Plan Nine from Outer Space, is a heavily debated movie because of the contrast between its endearing and disastrous qualities. It is discussed heavily in the articles by Roy Kinnard, Richard Bojarski, and Joe Leydon. Kinnard express how horrible they believe the movie is, but Bojarski and Leydon share a different outlook by describing it as endearing and ambitious. Kinnard and Leydon have extremely valid points, however I have found my opinions swaying towards Bojarski’s positive outlook on the movie. It is easy to bash things before knowing the full story as Kinnard and Leydon did, but Bojarski’s positive outlook that strays from popular opinion is a form of enlightenment. Roy Kinard spends the vast majority of his article bashing Plan Nine From Outer Space. He picks at many flaws in the movie because it lacks the attributes of a mainstream movie. He insults …show more content…
the movie saying, “It wasn’t even a real movie at all, merely an oddity created by amateurs who weren’t involved in the mainstream film industry” (Kinard 46). I believe that everyone has to start somewhere, that even he was an ameature at some point. He lacks the enlightenment that amateurs are the underdogs in society who have the ability to become heroes with enough practice. Ed Wood and his team were underdogs that were given little credit. They are bashed with words like, “Acting, direction, dialogues, sets, continuity, and Special effects were all astoundingly pathetic betraying an ignorance of even basic-film making technique” (Kinnard 45). I don’t understand why people expect a oscar worthy performance from a movie with a miniscule amount of money to work with. Kinnard uses examples from the movie to express his ditest for the movie, “Nor did he seem particularly concerned when it became necessary to enlarge Lugosi’s role by replacing him with a double in many scenes- a double that bore not the slightest resemblance to Lugosi” (Kinnard 45). Lugosi death affected the movie and Ed Wood tried his best to make the most out of a heinous situation. Richard Bojarski appears to be the only one of these three who understands how heinous and difficult Ed Wood’s situation is.
Richard Bojarski admits that the movie has many flaws when he frankly proclaims, “With its incoherent plot, jaw dropping odd dialogue, inept acting, threadbare production design, and special effects so shoddy that they border on the surreal, Plan Nine From Outer Space has often been called the worst movie ever made” (2). However he counters popular opinion by saying, “But it’s an oddly endearing disaster; boasting genuine enthusiasm and undeniable charm, it is the work of the people who loved movies and loved making them, even if they displayed little visible talent” (Kinnard 2). He gives those involved credit for being passionate, and that's what movies should be about. The movie industry has joined the capitalism boat and is known for being sharks who want to make the most “bang for their buck. Ed Wood does not fall into this category, “He recalled that his own salary was minimal($350)” (Bojarski 1). Ed Wood may not be talented at filmmaking but he is passionate and tried his
best. Joe Lydon also possesses the knowledge of Ed Wood’s passion. Joe Lydon adds a positive twist to the common conception of the movie saying, “It is of course more than a little ironic that one of the worst moviemakers of all time inspired one of the funniest movies ever made about moviemaking” (2). Plan Nine possesses interesting qualities, “Plan Nine is a movie in which the sun often appears to rise and fall several times during the course of the same scene, in which mismatched shots are enjoined with a logic that usually prevails only in a fever dream” (Leydon 2). The movie is quirky and ambitious, “By virtue of his threadbare oeuvre, he merits canonization as the patron saint of anyone who has all of the drive and ambition, and none of the talent, to become a true artist” (Leydon 1). Leydon give Wood recognition for his efforts in the film industry. Plan Nine from Outer Space may be the worst movie ever created, but it could also be in the running for most ambitious movie ever made. Roy Kinnard, Joe Lydon, and Richard Bojarski express their opinions of Plan Nine in their well written articles. Ed Wood is an inspiration to movie producers because he made something out of absolutely nothing, it may not be oscar worthy but it is worthy of more respect. Wood and his team may have been one of the film industry's most ambitious crew and deserve credit for their attempts.
People who enjoy science fiction would enjoy the movie or the short story the Minority Report. This paper is being written to express the differences between the movie and the story. The paper will be written based on the scenes, characters, and the technologies.
Blomkamp incorporates many different techniques into the making of the 4 time Academy Award nominated movie, District 9 (IMDb). These techniques include the ethos and pathos of the film but also include the central theme of an animalistic society. These ideas and techniques are present in both District 9 and Less Than Human. Through his appeal to the emotions of the audience and his use of ethos, both within the film, and outside of it, this movie is deserving of being called an Academy Award nominee. ¬¬¬
When Jon Krakauer published a story about the death of a young man trekking into the Alaskan frontier in the January 1993 issue of Outside magazine, the audience’s response to Christopher McCandless’s story was overwhelming. Thousand of letters came flooding in as a response to the article. Despite the claims, especially from the native Alaskans, questioning McCandless’s mental stability and judgement, it soon becomes clear that McCandless was not just "another delusional visitor to the Alaskan frontier" (4). As Krakauer retells the life of Christopher McCandless and gives his own take on the controversy around McCandless’s death in Into The Wild, the reader also creates his own opinion on both McCandless and Krakauer’s argument. Krakauer
In the film the four astronauts take on the immense challenge of going into space, a feat that only the very best of human specimens are considered. Their desire to complete the mission despite the incredible disadvantages of their age is evidence the characters are engaged with the conflict described in Erikson’s seventh stage. By completing the mission that they were intended to complete in their youth they are not only engaging in this conflict but actively fighting against their stereotyped age
In the novel Station Eleven the author Emily St. John Mandel uses characters and different situations throughout the book to show us how humans are able to resilience.
The history of the United States in regard to racism and discrimination is no secret. Children are taught about segregation, slavery, and the Civil Rights Movement like the events are purely in the past. In part the events are in the past; however, the results of said events are not. As Americans we live in a nation with a rough history and, in order to keep growing together, we cannot forget what has happened. Granted, racism is not extinct, but it is most definitely not the norm it was 50 years ago. The United States has begun to pride itself on its diverse population. African Americans, Latin Americans, Japanese Americans, European Americans, Indian Americans, and Chinese Americans have something in common that my six year old nephew could point out. We are all Americans. It is this central idea of a “salad bowl” nation, or multiracial, multicultural nation, that makes the theories presented in The Space Traders implausible. Derrick Bell entertains the thought of America trading all of its African American citizens in return for resources. The problem with Derrick Bell’s theory is his lack of faith in American citizens as a whole. Over the years, American’s have developed a bond. We are working to create equality in all areas of life, we are forming interracial relationships at an increasing rate, and we are conditioning ourselves to see beyond the exterior. Derrick Bell’s Space Traders scenario would not happen because the mindset of the United States is constantly improving and changing.
“Extraordinary: The Stan Romanek Story” is a documentary featuring Stan Romanek and his ties to what some believe is the connection to aliens and forces beyond ourselves. Stan Romanek is an individual who claims to have been first abducted in the year 2000, and since then has been trying to share his experiences. With the help of J3FILMS, Romanek’s story is brought to the eyes of thousands in a documentary featuring his twenty years of encounters. Because “Extraordinary” documents a controversial topic, criticism can be expected from viewers of the film, as many have expressed since its release. Despite the backlash, many of these viewers find that the closing message from the film rings true; that the human race is most likely not alone, and
There are many people who see space as the last and greatest frontier for humankind. There are many groups who are leading the way and NASA is one of them. But should our tax dollars be invested in such an idea? No, according to British history professor Jerry DeGroot. His thesis, in the article “is that United States should, a sensually, defund NASA. From what I can tell, he uses mainly pathos to try to sway his argument, leaving very little appeals to ethos and practically none to logos. I’m going to explore these three appeals, as well as many of the fallacies he uses within the piece.
...the predominant theme of disorientation and lack of understanding throughout the film. The audience is never clear of if the scene happening is authentic or if there is a false reality.
Richard Wright has been referred to me for therapy regarding his theft from the local theater, and I believe that he committed this crime because he believes that because of his station in society he would never be able to support himself and his family through honest means. Despite the fact that he does hold some remorse for his actions, it would appear that whatever remorse he holds is tempered by his justifications for stealing. A thorough analysis of his reasoning has been conducted and with testimony from the patient to serve as my proof, I will begin treatment to show him the error of his ways.
(And You Should Too) he states his many arguments and then gives good supporting evidence that have some very significant points about 3-D that people don’t take into consideration. Even though his personal opinion and feelings clearly shine throughout the article, it gives the reader something to really think about. As a film lover and a free time film critic as I am, I love reading articles like Ebert’s where the main point is strongly connected to my own thoughts. His article about 3-D movies is basically my exact opinion.
Dubner, Stephen. "Is Space Exploration Worth the Cost?." Freakonomics: The Hidden Side of Everything. New York Times, 11/1/2010. Web. 18 Jul 2010. .
“I can make a big-looking movie for very little money by just being resourceful, being creative, using the rubber band versus a lot of technology, and not being ashamed about it.” ~ Robert Rodriguez
It is within man’s blood and nature to explore, and space is our next New World. Man’s first achievement in space travel was the launch of the Sputnik on October 4, 1957. For the next decades, space travel was roaring like a rocket, fueled by man’s desire to explore, man’s desire for knowledge, and man’s desire to beat his enemies. However, these impulses have died out as the well of government funding has been diverted to wars and debts, and the interest of the American people has been diverted to wars and debts. Amidst all these issues it is debated as to whether or not space travel is worth the money and the attention of scientists, particularly since humanity faces so many issues on earth currently. However, because of the past inventions, current services, and future benefits, space travel is indeed worth the money and attention of governments and people. It is within our hands to control man’s advancement, and space travel is the next venue to do so.
Since the beginning of time, mankind has sought after learning about and exploring the universe. This yearning drove us to achieve such great things as the journey to the moon and the discovery of water on mars. Nowadays, several people argue as to whether or not space exploration is worth the effort. I believe that it is humanity’s instinctual nature to pursue a better understanding of ourselves, and our universe. Further understanding of our universe will lead to the discovery of new technologies and ways to secure humanity’s survivability. As such, this essay will argue that space exploration is a necessity to our kind and that NASA should be progressively more financed.