Too much gore?

This website has an interesting view on the horror films. It challenges that films are getting more gruesome because filmmakers are constantly trying to outdo the film before it. But the question remains- have filmmakers gone too far? That's for you to decide.

Sci-Fi Movies

According to a recent survey, three out of every four Americans believe that our planet will be visited by extraterrestrials within the next 100 years. Whether the visitors are hostile bug-like overlords or cute little piles of goo, it seems to be a foregone conclusion that little green men will eventually visit our mud ball. You want to be ready when they land, right? So start out by watching a few sci-fi flicks.

DID YOU SEE SAW? GET IT? SEESAW? HAHAHA

This is a review of the film, Saw. You might be thinking "oh, Mr. B-dawg told us to blog a persuasive, durr..." Reviews are somewhat persuasive, sillypants. The reviewer, Dragan Antulov, displays a clear stance on the quality of the film and supports his perspective with examples from the film. He starts off by giving a summary of the plot, then states the reasons why he believes Saw is a bad horror flick. Though somewhat short and undetailed, Antulov gets his point across quite efficiently.

Action Movies

The rule of action movies: whoever breaks the most stuff wins. Sure, there might be this "writer" who throws in a "plot," but everyone knows that action movies are really about seeing people get kicked, shot, punched, thrown through glass, thrown off buildings, or otherwise creatively disemboweled. On this front, our choice of the top 5 action movies to rent will not disappoint. They all involve fights, guns, more fights, bigger guns, and if you're lucky, a gunfight.

Horror Movies

Horror movies have generally gotten a bad rap. Let us guess: your idea of a horror movie involves some ghoul from the underworld devouring the brain of a screaming, large-breasted female. Or maybe what comes to mind is a slasher film, where a mad serial killer stalks a screaming, large-breasted female. If you're a little older, or if you watch late night TV, you may be more familiar with the old black-and-white classics, where a pale supernatural figure emerges from the shadows, first to frighten and then to seduce (you guessed it) a screaming, large-breasted female.

Romance Movies

I found a website that talks about 5 of the most popular Romance movies of all times!!!!!!

Feast-was it a good gory film or not?

This guy here, Tim Knight, gave this gory film 2 1/2 out of 4 stars. He says,

"Although Feast will never be mistaken for a masterpiece of the horror genre, on its own 'grindhouse cinema' terms, it mostly delivers the gory goods."

I can honestly say I agree. I think Feast was good gore movie for those who love to see blood and chopped bodies on screen. I would rate this movie about the same-gory movies don't really have to offer a plot that makes sense; it's all about blood and guts. Read his review and see if you agree!

Feast-was it a good gory film or not?

This guy here, Tim Knight, gave this gory film 2 1/2 out of 4 stars. He says,

"Although Feast will never be mistaken for a masterpiece of the horror genre, on its own 'grindhouse cinema' terms, it mostly delivers the gory goods."

I can honestly say I agree. I think Feast was good gore movie for those who love to see blood and chopped bodies on screen. I would rate this movie about the same-gory movies don't really have to offer a plot that makes sense; it's all about blood and guts. Read his review and see if you agree!

Murder By Numbers

The Author relates this movie to works of the past in the first paragraph. The second paragraph is a short summary of the movie. Thirdly the author expresses his opinion of the characters and director which he does no like. Lastly he gives an opinion on the movie. He does not like this movie and gave it a rating of "Not That Good." I disagree with this man's view I think everything about this movie is great. It strikes me as very realistic. Ever since this movie i have always been nice to that smart, psychotic kid that attends highschools throughout North America.

Reel love vs. Real love

This website goes into the complicated relationships between costars in a movie and their real life relationships. From Vaughniston to Brad and Angelina, this article explains the concept behind watching a film with two actors who are romantically involved behind the scenes.

Is romance getting old or is just getting modern?

Will romance films get old one day or is the formula changing? Directors are using the old formula to make new modern romance films. Romance now is not only about the boyfriend and girlfriend now it involves according to the essay, "It's also about relationships within families and between friends. " Relationships are growing much deeper now a days

What's Love Got To Do With It?

Love and marriage is a very tricky thing. In this article, scientists try to figure out whether marriage can help a person's carreer or send it into flames. It is very interesting to read about their reasonings and why some instances happen the way they do.

When horror is good...

"With visual panache and consistent dexterity, "The Amityville Horror" confronts a completely normal, likable young family with a glimpse of hell."

The following review is on the remake for the film, "The Amityville Horror". The review not only praises but encourages moviegoers to see this film. The review contain specific details from the film, as well as specific details on the genre of horror as a whole. The film is an excellent example of a good horror film.

The Exorcist

I found another review on The Exorcist and it is totally obsurd so check it out I found that the critic had nothing to go by. I am going to do my persuasion paper on this guy because he is totally clueless! In my opinion.

Meet Joe Black

`Meet Joe Black'' is a movie about a rich man trying to negotiate the terms of his own death. It is a movie about a woman who falls in love with a concept. And it is a meditation on the screen presence of Brad Pitt. That there is also time for scenes about sibling rivalry and a corporate takeover is not necessarily a good thing. The movie contains elements that make it very good, and a lot of other elements besides. Less is more. a classic romance that Ebert give three stars.

JUST FRIENDS

Just Friends is one of my favorite movies, it has comedy and it's romance, the perfect combination for my type of movie. Its a movie you can watch with your friends and/or boyfriend becasue it's not even that cheesy.
Who doesn't want to see the ugly fat guy come back home looking good? Although it isn't something that will likely happen at least it makes for a good movie night. "[F]or the most part, Just Friends only looks like a stupid comedy."

Does the Romance genre hold high expectations for relationships across the world?

This website explains how romance differs culturally, and how the genres can vary in topic. With all these guidelines is it a positive image for couples to mimmick the characters in these stories? Do you think these novels can make people self conscious of what to expect from love if they have never experienced it? As informative as this site is, it opens up new ideas from the romantic genre such as settings, word usage, and idealistic relationships that may be expected in society.

Is love colorblind?

Love comes in all shapes and sizes. People in love can either have the same interests or totally different interests. We tend to turn up our noses on lovers that are out of the norm, such as in the movie Pumpkin. In this case this is a biracial couple, in the movie "Something New". So the question rises, "Is love colorblind"?

Is Horror Dead?

Often times when we sit down and watch horror films are we really frightened or is horror long gone? I personally believe that we sit watching horror films and laugh. Read these arguments and see what others think?

Cabin Fever Was Gross!!!!

This is just a little background info of the cast and interesting points in the film. So take a look!!!

Blogging By Numbers

Roger Ebert gives the film noir "Murder By Numbers" three out of four stars. He enjoyed this movie and did a great summary on it. He especially enjoyed the charcters and the plot twists. I agree with Ebert the plot is great and the twists kept me filled with suspense.

Animal HOuse

Writer Roger Ebert reviewed "Animal House" the movie is a comedy from 1978 that takes place on a college campus. It is now a classic of the comedy genre. Roger Ebert loved this movie and so do I. It is a stepping stone for all modern day comedies.

Silent Hill

In this persuasive piece of writing, Roger Ebert rips into the film Silent Hill. The film is based off of a popular video game. While many video game enthusiasts were overjoyed at the outcome of the film many were not happy with the film. Ebert thought that the film had too much talking and too much background information to succeed. He thought that the film didn't cause any of his synapses to fire. Ebert also had some qualms with the actors or actresses that were in the film.
There were some parts of this film that he enjoyed, mostly the special effects. He also praises the director of the film for using many different things to modify the film in order to make it seem more like an art film than a major studio production.

The Ring 2

This review of "The Ring 2" compares it to the original Japanese version as well as to the first film. The reviewer critiques the actors; "...it was a mistake to bring back Naomi Watts for the sequel, her contractual obligation notwithstanding." In his opinion this film is not scary enough, "What we need is the return of the good old-fashioned R-rated horror film."

"Gore will eventually become a Bore"-Is the gore in horror movies the scariest part?

In both English 100 and 160, we discussed what scares us the most in horror movies. Producers today seem the believe that gore in horror movies is the most terrifying part. But does the audience feel the same way? The Gazette posted an article debating the necessity of gore in horror films. "Although the theatres are bathed in blood now, audiences will eventually grow bored. Someone will make a frightening film that gets us thinking once again, and the cycle will repeat." Although many of us have seen the classic, psychologically scary movies, we grew up in an age predominantly consisting of gory horror films. If horror movies do go back to being psychologically scary, will audiences that are used to gory movies appreciate the fear instilled in different horror movies. This is a great article to debate and you can easily include the different horror movies we've seen such as a gory horror film (Land of the Dead) and a psychologically thrilling film (The Exorcist).

Is "Brokeback Mountain" the best new romance with a twist?

In this article authour Tom Long describes "Brokeback Mountain" as "a good old-fashioned romance guaranteed to give homophobes a heart attack. If love does indeed conquer all, it should win hearts across America". So do you agree? I liked this film and thought it was a good modern romance, with a good twist. Would I say it is the best? Probably not...but good none the less. What do you think?

Simpsons and Society

With so many references to current issues, The Simpsons have done a humorous representation of how our society functions. As funny as this show is, do you think people should take it more seriously and try to repair the flaws our country has created?

Romance genre: Real connection or passion to make money?

I think that a lot of movies from the Romance genre focus too much on physical passion and appeal than on an actual believable connection. In many romance films it is a kiss that makes a couple fall for each other, they have sex, and you're left wondering when some sort of connection was formed other that a physical, sexual connection. It is hard for me to believe in the love between couples in most films. I think the majority of an audience is too quick to believe that a couple is madly in love because they have had hot, passionate, steamy sex. I only tend to like the romance films that really focus on a couples relationship and how they interact with each other. I think that being in love is something that would be terribly hard to act out.

Film Noir

This site gives a well explained definition of what a film noir is. The site also gives a few movies and books that they feel were staples in film noir's history. What noir is today is mentioned and examples are posted, blade runner is one of those examples.

Batman Begins

In this article, the author expresses his dislike for the recent film Batman Begins. He explains that he loved all of the actors and actresses, well except for Katie Holmes. He thinks that the director was basically an idiot. He says that the way the fight scenes were handled rendered them intelligible.
The author also mentions that Christian Bale's portrayal of Batman seemed as if he was "trying too hard." The author also says that the film was given a free pass concerning lines, especially in a year where George Lucas was getting so much bad press for his own lines. The author's problem with the movie concerned just the directing, an actress, and some of the lines in the movie. There were a few parts in the movie that the author enjoyed.
Here is the link if you were unable to get to the page with the link
http://www.ninthart.com/display.php?article=1061

Are Horror Films Too Gory?

Yeah they are bloody and they make your skin crawl! So how do you feel about horror flm? Are they gross or what? I enjoy them and they are entertaining, so tell me what you think!!

Star Trek: Good vs Evil

You cannot talk about science fiction and leave out STAR TREK. So while trying to find persuasive essays about Star Wars vs Star Trek, i came accross an essay that talks about which force is better (good or evil) in Star Trek. The author of this essay brings up aruments that people would bring up to say that the good side is better, or why the good side was not as good as the bad, and he gives his opinion along with examples and facts. The essay was not that bad, he kind of changed my mind on some things.

The Exorcist

The Exorcist has been one of the most talked about horror films of its time. There have been many controversies surrounding the film since the beginning of the extended production in 1973.

If you are interested in writing your paper on the many controversies surrounding the film The Exorcist, here is a great site to help you decide on a topic that has been a controversy since the begining of its production.

The Siege; Far From Racism

Many Arab-Americans felt the film "The Siege" only focused on stereotypes, which it did but also had a more to say about them. In a film review of "The Siege" by Charles Taylor explains that terrorism plays on our emotions and yes in this film it is the Arabs who are being accused.

"Far from being racist, "The Siege" shows how terrorism is used to justify racism towards Arabs and Muslims," says Taylor.

Click on the link below to read Taylor's full review on the film, "The Siege."

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Noir: Genre or Style?

We have been taught to that Noir is a genre type, but after careful analysis, one can clearly see that Noir is a style rather than a genre. While the author states: "If you think movies are defined by their themes, then you probably think of noir as a genre. If you define films by their visual look and tone, then to you noir is definitely a style." This raises the question: how do you really define a movie? I agree that Noir is better defined as style. The name it self refers to the dark, shadowy cinematic style.

Hostel not a Horror movie at all?

After watching Hostel, many people have left the theatres believing that Hostel isn't a horror movie at all. Critic Wesley Morris writes about why Hostel isn't a horror movie at all. With examples and evidence, he does a great job summarizing the movie and also persuading readers that Hostel doesn't belong in the genre of horror.

Science Fiction Essay

In this post this persuasive essy seems to argue that the science fiction genre is most appealing to younger audiences. Do you agree? Let me know what you think by responding to post.

film noir and the american society

This small essay gives insights to how the film noir genre might have reflected the lives of many of the Americas during that era. It provides historical backgrounds and a few explanations to why such things in movies are portrayed and how it related to the lives of the people back in the 1940s-1950s.

Is Texas Chainsaw Masscre a science fiction film?

There has been a lot of talk about this film being one of the most gruesome films of all time! But hey I think it was pretty good at persuading me about its horrifying characteristics! TAKE A LOOK!

DO YOU LIKE DANIEL CRAIG

Do you like Daniel Craig? Where here is a link to some who think that Craig should not be considered a Bond character! So take a look! Tell me what you think ?!?!?!?

Old vs. New Bond

""Die Another Day" is only intermittently entertaining but it's hard not to be a sucker for its charms, or perhaps it's just impossible not to feel nostalgia for movies you grew up with. "

Perhaps in a way, the reviewer is right, but in my opinion, the new bond movies still capture that lavish spy story filled with beautiful women and acting. Though the reviewer takes the new bond films as flashy but not good film, i strongly disagree. Now that Casino Royale has hit theaters, i believe bond has taken a full turn towards the old bond we remember and love.

POOR CHARLY

I personally do not love sci- fi movies, but if they have a romantic twist to it I might just watch it. Looking for a site to blog I came up to the sci- fi channel's website and it immediately grabbed my attention when I started reading the review of a movie called, "Charly," the child- like letters were interesting, were they those of a child? As I read the review I soon realized that it was not, instead it was that of a grown man with severe mental retardation. He undergoes a lobotomy to make him smarter, but things do not last as expected.
The way the author wrote the review seemed, attention- grabbing. He starts by writing in large font in the first paragraph, which is used to entice readers, and in the rest of the review he uses regular font. The choice of words he uses are not inhibited and he writes in the form that most people might speak in the real world. "He will soon regress to the moron he once was."

The Femme Fatale

Film Noir Films often represent women in a negative way, something that always bothered me was that the portrayal of women was that of what men think of women. I have found an interesting article written by John Blaser that talks about the exact opposite. In the article titled "Film Noir's Progressive Portrayal of Women" he states that because of the negative stereotypes placed on women through the genre we are able to see the barriers that society has placed on women.
"But a closer look at film noir suggests an opposite interpretation. Even when it depicts women as dangerous and worthy of destruction, film noir also shows that women are confined by the roles traditionally open to them - that their destructive struggle for independence is a response to the restrictions that men place on them."
The article then goes on to give example of women displaying this behavior. I think his idea is an interesting one, but perhaps I'd accept this idea more coming from a woman.

Hard Boiled Fiction

This is a critical response of the hard boiled fiction. In this you will find some things familiar. For example, in this writing it discuss Dashiell Hammett and the Maltese Falcon.

Review of The Matrix

In this post you will see Roger Eberts view on the action film, The Matrix. We see really how negative Roger Ebert is in this one. He quotes "The Matrix" did not bore me. It interested me so much, indeed, that I wanted to be challenged even more. With this he seemingly tries to persuade us on not going to see the movie, instead of promoting it.

History of the spy genre

this link offer great detail about the origins of the spy genre, and how it has evolved through time.

James Bond...Detective....Action

This is a sweet website. It is funny to see how James Bond movies started such a trend. They are so popular that they have molded detective and action films all around. James Bond has become such a large part of our culture that, without it our views and eSo much action is based off of the Bond charcter, give or take different flaws and attitudes. The main idea focuses on the Bond and his mission. This website made me think of how many different genres there could possibly be and how each genre started by one formula and lead to so many other expectations.

Analysis of Action

This website basically explains an action formula seen in most action films. The main idea of an action film is to have a disaster, whether it be from nature or man. This genre is very conflict based which makes action films suspensful to watch. These films usually have a protagonist that is the "good guy" which allows the audience to root for his side, and in return, the "bad guy" is always included to battle good and evil sides. Action qualities were first seen in the western films, and were later broken into different categories and levels of intensity seen through the decades. Our generation is focused mostly on special effects and destruction, whereas the original idea was to focus on the characters abilities to get in and out of trouble.

It has Samuel L. Jackson in it. What more could you want?

I think that Die Hard with a Vengeance was a very good action film. However, James Berardinelli begs to differ. While I completely disagree with him, he tries to persuade his readers to believe that Die Hard is an all-around bad film. Do you agree? Read the article and see if his argument holds water.

Braveheart: The best action film of all time?

Braveheart is probably considered to be one of the best action films of all time. Yet, I'm pretty sure that some people can find reasons to go against it. For those of you who do not believe Braveheart is a worthy film, this article tries to persuade you that Braveheart is not only a good action film, but a great film on many levels. I believe the author supplies good details to uphold his claims.

Interview with a romance author

I found some of the things she said about the way she wrote interesting. The only thing i found odd was how she was able to go from romance stories and novels to history books and things like that. It just seemed like a jump.

DVD of The Year?

Just like in most lists I have some disagreements. Lord of the Rings is a poor choice it is way too long to sit through at your house. In my list Seinfeld would be number one. School of Rock would definitley be moved to the top five since Jack Black is the shit.

Die Another Day Review

This review is of a Bond film, "Die Another Day". The reviewer compares the film to other Bond films as well as actions films like XXX. She is also very persuasive about her thoughts on the actors and the film as a whole. I think this is a review makes a claim that many people could counter, especially Halle Berry fans.

Blaxplotation

When I think of action films I do not think of the same films that most people think of, because I grew up on Blaxplotation films, what is Blaxplotation? Films that contain high violence, racy sex scenes, and often times very stereotypical content. The plot is often always the same the hero who is always black has to fight the crime which the police and government neglect to fight. I can put aside the flaws of these films because of the social commentary they makes and the fact that they gave blacks an opportunity in the movie industry most of these films were wtitten and produced by African Americans. My all time favorite blacxplotation actress is Pam Grier, I have chosen Roger Ebert's review of her 1973 film Coffy which features every element of the blaxplotation film. Blaxplotation is often considered tainted because of the way it stereotypes blacks, I raise the question has black film diverted from using stereotypes or are these same stereotypes still there but presented in a different way.

Is iRobot that good?

I found an interesting movie review on the action film, "iRobot". This reviewer gave it three out of four stars, and is pretty fascinated by the film. He tries to persuade us that it's a good film, because it has "very good special effects" and is "a great mystery". The reviewer gives us examples from parts of the movie and why it made it so good. He did a pretty good job persuading me to go see it!

Zombie games

I found this awesome game online called "Zombies". It features a person who tries to kill and destroy all of the zombies walking around, before they kill you. It's an amusing game if you have some time to kill, and the screenshots are hilarious. The zombies in the game are hilarious : green, grotesque, and slow moving, just like zombies we see in movies.

The History of Zombies

I thought this was a cool site, it talks about the history of Zombies. Like a lot of monsters, zombies have their roots in folklore and -- according to some researchers -- in real events in Haiti. In this article, we'll discuss Haitian zombies, explore depictions of zombies in films and video games and review the best course of action for surviving an attack.

ZOMBIES ARE REAL

Most people think that zombies are some sci fi and horror fantasy. Well all those people were wrong! The abc network in austrailia put up this article on their site. It explains how zombies come from Haiti, where voodoo priests drug their victims/patient into a fake death. The article goes on explaining how this is done. The article talks about one case that was actually reported in 1980. Now what do people think of this? Is this real or is it a hoax?

"Zombi..Spirit of the dead."

The idea of zombies originated from the Voodoo culture in Haiti. This site offers a better understanding of a "Zombi" -Haitina for "spirit of the dead." It also explains how "coup padre" is administered on a victim. The Haitian "Zombi" is very different than the one's most people are used to. Haitain folklore says a zombie is a "mindless drone" enslaved under the dark magic of a "Bokor." So how did zombies become canibalistic monsters?

Demon Zombies

Author Brian Keene has a new outlook upon what zombies are. In his books, The Rising and City of the Dead, the zombies are people that have dies and their souls moved on who are possessed by demons banished from this realm by God. The live in a place called the void and are the bringers or destruction of all life on earth. I enjoyed this writers new take on what zombies are thought to be. I most of all enjoyed his detailed writings on the types of demons that these beings were and how they came to be. It was a break from the normal zombie, as these zombies were sentient and capable of advanced military tactics and a high level of intelligence. The link that I have posted is a link to his website that has a listing of his novels and a PDF file that is an ending to The Rising that didn't make it into the published version.

Many Different Types of Zombies

I am not the biggest fan of zombie movies, most of the ones I have seen have been grotesque and that is not entertainment for me. But this site I stumbled upon shows a different dimension to the zombie- like philosophical zombies, voodoo zombies and Hollywood zombies. The website also offers a theory on where zombies may have originated. It says that some zombies may have come from ancient beliefs on ghosts seeking vengeance. At least if offers an explanation, I don't like how Land of the Dead offered no explanation as to why the zombies were even there.

Many Different Types of Zombies

I am not the biggest fan of zombie movies, most of the ones I have seen have been grotesque and that is not entertainment for me. But this site I stumbled upon shows a different dimension to the zombie- like philosophical zombies, voodoo zombies and Hollywood zombies. The website also offers a theory on where zombies may have originated. It says that some zombies may have come from ancient beliefs on ghosts seeking vengeance. At least if offers an explanation, I don't like how Land of the Dead offered no explanation as to why the zombies were even there.

How Zombies Have Changed Over the Years

Hey guys! I thought this website was really cool...it guides us through some zombie movies of how the zombies have changed over the years. In some movies, the zombies move fast, in others, they move slow; sometimes they are smart and other times, well, they are not so smart. It also mentions how the make-up of the zombies have changed. If you explore this site, it will take you to: The Zombie-Killin' Babes list, Zombie Games list, a list of things you would need in case a Zombie Apocalypse was to happen (I thought the list was really funny), and the Zombie Philosophy of each of Romero's films and of 28 Days Later. You should really look at this site-its cool!

Lock and load, and aim for the head...

Zombies have been a majoy impact in movies as well as in video games. The following link directs to a site that lists numerous video games in which zombies play a dominant part in the storyline. Zombies are horrid creatures and most commonly portrayed as well, walking corpses. The list of video games, for example resident evil, do give a clear understanding of how the zombies move, look, and even think. I believe that video games today developed a clear understanding of how humans think to believe as a zombie.

List of the best Zombie flicks!

1.

Dead Alive


2.

Night of the Living Dead (Millennium Edition)


3.

Dawn of the Dead (Widescreen Unrated Director's Cut)


4.

28 Days Later (Widescreen Edition)
by Danny Boyle


5.

Day of the Dead (Divimax Special Edition)


6.

Re-Animator
by Stuart Gordon


7.

Resident Evil - Apocalypse


8.

The Return of the Living Dead
by Dan O'Bannon


9.

Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn


10.

Land of the Dead


11.

Shaun of the Dead


12.

The Evil Dead


13.

Army of Darkness


14.

Resident Evil (Deluxe Edition)
by Paul W.S. Anderson


15.

Night of the Living Dead
by Tom Savini


16.

Return of the Living Dead Part II
by Ken Wiederhorn


17.

Return of the Living Dead 3
by Brian Yuzna


18.

Zombi 2 (25th Anniversary Special Edition 2-Disc Set)


19.

H.P. Lovecraft's Bride of Re-Animator
by Brian Yuzna

Where did zombies come from?

This website shows the original zombie ideas. It relates to certain religious practices and explains what zombies were thought of when people beleived in them, if they still do. It is interesting to think that the modern day zombie still craves a brain and wanders around mindlessly. Back in the day, though, people felt zombies maybe existed and they would perform rituals that are similar to wiccan and pegan practices. The humorous part is the blurb on horror films and stories, zombies have been given so many distinct characteristics and it is crazy how we know zombies of this day. This website is very serious and descriptive about a scary and humorous subject at the same time.... Check it out yo!!!

zombies 101

This link has a well developed timeline about past zombie movies and their significance. This site also gives a brief explination on why people are so fasinated by the living dead and some rules on what a zombie constitues a zombie movie.

The Origin of the Zombie

Zombies have been the focus of many horror movies including: 28 Days Later, The Dead series, Resident Evil, The Crazies, and House of the Dead. Yet, the archetype of the zombie must have been drawn from somewhere. This website gives some interesting information about the origins of the zombie and its connection with Haiti.

Zombie survival guide

In the tradition of American capitalism, the intrigue of zombies has opened up an entire market of products. The products range from the obvious to the down right strange. Max Brooks, the author of Zombie Survival Guide I think this belongs in the strange category. Perhaps the book is merely a harmless joke, but to me he is a prime example of a person who plays on the fears and superstitions of others. But in the end people like him could not exist if there were not people that go out and buy his product.

Zombie Powers

Interested in learning more about zombies? This site describes the strengths and weakness of the living dead. Although most of the facts in this link are commonly known, there are a few interesting details that I learned about zombies. Also, some of the facts about zombies in this site contradict things that we see in movies like Land of the Dead and Shaun of the Dead.

• "Zombies are impervious to pain and require no air to breathe.
  They are thus immune to drugs, poisons, gases, extremes of temperature and pressure, high voltage electricity, suffocation, and drowning."

How to survive a zombie attack.

This guy's page seems to know something we don't. Why is this guy so concerned about a zombie attack? I hope someone tells him soon that zombies don't acutally exist.

On the other hand, this little guidebook to Z-Day couldn't hurt. Not to mention it's pretty funny.

Zombies-The walking dead

Where did the idea of zombies come from? In this site you will learn about the zombie. Go head don't be scared! Take a look see!

All About Zombies

So you want to know what the ideal zombie would be like? Zombies are said to be a symbol and what makes them a main factor in a horror film is their sense of uncanny.

"Zombies have been credited as symbols of revenge; adolescent angst; puritanism, sexual excess; frustrated ambition; the desire for immortality; consumerism; scientific irresponsibility; suburban stress; …"

This site gives you much detail about death, decay, exploitation and the apocalypse of a zombie. Click on the link below to learn about the archetype zombie.

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"BOKOR"

In this site there is information on zombies and how some people truly believe that they exist. In different parts of the world such as West Africa and Haiti- where they are called "bokor,"they do not call them zombies but they have the same concept about how the dead can come back as "mindless slaves." There are even researchers that have tried to investigate whether zombies truly exist or not but do not have solid evidence to prove there are any.
Different stories about how people have encountered zombies and ways that they function are all in this interesting page, just take a look. "They are not self-aware and are not particularly dangerous unless fed salt, which restores their senses."

Where do zombies come from?

So I was thinking... who the hell came up with the whole 'theory' of zombies and are they or were they ever real? I've never really thought about zombies before this whole unit in class but what if they really exist? Here are some beliefs from the past about how zombies came about.

THE ZOMBIE

Yeah there gross i know. They scare me also!! But.....Did you all know that there are 3 types of zombies?????? Well if not this is a site that tells you all about them and also gives you the history of the zombie!!
Take a look!! Its COOL!

Where did Zombies come from?

This link gives a look of where the concept of zombies originated from. It is pretty intresting and gives readers a look of where it all started and how "zombies" migrated to the U.S. from Haiti. Check it out I think you will enjoy!

Everything You Need To Know About Zombies!

This interactive website tells you everything you need to know about zombies. It includes descriptions of different types of zombies. It explains the origins of these scary creatures and talks about different powers a zombie may have. This animated website makes zombies a bit more intriguing then we may have thought! Check it out, it's pretty cool!

The Basics on writing a Screenplay

This is a straight-forward website on how to write a screenplay. It is for anyone who is insterested in screenwriting, whether it is for a class or if you are trying to make it big in the movie world. Screenwriting.info offers definitions of key screenwriting terms, breaks down important aspects, and includes important do's and don't in the screenplay business. I suggest anyone in Mr. Bushnell's English 160 class to check out this website because it will be a great help in writing your movie proposal. Hold onto this site if you are planning on taking any other films classes in the future as well.

Quick tips for speaking in front of your peers

There is always a point in someone’s life that requires that person to speak to a group of people, and not everyone handles these situations as well as they would like. Whether its talking to coworkers or classmates it is important to be confident in what you say and to know what your doing. This article gives a couple of quick tips for speaking in front of your peers. This is a pretty short article but the pointers are definitely helpful.

How to draft a short screenplay

A lot of people enjoy writing short stories, fiction stories that don't take what seems like a lifetime to write. Well, do you think any of those people have considered turning those short stories into short films? All of the film festivals, regional and national, are full of short films that are crafted just to make a point. Here are some tips and formating techniques that you can use to come up with your very own short screenplay and make it into an actual film.

What's a Screenplay?

You always hear movie buffs talking about how well written a screenplay but you never really know what it is. I always thought it was as simple as writing a story but I was wrong, writing a screenplay is something very complicated and it involves the writer becoming in touch with many elements around him because the ultimate goal is to create a story that can come to life. The page I have linked to gives a detailed description of how to write a screenplay with subtopics like "What exactly is a script?,What makes a good story" and "A Series of Shots and Short Lines/Poetry/Lyrics" just to name a couple. This website was one of the very few that was not trying to sell me something in order for me to learn how to write a screenplay something I appreciated.

All About Screenwriting

Want to write a screenplay? Here is the basic screenplay format structure to get you started! It has everything from plot points, to characters, to dilemmas and much more.

So....You Wanna Sell A Script

Sellascript.com is a resourceful site in helping anyone to make their script a hit. They give tips on how to get your script sold as well as resources to help you on your way. This is great for anybody who is lookin for the perfect presentation, and to get input on how well yours measure up to others. I would especially check it out if your in Mr.Bushnell's English 160.

How to write a screen play

This link shows you the do's and dont's of screen writing. The blurb about writing scripts was interesting because it lets you know that most writing needs a conflict, and that is usually the base of most stories. It can be seen in many genres. If you really think about it conflict is what grabs an audience because we are so obsessed with seeing other people go through problems. I think it can be good therapy for people to see movies, and if the conflict is really interesting, that is what sells the movie.

Want to write a great screenplay? Why not look to the winners?

Alright. We can learn how to write great screenplays by reading tips and actually looking at real screenplays. Yet, we can also learn by looking at the ingredients that have produced Oscar winning screenplays. By looking at the best screenplays and best screenwriters, we too can also produce memorable film ideas.

The following link provides a list of both the best screenplays and the best screenwriters. By looking at these lists, we may be able to write great screenplays such as Francis Ford Coppola has.

Script Format

Can you tell the difference between a spec script and a shooting script? Well I couldn't until I went to this website. It is full of script terms, tips, and many examples. Here is a helpful tip from the website on writing a screenplay: "Write Only What Can be Seen and Heard - Unlike a novel, everything in a screenplay must be recorded in terms of picture and sound. Therefore, narrative description should never include anything that cannot be seen or heard. "

Ten Steps for Horror

This link provides the 10 structural steps many decide to take when creating a horror film. The movie must start with a hook to entice the audience, then the flawed hero must be introduced shortly after. After the introduction of the hero, his flaw is introduced. Many times this flaw must be overcome in order to survive in the end. The main setting is then plotted out. This setting is usually an area that is not easily escapable. After the audience is teased with scary and pop-out scenes, the hero uncovers something about the antagonist. The hero then confronts the monster in a final showdown. In the end, everything returns to normal. Many times the hero also experiences an lifelong change. For the final scene, many horror films will include a sign that the monster has somehow survived, and there is a remaining threat.

The five key points to screenplay structure

This link is a benificial link when trying to figure out a good story plot. Plot structure simply determines the sequence of events that lead the hero toward this objective. And here's the good news: whether you're writing romantic comedies, suspense thrillers, historical dramas or big budget science fiction, all successful Hollywood movies follow the same basic structure. STAGE I: The Setup, TURNING POINT #1: The Opportunity (10%), STAGE 2: The New Situation, TURNING POINT #2: The Change of Plans (25%), STAGE III: Progress, TURNING POINT #3: The Point of No Return (50%), STAGE IV: Complications and Higher Stakes, TURNING POINT #4: The Major Setback (75%), STAGE V: The Final Push, TURNING POINT #5: The Climax (90-99%), STAGE VI: The Aftermath. Let this website help you gain a great understanding on how to write your paper for Mr. Bushnell's Film Paper!

Advice from Funders for Proposal Writing Acceptance

This link will take you to a website where actual funders give advice on where to send your proposal writing so it can get accepted easily and avoid the hassle of sending it to many funders and waiting for acceptance. It also gives other helpful hints.

The Basics of Screenwriting

This website gives you the basics that you will need to know if you are interested in screenwriting. From structure, sub-plots to visual storytelling, everything is found within this site.

Click the link below to learn everything you need to know about screenwriting.

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Tips for a successful proposal writing

This website gives you excellent tips to write a successful proposal. It's from the University of Oklahoma, so it should count for something. All of these tips were tried and it seems to worked out well.

TIPS FOR THE SCREENWRITER

This site helps people who are trying to write a screenplay. It seems pretty interesting and it is for any type of screen writer; television and film. They even offer tips on how to network and getting an agent.
"Focus on one movie genre. Comedy, action, thriller, and romantic comedy are the most popular."

A Pratical Way to Write a Screenplay

This site gives you some really easy ways to create a screenplay. All it takes is a couple of index cards, outlines, and good ideas. Then you take your once little idea and keep on adding to it and before you know it its huge and large enough to be a full-length screenplay.

Great tips for writing a Screenplay

this cite gives great tips, from writing a screenplay, to what makes a good screenplay.

How to write a screenplay

This website has both a long and informative guide to writing screenplays. It is very in depth. There is a listing of all of the essential elements of a successful screenplay. There is a total of 21 chapters listed on the website concerning everything about screenplays.

A Guide in Writing Proposals

This link basically gives the layout on writing proposals. Its also gives the various formats of proposals.

10 Successful Writing Tips

10 tips on writing success. These tips can be very helpful when thinking about writing. There are a few questions that I need answers but now I know! Check it out!!!

What Writers Need To Know

Think is a link to site that just gives tips on successful screenwriting.

Tips for Screenwriters

Do you want tips on how to be a better screenplay writer?
Go to this link... it gives you ideas about how to start an idea and shows examples of a screenplay.
come here and check it out!

10 Tips for Writing an Excellent Screenplay

Have an idea for a screenplay, but don't know how or where to start? Well, these ten tips can help. They tell you exactly how to write, what to write, and where to write. It's all the information needed to write a fantastic screenplay that will sell. In fact, it'll help with our proposal assignments in class too!

Screen writing tips!!!

Here is a tip from a screenplay structure and genre site. (Check out link to see more):


Don't Confuse Genre with Structure

I'll repeat: Genre and structure are not the same thing.

Genre refers to the story elements the audience expects the movie to explore, like romance, danger, humor, horror, war, alien worlds, crime, or technology. The structure of a movie is the arrangement of scenes that reveals character and unfolds action - path of the storytelling.

Don’t let your story genre limit your structural choices. Writers are often led to believe that a romantic comedy unfolds a certain way; and an action picture must unfold another way. These are generational prejudices. Great story structure transcends any trendy genre elements that attempt to stifle it.

The Do's and Don'ts in Proposal Writing

This is a page that talks specifically about writing film proposals. It gives all the do's and don'ts in writing a proposal and can be very helpful in creating a guideline. While this page does not give a template like i had hoped, it gives some great advice and tips you should keep in mind while writing your proposal. It's generalized so it can apply to any genre.Enjoy...L8ER dAYZ.