Der Untergang

I thought this movie was an outstanding portrayal of the last few moments of the Nazi regime. It gives light to a viewpoint often never noticed by most of society. The acting was superb, and seeing it in German (I know this movie was made in Germany, but still) really gave it that realistic quality many movies aspire for.
The actor playing Hitler did an excellent job conveying the urgency and frustration one would assume that Hitler actually went through in that situation. And the props and scenes seemed so realistic you could actually almost forget you weren't really in that bunker in Berlin. It was an interesting portrayal of the Nazi officers as men dealing with immense problems, rather than monsters who are inhuman. Granted the actions of these men led to some of the worst atrocities the world has ever seen, but it also helps show that Hitler and his men were indeed of the same material as the rest of us.
Having been to Berlin and seeing much of this historical city in person, it is hard to imagine my view of this city being the same exact one that was decimated by bombs, artillery, and a crazed leader. It is one of the wonders of film to be able to show what was yesterday as if it were today, helping connect the past with the present.

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Title

For my movie title i chose the film "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas"

I chose this movie and its title because it is very unorthodox. Both the title sequence and the movie itself are very eclectic and original. The title starts out with sequences of anti-war protests during the Vietnam era and images of the war. They show this because it sets the time period of when the events were supposed to have happened, in the early 1970's in Las Vegas. It is the trip of a sportswriter and his lawyer to Las Vegas to cover a motor sport event, but quickly deviates to the deep trip into the psyche and inner thoughts of the two men who the movie is about. They do an insane amount of drugs and get into many perilous situations which not only have comedic value, but also try to convey the mind-expanding qualities and attributes of their introspective adventures. In short, it tries to put you into the mind of a drug user and lets you see what they see. The end of the title sequence is a black screen and then the movie name itself gets splattered onto the black background in blood. It is reminiscent of what someone on drugs might see or experience, so it gets you into the mood of the movie; which is not knowing what the hell to expect at any point.

Progress Report

This is a weekly progress report on my project.
This week all I have done is secured a camera for the upcoming game day versus Virginia Tech.
This is a necessary accomplishment for me to continue work on my project of capturing the emotions of the game day atmosphere.

The Death Penalty

When we were growing up, we were all told a simple truth about life that is:
Two wrongs don't make a right.

When someone kills another person, and can be sentenced to death. Is this a clear turnaround from this 'high moral' principle?