Choose one of the 5 lessons that Eddies learns. What does he learn? What are your thoughts on the lesson and why?
The Blue Man - The first person Eddie meets in heaven is the blue man. The blue man teaches Eddie two very important lessons. The first lesson he learns is that everything is connected and the second is road safety. I believe that eveerything is connected to a certain extent - not every little thing is connected however many things are. I also believe that road safety is important as road safety saves lives. If Eddie knew more about road safety when he was younger than the blue man would not have died the way he did.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Thursday, August 23, 2007
23 August 2007
What is the main thing that stands out for you in his comments about the "real Eddie"? - Did you realise that eddie was an actual person?
The main thing that stands out to me within Mitch Albom's writing about the "real Eddie" is the fact that the story was bassed completely on a real person and family member of Mitch within a part fictional part true situation and surrounding. I think that Mitch Albom has put a lot of thought into relating a real character into a fictional storline that also relates to the "real Eddies" life time experiences.
http://www.albomfivepeople.com/pressroom.htm
The main thing that stands out to me within Mitch Albom's writing about the "real Eddie" is the fact that the story was bassed completely on a real person and family member of Mitch within a part fictional part true situation and surrounding. I think that Mitch Albom has put a lot of thought into relating a real character into a fictional storline that also relates to the "real Eddies" life time experiences.
http://www.albomfivepeople.com/pressroom.htm
Sunday, August 19, 2007
17 August 2007
What do you think you are like at essay writing? How confident are you? Explain.
I believe my skills at essay writing are to an average standard. I dont tend to have too much difficulty to write on a given topic and feel reasonable confident about our up-coming essays in our external exams.
I believe my skills at essay writing are to an average standard. I dont tend to have too much difficulty to write on a given topic and feel reasonable confident about our up-coming essays in our external exams.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
16 August 2007
Choose one important symbol in the film and explain why you think it is used, what it relates to and your thoughts.
20 - The number 20 is used numerous times within the film. The main function of the number within the film is to represent the time that Lola has to find the money for Manni. The use of a number as a key symbol is ideal within a film as there are many different ways it can be expressed. In the film it is shown by numerous clocks and watches, shown on the roulette wheel and also twenty minutes of "film time" is filmed in real time, and the ability to be able to show the symbol in many different ways really expresses the symbol dominantly. I think this is a very effective symbol within the film and also has been used very wisely.
20 - The number 20 is used numerous times within the film. The main function of the number within the film is to represent the time that Lola has to find the money for Manni. The use of a number as a key symbol is ideal within a film as there are many different ways it can be expressed. In the film it is shown by numerous clocks and watches, shown on the roulette wheel and also twenty minutes of "film time" is filmed in real time, and the ability to be able to show the symbol in many different ways really expresses the symbol dominantly. I think this is a very effective symbol within the film and also has been used very wisely.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
15 August 2007
Choose one of the sequences, What does the way the sequence is filmed tell us about a main idea?
Lola wins the money at the Casino
-In the casino scene there are many different ways the scene is filmed that tells us about a main idea. The main idea that is expressed in this scene is the fact that Lola seems to posess some strange form of "powers" that allow things to go her way and from the very begining of the scene her "luck" or "powers" are shown. When Lola walks up to the front door to pay her money for her chips she is short of the ammount of money required and also dressed completely informal which is unnapropriate for entry, however despite these factors Lola is given admittance and enters into the Casino and heads to the Roulette wheel. Lola puts her money on number 20(which resembles the 20 minutes she has to find the money and save Manni) and wins once. Luck or more than luck??? but there is more...... Lola then once more puts all her money on number 20 a second time, the croupier spins the wheel and while spinning Lola screams pearcingly smashing glasses around the room and causing everyone in the casino to cover their ears, The wheel slowly spins to a stop on number 20. All these activites contribute to the main idea of Lola's "Powers".
Lola wins the money at the Casino
-In the casino scene there are many different ways the scene is filmed that tells us about a main idea. The main idea that is expressed in this scene is the fact that Lola seems to posess some strange form of "powers" that allow things to go her way and from the very begining of the scene her "luck" or "powers" are shown. When Lola walks up to the front door to pay her money for her chips she is short of the ammount of money required and also dressed completely informal which is unnapropriate for entry, however despite these factors Lola is given admittance and enters into the Casino and heads to the Roulette wheel. Lola puts her money on number 20(which resembles the 20 minutes she has to find the money and save Manni) and wins once. Luck or more than luck??? but there is more...... Lola then once more puts all her money on number 20 a second time, the croupier spins the wheel and while spinning Lola screams pearcingly smashing glasses around the room and causing everyone in the casino to cover their ears, The wheel slowly spins to a stop on number 20. All these activites contribute to the main idea of Lola's "Powers".
Monday, August 13, 2007
13 August 2007
What are your thoughts on the following phrases?
All endings are also beginnings
- I believe the phrase all endings are also beginnings in an accurate statement as with the ending of every circumstance, event or activity is the beginning of something new. For example, when you finish school you begin either University or a full time job, and even when you die many people believe there is an afterlife but even if there is no afterlife it is "the beginning of the end".
Another common phrase used with the same meaning is "when one door closes another door opens."
No story sits by itself
- I believe that this phrase is also correct as no story/life sits by itself, there are also other factors and people that contribute to that story or have a different look over the same particular events. Within one story there are many others that run parallel to and branch off that particular event.
All endings are also beginnings
- I believe the phrase all endings are also beginnings in an accurate statement as with the ending of every circumstance, event or activity is the beginning of something new. For example, when you finish school you begin either University or a full time job, and even when you die many people believe there is an afterlife but even if there is no afterlife it is "the beginning of the end".
Another common phrase used with the same meaning is "when one door closes another door opens."
No story sits by itself
- I believe that this phrase is also correct as no story/life sits by itself, there are also other factors and people that contribute to that story or have a different look over the same particular events. Within one story there are many others that run parallel to and branch off that particular event.
09 August 2007
What do you think about the idea of controlling or manipulating time? If you could, what (if anything) would you change?
- I believe that the idea of controlling or manipulating time is a rather unrealistic topic however through film and the ability to be able to make 'anything happen' I believe that it can be a very interesting and catcy topic. For many years the idea of changing or manipulting time has been used in film, and with each film the reasons for the manipulation is different for example, in Run Lola Run it is used to slow time down, and in other films it is used to go back in time to change the outcome of an event. I dont believe if I could controll or manipulate time I would change any specific thing however it would be a wonderful "power" to possess.
- I believe that the idea of controlling or manipulating time is a rather unrealistic topic however through film and the ability to be able to make 'anything happen' I believe that it can be a very interesting and catcy topic. For many years the idea of changing or manipulting time has been used in film, and with each film the reasons for the manipulation is different for example, in Run Lola Run it is used to slow time down, and in other films it is used to go back in time to change the outcome of an event. I dont believe if I could controll or manipulate time I would change any specific thing however it would be a wonderful "power" to possess.
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
07 August 2007
What do you think are the most important characteristics of Lola and why?
Lola is a very interesting character in the film "Run Lola Run" with many different characteristics, however I believe her most important characteristics are her determination and the "power" she seems to posess.
Lola has a huge ammount of determination and this is shown first during her phone call to Manni. Lola ensures Manni she will find the money required and for him to wait for her - even though she does not know how she will find the money herself. Through her determination she strives to find the money no matter what it takes and even takes her father hostage during the process.
Lola also seems to posess a certain "power" throughout the film. Lola can be viewed as a strong and fit character or as the "hero", however this is not what is meant by her "power", these points are key characteristics of Lola's character but she also has the unusual ability to be able to smash glass with her scream and also make things go her way. During the third alternative setting Lola's last resort to find the money is at a local casino. Lola does not have the right amount of money to begin with and is not dressed accordingly to enter the casino, however by just plain "luck" or by the "powers" she posess, she gains admittance into the casino. She puts her money on red number 20, first spin resulted in failure, however due to her determination she chooses the same number a second time. The rulet wheel is spun a second time and while it is spinning she screams piercingly smashing glass and the wheel spins to a stop on red number 20. Just a coincidence???? I think not.
Lola is a very interesting character in the film "Run Lola Run" with many different characteristics, however I believe her most important characteristics are her determination and the "power" she seems to posess.
Lola has a huge ammount of determination and this is shown first during her phone call to Manni. Lola ensures Manni she will find the money required and for him to wait for her - even though she does not know how she will find the money herself. Through her determination she strives to find the money no matter what it takes and even takes her father hostage during the process.
Lola also seems to posess a certain "power" throughout the film. Lola can be viewed as a strong and fit character or as the "hero", however this is not what is meant by her "power", these points are key characteristics of Lola's character but she also has the unusual ability to be able to smash glass with her scream and also make things go her way. During the third alternative setting Lola's last resort to find the money is at a local casino. Lola does not have the right amount of money to begin with and is not dressed accordingly to enter the casino, however by just plain "luck" or by the "powers" she posess, she gains admittance into the casino. She puts her money on red number 20, first spin resulted in failure, however due to her determination she chooses the same number a second time. The rulet wheel is spun a second time and while it is spinning she screams piercingly smashing glass and the wheel spins to a stop on red number 20. Just a coincidence???? I think not.
Monday, August 6, 2007
06 August 2007
What do you think the key ideas are in the film and why???
-I believe there are several different key ideas within this film.
One of the key ideas used within the film is the use of relationships, the relationship between Lola and Manni is very important to this film as without this relationship the film would be non-existant. Their relationship is also used as the bridge between the different situations.
However I believe that the very main idea used within this film is the idea of FATE and how fate changes due to the different actions and time it takes characters to complete a task. Three different forms of fate are used as a result of the three different situations. The key idea of fate within the film also expresses the fact that a persons fate is decided by their actions in life, it does not necesarily "just happen" it is decided by your actions in life.
-I believe there are several different key ideas within this film.
One of the key ideas used within the film is the use of relationships, the relationship between Lola and Manni is very important to this film as without this relationship the film would be non-existant. Their relationship is also used as the bridge between the different situations.
However I believe that the very main idea used within this film is the idea of FATE and how fate changes due to the different actions and time it takes characters to complete a task. Three different forms of fate are used as a result of the three different situations. The key idea of fate within the film also expresses the fact that a persons fate is decided by their actions in life, it does not necesarily "just happen" it is decided by your actions in life.
Saturday, August 4, 2007
03 August 2007
Manni and Lola - First impressions and why?
My very first impressions of Lola and manni were that they were very "different" and rugged people. Lola with red hair and the unusual ability of being able to smash glass by screaming definately represents a character that is abnormal to people generally seen in films, however this is the appearance the director of this film has adopted. Many things in this film are the opposite to what is generally seen or expected including the actions of the characters. Lola seems to be the stronger of the two as shown when Manni is crying about the loss of the money and Lola is trying to keep him calm. An unexpected part of the film was when Lola took her father hostage and ordered to have the money handed over to her, and this definately changed my impression of Lola as I didnt realise she would go as far as taking her father hostage and threatening to shoot him.
My very first impressions of Lola and manni were that they were very "different" and rugged people. Lola with red hair and the unusual ability of being able to smash glass by screaming definately represents a character that is abnormal to people generally seen in films, however this is the appearance the director of this film has adopted. Many things in this film are the opposite to what is generally seen or expected including the actions of the characters. Lola seems to be the stronger of the two as shown when Manni is crying about the loss of the money and Lola is trying to keep him calm. An unexpected part of the film was when Lola took her father hostage and ordered to have the money handed over to her, and this definately changed my impression of Lola as I didnt realise she would go as far as taking her father hostage and threatening to shoot him.
03 August 2007
Alternative realities - Do you think our choices have that much impact?
Yes, I believe that the choices that we make have the ability to make that much impact. Simply how long it takes you to complete a task or the choices that you make, can have a huge impact on your consequences or "FATE". For example, crossing the road at the wrong time can result in serious injury or even death and although this situation seems abnormal or even unrealistic it is proves that the choices we make can and do have large impacts on our lives.
Yes, I believe that the choices that we make have the ability to make that much impact. Simply how long it takes you to complete a task or the choices that you make, can have a huge impact on your consequences or "FATE". For example, crossing the road at the wrong time can result in serious injury or even death and although this situation seems abnormal or even unrealistic it is proves that the choices we make can and do have large impacts on our lives.
Thursday, August 2, 2007
02 August 2007 - Questions
Why do you think the director used the varied narrative techniqes?
- The director of Run Lola Run has basically done everything against general film techniques. I think he has used varied narative techniques to create emphasis towards the setting and also to make the the film different than the general movie that would normally only use straight forward techniques. Nearly everything done in this film is different.
What do you think of the style he created?
- I think that the style created in this film, although different, is quite effective and fits into the setting and storyline of the film. Syles used in this film are quite different to the general styles and techniques used in films.
1 Narrative technique used within this film is the repeated storyline. The storyline within the film is repeated three times however each repetition the actions of Lola change slightly - changing her FATE at the end of the storyline. Within each repetition the characters recall what happened in the previous, helping them to a positive outcome in the end.
- The director of Run Lola Run has basically done everything against general film techniques. I think he has used varied narative techniques to create emphasis towards the setting and also to make the the film different than the general movie that would normally only use straight forward techniques. Nearly everything done in this film is different.
What do you think of the style he created?
- I think that the style created in this film, although different, is quite effective and fits into the setting and storyline of the film. Syles used in this film are quite different to the general styles and techniques used in films.
1 Narrative technique used within this film is the repeated storyline. The storyline within the film is repeated three times however each repetition the actions of Lola change slightly - changing her FATE at the end of the storyline. Within each repetition the characters recall what happened in the previous, helping them to a positive outcome in the end.
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