Theme Of Hoop Dreams

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Theme: Two themes are death and escape. The group of boys is trying to work together in order to survive until they are able to escape the island.

The 1994 Documentary, Hoop Dreams, directed by Steve James, is a masterful display of human drama. The story-line is so captivating and theatrical that it seems crafted from fiction. The Documentary boasts cinematic techniques and private investigating that rivals most film of this time period. The film follows the high school careers of two boys from the Cabrini-Green housing projects in Chicago. The aggressive authenticity of cinema verite does not only peek through in character emotion, but film’s beginning came together naturally. James tells Robert Ebert in 2009, "A

Have you ever wondered why you were forced to take an English course in college, where you had to learn about genre and different forms of writing? Ever also wondered, when am I going to ever use this in everyday life? Well, I am here to tell you there is an explanation to both of those questions and it should make one think about what they are learning on a whole different level. Starting with genre, you should know that pretty much everything has a genre within.

The documentary, “Hoop Dreams” depicts the structural, psychological, and environmental issues that perpetuates poverty in America through a cohort of individuals, Arthur Agee and William Gates. Agee and Gates’s lives are chronicled through a longintudinal study of four years, from the summer they enter high school, to their entry into college. Both African-American teenagers are recruited from different parts of Chicago, but they came together to begin their freshman year at St. Joseph’s High School, the institution that built Basketball superstar Isaiah Thomas. Both Arthur and William begin their journey in a similar manner, but were exposed to the complexity of their dream, their education, and negative societal factors that ultimately change the course of their lives.

However, Wacquant brings the term “inner city” to light, breaking down its meaning: “black and poor.” Living in Chicago gives one an exemplary example of the term “inner city” meaning “poor, black ghettos.” The references to “inner city” schools being synonymous with “poor quality” and “mostly African American” are damaging to urban terminology and creating a predetermined perspective of those who call the “inner city” home. The “hypersegregation” of the city of Chicago is a topic within itself, but the institution of segregation is, without question, existent here. In addition, “inner city” is becoming a label which implies unavoidable incarceration.

Movie trailers are arguably the most important marketing tool for films before they are released. Viewers create a first impression of the film according to its trailer, and trailers tend to persuade moviegoers to either watch the film or not watch the film. It is also a ground for the film to advertise the actors and directors that worked on the project. A-list actors and directors have loyal followings, and these fans will surely enjoy seeing their stars on screen. Emotion also plays a significant role in persuasion during the viewing of a trailer. Suspense, action, horror, and comedy all fuel different emotions that create favorability or dislike amongst viewers. While there are many reasons to watch a certain film, I will examine the rhetorical forces behind our innate connection to certain types of movies, in addition to providing personal reasons behind my choice of The Revenant. Through examination of my personal opinions, I will use The Revenant as a tool to discuss the rhetorical arguments provided by Alejandro Innaritu, and further analyze the role of movie trailers in persuasion.

One of the themes that stand out the most in the film is the struggle to overcome adversity and push through problems in one’s life that could otherwise get in the way from achieving goals. In the film, many

1. What are the main themes, politically and socially, that are portrayed in the film?

     This film presents an individual that chooses not to conform to modern society, and the consequences of that choice. The main character

contest. Parallels can be drawn to many of the other themes of the film from this

Whenever any film is released to the mainstream American movie going audience, it becomes subject to the wrath or appraise of movie critics. Audiences not set on whether or not they intend to see a particular film usually turn to these critics for their professional opinions and judge whether or not the movie will be worth the time and money. When Election hit the silver screen in 1999, it was met with critical acclaim and well-received by audiences. Since its premier, the film was gained a legacy as one of TIME’s Top 50 Films about High School and was even listed as President Obama’s favorite political film. At its release, three critics, Roger Ebert, David Butterworth, and James Berardinelli, shelled out their varying opinions on the many factors of the film, such as characterization and script. Although none had any scathing comments for the film, they did all reach different opinions regarding the overall quality and potential of the film, and Roger Ebert’s review, due in part to his relatability and detailed understanding, stands above the writings of Butterworth and Berardinelli.

Regardless of the object being reviewed, there are a number of essential features of writing a review at a professional standard. This essay will examine each of those features with reference to two reviews of films which explore a specific theme.

The producers will develop a test and the audience will tell the producers whether it is something they want to see or they are not going to see. This can affect the next text to be produced in an attempt to conform to the audience demands. Looking at the development of different types of genres and the development of films within the same genre, it’s possible to look at similarities and differences and identify changes in society and audience ideologies and tastes.

“I never read reviews. I'm not interested. But I value a lot the reactions of the spectators.”- Hayao Miyazaki.