Hakuna matata

Lucas Verde Dr. Arendt ENG4U -2 26 January 2015 Hakuna Matata? That is the Question A mother says to her young child, “Honey, come downstairs and watch Hamlet!” A statement which might sound ludicrous at first, is in reality, more sensible than one might think. Since 1994, The Lion King has been a must-see film for children all around the world. Its 8.5 rating on IMDB lists it alongside of some of the greatest movies ever made. Children’s movies that were released around this time were all shallow

her despite the risk of being fired. It wasn’t her older sister being there with her regardless of her middle school workload. The thing she cared about was the scene taking place before her eyes, the beautiful tale of friendship, family, and Hakuna Matata that was The Lion King.

Walt Disney’s Pictures, The Lion King, is a film made in 1994, directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff in 1991. Contrary to most Disney films, The Lion King does not depict a story of a male and female falling in love. However, the film depicts the journey of a young lion trying to find his place in the “circle of life.” The film uses music, bright colors, and animals to attract their audience. It has been 20 years and The Lion King is still known as one of Disney’s classics. This analysis will

Similarities of The Lion King and Hamlet In 1994, the critics hail an animated masterpiece, not only for its artwork and music, but also for the plotline: an evil uncle displaces the heir to the throne and sends him into exile. Years later, following both a prophecy and an encounter with the ghost of the old king, the heir is persuaded to return to his home, avenge his father's death, and take his proper place as the ruler of the kingdom. At first glance, Disney's The Lion King has all the classic

puppet dolls. In the image (Fig 5) below, you see the character of the meerkat, Timon, who if static may seem lifeless but with the help of the puppeteer, is extremely animated when you watch from the spectators seat, especially during the song ‘Hakuna Matata’ plays as he sings and speaks which evokes a human emotion. Having the puppeteer dressed in ‘grass covered’ outfit really made it look like the puppet doll was doing all the ‘work’ as the green outfit blends in to the scenes. The images Fig 6 and

The Green Mile: Theology in Film Joseph Gallo REL: 110 5/6/15 Rev. Philip Hillenbrand Hollywood often incorporates Biblical themes into cinema. Everywhere from animation to fantasy, there have been fusions between Scripture and film. Christian themes are used in film so often because the Bible is such an excellent story with universal themes. Film makers cannot help but be inspired by such wonderful text and beautiful imagery. There can be no doubt that such perfection could only be by divine inspiration