Essay Database

… Nicolas Cage stars as Randall “Memphis” Raines, a former car thief who was once the best in the business. When Memphis’s younger brother, Kip (Giovanni Ribisi), gets into trouble with dangerous car smuggler Raymond Calitri (Christopher Eccleston),…

… of my favorites and a timeless classic. A traditional story about man against beast takes place on an island that depends on its summer tourist business. When the summer season in threatened by a series of shark attacks three men are sent out to track…

… Terrence Malick - Screenplay written by Terrence Malick - Cinematography by Nestor Almendors - Music by Leo Kottke and Ennio Morricone - Production Design by Jack Fisk - Costume Design by Patricia Norris - Film Editing by Billy Weber -…

… Bob Wiley is one of Dr. Leo Marvin’s newest patients. Dr Marvin is an uptight, egotistical psychiatrist who can’t wait to get on Good Morning America to introduce his new book about emotional disorders. When Leo goes to New Hampshire to prepare for his…

… fighting for. In the movie Braveheart starring Mel Gibson this thought is the basis for the whole movie. This film was based on the real life story of Scotland's rebellion from under English rule in the thirteenth century. William…

… exactly does the word “meaning” indicate? The dictionary states meaning as an implication of a hidden or special significance. In Humanities, the meaning of a film indicates the content, the perception, of what took place in a film. The main…

… film takes place in Brazil during the early eighties. At first appearance, Brazil seems to be a modern day paradise. Large and exotic beaches line the city where tourists flock all year round. Even the people, at first glance appear to be very cultural…

… Bob Thornton. Theme Sling Blade’s main theme is the redemption of Karl’s lost childhood. Karl Childer’s overly religious parents believed he was a punishment from God. They severely abused him, treated him like an animal, and forced him to live…

… Captain's log. This is my (Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the U.S.S. Enterprise #NCC-17O1 D) account of the events leading up to and beyond the Federation and Romulan war (2380-2385 AD). Star date: 32851.2: The Enterprise received a distressed call…

… live lives devoid of joy, happiness, and pleasure, but no one escapes the experience of fear and fear’s companion, pain. We are born in fear and pain. Our lives are profoundly shaped by them, as well as our efforts to avoid them.” Fear, experience…