicide and Charlie struggles to find a group of people he fits into. We feel sorry for Charlie and hope to see that he is able to move on from his best friend's death and find his way through high school alongside his new friends, Patrick and Sam.

A while back one of my best friends lost a parent and it was really hard on them. Losing a parent is one of the most difficult things that someone can go through. I was unable to feel what my friend felt, but I do know losing someone hurts. Things happen and it sucks. 

An idea for a case of undeserved misfortune is the main character of a movie meeting up with a family member and the main character is trying to convince the family member to stay, but they have work and  leave. Something happens to the family member on their way home and the main character is convinced that it is his/her fault. The main character struggles through the movie to persuade his/herself that they really aren't to blame for their family member's death.

My Film Job

When we get into our production companies I think I would enjoy being the editor or an actor. The editor is able to check everything and add any special effects or music that has to be placed in the film. I really think this is an important part in making the film because if the music doesn't fit the scene or the special effects are just too much the movie will be tacky. I would also like to be an actor for a part in the film because I feel as though all the actors are able to add onto the film. Their personalities are reflected and it really look like a lot of fun! I want to be able to say I not only had fun making the film, but the time spent filming was worth it.

My Review of The Elephant Man

I first saw the Elephant Man with my dad when I was about 9, 10 years old. I remember watching some parts of the film, but some parts we watched in class seemed new to me. It's obvious I didn't really pay much attention when I was 9.  I never really understood the purpose of the movie or why John Merrick had to die at the end, but now that I look back I get it. The symbolism included in the movie really made me think back and reflect on the person John Merrick really was. I like how the movie makes one think about whether they are good people or bad people, do we really do things out of the kindness of our hearts or are we being selfish? I often find myself thinking about the answers to these questions. The Elephant Man has become one of my favorite movies because not only is the film good, but it was based on a true story. John (Joseph) Merrick really did exist and since this movie was based on such an amazing human being, it is a much watch!

MY name is John Merrick

Yesterday Ms. Kendall came to visit and it was splendid. She brought me a book by Shakespeare and it was quite amazing how she had memorized some of the lines. She recited a couple of lines and told me, I wasn't an Elephant Man, I was Romeo. When she told me this I felt proud to be who I was. I was different and knew people stared, but when Ms. Kendall said this all of that went away. She also gave me one of her photographs so that I could keep it in my room. I think I'm going to place her photography next to the cathedral I built. I am almost done with the cathedral it'll only be a matter of time. Ms. Kendall is really beautiful I'm glad she came to visit. I wish everyone were as nice and respectful as she. I hope Ms. Kendall visits soon, I like being around her.

Welcome to MY biggest fear

Towards the end of my junior year my brother decided he was going to take me out as an early birthday present. My brother told me he was going to take me to a One Republic concert and I was so excited! Although I will always remember this day as being one of the greatest nights of my life it was one of the worst as well. That day my brother and I got into a car accident and it was the worst thing I had ever experienced. I had never been in a car accident and when we got off the car I felt as though everything had happened so quick, but I was in such shock that I couldn't process everything that had gone on. Time seemed to be going so slow after it had happened and I just sat there trembling and crying even though we were all fine. I cannot describe the feeling of how scared I was when it all happened all I can say is that I felt numb inside. My biggest fear is getting into another car accident and something actually going terribly wrong.

Compassionate Science

A compassionate scientist should not only love what he/she does, but they should do it with the intention of helping others. There are many compassionate scientists that are out helping those in need and what these people do is amazing. Mike Ebeling is an inspiring man who really made a difference in the lives of many individuals. In the future I would like to become a doctor that finds a cure for a disease that would otherwise be overlooked by the public. I want to bring about change and do it to help those who need the help. I admire compassionate scientist because people like Mike Ebeling showcase how not all people use technology for the wrong reasons.

The Future

In the future technology will be so advanced that people will no longer have to do things for themselves. When someone gets up from bed they won't have to lift a muscle. Students will no longer attend school because everything will be able to be done through modern technology. This will allow students to be with teachers and other classmates as though they were in a regular classroom. The computers will make it easier for students to manage their classes without actually physical being there. When the power goes out everyone will suffer because they will be so reliant to it. As time goes by people will have no other choice than to be connected to this form of technology because times will no longer be as they are now. No one will be able to manage without being connected. There will be internet usage everywhere and everyone will be able to be tracked down. The government will be able to know with who and where you are at.

One Time I Laughed Really, Really Hard

A while back my close friends and I were hanging out at one of their houses and for some reason one of them decided to jump over the fence. The fence wasn't too high, but it isn't too short either. My other friend decided to follow her foot steps and jump the fence as well, but she couldn't. When it came my turn to jump I had no problem getting over. The friend who was too scared to jump decided to just go for it, but as she jumped she got stuck. My other friend and I who had succeeded couldn't stop laughing. It was one of those moments when you just had to be there in order to see how funny it was. After we had stopped laughing we helped her get off safely. We made sure she was okay, but it was just so funny.

My Review of Modern Times

Charlie Chaplin's Modern Times (1936) was a film I enjoyed very much. The film was sentimental yet funny at the same time. I think Charlie Chaplin became successful so quickly because his humor was like no other. Chaplin was able to portray serious times all while making the audience laugh a little. I liked how Chaplin used his humor even though times were tough in the film. One of my favorite parts was when the Little Tramp enters the little home and the wood falls and hits him in the head. The house is falling apart and barely standing yet he jokes about how the floor and chair collapse. Chaplin really knew how to appeal to his audience. Another part I really enjoyed was when the Little Tramp is inside the store and the burglars startle him. Chaplin understands that the burglars are hungry and he feels for them. Charlie has fun even though he barely has enough to eat. The ending is a scene I really like as well because it reminds the audience that no matter what they go through, they should always smile.

My Thoughts on Bullying

When I lived in Phoenix, AZ I use to ride the school bus in order to get to school. I was in the fourth grade and the bus I rode was shared amongst middle schools in that area. I was one of the few elementary school kids who had their stop towards the end of the bus ride and it sucked. Being on the school bus for two hours was the worst. There was this group of kids that use to make fun of me, but I always ignored them. I didn't like getting picked on and I will always regret not standing up for myself. One of the girls for their middle school became one of my close friends and she would tell me to just ignore them, they had nothing better to do. I'm glad I was able to meet a friend like her because she stood up for me and made me feel like their words had no meaning. Bullying is not something anyone should encourage, it is wrong. People don't realize the effect that 'jokes' have on someone. Most bullies bully people who they feel are weaker and won't stand up for themselves so this is why we need to learn to take a stand to stop bullies.  

My Favorite Movie

My favorite movie is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1. I would say it is my favorite out of the entire series because it is when the characters finally decide they have to step up and do something about the dark forces. I enjoy this movie because Harry, Hermione, and Ron are all grown up and they nearly have to do the impossible in order to survive. I also enjoy this movie because the characters constantly teleport from one place to another in order to escape and the characters have a variety of sentimental scenes. My favorite part of the film has got to be when Hermione tells the story of The Deathly Hallows. I enjoy the animations and I like how Death is presented in the short story.