Monday, November 28, 2011

One Step Closer

Charlie has lived in his perfect society. High School has treated him well. He has the friends he has always wanted, the girlfriend of his dreams, and he going to college on a football scholarship. Nothing can ruin his bright future. But an accident destroys everything he has.

Now Charlie is paralyzed from the waist down. It all seems over now. At least until Charlie meets Greg. Greg is his new physical therapist who is helping in whatever way he can. Greg was also once paralyzed. He now is trying to help Charlie learn to walk again. Greg decides the best way for Charlie to overcome his dilemma is to get him on to college.

Now at the University of Utah, Charlie must rely on his head to get him through his trials in life instead of his body. He now tries to learn how to become an author. But with uncaring professors and plenty of competition, Charlie seems all alone. He is backed up by his best friends. And the girl of his dreams still loves him.

Charlie just can't seem to progress in his movement of his legs. And school is getting so hard that he can't take it. His friends rally around him and even Greg stays by his side. But Charlie is ready to give it all up. Seeing no reason to live, Charlie attempts suicide. But at the last minute, he remembers the words of an old playwright he has once studied. "How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a weary world."
All the good that has been done to Charlie is about to be thrown away.

Charlie recommits to his goal and continues working on his school work and physical therapy. Now is the ultimate test to take. After four years of school and painful therapy, he must now try to walk to receive his diploma. But after much work, Charlie walks again. He graduates as a writer and marries the girl of his dreams.

Hero-Charlie
Mentor-Greg
Threshold Guardian-School work
Herald-University Professors
Shape shifter- Pain and Stress
Shadow-Charlie
Trickster-Charlie

Monday, November 21, 2011

Film Analysis

Disney's Hercules


Ordinary World: Hercules, who was turned mortal after being born a God, is living under mortal parents and trying to get through life.

Call: His adoptive parents reveal to Hercules that he is not their child. Hercules strives to find out who he is.

Refusal of the Call: Hercules is discouraged that he can't find an answer to who he is.

Meeting with the Mentor: He meets Phil who trains him to become a hero.

Crossing the Threshold: Hercules goes to Thebes, a new city and world to him.

Tests, Allies, Enemies: He meets Megara, faces Hydra and battles several other monsters making him an idol in the city's eyes.

Approach: Hercules begins to get cocky and discouraged when Phil tells him that Meg is working for Hades, who turned him mortal in the first place.

Ordeal: Hercules is stripped of his super strength by Hades and now must try to save the city by himself. He battles the Titans and save Olympus from destruction. Megara sacrifices herself to save Hercules.

Reward: Zeus tells Hercules how proud he is of what he has done in his life.

The Road Back: Hercules must travel to the Underworld to save Megara's soul from Hades.

Resurrection: Hercules is almost swallowed up by death, but saves Megara and regains his Godhood.

Return with Elixer: Hercules chooses to give up his Godhood to be with the one he loves. Megara.

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Ordinary World

Rise of Nations

My name is Phil Goldman. I've been a student at the University of Notre Dame and I have been training to become a Priest. My life has been set out for me my whole life. I get my degree and teach religion. All seemed great, then I met Ruth. She is perfect for me! She is religious, funny, and lets not forget beautiful. But there is just one problem. She is Mormon. I don't know what to do? This girl who I'm starting to love or the future I always thought I would have.

Will Phil convert to become Mormon?
What will his family think?
Does he really love Ruth?

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Adaption

Honestly- Cary Brothers

Andrew has dedicated his life to helping people get over their unrequited love relationships. He seems to have all the answers, but what is going to happen when this smooth talking specialist has to deal with the same feelings himself? Set in the bustling town of Detroit, will Andrew be able to truly understand unrequited love?

I Want To Know- The Mavericks

Obed has come from a small Jewish town in Isreal. He is the what many would call a genius. Coming to Pittsburgh for a new job in linguistics, Obed is shocked to realize that there is a world outside of his small town. Love, friends, and even money. Will Obed stay true to his morals or will his lose his way in a shocking new world.

My Brilliant Feat- Colin Hay

Paris has always tried to be somebody in her life. She always seems to get shut down. Finding a journal by her late brother of his journeying throughout France, Paris decides to find herself in a strange land. Paris meets a cast of characters who teach her love, nostalgia, and hope. Will Paris be able to accomplish her hopes? Or will she fail in the attempt?