You may have heard about the Amazon series Bad Boys or a term emerging called “DC Black Label.” Well, that’s because film makers, primarily in Warner Bros. who controls DC Comics films, have started to tend to “darker” audiences in the superhero world.
Back when Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice came out, people noticed the dark feel it had when comparing it to the brighter and more family-friendly Marvel Cinematic Universe films. That’s because it was an attempt to separate their movies from Marvel and set their own tone. Well, they didn’t take off very well. Due to poor directing and underwhelming story lines, people reviewed the Marvel rivals with very poor scores. In an attempt to be “different” they narrowed their audience. Parents want to know what their kids will be seeing. With this new movie feel, parents will definitely favor the lighter, Disney movies. So in order to alleviate this issue, DC released a special make to differentisate the two kinds of films DC will make. DC and DC Black label.
Bad Boys from Amazon received a lot of praise for its outlandish take on superheroes and its unique story. DC Black label will likely continue its dark feel furthering after the release of Joker October 2019. This trend is becoming more popular and will likely continue for some time.
3. Sit in a coffee-shop or cafe for an hour and listen to other people’s conversations. Take notes. Blog about it. (Carefully)
I didn’t sit in a coffee shop for an hour, however, I did sit in the Holiday Forum for an hour in between classes. I jotted down the things I heard and highlighted the craziest, funniest, and most relevant material to blog about here.
First, two girls were having a very in depth conversation about clothes. One of them seemed to be shopping online and the other looking over her shoulder looking at the screen with her. A few quips were said through their shopping endeavor. Such as, “my ass could never fit in a 6” and, “That color would look good on me if I wasn’t white as light.” As self-degrading as that is, I couldn’t help but chuckle. That’s just how people talk with their close friends.
Another conversation I overheard was a student and a professor whom I had never had or met before. They were just talking about upcoming projects and assignments and how to handle what was ahead. Just your classic case of “Will I pass?” We’ve all been there before. The professor assured her that if she stayed on course and focused, everything would be fine. Just like in most classes, as long as you put forth the effort, everything will be okay most of the time.
The last notable conversation I noted was taking place above me on the second floor. Two women, seemingly faculty, talking about their mornings. It was very tame. One said, “My cat just wouldn’t let me go in peace this morning, I tried everything and he wouldn’t do what I needed him to do so I could leave. The other was ranting about the construction taking place on I-10 and Highland Road and all up Highland Road as well. Which I can vouch for her, it’s ridiculous. She was talking about how they have been letting one lane go at a time and it builds everything up when they do. Once again, I’ve been a victim of that and it’s a real pain. But they just said their pieces and went back into their offices and went about their day.
What I gathered is that everyone, even in a public place like that, has a little story just in that one moment. Whether it be a funny joke, a troubled morning, or a worried feeling for a class. Many conversations tale place all around us all the time and each reality that one lives is different. Which I would confirm as a “Interpretativism” standpoint.
Write a blog post about one piece of visual art, writing, music, film or TV.
Joker (2019) movie trailer.
When someone thinks of the Joker, a few performances come into mind. Mark Hammil’s voice acting in many renditions of the character throughout the years, Jack Nicholson’s performance in Batman (19–), and Heath Ledger’s performance in The Dark Knight (2008.) Most people would argue the best live action Joker character performance would be between Ledger and Nicholson. Both have their strengths and influences on the character in Hollywood. No one could ever top or match those performances right? Well, Joaquin Phoenix’s part in Todd Phillips’s Joker (2019) may just make you wonder about that theory.
After watching the trailers released and reading reviews from critics who have gotten to see the movie before release, the new rendition of the iconic Batmancharacter could not only match its predecessors, but top them. There are many origin stories of the Joker. He really has no set origin story in the comics or movies/games/etc. The character oozes chaos and mystery, which is all part of his charm some might say.
Phillips’s story line follows a man names Arthur Fleck; a troubled and mentally ill in 1970’s Gotham City struggling with being bullied by, well, everyone it seems. His therapist can’t meet with him anymore and he complains about her not listening to him. He not only feels neglected, but he feels like he cant live up to his sick mother’s expectation of putting smiles and laughter in other people’s lives. After what seems a failed comedy career, he goes mad and dons the makeup and persona to become an early version of the clown prince of crime. He noticeably looks better and happier as the chaotic clown than he ever looked as the sickly, outcast Arthur.
This movie favors an origin of society creating the monster, rather than a vat of chemicals or any outlandish comic book origin. The movie highlights how people with mental illnesses are treated not only in this time, but even today. No one understands Arthur and he makes the city pay for it. This movie could not only showcase an Oscar-winning performance by Phoenix, but also play a huge role for people suffering from similar problems and help people understand them better.
Will Phoenix top Ledger or Nicholson’s performances in Joker? We can’t say yet. However, with IGN’s rating of a “10/10 Masterpeice” and film festival’s 8-minute standing ovation, it’s nearly impossible for a movie fanatic not to get at least a little chill from these speculations.
You may have heard about the Amazon series Bad Boys or a term emerging called “DC Black Label.” Well, that’s because film makers, primarily in Warner Bros. who controls DC Comics films, have started to tend to “darker” audiences in the superhero world.
Back when Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice came out, people noticed the dark feel it had when comparing it to the brighter and more family-friendly Marvel Cinematic Universe films. That’s because it was an attempt to separate their movies from Marvel and set their own tone. Well, they didn’t take off very well. Due to poor directing and underwhelming story lines, people reviewed the Marvel rivals with very poor scores. In an attempt to be “different” they narrowed their audience. Parents want to know what their kids will be seeing. With this new movie feel, parents will definitely favor the lighter, Disney movies. So in order to alleviate this issue, DC released a special make to differentisate the two kinds of films DC will make. DC and DC Black label.
Bad Boys from Amazon received a lot of praise for its outlandish take on superheroes and its unique story. DC Black label will likely continue its dark feel furthering after the release of Joker October 2019. This trend is becoming more popular and will likely continue for some time.
Write a blog post about one piece of visual art, writing, music, film or TV.
Joker (2019) movie trailer.
When someone thinks of the Joker, a few performances come into mind. Mark Hammil’s voice acting in many renditions of the character throughout the years, Jack Nicholson’s performance in Batman (19–), and Heath Ledger’s performance in The Dark Knight (2008.) Most people would argue the best live action Joker character performance would be between Ledger and Nicholson. Both have their strengths and influences on the character in Hollywood. No one could ever top or match those performances right? Well, Joaquin Phoenix’s part in Todd Phillips’s Joker (2019) may just make you wonder about that theory.
After watching the trailers released and reading reviews from critics who have gotten to see the movie before release, the new rendition of the iconic Batman character could not only match its predecessors, but top them. There are many origin stories of the Joker. He really has no set origin story in the comics or movies/games/etc. The character oozes chaos and mystery, which is all part of his charm some might say.
Phillips’s story line follows a man names Arthur Fleck; a troubled and mentally ill in 1970’s Gotham City struggling with being bullied by, well, everyone it seems. His therapist can’t meet with him anymore and he complains about her not listening to him. He not only feels neglected, but he feels like he cant live up to his sick mother’s expectation of putting smiles and laughter in other people’s lives. After what seems a failed comedy career, he goes mad and dons the makeup and persona to become an early version of the clown prince of crime. He noticeably looks better and happier as the chaotic clown than he ever looked as the sickly, outcast Arthur.
This movie favors an origin of society creating the monster, rather than a vat of chemicals or any outlandish comic book origin. The movie highlights how people with mental illnesses are treated not only in this time, but even today. No one understands Arthur and he makes the city pay for it. This movie could not only showcase an Oscar-winning performance by Phoenix, but also play a huge role for people suffering from similar problems and help people understand them better.
Will Phoenix top Ledger or Nicholson’s performances in Joker? We can’t say yet. However, with IGN’s rating of a “10/10 Masterpeice” and film festival’s 8-minute standing ovation, it’s nearly impossible for a movie fanatic not to get at least a little chill from these speculations.
You may have heard about the Amazon series Bad Boys or a term emerging called “DC Black Label.” Well, that’s because film makers, primarily in Warner Bros. who controls DC Comics films, have started to tend to “darker” audiences in the superhero world.
Back when Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice came out, people noticed the dark feel it had when comparing it to the brighter and more family-friendly Marvel Cinematic Universe films. That’s because it was an attempt to separate their movies from Marvel and set their own tone. Well, they didn’t take off very well. Due to poor directing and underwhelming story lines, people reviewed the Marvel rivals with very poor scores. In an attempt to be “different” they narrowed their audience. Parents want to know what their kids will be seeing. With this new movie feel, parents will definitely favor the lighter, Disney movies. So in order to alleviate this issue, DC released a special make to differentisate the two kinds of films DC will make. DC and DC Black label.
Bad Boys from Amazon received a lot of praise for its outlandish take on superheroes and its unique story. DC Black label will likely continue its dark feel furthering after the release of Joker October 2019. This trend is becoming more popular and will likely continue for some time.
3. Sit in a coffee-shop or cafe for an hour and listen to other people’s conversations. Take notes. Blog about it. (Carefully)
I didn’t sit in a coffee shop for an hour, however, I did sit in the Holiday Forum for an hour in between classes. I jotted down the things I heard and highlighted the craziest, funniest, and most relevant material to blog about here.
First, two girls were having a very in depth conversation about clothes. One of them seemed to be shopping online and the other looking over her shoulder looking at the screen with her. A few quips were said through their shopping endeavor. Such as, “my ass could never fit in a 6” and, “That color would look good on me if I wasn’t white as light.” As self-degrading as that is, I couldn’t help but chuckle. That’s just how people talk with their close friends.
Another conversation I overheard was a student and a professor whom I had never had or met before. They were just talking about upcoming projects and assignments and how to handle what was ahead. Just your classic case of “Will I pass?” We’ve all been there before. The professor assured her that if she stayed on course and focused, everything would be fine. Just like in most classes, as long as you put forth the effort, everything will be okay most of the time.
The last notable conversation I noted was taking place above me on the second floor. Two women, seemingly faculty, talking about their mornings. It was very tame. One said, “My cat just wouldn’t let me go in peace this morning, I tried everything and he wouldn’t do what I needed him to do so I could leave. The other was ranting about the construction taking place on I-10 and Highland Road and all up Highland Road as well. Which I can vouch for her, it’s ridiculous. She was talking about how they have been letting one lane go at a time and it builds everything up when they do. Once again, I’ve been a victim of that and it’s a real pain. But they just said their pieces and went back into their offices and went about their day.
What I gathered is that everyone, even in a public place like that, has a little story just in that one moment. Whether it be a funny joke, a troubled morning, or a worried feeling for a class. Many conversations tale place all around us all the time and each reality that one lives is different. Which I would confirm as a “Interpretativism” standpoint.
I took a picture of my dad. I have his eye set with the upper right intersection, nose pointed inward, and appropriate head room and chest elevation. I don’t think I’m too close in the picture, however I felt insanely close taking it. I think the contrast is fine and the background is appropriate.
I chose to edit the company I work for’s website. It is extremely bland and outdated and borderline inaccessible. So I give it every feature for it to be more user-friendly and gave it a more modern feel with colors that make it stand out and more vibrant.
I had Piper’s product ThinkType. I kept it basic and gave a description to what you could do with the product using a computer screen background and a man thinking. I put emphasis on the price point which i personally think is the major selling point being that surgery is very pricey.
This scene depicts two sides of the Mustang world. The classic and the modern sides. The old-timer Mustang GT with a laid back mustang horse beside it on the right. Then a newer model Mustang GT with a rearing, more energetic and youthful mustang horse beside it. At the top, the Ford logo divided into color and grey scale matching each corresponding side.
What I wanted to depict in this scene was no matter how old, how young, or anything between a mustang is; car or horse, it’s natural habitat will always be the open valleys and open roads.
For this project we had to format an LSU based magazine how we saw fitting. I stuck to a traditional purple and gold theme and threw in the doughnut on the front page to emphasize the main story. I have my ads, table of contents and letter from the editor on the inside front cover and Page 1. I have the smoke shop ads, Strokes review, and fashion do/don’t story on page 2 and page 3. The main story is on page 4 with my created ad and yoga ad on the inside back cover. And finally the Reggie’s ad is on the back cover.
I enjoyed this project. It allowed me to put myself in the editor’s shoes and create something how I felt it should be created.
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