The movie review of Much Add About Nothing

I have never heard about the title, even though I often read the books which Shakespeare wrote. I have an image that the books of Shakespeare are all sad story, but this movie is so interesting.

Many characters enter this movie. It is difficult for me to understand quickly. There are two couples. One of them is Benedick and Beatrice. They started to fight as soon as they met for the first time. On the other hand, another couple, Claudio and Hero, are a quiet couple. Claudio is the follower of Don Pedro, and fell in love with Hero at first sight.

I like Benedick and Beatrice’s couple better. They are weak in the other sex each other. They are both contrary, and can’t be obedient. So Don Pedro tries to get them together. I think he is just Cupid. Beatrice always says all manner of abuse to Benedick, but the words contain some wit. This suggests her intelligence, I think.

I think Benedick and Beatrice married by their intention. So I felt their word and deed are free but bcause Claudio and Hero’s couple’s way to engagement is very stiff.  On top of that, Claudio humiliated Hero! I can’t believe that. Claudio is a bad man, and I don’t like him. When Beatrice asked Benedick to kill Claudio, I agreed with her opinion very much. I hope for Hero’s happiness.

“In brief, since I do purpose to marry, I will think nothing to any purpose that the world can say against it; and therefore never flout at me for what I have said against it; for man is a giddy thing, and this is my conclusion.” This is what Benedick says, and I like this the best in this movie.

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Book review 07: Life is like a ten-speed bicycle

"I just found out we're in better shape than I thought we were!" 

We always get some stresses from daily life. This book writes how to remove it with humor.

The Peanut is the comic books drawn by Charles M Schulz. The most famous character of the comic book is Snoopy. I have loved the dog since I was a little child, but never known that he is one of member of Peanut until I became a high school student. Snoopy is a so cute and clever dog, and other characters also  very lovely. However, the comic's contents are not. It is very philosophical. And I was surprised at the first time.

The books lists some comics. There are simple words in all stories, but they contain another mean, I think.

(Charles M Schulz, 2010, Life is like a ten-speed bicycle, LLC.)

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Book review 06: Who were the Beatles?

The Beatles are gone. John is gone. George is gone now, too. But not the music. That will live forever. (p.99)

Everyone knows the name of Beatles. They're one of the most famous musicians in the world.

I have known their name since I was a child. Thanks for my parents, I often listened to their song. My mother likes John the best, however, I love Paul.

This book introduces about themselves.First of all there is John, next is Paul, and George, lastly Ringo. I haven't known their past until then, and English written in thi book is not difficult, so this book is so usefull for me. I study a lot of things from this book. I found the book in TSUTAYA. that day the bookstore opened the sale, so I diciced to buy it. There are also another series.  I was interested in some of then, so I want to buy more before long.

( Geoff Edgers 2006, Who were the Beatles? Grosset & Dunlap )

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Book review05 : Keep Calm and Carry ON

"A life spent making mistakes is not only more honourable but more useful than a life spent doing nothing."

It is said by Gorge Bernard Show. The word is I like the best in this book. This book puts down a lot of wise sayings. I found the book in London and bought soon. This size is not big, and it is easy to carry everywhere. This book has some categories, for example, there are strength in adversity, the good life, friendship, thrift, don't worry, and change.

The title "Keep Calm and Carry ON" is the propaganda poster of WWⅡ. It was produced by British government in 1939.  I had thought it is designed by Royal family for long time.

 (2009, Keep Calm and Carry ON, LLC Andrews McMeel Publishing)

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The movie review of Monsters Inc.

I watched this movie about three years ago so I didn’t remember a lot of sense of this movie. This time, I watched again, and I found this movie is so funny.

Monsters Inc. is a fictional company. There are a lot of monsters. They have individual looks. They work to scare children, and get energy from their voice. One of them, Sulley, he is the most famous monster. He is a huge blue monster, and has two horns. He is “the best scarer” in the company. But he is such a kind and friendly man, and everyone likes him. Sulley’s best partner is Mike. He is a green and round monster. It looks like a ball. And he has just one eye. He is very chatty. But, I like him better than Sulley.

Their company has the rule which is “don’t love human children.” However, one day a little girl came to monster city. Sulley tried to send the child home with Mike. Sulley named her Boo. At first, Sulley and Mike were afraid of Boo, because the monsters believe that human children are poison. However, while staying with her, they started to love Boo. Then they found that humans and monsters are just afraid each other. Human children don’t have poison. Monsters are not terrifying. And lastly, Sulley changed their company’s course from scaring children to to making children laugh. It enables them to get more energy.

This movie’s setting is devised. Sulley and Mike lives in fantasy world. On the other hand, Monsters Inc. is an electric power company. At a glance, this combination looks like mismatch, but audiences are drawn into this story. I think it is because the characters are very charming.

While I watching this movie, I was thinking that I want to touch Sulley’s fur. Also it is too interesting the scene of two big monsters caused panic by little girl just walking. I learned there is no border to love someone from this movie. I didn’t find this message when I watched the first time.


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Book review 04: Frog Prince

There was a loud crash of thunder, followed by a shower of sparks. The frog had vanished. In his place stood a handsome young prince. (p.42)

 

This title is one of the most famous stories. But I don't know this story. It is funny, I think. There is a princess, Poppy. She is a selfish girl, and has been refusing to marry the prince who her father chose. Then she met a frog which helped her. The frog asked to treat him in her castle. Poppy disliked it, but the king welcomed. The night she thrown the frog from her room's window in spite of herself. After that, she gave a kiss to him! I can't believe her.  If I am Poppy, I never kiss to frog ! Anyway, then the frog changed to the prince who is handsome and kind. Lastly, Poppy married him.

(Susanna Davidson, The Frog Prince, 2005, Usborne Publishing Ltd.)

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Book review 03: Sorry, I'm British!

MINI

The newer model is both much more comfortable than the original, and a product of the BMW corporation. Which makes it about as British as a sauerkraut sandwich. (p.101)

I'm going to introduce this book. The book's name is "Sorry, I'm British!". I found and bought it in London.

This summer I went to London to study English phonetics. It was the first trip to London for me. Since I was child, I have been loving London. So the memory is the happiest thing. I visited British pubs, super markets, and shops other than famous places. And in the British Museum, I found this book. I also like reading books very much. But I didn't have enough money to buy it then, because I had already a lot of souvenirs. So I gave up to get this book.

However, the last day in London which I went to the Oxford Street with my friends, I found this book again. Because one of my friend said that he wanted to go to book store. Thanks to it, I could buy this book!

I was arrested its title. I feel it is indeed British and funny. In this book, there are a lot of explanations about British man from a to z. It's too interesting for me. But unfortunately, this book uses a little difficult words. However this book is so useful to study English. It takes a lot of time to read, but I want to finish reading.

( Ben Crysta, Sorry, I'm British!, 2012, Oneworld Pubns Ltd )

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The movie review of Twilight

I had never watched this stylish, jaunty, mysterious, and romantic movie!
Basically I don’t choose this type of movie to watch, so I think I got a precious
experience this time. When this movie was being shown at theatres, I heard its advance
billings. However I couldn’t be interested in this work, because I don’t like horror
movies. The advance billings treated Twilight like a horror movie, I think. But it was
wrong, it is not only a horror movie but also a love story.

The heroine, Bella, has a friend who is a Native American and werewolf. I
think it is sufficient to surprise, but still more, she was falls in love with a vampire! I
had known these settings before I watched this movie. So I couldn’t watch because I felt
ashamed. I think this is the story which American people like a lot. Also I anticipated it
as similar to a Japanese girls’ comic book for the first time.

However, after I watched this movie, I changed my thinking as mentioned
above. My favorite scene of this movie is whenthe vampires are playing baseball. We
often imagine that vampires usually wear black clothes and mantles and have fangs.
Also they are cruel and cool. But the vampires play baseball! I couldn’t believe it. It is so
funny. And they have a homelike atmosphere. They surpassed my image of vampire.
They are nothing different compared with human. I like them.

This movie’s hero, Edward, says a lot of romantic words to Bella. They make
me crazy for him. This movie reminds me of the palpitation you have when you are
loving someone. The forbidden love with something not human like a vampire is the
eternal dream of girls. Certainly, it is not a realistic story, but it gave profit to my heart.
This movie was originally a book and it is the most popular book among young
people in America. I want to read it and be soaked in this world more.

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Book review 02: british food

London particular 



5.　Shred the cooked ham trimmings and add to the soup. Reheat in the pan and simmer for a few more minutes before serving. . (p.47) 


 I found this book in my university's library. I went to London this summer, and have been interested in British foods. This book has a lot of recipes and pictures.  I remember that the foods in London were not good taste. The funny thing is, almost foods in this book are also look unpleasant. However, there are some foods look delicious, and I want to make the Victoria Sandwich. But it needs 150g butter and sugar!!! I can't believe. General British foods have high calorific values.

(Mark Hix, 2005, british food, Quadrille Publishing Ltd ) 

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Book review 01: The adventures of King Arthur

 The lady walked across the water to Arthur and offered her hand. "My Lady," he said, bowing low. " I am here to ask for the sword."
"You may fetch it yourself," she said, with a smile.
"The sword's name is Excalibur." (p.28)

I have known this book's title but never read. Even I like UK, especially London. The sword's name, Excalibur is so famous and often used a lot of scene. After I finished reading this book, I felt the king was the role model of knight. On closet inspection, I knew that this story was treated as it actually. There are a lot of gentlemen in England. I think they're affected by him.

(Angela Wilkes, 2003, The adventures of King Arthur, Usborne Publishing Ltd.)

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The movie review of Drumline

I think this movie’s story is ordinary, but for this reason I enjoyed watching it.

Sometimes, a special story is unfamiliar. I like them but can’t share the their feelings

readily. In that respect, drumline is youthful and passionate, and it reminds me of the

days of high school events.

Whoever likes music has to watch this movie, I think. This is the story of music.

The hero of this movie, Devon is a genius. But he is a selfness and childish boy. He can

play snare drum very well. He is very conceited man. So he disturbs the teamwork. One

day he fought with his leader and won. But Mr. Lee who directs the band, ordered

Devon to leave. After that, Devon changed his mind and after much effort and hardship,

overcame setbacks. In the last scene of the marching, I couldn’t stop dancing with their

music. I like their smiles. They told us they really love music.

I also like music but I have never been belonged to a wind music club. I thought

to join one when I was a junior high school student, but I couldn’t because my friends

who are members of the wind music club said it is not easy to start playing music

instruments like trumpet, saxophone, or clarinet from high school. However I don’t give

up the dream even now. So I have a plan to buy a trumpet and play it after I graduate

from my college. I was looking forward to watching the brass band of opening ceremony

in high school athletic meet every year. By watching this movie, the emotion became

stronger.

I think this movie’s leading character is the band. I was drawn into their

performance. It makes me have gooseflesh! This is the good feeling movie while I was

watching. I want something be enthusiastic about thing like Devon was.

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The movie review of Up

I have known the name of Up since few years ago, but never watched it. And

I had been thinking that it was the story of an old man who just flies with his house.

However, this was not true. While watching the movie, from start to finish, I

was always crying. First of all, when Ellie died, Carl looked so sad. I also couldn’t stop

my tears from flowing. He was a quiet man, and in contrast, his wife was an active

woman. They also had no kids. So I thought their house stays silence after she went to

heaven. Practically, Carl doesn’t look happy since he lost Ellie. It is not only because of

living alone, but also because his house was surrounded by construction sites. However

the business people asked him to move, he refused. I think it is because the place is

important for Carl, because he met Ellie for the first time there and they had lived in the

house dreaming to go to a legendary waterfall in South America. I thought he wanted to

protect the house, the mailbox which they made, and other things that were part of their

memories.

I found Carl speaks more and became obstinant than when he was young

when he talks with Russell. But Russell, Dug, and Kevin made him kind while they

spent time together with him. I think the last scene’s Carl is his original state. He is a

strong man. Even though he was over seventy, he could do everything he wants to do.

He doesn’t need his cane.

Russell, Dug, and Kevin were obstructive characters for Carl at first. He was

thinking about just his wife and arriving at the legendary waterfall then. However,

without his knowledge, they became best friends to him. The second scene I cried was

then the two chairs were standing side by side even thought the other furniture was

falling. It expresses how Carl loves his wife, I think. Ellie wishes for his new adventure.

This adventure will bring new happiness to him.

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BR 2-18: England

"They came and visit some of the famous buildings in England. The Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, and the Houses of Parliamont." (Escott, 2008, [p.6])

This book introduces about England. England is one of the "countries" of the U.K. There are the history of England and many famous places and buildings and cultures. I like this country since I was a child. That is why I read this book. It is written in an easy English, so I could understand soon.

 I learned a lot of things about England from the book. England has ruled neighboring countries before. These are Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. Even now, a part of Ireland is not returned. And I heard that if Scottish person is asked "Are you a English person?", they are angry.  In this way, the U.K. has complex problems.

If I can visit to England, I want to go to London first, and I'll go shopping. This summer it has a very big event. It is the Olympic. I want to visit there and watch the games directly!          

[Reference]

Escott John. (2008) England.Oxford : Oxford University Press

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BR 2-11: Princes and Princess

"Are you princely enough yo marry my daughter?" (Christopher, 2008, [p.4])

This book has four stories about princes and princess. My favorite story is the first one. One king has a daughter said a prince, "I don't give my daughter!" So the prince tried a lot of test gave from the king. He failed many times, but finally saved the life of the princess! Thanks for it, they could be married. Also, I like this princess because she is uniterested in her marrage. How the prince failed, she only laughed. I think it is so interesting and hope their happy.

[Reference]

Christopher Rawson Chiristopher. (2007). Prince and Princess.  London : Usborne

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BR 2-01: THE BEATLES

"Everything about the album was special --- even the cover. It showed the band with a crowd of famous people --- writers, singers, actors, thinkers. At first there was a photo of Mahatma Gandhi, but the record company asked the band to take it off. They didn't want to make people in India angry" (Shipton, 2002, p. 25).

 I like the Beatles very much. That's why I chose this book. My parents also like them, so we often listen their song and music together.

 I have 2 posters of them. One is the "Abbey Road". This is  a very famous album over the world. This book writes about it, too. After Abbey Road arrived in the shops in October 1969, a radio station in the US started a strange story.  They said Paul was dead! Because on the album's cover, he wasn't wearing shoes. In some countries, dead people are dressed in clothes but not shoes. My mother knows this story.  However, of course he is alive even now. I like Paul the best of four.  I think he is cool. And I like his voice.  But my mother says John is the best.

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Reference: Shipton, Paul. (2002). The Beatles.  London: Penguin Books.

Essay2-02b: Two Robin Hood

We will explain about two movies. We watched different movies. One is Walt Disney, and the other is Warner Brothers.

First, we introduce Natsumi’s favorite scenes. She watched the 2010 version. She likes this movie because Robin is so cool. He is brave and strong, and unique. When Robin and Marian rode on house and went taking a walk, Marian was caught in pond to rescue a goat. Then she disliked him because he is her new husband. So, she didn’t want to help by him and Robin also knew that. However, he dismounted from the house and walked to her. She looked expect something on him, but he rescued a goat first! It was a big shock for Marian, maybe. Of course, Robin helped her, too. But she was little angry. I think she is willful woman. The deputy official of Nottingham is falling love with her, but she doesn’t like him. A deputy official shows off her everytimes, and this scene also he appears. When the deputy official came there, she had already helped by Robin, and introduced him about Robin triumphantly.

Next, She can’t forget the scene of Walter was killed by Godfrey. She likes this old man very very much! So she hate Godfrey. She was impressed by the father and son’s family love. It was so beatiful. She cried and was very sad. 

Finally, I enjoyed watching this movie, thanks for the story describes the life of Middle century in Europe. She’s interested in their life style, so it was very charming. Commoners’s life is not only simple but also pleasant. One side, aristocrats are gorgeous.

In addition, we introduce Yuki's favorite scenes. She atched the 1938 version. One of her favorite scenes on the movie is that Robin tests a person who he hopes to make one of his companions. He fights with him and he makes good term with him. They laugh. The other one is a love scene. He knows the princess falls in love with him, but she is dishonest on that. She said that she doesn't fall in love with him, so he makes her say the truth with his clever words. She guesses he is good at romance. 

She enjoyed watching the movie. I'm interested in what Robin Hood is thinking. It's exciting. He often smiles. I guess he always has confidence, so a lot of people put confidence in him in the movie. 

As you can see, these movies we watched were different, but we liked Robin's action because it is filled with courage. Both the movies describe his courage well. They are exciting. In addition, we watched them and was moved. They made our hearts warm.

Curtiz, Michael (Producer), & Keighley, William (Director). (1938). {The Adventures of Robin Hood}. America: Warner Bros.

Scott, Ridley (Producer), & Scott, Ridley (Director). (2010). {Robin Hood}. U.K.: Universal Pictures.

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Essays 1-03b: The importance loving family

I watched "Mrs. Doubtfire" in our writing class. It is a interesting and charming movie for me. If I am Daniel, I think I couldn't do such a brave deeds, even if I love my children very much. I choose two themes  from class outlines (1A). These are the gap in responsibility for housekeeping, and another is the bonds among family members.

First, the gap in responsibility, it's about Daniel's character. He three children, Lydia, Chris, and Notary. Also, he loves them very very much. However, when Daniel disguised a British old woman, he educated his children strictly. I think both are his true love and these are very beautiful and kindly.

And about the bonds among family members, I think it is very strong. Children miss their father approximately the same their father.  They were allowed to meet Daniel only once a week by their mother. Daniel is important existence for them even he was not good father. I think Daniel and three children were harmonious family. I think that they love their father than their mother, of course they love Miranda very much. 

But only Miranda, who is Daniel's ex wife was little  different. Because she decided to divorce with him, and tried to isolate her children from Daniel. I think it was very painful thing for indulgent father to living by himself apart from his family. 

The beginning of story, Daniel had a trouble with his workers and resigned his job.  And at the Chris's 14th birthday party, Daniel happened a disturbance even invited polices. That is why, Miranda decided to divorce with him after all. I think  he has a mind like a boy even now, but she couldn't understand it. Since he  had divorced with Miranda, Daniel was just permissively for his children. After that, he changed thanks for his old brother Frank's technic and his miracle voice. I think it was a chance to grow up from a worthless man to good father for him. Divorcing was too shock thing for him and his three chidlren. But, in a sense, it may be good thing.

I think this is a very happy and interesting story. Daniel is a good father. This movie describes ordinary family's lives, but just the thing is wonderful I think. This movie teaches us about the importance of loving family and everyone. It became one of my favorite movies. Do have a look at "Mrs. Doubtfire"! The highlight of a film is, it’s not only comedy but also beautiful story of love. 

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Essay 1-03a: Thematic movie reviews of Mrs. Doubtfire

First, I watched "Mrs. Doubtfire" in our writing class. It is a interesting movie for me. If I was Daniel, I couldn't do such a brave deeds, even if I love my children very much. One of my interests is the importance loving family. the other is Daniel's gap of father between housekeeper.

I choose two themes  from class outlines (1A). The gap in responsibility for housekeeping, and another is the bonds among family members. First, the gap in responsibility, it's about Daniel's character. He loves his three children, Lydia, Chris, and Notary very very much. However, when he disguised a British old woman, he disciplined them strictly. I think both are his true love. These are very beautiful and kindly.


And about the bonds among family members, I think it is very strong. But only Miranda, who is Daniel's ex wife was different little. Because she decided to divorce with him, and tried to isolate her children from Daniel. I think it was very painful thing for indulgent father to living by himself apart from his family. 


Also, children miss their father, too. It looked Daniel and three children were harmonious family. They allow meeting Daniel only once a week. Daniel is important existence for them even he was not good human. I think that they love their father than their mother, of course they love Miranda very much. 


The beginning of story, Daniel had a trouble with his workers and resigned his job.  At the Chris's birthday party, Daniel happened a disturbance even polices invited. In this way, he has a mind like a boy even now. Until then, when he divorced with Miranda, Daniel was just permissively for his children. After that, he changed thanks for his old brother Frank's technic and his miracle voice. I think it was a chance to grow up from a worthless man to good father. Divorcing was too shock for him and his three chidlen. But, in a sense, it may be good thing.  

I think this is a very happy and interesting story. Daniel is a good father. This movie describes ordinary family's lives, but just the thing is wonderful I think. This movie teaches us about the importance of loving family and everyone. It became one of my favorite movies. Do have a look at "Mrs. Doubtfire"! The highlight of a film is, it’s not only comedy but also beautiful story of love.

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BR 1-01: Through The Looking - Glass

"Alice began to remember that she was a Pawn, and that it would soon be time for her to move." (p.148)

This book is the continuation of the Alice in wonderland. This time, she goes to the country of mirrors. I read it when I was a elementary school student, and I have loved this story since then. I like this book more than Alice in wonderland, because characters appear on the second story are very strange and interesting. I have been fascinated by them. Of course, Alice is so cute, too. I think that Alice is admiration for all girls.

Reference: Lewis C (1871),  THROUGH THE LOOKING-GLASS, Ace Books
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