Goodfellas and Wise Guys

Henry Hill is a product of his environment, as are Tommy DeVito & Jimmy Conway. Each man’s personality was shaped by the mob. Tommy used it to feed his masculinity complex and ego. Henry found a purpose in the mob; it was a way to support his family as well as his “family”. However, their high opinion of the mob began to diminish throughout the story. Tommy broke the biggest rule of the mob by killing Billy Batts. Henry, Jimmy and Tommy went behind the mob to sell cocaine. The film Goodfellas shows both Jimmy and Henry displaying increasing paranoia. Jimmy’s fear of betrayal and mistakes began to grow after the successful heist. Jimmy slowly eliminated each partner in order to protect himself. Henry, who has known Karen for many years, even suspected Jimmy of trying kill them because he was afraid Jimmy would tell the police. In spite of this, the fact that both Jimmy and Henry are professionals makes it inevitable that all three of them will die or end up in jail.

You can’t relax when you live “unjustly”. There are constant threats to your existence. Karen and the wives of other mob members were harassed with search orders by the feds whenever they sought bribes. It was always a threat from ambitious subordinates as well as egotistical higher-ups who demanded respect and tributes. One must be constantly vigilant to avoid making mistakes. Henry tells Karen ironically that he won’t be caught, because he’s “not as dumb as some other mobsters”. Throughout the movie, we observe two things that happen to Henry. His ego is inflated by his belief that he can deal cocaine without the mob’s knowledge and protection. This leads to him being caught. The mob has a tendency to make people feel invincible, especially when they reach a high level. They think that no matter what they do they will not be killed by the mob. It was this mentality that led them into making mistakes. Tommy killed the mob boss as well as a child. Jimmy, Henry and Jimmy felt they were above the mob’s rules and got caught. Henry can be seen unable to concentrate after Tommy has killed Billy Batts. Tommy, Jimmy and Tommy’s mother are having a late-night dinner as if the man who died in the trunk was not there. Henry’s paranoia increases when he starts using the cocaine that he was dealing. Henry’s mob life is ultimately lost because of his paranoia and inflated self-esteem. He is caught and kicked out of his mob. To protect himself, he must rat on the family. He cracked under the psychological pressure he felt after ignoring the “ground rules” and realizing that he had gotten into too much trouble and no one was there to help him.

Oprah is a strong and inspiring woman. Not always. Oprah, born January 29, 1954. Her parents divorced prior to her birth. Oprah’s childhood was difficult because she had to move houses constantly. Oprah’s mom’s home was not the safest place for her.

Oprah suffered sexual abuse from her family until the age 14. Oprah became pregnant at the age of 14 but the baby she gave birth to died. Oprah began to blame herself for everything that had happened during this time. Oprah was depressed and suicidal. She started smoking cocaine in order to reduce her pain. Oprah was hoping to get her depression under control. After all this, she went to the juvenile delinquents home. Oprah was forced to move into her father’s house. Her father held her to very high standards. Before she could have dinner she would learn 5 words per day. She was able to graduate highschool despite her father’s high expectations. Oprah’s mother didn’t want to be around her after the rape and molestation, so she went to her father and grandmother.

Oprah received a full scholarship to Tennessee University at age 16 after graduating high school. Oprah accepted a position at a radio broadcasting station while in college. Oprah’s major was Speech Communication & Performing Arts. Before graduation, however, she left school to take up an offer of employment. Oprah never lost confidence, knowing she could always turn things around. Oprah was never one to let her past stop her from achieving her dreams. She fought hard for them and still helps others achieve theirs. Oprah became a reporter and co-anchor for the evening news of Baltimore in 1976. Oprah accepted a Chicago job offer in 1984. Oprah changed “AM Chicago”, which she had been hosting for a little over a year, into “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”

Then, time began to take its place. Oprah’s fan base grew with each show. Oprah was able to connect with guests, even though they had never met her before. The “Oprah Effect” is when Oprah talks to someone and they feel a connection. Women are not exempt.

Oprah’s technique is amazing. She can easily connect with a female guest. Oprah has a special way of connecting with girls younger than her who are asking questions about life. Oprah’s Dad, with Oprah’s help, required Oprah to submit weekly reports on books so she could achieve her goals. Although her father was strict, he provided structure and guidance.

Oprah attended the Drama Club, Debate Club, and Student Council. Oprah received a full-scholarship in the Elk Club speech contest. Oprah attended the White House Conference on Youth in the year following. Oprah continued to work and pursue her dreams despite the many things that were happening in her adolescence. Oprah, who was nineteen, was the first African American co-anchor on the evening show.

Oprah started A.M. Chicago and changed the focus to controversial issues. After a few weeks, Oprah hosted Donahue. Three months later, on September 15, 1985, the show was renamed The Oprah-Winfrey Show. Oprah later appeared on Good Morning America. Oprah has also done The Color Purple.

Oprah launched her on-air book club in September 1996. Oprah’s book (The Deep End of the Ocean), which was published in February 1997, became the top-selling book. Oprah, who has her very own talkshow, donates some money to charitable organizations, teaches girls about life, struggles, and the real world. Oprah has been an inspiration to many women. She won 25 Emmy’s by the end 1996.

Oprah’s message is that you should never give up, no matter the challenges you face.

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Supervisory Techniques

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Summary

There are many different types of supervisors and leaders. Their leadership styles vary and they work best in various situations. I will examine the leadership styles used in the Gladiator movie by Maximus Decimus Meridius, the main character. This leader in the film makes both good and bad decisions, showing that not all leaders are perfect.

Everyone has had the opportunity to experience both good and better leaders at some point. It is a fact that no two supervisors or leaders are alike. People are more likely to focus their attention on the good and ignore the bad. However, even bad leadership can be a valuable lesson for aspiring leaders. When an individual is put in a position of leadership, he or she will learn how to not act. Good leaders are the ones people emulate. For example, Maximus Decimus Meridius is the main protagonist in MacDonald’s Gladiator. This angers the son of the king and makes him jealous and greedy. Commodus then assassinates his father, accusing Maximus of being a traitor. Maximus is then sentenced to die. Maximus is saved from death, but Commodus and his men brutally murder Maximus’s family. Maximus then becomes a Gladiator and is forced into slavery. This is where his revenge against Commodus begins.

Maximus portrays a variety of leadership skills to help him and the man he is with survive the games and gain the support of the crowd. Maximus exhibited three of the most important leadership qualities: building trust, demonstrating an example to others, and fostering group pride. Maximus’ first Gladiator match was against overwhelming odds, but he still managed to show courage and tact. It showed that Maximus knew what he did and how best to defeat his enemy. Maximus’ first victory was achieved when the men began to listen to him and follow his orders. Maximus built trust with his warriors by always looking out for them and keeping them safe. He achieved this during a gladiator’s battle by sacrificing himself to save one of his fellow soldiers. It helped to build trust amongst his warriors, and a sense of pride. As the movie progressed, you could see how this was slowly developing. Maximus’ warriors begin to joke around and make fun of each other, becoming a true brotherhood. They knew they could depend on each other, and had a cause to fight for.

Maximus did a good job of developing his team and making them strong. However, not all leaders are perfect. Maximus excelled at building his team up and developing them. Maximus did not show the necessary leadership qualities in this film. For example, he was not an active coach. Maximus was occupied with figuring out the best way to survive in order to achieve his revenge. He didn’t spend much time thinking about what his men needed to succeed. It was more about Maximus following him to get revenge. In one scene, I wish that I had done it differently. It was the attempt to escape. Maximus confides in his queen, who he believes will help him escape from the gladiator camps. Maximus is captured and half of Maximus’ men are slaughtered. If I were in Maximus’ situation, I’d have used the Queen to help get the other side of Maximus’ army back to Rome. And I’d also try to figure out how to defeat the king. It would of given me a better chance to defeat the King.

The stress of a combat-like environment is different from the peacetime job environment. The most important difference is the time-critical nature of decision-making. A leader or supervisor in a combat situation has little time to think and make decisions. They must act quickly to accomplish the mission and save their men. The dynamics of combat are constantly changing and things move so quickly. This is why making timely decisions is crucial. In contrast to the dynamic of a normal job during peacetime, it is rare for the environment of work to change dramatically in a very short time. Missions are usually unchanged. It allows the leaders to take their time and think before making a decision.

My favorite supervisory characteristic is to set an example that others can follow. To achieve this, I rely on hard work and professionalism. I also maintain a healthy physical condition. Every day I do this for my Marines, whether it is by taking them on early morning runs to ensure that they adhere to standards or teaching them how to properly perform their jobs. I am ready every day to come to work in a positive manner, to lead my Marines, to train them, and to equip them with the tools to be successful.

I believe that learning is best done through experience. This is why leaders who are “textbook” are usually weak and ineffective. They learn by doing, even if it is wrong. This builds confidence in a leader and helps them discover their leadership style. When I first became a Marine Corps leader, I had no idea how to lead or act. I would often act on emotion, or pretend to know something that I didn’t. I soon realized this was not the best way to behave.

Many people tell me that leaders are born. I don’t believe it. I believe that anyone can be a good leader, if you put in enough time and effort. Experiences, attitude, and knowledge can all help. The person can develop these qualities and become someone that people will look up to. Also, leaders make mistakes. Recognize them, take responsibility for them and learn to not repeat them. The leader will be able to achieve their goals, just like Maximus from the Gladiator film.

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Leonardo DiCaprio has been praised for his versatility and excellence as an actor. He also shows a passion for the environment. DiCaprio gave a speech that was largely dedicated to environmental issues, more specifically global climate change. DiCaprio delivered a powerful statement to an audience of celebrities and to the general public via national television. DiCaprio’s use of context and seriousness to raise awareness about global warming was highly effective. Leonardo DiCaprio’s acting career is what most people associate him with, whether it be Titanic or The Revenant. But this isn’t his only identity. DiCaprio, who is passionate about environmental protection, created the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation LDF in 1998. His foundation is primarily focused on protecting wildlife, restoring wildlands and empowering communities. On the LDF’s website, you can find explanations about what each area does to support these movements. LDF reports that since 2010, $30 million has gone to 78 large-scale projects in 44 different countries. DiCaprio, in addition to his own foundation and board memberships with the World Wildlife Fund(WWF), Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), National Geographic Pristine Oceans, Ocean 5, and International Fund for Animal Welfare, is an active member. DiCaprio’s commitment doesn’t stop there. He has also been named as the United Nations Messenger of Peace for Climate Change. DiCaprio is active on Twitter and other social media platforms, sharing important environmental messages. DiCaprio also has a large following of fans and followers who are inspired by him and his passion. DiCaprio supports global warming and has an ethos that is similar to this.

DiCaprio also makes a connection with his award-winning movie The Revenant. This was a perfect fit for him. DiCaprio states that his award-winning movie was about the “relationship between man and nature”. The fact that DiCaprio played the lead role in this film gives him credibility.

DiCaprio has a serious tone throughout his entire speech. This shows that he’s not joking around and wants you to pay attention to what he says. DiCaprio uses a serious tone to convey that he does not joke and is serious about what he says. DiCaprio uses bold statements to wake up people, such as: “climate is changing”, “it’s happening now” or “it’s the biggest threat to humanity”. These statements are meant to awaken people and make them face the reality. In his next statement, he recognizes different types as he says, “we should work together…we should support leaders who speak for everyone; for indigenous peoples around the globe, the billions or billions most affected people, for children, grandchildren, and all those whose voices were drowned in politics of greed …”. DiCaprio appeals directly to a variety of groups. Either you yourself fall into this category or someone that you know does. These people are motivated by the fact that a famous person like DiCaprio is speaking out for them. The audience, which includes celebrities who live in luxury, is made to feel guilty by his words. This could be a good way to get the wealthy crowd to donate money.

DiCaprio ends his speech with a few facts to support his claims and logos. He says that 2015 was the warmest year recorded in history, and the crew of the movie had to go to the southmost tip to film. These claims are based on factual information that relates to global warming, as well as his award-winning movie. NOAA, the National Centers for Environmental Information (NOAA), claims that 2015 had the highest global average temperature on land and sea surfaces since 1880. The December global land-ocean surface average temperature was the most extreme ever for any single month during the 136 years of records (NOAA). It is clear that DiCaprio was right and his statement was shocking. Leonardo DiCaprio appealed to the world using ethos, logos, and pathos with his global alarm speech. With his limited time, he relied on his character to influence people. DiCaprio has dedicated himself to the cause of environmental protection and uses his money to help. He also recognizes the different people and their stages of life. He makes factual statements about the seriousness of global warming in our present time. DiCaprio is so brilliant in his speech because he uses the first Oscar he has ever won for “best actress” to address a serious world issue with humility.

Equus & Gattaca are similar in the way they develop similar ideas around power and control in society, though Shaffer & Niccol have different approaches to this concept through filmic and theatre techniques.

Gattaca and Equus both explore the control and influence of higher divine powers by using sound motifs. Equus noise is an auditory feature that emerges from the choric effects of humming/thumping/stamping. This serves to indicate “Equus” the God. These audible devices highlight the power of the deity with a foreboding, provocative effect that intensifies as his influence on Alan increases. Niccol’s film shows Niccol’s Gattaca organization displaying the divine powers granted science with a presence that hovers over the characters as if watching them like a god. The constant background announcements over the Gattaca public address system, serves to remind the audience of this dictatorial authority, reinforcing the influence and involvement of the corporation in the actions of the robot-like employees.Alternatively, Shaffer draws on allusions to Equine dominance to further enforce the concept of a transcendent power. This is evident when Dora refers directly to horses in religious contexts, with “The glory of His nostrils is terrible!” and Alan mimics “He devours the ground in fierceness and anger!” These references highlight the horse’s power, which grows and metaastasizes in Alan’s mind as he seeks out this power. Shaffer uses selective language to emphasize Equus’ pure power. Alan’s descriptions are focused on Equus’ physical strength, using words like “big” or “huge,” and he also pays attention to the powerful parts of his body such as “neck”, “flank”, and “hooves”. Niccol contrasts this by using angled shots that show characters who are powerful in certain situations. This can be seen in the flashback opening scene. Vincent is shown at a low angle as a young child, and the next mid shot shows Niccol looking down on Vincent.

While both protagonists are confronted by the divine authority’s dominance, Shaffer & Niccol simultaneously use character development to examine complex shifts in power and how they relate to losing or gaining it. In Gattaca’s dystopian world success is a matter of having the perfect gene identity. Eugene, who was unable to give up his first name, insists that Vincent call Eugene “Eugene”. This symbolizes Vincent taking control of his destiny. Eugene is his offer. The composition conveys this transfer. Vincent stands taller than Eugene. Shaffer creates a relationship between Alan, Equus and Shaffer based on sexual dominance. This explores the possibility of power being gained by controlling. It is sexualized as riding a horse. Alan mentions many details, including how their necks twist. This sexual association comes from Alan’s experience riding Equus. He enjoys the feeling of power and the satisfaction of being able to command the horse.

Shaffer & Niccol explore how power can be lost in relationships. Gattaca focuses on slow montages and close-up fade in shots, which highlight the meticulous effort required for a man to appear powerful and genetically superior. Vincent adopts a totally new, dull and clean style for Mis-en–scene. He wears monochrome suits and has smooth, combed-hair. Vincent’s adherence to Gattaca norms is evident in this example. He is not only submissive but also under their control, and lacks the freedom to choose his own path. Vincent loses control over his professional and DNA lives after he has slept with Irene. Niccol creates an emotional connection between Vincent’s momentary weakness and Vincent’s past by using the melancholy melody, sepia tone colors, and setting on the beach. Vincent is revealed metaphorically and actually physically. It allows the audience see how Vincent can take more control of his life as an “invalidself”, which makes it clear that he has greater control. Vincent’s “invalid self” is shown metaphorically and physically by the director. This gives Vincent the illusion that he can control his life, even though he has the ability to follow his dream.

Gattaca is similar to Alan. After a sexual encounter, Equus provokes Alan and makes him commit the “crime.” The scene depicts Alan’s vulnerability through the staging movement. He tramples the horses while they jump high and naked in dark. These movements are intensified with lighting and signify that Alan is losing control. Equus exposes his mental and physical vulnerabilities. The violence of this crime links to Alan’s pursuit for power. This is the reinforced idea that Alan is a “Godslave”, where he occasionally holds the power over Equus but is always subject to his greater power.

Gattaca & Equus’ intricate relationships allow them to explore how power and control can influence our lives.

Liam Payne is a global entertainer who has managed to make a name for himself within a short time. Payne was first a star on The X Factor. Now, he is a global singer, songwriter, music producer. Payne’s immense success is evident in his net-worth. Payne has accumulated a lot of wealth since his time with One Direction, the famous boy band. He also started his solo career. Continue reading to learn more about Liam Payne’s net worth.

How Much Does Liam Payne Worth? Liam Payne is worth $60 Million. Payne’s music career was the main source of his wealth. Born in Wolverhampton on August 29, 1993, Liam was twelve years old when he joined the Pink Productions Theatre Company. Payne got the chance to appear in Saturday Night Fever and other stage shows as part of this group. Payne auditioned at 14 for The X Factor’s fifth season. It was 2008 Payne didn’t make the 2008 finals. His exceptional performance at auditions earned him a spot as a member of a five-member boyband that would compete on the show’s group section. They ended up third in the show’s group category. The quintet won the show and was subsequently referred to as ‘One Direction’. This name became very popular in the UK.

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One Direction signed shortly thereafter with Syco Entertainment. In September 2011, their first single, titled “What Makes You Beautiful”, came out. The single became a national hit and reached the top on several charts worldwide. Their debut album, entitled Up All Night, was released in November 2012. It reached #1 on US charts after it was released in March 2012. This album became the first UK debut album to hit that level. Their first international tour, titled “Up All Night Tour”, was hugely successful and gained them global fame. In May 2012, the group released Up All Night: Live Tour, a video album that documented their tour.

One Direction’s popularity and success continued after these releases. Take Me Home, their sophomore album, was also a prominent project. It reached the top of music charts in more then thirty-five different countries. One Direction also reached #1 on the Billboard 200 Charts with the album. Their next albums, singles, tours, and singles would become huge successes, grossing hundreds of million dollars and selling in the millions. After their fourth and third albums, Midnight Memories and Four rose to the top of Billboard 200 respectively, the group became one of the most successful groups to ever have their four first albums chart at the #1 position.

One Direction is also responsible for five of the best-selling books. One Direction:This Is Us (2013) is also a documentary film about the band. The Home Box Office reported that the film made almost $70,000,000. After the November 2015 release of Made in the A.M, the band went into hiatus.

One Direction was an operation, and Liam Payne served as a significant vocalist, songwriter, and singer. His financial success was also influenced by the fact that he received a significant share of the income earned by One Direction. Liam Payne saw his net worth rise to millions of Pounds in a short time, thanks to the group’s albums, sales, royalties, tours, and other merchandise.

What is Liam Payne Doing Now? After One Direction’s break, Liam Payne went solo as a musician, performing as both songwriter and producer. Payne was mainly known for producing remixes and covers of songs from other artists during his early years. Payne also worked with many musicians to create songs and release multiple projects. Jamie Scott and JuicyJ are three of his favorite artists.

Republic Records signed Liam Payne later in October 2016. In May 2017, his first single was released, ‘Strip That Down’. In August 2018, Payne released his debut EP, First Time. Later, Payne released several more singles from the album.

Liam continues to produce music and is the director at Hampton Music Limited. He founded it in 2014. He is also the director of One Mode Productions Limited. He was a guest judge for The X Factor in 2018. If he continues his career advancement, Liam Payne will see an increase in net worth over the next few years.

Every society is instilled with fear by violence. America, one among the wealthiest, most patriotic, and most powerful countries in the globe, is in constant turmoil because of its fear-culture monopoly. Michael Moore’s groundbreaking documentary, “Bowling for Columbine”, explores America’s deep-rooted fearful, bigotry & violent culture. Moore’s documentary about the Columbine High School shooting attempts to answer the question, “Why is gun ownership so easy in America?” Bowling for Columbine challenges viewers to think critically about cultural assumptions regarding gun violence. The film also examines the fear embedded in American society that leads to a nation based on guns. The film is a valuable tool for educating the public about issues that directly reflect Moore’s beliefs and attitudes. Michael Moore manipulates propaganda techniques to create a negative portrayal of guncontrol that is representative of his personal values. Moore’s manipulative methods include editing, juxtaposition, oversimplification.

Moore isolates and highlights selected scenes by using interview and editing techniques to manipulate audiences. He edits interviews to exclude any legitimate counter-arguments, and he does so in order to express his anti-gun violence beliefs. Moore’s cleverly-phrased questions to speakers is his most obvious example. Moore often asks speakers if they are happy to answer a question. Then, he cuts to clips that degrade their answers and doesn’t show their elaborated answers. At thirteen minutes in, Moore asks James Nichols, a pro-guns Oklahoma City Bombing suspect from 1995, a question. Moore asks Nichols a question knowing that he will not respond. Nichols hesitates and says, “I don’t know that.” Moore cuts to a resident and asks, “Oscoda is known for raising psychos.” Moore’s choice of questions influences the perception of the audience to support his anti-gun control beliefs. Moore edits interviews to remove any legitimate arguments. He also selects scenes to mock and satirise speakers’ answers. Moore’s purposeful editing of another clip after an interview reduces credibility and makes Moore a less trustworthy source. He communicates his message effectively without needing to interact verbally with the audience. Instead, he allows them freedom to form their own opinions using the biases of editing and interviews. Nichols is also labeled unstable and manic by the selective manipulations of footage. Moore edits the interview to show Nichols after. This puts Nichols credibility at risk and encourages audiences to support Moore. Moore’s success in editing ‘Bowling for Columbine’ makes audiences believe that Moore’s arguments and speakers are trustworthy. Moore mocks a clip that explains an idea, and then contradicts it in his own clips to show a negative belief system. Moore uses juxtaposition well to his advantage. He successfully communicates an idea through clips without ever having to verbally say it. At twenty-four minutes, Moore employs juxtaposition by playing a montage from Louis Armstrong’s What a Wonderful World’. Moore employs ‘What a Wonderful World’ as a positive song about the beauty of life. This is edited over a montage highlighting the murders and wars in the United States. This juxtaposition, or relative difference, highlights America’s culture of violence. Moore asks viewers: What a beautiful world? Moore effectively communicates his point, but he doesn’t have to say anything. He allows the audience to express their opinions through the biased nature Juxtaposition. Moore makes America look bad by making Americans feel angry, ashamed, disgusted, and embarrassed about America’s past violence. Moore manipulates audiences’ emotions to make them accept his values and beliefs. Moore leads audiences to the conclusion without ever having to speak to them. The clips speak more for Moore than Moore. Moore’s manipulations in juxtaposition in “Bowling for Columbine” helped viewers to understand his negative opinion about gun violence without the need to speak.

Michael Moore’s manipulation can be seen in his oversimplification of American gun control. Moore minimizes the problems associated with race and encourages bigotry in American culture. Moore employs deductive reasoning to support his claims. This includes prejudicial language and mockery, as well as the oversimplification of fundamental truths. Moore’s oversimplification of ideas and concepts regarding America’s history is the most obvious example of editing. Moore uses a short cartoon animation for a light discussion of America’s history at 50 minutes. Moore uses the montage to criticize America’s government and convey his belief that it is a culture based on fear, which damages American citizens. The cartoon animation simplifies concepts and gives audiences a quick overview of American history. The cartoon compares the KKK, which is a national terrorist organisation to the NRA, an organisation of patrioticism. The audience is influenced by the comparison to see NRA as equivalent to terrorist activity, furthering Moore’s anti-gun views. This animation shows America’s fearful culture. It mocks American history, mocking how deeply gun violence has been ingrained in American history. Moore could have made a boring history video. However, he chose a cartoon that was captivating and humorous because he knew its humor. The cartoon used to tell American history is meant to be seen as a joke by audiences. Moore’s personal values reflect the humor of oversimplification. Moore’s values and beliefs are reflected in the film’s effective manipulation of oversimplification.

Moore is able to convince audiences with his convictions and skills at manipulating them. Moore succeeds in answering the question, “Why are guns so easily accessible in the United States?” Moore’s manipulations of the propaganda techniques of editing and juxtaposition creates a negative portrayal of gun control. It is reflective his personal values.

People are influenced by TV and movies. There are many TV Shows and movies that you can watch. Some are based upon true stories while others are based off fictional stories. Breaking Bad is a crime-thriller TV Show. It has many action scenes, and it is based upon a true story from Albuquerque in New Mexico. Breaking Bad features Walter White. Walter White is 56 years old and a Chemistry major. He lives a normal, normal life. Skyler, his wife, has given birth to their son. His health became deteriorating and he started coughing. He was admitted to the hospital. He was told that he had lung carcinoma and that he would be living for one more year. There was hope. Walter was devastated to learn that he would soon die. His salary from school was not enough to provide for his family. He wanted to leave money to help them. Jesse Pinkman agreed to his plan to sell methamphetamine to street-dwellers. The TV Show’s beginning was a surprise to me because I didn’t think a high school teacher would consider selling drugs to others. Skyler was shocked to learn that her husband had lung disease and wanted to get help from her brother-in law. Walter was not happy. He didn’t want anyone to pay him money so he turned down the offer to be a drug dealer. Jesse Pinkman was his first client. He took him along in an RV. Walter started to see the light after two weeks as an addict. Walter began to fight people and get angry. I loved Walter’s reaction to learning that his wife had discovered his health issue. He didn’t want to be dependent on his friends or family for money. He wanted to be independent and take responsibility for his life. I was also excited to see him fight with other people and get angry. He had a normal family life before he started working with Jesse Pinkman. Skyler used go to school, then he would go to work at the carwash. Because her husband was spending so much time out of the house, she felt that something was wrong. Skyler began to observe her husband and to learn more about his activities. Skyler realized that Jesse Pinkman was involved in something and asked Walter for the truth. But he didn’t tell Skyler the truth. He explained to her that he was feeling depressed about his health. He had purchased marijuana only from Jesse Pinkman. He would not buy it again. Skyler’s reaction did not stop me from saying this because most women worry about their husbands when they arrive late at night. They feel anxious. Skyler would have been upset if Skyler had known the truth about the cooking of methamphetamine. Walter White started making money with Jesse Pinkman, but it wasn’t enough to support Walter. Jesse asked Walter to help him find someone with connections so that they could make more sales and earn more money. Jesse came across Tuco, a fellow drug dealer. They began to work together and made more money. However, Walter and Jesse got into a dispute with Tuco. Jesse, Walter and others planned to escape. However, Tuco kidnapped their group and kept them captive in a deserted house. Walter’s brother-in law, who is a DEA agent, arrived at the house to follow Tuco. Tuco killed when Walter’s brother-in-law, who works in the DEA, came to the house. Hank was unable to see Jesse and Walter in the house as Jesse fled. Hank also didn’t know Walter was an opium dealer up until that point. I was thrilled to see Walter, Jesse, and Tuco escape. However, Tuco caught them. Hank arrested Tuco also while they were hiding from the authorities in the desert. Hank said that he would see Walter. Hank could lose the job if Hank captures Walter. Hank had been like brothers to Walter. That moment was exciting and I wanted to see what the outcome would be. Walter and Jesse had suspicions, so police took them to the station for investigation. Walter found out that Saul was being investigated by a private investigator, and he called him to let them go. They were immediately released by the police because they didn’t have any proof. Walter and Jesse had to stop cooking while they were being watched by police officers. After a few weeks Saul revealed to them that Pollos was a 20-year-old drug dealer and could fit them in his work place. This is the TV Show’s second episode. Walter and Jesse had stopped cooking for awhile, which I thought was a wise decision. The police would catch them if they continue cooking. I was also shocked to hear Saul tell Walter and Jesse all about Pollos. I thought to myself, this is a terrible investigator! Walter and Jesse became friends with Pollos. Walter started to accumulate a lot of wealth. He didn’t know how to spend all the money, so he set up a safe place under his house for it. Skyler saw the money one day and Walter shared all his secrets with her. He promised to stop selling drugs after one year. Although she initially was angry, she eventually began to help him hide the cash. She suggested that he buy a carwash to conceal the money. He bought the car wash in order to prove that he had income. This scene is one of my favorites. Walter was able to start making a lot more and was safer than ever before. Before they met Pollos, the couple were still making methamphetamines outside of their home. Pollos also has a large underground laboratory. Mattvissicchio stated that “I have no words to express my gratitude for this amazing show.” However, Mattvissicchio says that there is no other TV program that can match it. Breaking Bad is well-received for the quality Vince Gillian brings to the audience. You’ll laugh, cry, and be shocked at the shockingness of it all.” Shopaholic35 said that “The first season was fantastic, but they dragged it out for too long.” It became boring over the next few weeks.

Mattvissicchio’s opinion is my personal opinion. I find this TV Show interesting. This story was actually true. Walter’s entire life changed after learning that he had lung carcinoma. He started smoking, drove fast, and killed people. However, his Chemistry major meant that he was skilled at making methamphetamine. Walter met his goals and the season ended in a spectacular way. He was able to save a lot of money and he could work with Pollos without worrying about finding customers. The TV Show grew in popularity with each new season. The TV Show taught us that illegal activity is possible regardless of the reason. Walter White did indeed want to secure his family’s financial future before he died. But, selling drugs will cause the death of these people. This TV Show is best viewed by people over 18. Young people might see it as a way of making money. These types of movies and TV shows have many scenes which could be harmful to children’s minds. This TV Show might interest anyone over 18 who likes thriller or action movies.

Interstellar, a film that is good for its characters, plot and visuals, is good. The movie presents new ideas in a way that many movies of its kind don’t. However, the movie can prove confusing to some viewers when it comes to time travel and different dimensions. Cooper stated, “Mankind was created on Earth.” It wasn’t meant to be here.”

Interstellar was created to show humanity how to avoid the dust storms and other effects of the blight. NASA sends three retired astronauts across space to three planets with potential for life that are similar to our own planet. NASA has two plans A and 2. These plans are designed to save humanity. Plan A is the construction of massive starships that could carry humans to the next planet. Plan B is for humanity to be saved by sending frozen human zygotes to the planet. The movie’s visual effects and visuals are a highlight. Erin Blakemore believes that scientists might be able to benefit from the technology used to make the movie. Scientific research is now possible using the movie’s visual effects. The visual effects in Interstellar have received a lot of attention. This is not only for the audience, but could also be of benefit to scientists in the future. Interstellar’s most notable aspect is Jessica Chastain’s portrayal of Murph, Cooper’s little girl. Murph, a smart kid but who gets into trouble often, is the protagonist of Interstellar. She learns that her dad must travel to space in search of a new home. Cooper’s return to space, Cooper is unable to contact her. She also refuses messages and calls him from space. We see her again in the film, but she is now in her thirties. Murph is inspired by her father to discover the unknown. She works at NASA alongside Dr. Brand is working at NASA to find the gravity formula so they can save humanity. She discovered that “plan a” was a fraud and she continues to work towards the gravity formula. With the help her father and in another dimension, gravitational anomalies, she finally solves the formula. Murph, a dying woman on Cooper station orbiting Saturn is seen at the end. Cooper is finally reunited. For a short time, they talk and Murph urges Cooper leave. Cooper is not allowed to watch his child die. Murph wants Brand to be found. Brand had been separated from Cooper and was trapped on another planet. The movie was full of amazing plot twists. The film frequently mentions plan A. Doctor Brand is trying to solve gravity’s equation in order to launch starships. Brands was killed, and he claims that plan A is a scam. There was no plan for saving the human race. The equation was solved several years ago but it did not explain the laws of physics.

One thing that makes this movie stand out from others is its ability to make you wonder about the universe. The black hole scene in which they experience it is an example of this. It is not known what happens when one goes into a blackhole. This movie gives viewers the chance to imagine what could happen and stimulates thought. The film’s one problem was its confusing concept of space traveling through a wormhole, as well as other concepts like the dimensions and Albert Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. NASA states that Einstein’s theory about general relativity predicted the Earth’s space-time would be “warped and also twisted” by the planet’s rotating. This concept leaves viewers confused and wondering what happened next. Albert Einstein established in 1905 that all observers are non-accelerating can follow the laws. The speed of light in vacuum is independent from all observers. This theory was called special relativity. It provided a new framework and new concepts for physics. Physics will remain the same no matter where you are. However, light is always different no matter where you are in space or earth. This is what Einstein’s theory explains. The film’s anti-climatic end was another problem. Copper is desperately trying to find his family and return home throughout the film. His children are now adults and older than he is during his time in space. The audience was also confused by this. Cooper returns to reality and discovers that his daughter is still very much alive. After a brief time, they parted ways.

Everyone enjoyed the movie. It made people wonder about the universe and the future. It was a great movie that viewers enjoyed because of its many positive aspects. Even though some things aren’t clear, it is still very enjoyable to watch.

When analyzing strengths and weaknesses of literary works, it is important to consider the aesthetics of each work. It helps you see beyond the superficial aspects of a work, to consider what makes it unique and valuable.

Twilight, a novel by Stephanie Meyers, divides critics and readers. It seems to be caught between two extremes: good and bad. The book’s reception is perfectly described by the words popularity and criticism. This essay examines the source material in order to determine if it meets the aesthetic requirements of a typical reader.

Twilight tells the story of a high school girl named Bella Swan falling madly in love and becoming a vampire with Edward Cullen. The novel received mixed reviews, but many people believe it to be a poor literary piece. Elizabeth Spires, in her New York Times review, stated that the book’s premise is captivating and compelling, but the writing style of the author is amateurish. This is a fair assessment of the book given its nature. The book’s greatest flaw lies in its plot. This is what you would expect of an amateur writer. Twilight’s story lacks the basic elements of storytelling. Spires gives this book more credibility. There are only a few connections between the two parts of the book. The first story is about Bella’s love life with Edward, while the second is about the conflict between evil and good vampires. Because there is no connection between them, the reader is forced to take two separate journeys. Bella and Edward’s love story takes up three-quarters the book. James and all the other villains don’t appear until the end. It would have been better to provide a more detailed introduction to the villains early in the book. This would have added weight to the action subplot. Meyers fails to solve the problem of plot in the book. This is a big problem since readers feel they want more. Meyer’s inexperience as an author is evident in this novel. It is apparent that Meyer has a tendency to tell more than show. Twilight is filled with many examples of sentences that are used to convey emotions and feelings rather than explaining characters’ mental state through dialogue or action. Edward tells Bell many times in Twilight that Edward is dangerous. Bella should have confronted Edward about the dangers of the man she loves. Meyers must tell the story, not show it. This is evident in Meyers’ use of lengthy sentences that have no meaning and serve only to fill page numbers. Meyers describes Edward as “vampires shimmering in the sunshine” in her description of his appearance. It can affect the intensity and complexity, but not the story’s vitality. This also affects plot and pacing. Twilight isn’t a great piece of English literature in terms of aesthetics. It lacks identity, complexity, unity, and a sense of intensity. The whole vampire subplot is stripped away. It’s a story about a girl who falls for a boy who seems perfect. The vampire boy is the protagonist in this story. His flaws are only there to make the story more interesting. Edward Cullen’s best description can be found in the term Byronic, taken from Lord Byron’s works. The term for a male classified figure. Usually depicted in the role of a hero, it has all the characteristics you’d want in a man. Lori Perkins writes about the Byronic figure in Fifty Shades of Grey. This book shares many similarities with Twilight.

Another flaw in the book is this: The Byronic character isn’t a novel idea. This character predates the Cinderella story. This character’s presence does not define the beauty of a tale, but it does make us question its originality. Edward is admired throughout the book for his flawlessness in all aspects.

A love that is too Byronic, to a point where it becomes intense for the sake it. This adds to the intensity and lack of unity. I can’t prove it, but it’s something that I would describe as living on soy and tofu. Our little joke is that we are vegetarians. Edward speaks these words. This is how Edward imagines himself to be a vampire. Drinking blood of other people is an imperfection. Despite its shortcomings and lack of aesthetics, I sympathize with Stephanie Meyer. The author did not intend to publish the book professionally when she wrote it. The book was her fanfiction about what might happen if a human fell in love and became a vampire. This shows her determination to create a literary universe that readers could relate and interpret as they pleased. Twilight can also be described as a novel telling the story of a young girl’s love affair with her boyfriend. Meyers may not have cared about the story’s complexity, intensity, or synergy, but she might have just wanted to entertain her own fantasies. The story was a huge success and was loved more by those who love fantasy and perfection than the artistic quality. The book lacks both aesthetics and writing, regardless of author’s intentions. You could explain this further by saying that Stephanie Meyers may have created her story from scratch because she was her audience. It is true that the book has been criticized. However, this does not mean the book is bad. It just means that the book might not be enjoyable.