Monday, January 3, 2011

Film Analysis

Hercules 

Ordinary World: Zeus (ruler of Greek Gods) defeats the Titans. He and his Wife Hera give birth to a son, Hercules. All the gods of Olympus celebrate the birth. 
Call to Adventure: Hades turns Hercules into a half mortal but with some still God like strength intact. Hercules is a misfit and when he tries to save the city, he destroys the marketplace. 
Refusal of Call: Hercules's mortal parents reveal to him that he is a son of the gods. Hercules then goes to Zeus asking to return to Olympus but Zeus replies no. 
Meeting Mentor: Zeus tells Hercules to meet up with his mentor Phil and gives him Pegasus. 
Crossing the Threshold: During Hercules's training he saves a most attractive girl- Meg. 
Tests, Allies & Enemies: Meg is an Allie to Hades and agrees to distract Hercules so he doesn't become God like.
Approach: Hercules destroys the Hydra. and Phil learns that Meg is working for Hades.
The Ordeal: Hercules doesn't believe Phil. Meg dies from the Cyclops.
Reward: Hercules talks to Hades and is willing to give him his soul to reclaim Megs. Hades accepts but only if Hercules can retrieve from the River of Styx. 
Road Back: The river of Styx will gradually sap Hercules's life force as he swims.
Resurrection: Hercules saves Meg and punches Hades into the River of Styx.
Return: Hercules returns to Olympus and is welcomed by the Gods. He is know able to live in Olympus but declines when he learns Meg can't live there too. Zeus allows Hercules to live on Earth as a mortal and creates a constellation called Hercules, allowing the world to see him as a true hero.

Adaptation

Who Are You When I'm Not Looking- Blake Shelton

You can be with someone almost everyday and still not
know exactly who they really are. How do you know what 
they act like when your not around? In reality they could be 
someone totally different then who you think they are, they 
might possibly be putting on act for you.

Impulse II -Doctors Office

Jeremy is waiting in the doctors office when his name is called next.

Secretary: Jeremy Smithers
(Jeremy walks to the front desk & the Secretary
takes him to room 908)
A few minutes later:
(Door opens & in walks the doctor)
Doctor: Jeremy! Um.. long time no see! How can I help you today?
Jeremy: Doctor, I have a problem. I can't remember anything.
Doctor: How long have you had this problem?
Jeremy: What problem?