Jun 22, 2022 | Film Analysis
It’s difficult to think of cinema in the past 50+ years without considering the impact of “The Red Balloon.” For many generations, this film was the introduction to the power of film. For millions of elementary school kids, “The Red Balloon” was synonymous with movie...
Jun 7, 2022 | Film Analysis
Okay, I’ll admit it: This is one of my all-time favorite films. Sure, I’m biased because it’s an Italian film, but there’s so much more to it than that. Among the many elements to like in this film are: A beautiful story – perhaps one of the...
May 4, 2022 | E9 Honors, English 9
What is Slam Poetry? Characteristics Performance is key – usually to an engaged audience Poet is often on stage where they recite their chosen work Heavy focus on intonation and inflection May be performed by more than one person “Slams” originated in...
Apr 20, 2022 | Film Analysis
He made you over, didn’t he? Just as I’ve done. But better! Did he train you? Rehearse you? Teach you what to say and what to do? John “Scottie” Ferguson One of Hitchcock’s films rises above the rest, in my opinion – “Vertigo.” While it didn’t exactly meet with wide...
