Movies!

I work at Blockbuster so most of my time is customer service and movie critique. I watch many movies and love my job. The people I work with on a day-to-day basis are pretty cool. If I had to choice a favorite movie it would have to be, "Shooter" with Mark Walberg. The reality of the movie makes it a real suspense. Intense action and gun battles keeps you on the edge of your seat. The best part has to be dramatic betrayal of the government. Mark Walberg is a retired marine sniper. His partner and him are left to die in a country they weren't suppose to be in, by the U.S. government, in which his partner is shot and killed, and he returns to the U.S. and retires. The government comes to him when they feel there will be a Presidential assassination, and request Walberg to plan the assassination so that they can know what the real assassin would do to prevent the assassination. Long story short, they set up Walberg for the assassination, he later seeks his revenge, proves his innocence, kills our corrupt government officials, and gets the beautiful women. The climax of the film and resolution are both very intense. What in this movie wouldn't you like? I would highly recommend this to anyone. Anyone have movie suggests they would like to share? Anyone want to discuss a film?

Coast Guard

Everything in my life thus far points in the direction of a military service. The other day we listened to a poem in class that made me realize that the Coast Guard is that service. I'm sure everyone has seen the "Guardian" with Aston Kutcher and Kevin Cosner; I've always particularly enjoyed the idea of saving lives. I love the dramatic scenes, thrills, and suspense in this film. I've been doing extensive research on the matter and my step father is retired navy, twenty years, so I've been well informed and already benefited from the military myself. I've decided to take the next step in my life and join the United States Coast Guard. Most of us in this class are looking for college educations, of course that why we are here, but is this a wise choice? I'm willing to take criticism from anyone who is willing to give it.

Mark Yakich

Some class periods ago, we listened to a very emotional poem. The poem was filled with hatred, betrayal, and abandonment. Hurricane Katrina that hit New Orleans devastated the lies of many individuals and families. Through this poem we were able to realize only a small amount of emotion survivors could express. Read by nine individuals; all symbolizing different voices and points of view. The poem really opened my heart for the people that had to suffer this disaster, and has opened my eyes to my future. I have decided to join the United States Coast Guard.

A Streetcar Named Desire

After going to the play "A Streetcar Named Desire" by Tennessee Williams, I really thought the actors and actresses performances were astonishing. They were all consumed in their characters. I enjoyed the imagery of the story. Almost stereotypical abusive relationship covered with desire. It depicts very well that desire is only one ingredient in a relationship. Stanley, being the abusive husband, accompanied by Stella, the abused yet "blind" wife. "Blind" meaning, her perception of relationship was consumed with desire her personal well being, set aside. Blanch's character helped define the real Stanley in the end. I really enjoyed the play and the story line.

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