Showing posts with label movies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label movies. Show all posts

Monday, January 20, 2014

BR 2-17: The Great Gatsby

"Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had." (p.1)

Jay Gatsby is main character. He lives in a luxurious mansion, west egg alone. Nick Carraway is a narrator. He will tell us a lot of stories about Gatsby. Tom Buchanan is Daisy, Nick's cousin, her husband. Nick and Tom have known each other from their college lives. At first, you should know about these main characters. Except these characters, there are some characters, for example, Jordan Baker, George B. Wilson, and Myrtle Wilson... This story will give you time for thinkng about your lives. It's good chance I think.

 I chose this book because I watched a movie from the original by The Great Gatsby in a class. After watching movies, reading originals is easy I think. This time, that is so. Until I watched the movie, I haven't known about this name. However, this book is so famous. The author is F. Scott Fitzgerelad! This book is printed from IBC public. These series have word list, and it's kind for readers.
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 F. Scott Fitzgerald. (2006). The Great Gatsby. Tokyo, Japan: IBC public.

Friday, January 10, 2014

MR: King of the Apology


I thought about movies which I've watched in this year... I remembered to watch this movie, King of the Apology, with my friends, Nozomi and Sakura. That day was Wednesday. On Wednesdays, we have fifth class. Wednesdays remind ladies of ladies' day. Only girls can watch a movie in 1,000 yen. That movie was funny. We laughed very much... If you have a chance, let's watch it!

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Nobuyuki Iinuma, Kazutoshi Wadakura, and Satoshi Fukushima (Producers), & Nobuo, Mizuta (Director). (2013). King of the Apology. Japan: Nippon Television Network Corporation

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Toy Story

I watched Toy Story 3 again and cried.
I really really love them. This photo was my lock screen now. haha

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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Favorite movies

Today I would like to write about my favorite movie. I like watching movies, and I have some favorite movies, for example, TOY STORY, Monsters Inc., Monsters University, Finding Nemo, Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea, and etc... Especially, I like Pixer's movies very much. When I watched the movie, I was so exciting. Their movies, for example, TOY STORY are so exciting and have dreams, for example, after watching TOY STORY, I thought I would like to deal with my things around me. I like movies which have dreams and messages. It's good for children to watch those movies I think. After watching Finding Nemo, I thought I couldn't eat fish from now on but I ate it sometimes so I have to gratitude fish. After watching Monster Inc. and Monsters University, I thought Monsters may come my room to threaten or make me laugh in midnight. Uh, I’m a fancy girl. haha

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Monday, September 2, 2013

Welcome to September

Goodbye August and welcome September. Yesterday, I went to the movie! Watched my heart's desire movie. It's Monsters University! Aww, it was so excitinggg ;P Yesterday was Movie-day, so it took 1000 yen but there were too many people there. I went to yume-town and I couldn't park. Wasted time :( but I could get the ticket the last tickettt! Aww, I was really gladdd! 
I really love movies made by Pixar! I'm looking forward to next movie and I want to enjoy other movie too!

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Rae, Kori (Producer), & Scanlon, Dan (Director). (2013). Monsters University. USA: Walt Disney Pictures Pixar Animation Studios.

Monday, August 12, 2013

Went to the movie!

The other day, I went to the movie with my best friend. I watched Kaze tachinu. It was a beautiful story, and I thought that I live every day carefully from now on. The movie was little difficult, but good story I think.
Anyway. I want to watch Monsters University now!

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Suzuki, Toshio (Producer), & Miyazaki, Hayao (Director). (2013). The Window Rises (Kaze tachinu). Japan: Studio Ghibli.

Friday, June 28, 2013

Essay 1-03a: Joint movie comparisos

This essay is about Robin Hood. There are many versions in this movie.


At first, let's watch the movie in Disney version. Robin Hood is a 1973 American animated film produced by the Walt Disney Productions, and its first release is in the United States on November 8, 1973. The 21st animated feature in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series and the film is based on the legend of Robin Hood, but uses anthropomorphic animals instead of people.

The stage is animal world in England. Robin Hood lives as thief in Sherwood Forest. He was loved by everyone because he extorts money from nobleman, divides and gives money to everyone. One day, Prince John picks up unfair tax from poor people. Robin Hood decided to call back King Richard with Little John and Friar Tuck etc... They are Robin Hood’s fellow. People suffered for despotism because they are taxed heavily from Prince John. He takes advantage of King Richard's absence to have everything his way. Robin was a master of the bows. Finally, Robin and his fellows have it out of Prince John, and Robin get married to Marian.

It is easier to watch and understand than original version, so children can understand and enjoy it. It is good for children education. Roughly speaking, main person of Robin Hood is replaced fox in this movie. Other people are replaced many animals too, for example, Little John of Robin Hood's best partner is bear, Maid Marian of heroine is vixen and Prince John of bad prince is lion. It is fantasy, but they are cute. Skippy who longs to be like a Robin Hood is popular character. He is rabbit in this movie. It is very cute because it is small and his voice is very cute too.
Also it is good combination of soundtrack in this movie. It is rhythmical and exciting. There are 7 soundtracks in this movie.
1.      "Whistle-Stop" written and sung by Roger Miller
2.      "Oo De Lally" written and sung by Roger Miller as Alan-a-Dale the rooster.
3.      "Love" written by Floyd Huddleston and George Bruns, and sung by Nancy Adams.
4.      "The Phony King of England" written by Johnny Mercer and sung by Phil Harris,
5.      "The Phony King of England Reprise" sung by Terry-Thomas and Pat Buttram.
6.      "Not In Nottingham" written and sung by Roger Miller
7.      "Love Goes On/Oo-De-Lally Reprise" sung by Chorus.
These soundtracks are very good! Please listen to these soundtracks someday!

Next, let’s watch the movie in original version. "Robin Hood" (Robin Hood Prince of Thieves) is the American film of 1991. It is drama of depicting the legendary hero Robin Hood medieval England. It received 64th Annual Academy Awards Best Original Song Nomination and the 12th Golden Raspberry Awards Worst Best Actor Award. So it is very famous movie in the world. Its director is Kevin Reynolds. Starring Morgan Freeman in "Million Dollar Baby" and Kevin Costner in "Dances with Wolves".

When Robin (Kevin Costner) came back to his hometown from the expedition of the Crusades in the late 12th century, his father was gone. He was killed by George of Nottingham prince who wants to strengthen his control. Not only that, Nottingham prince (Alan Rickman) oppressed people. Robin knew its fact and he decided to fight to save people from Nottingham prince with his fellow.

It is more difficult to understand than Disney version. There are many themes in this movie. For example, war, immigration, religion, discrimination and love. Many people were killed in this movie, so it was terrible. Robin Hood overcomes his many troubles. Finally, he gets married to Marian. Its scene is best scene. It is romantic, so the end is happy. Robin Hood is cool, of course, his action is cool too! In addition to, actor (Kevin Costner) is very handsome! Maybe many people will be attracted by his looks. His looks is one of the another charm in this movie. He is famous actor in the US. He fought bravely in this movie. Also he is expert archer.



Let’s watch the Robin Hood movie version in 2010. The story was made in America and The UK. The story is relative history. The story is set in the age of the Crusades. So you will interest. The story is very interesting. Because there are love and be kindness in the story. The actor and the actress had be awarded a prize an Academy Award in the movie.

The character is Robert and Mary and Richard. The story is Robert save England. Robert met difficulty. He can overcome difficulty because he is good at archery. He is kind and honest person. The Richard king is foolish because he breaks his promise with nation. Mary loves the spot and she is strong. Robert pretend Mary’s husband. If Robert should it, Mary doesn’t defend her hometown.

The movie may don’t understand at first. But you will understand to watch to the very end. And you will very interest. Robert is strong. If you watch to think, you will interest powerful in this movie. This movie is wonderful scene particularly. The hero and the heroine of the movie is strong and cool. It is the highlight of a film. The credits roll of movie is beautiful. So you will watch credits roll by all mean when you watch this movie.


Lastly, let’s watch the latest version. Tom and Jerry: Robin Hood and His Merry Mouse is a 2012 animated direct-to-video film starring Tom and Jerry, and produced by Warner Bros. Its director is Spike Brandt and Tony Cervone, and producer is them. Its release date is October 2, 2012. Its running time is 58 minutes. Its country is United States, of course, its language is English.

This movie is very good. Perhaps, this is the most interesting version. In this movie, Robin Hood is like Peter Pan, and the evil Sheriff of Nottingham is like Captain Hook. Tom and Jerry is always battling, but this time they helped King Richard in cooperation. It’s very good. Tom and Jerry are always cute, and Robin Hood and his merry men are cool. Maid Marian is strong woman and cute too.
 

This movie is good movie. Especially, Disney version is easier to understand than original version. If you watch for the first time, please watch Disney version at first. If you haven't watched yet, please watch someday! Tom and Jerry version is good too.

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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Robin Hood quickpost

Nonoka, Minori, Kaya and I are going to compare the film versions of Robing Hood produced by Wolfgang Reitherman (1973), Kevin Rrynolds (1991) and Ridley Scott (2010). We chose those versions because we wanted to find a difference between old one and new one. 

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Thursday, June 20, 2013

Robin Hood

Today I watched "Robin Hood" at AV corner. I watched it for the first time, and it was good story. There are many animal characters. I like animals, so it was a lot of fun. This story made me happy. Back ground music is good too. These songs made me happy too.
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 Wolfgang Reitherman, (Producer), (Director), (1973). Robin Hood. United States: Buena Vista Distribution


Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Week 9-My favorite movies

Today I would like to write about my favorite movies. The other day, I watched TOY STORY for the first time, maybe. It was so exciting. I became to love the movie very much. TOY STORY has 3 movies, and I watched all movies. These movies are very exciting, interesting, and fantastic I think. After watching these movies, I became to use all things carefully. So I thought that I want my children watch these movies. These days, my screen of iPhone is TOY STORY3's poster. When I turn my iPhone, the screen makes me happy. I thought that it's important to use all toys carefully. All toys have feelings. I really love these movies. If you haven’t watched these movies, I recommend you to watch.

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Sunday, May 19, 2013

May 19th

Today i took a TOFEL test at SAC*CES. My friend gave me chance of taking it, and i really appreciate her. I'll do my best in oreder to last chance for three weeks... After coming home, i watched "Slumdog Millionaire". It was so good. I cant express my feeling... please look at it!
 
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

3goods

These days, I think that It is popular at Twitter to write 3 good things that happened today. I began to write 3 goods. First, *my new iphone cover arrived. It's so cute :)) Second, *I watched TOY STORY for the first time, and it was so exciting 8-) Last, *I got a chance to take TOFEL test this Sunday. My friend gave me a chance. Thanks <3

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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Like

I watched TOY STORY. It was so exciting, and I had really good time. :))

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Saturday, April 20, 2013

20th

Hi, how are you?
Did you spend a nice Saturday?
I spent today with reading comics, cleaning my room, watching TV which i recorded, taking a nap, and driving. :))
I watched Space brothers animation. Do you know? If you haven't seen it yet, plz see it ne!
It was exciting!
I thought that space is fantastic!
I drave to Aso with my father. I drave about three hours by coming and going. :))
I found that it's difficult to drive for a long time.
It was fun, but i was tired.
Although i took a nap, I seem to be able to sleep well. haha

i'm sleepy now.
Good bye.

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Thursday, April 18, 2013

18th

Hi, how are you today?
I'm hot. This weather is not spring i think!
I feel uneasy about what happens in summer ne! lol
This morning i overslept :-/
I came into my bus at the last minute tightly. sigh, i wanna get up more early.
On Thursdays, i have three classes.
After classes, i have a place to go later, and i stayed in uni. I used AV corner and watched ‘glee 4 and 5’. It was nice! I was glad to hear words i know. I learned something new, but i forgot! :-/
i'll note next time ne! haha
In the movie, i came across good songs a lot. Unfortunately i didn't know title of it. I'll examine it!

Good bye!

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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

April 17th

Hey, how are you doing?
I'm fine!
It was intense rainy this morning!
In fact i don't like rain, so i was shocked to found that it was rainy. haha
Today is Wednesday, and one week passed since I began to write a diary in English every day.
I became to like writing more!
On Wednesdays, i have three classes.
Second class is Writing class, and we labeled in our blogs, watched friends' blogs and comented! It was fun, and i was helped by assistants. Thanks our seniors!
I had third class after lunch, and i was so sleepy. Indeed i had been dozing :-/ Mr. Hayashi, I'm
sorry.
Last class is Christianity outline. There are many people this class.
Too many! :-/
After classes, i used AV corner and watched ‘glee 3’. I enjoyed it today! In this movie, american people say ‘fantastic’ and ‘sweet’ like ‘Sound's good’. I think that it is different from the Japanese. It is useful for me to watch movies ne!
I watch ‘glee’ tomorrow, and look forward to it!

Good bye.

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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

16th

Hi, how are you today?
Today i was sleepy especialy morning and after return :-/
Of course i'm so sleepy now!
But i've decided to write a diary in English everyday, so i'll do my best.
On Tuesdays i have three classes, Listening, Cultural anthropology and Cross-cultural communication. I have first, second and fourth class.
We watched ‘The truman show’ at the last Listening class, but we couldn't watch it till the last because time was up! Finally, we watched it till the last. It was exciting! The movie made me to think in various ways. Am I truman!? lol
I was glad to learn new things, hafta, gimme, and gonna. I've known wanna, but these words were fresh!
Hafta means have to. Gimme means give me. Gonna means going to ne!
Spare time and after classes, i watched ‘glee1 and 2’. I'm LOOKINGW forward to next story!

See you tomorrow.
G'night!

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Monday, April 15, 2013

15th

Hey, guys. Today is Monday!
How's everything? I'm so-so ne!
On Mondays, i have four classes, the international society and Japan, the history of western painting, the history of English literature and speaking.
This mornig, i got up at 7:00, and it wasn't good for me. I wanna get up more early :-/
My father send me to my college cuz he can go to work through in front of KGU. Thanks, dad!
In speaking class, i developed a new food. Its name is ‘graple’.
Do you think that it is what?
It's combi of apples and grape!
Looks yummy, isn't it? haha
Good point is that tase is good, but bad point is difficult to eat ne!
I enjoyed this class, and look forward to next class.
After classes, i used AV corner and watched glee1. Unfortunately, i couldn't watCh it midway cuz something is wrong with the DVD. i skipped :-/ And i couldn't watch it to the last cuz time is up. My mon picked me up at in front of college. Thanks, mom.
i watch glee1 tomorrow and look forward to!
We went shopping to buy food materials. I drove from the supermarket to my house.
i'll add driving to my hobbies :) Driving is so fun ne!
Tomorrow, my friend Mayu have the written test! Good luck, Mayu!

See you!

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Thursday, April 11, 2013

11th

Hi, guys!
Today's Thursday ne!
How was your classes?
On Thursday, I have three classes, an introduction to English linguistics, sociology, and education methodology.
First class, an introduction to English linguistics, was very good.
I became to be interested in it and really want to study abroad to learn various things!
Second class and third class are good too!
I came to look forward to Thursday.
After classes, I used AV coner.
I watched a movie, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL2.
It was very fun!
I really enjoyed watching the movie!

Goodbye.

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