CTCS 190: Lecture/Discussion Notes Style/Mode of Representation • Another voice into the production/consumption of a film text • Particular film is rendered in a particular style; has to be addressed by consumer • Objectivity v. Realism Realism • Mode of representation that attempts a 1:1 correspondence with reality with how the subject is depicted (in film‚ artwork‚ etc.) — exactly how a person sees it • Never possible to have exact realism • Everyone’s reality is different • Ideology — relative
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couple of black youths it’s a chance to become a star. Dance hall artist have the opportunity to become a star but they also have the opportunity to be attacked by rival artist and gangsters. Artist make music and videos portraying gangsters lifestyles and intern gangsters live out these performances by the artist. This gangster lifestyle is a model of the good life for young lower class black males. There are also clashes at the dance halls between rival gangs and rival dancers. This may be a reason to
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role. The choice makes perfect sense‚ since Jay-Z is the modern-day Gatsby. From their humble beginnings to their alleged political and gangster affiliations‚ see the numerous similarities between rap mogul Jay-Z and F. Scott
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with the birth of gangster rap.(The Negative Influence of Gangster Rap and What Can Be Done About It) Groups such as Schoolly D and N.W.A were among the first to pioneer gangster rap. N.W.A’s publicity attacked the police force and got away with it. Their work depicted acts of violence; discrimination and sex in a way that made them seem commonplace acceptable. The lyrics of these tracks and the images of the albums in general promote only violence‚ sex‚ and living a "gangster life." Some of the
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the movie Tsotsi role in society is the gangster. Him and his gang lurk around the urban area of South Africa looking for people to mug. In this movie you can see how his sub-culture has a effect on him also the conflict theory by Karl Marx and Web DuBois comes to play. The conflict theory states that Conflict is a part of our progression. It actually causes the change. The with the main character in this movie is a young man who plays the role of a gangster hiding the fact of his traumatic experience
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’s “Pastime Paradise” reflects on the racial inequalities that America has struggled with for decades. The song also describes the hope for a future world free from discrimination. Coolio ’s “Gangsta’s Paradise” represents the hard lived lives of gangsters in inner cities. The song also alludes to their dream of one day living in peace. Wonder’s “Pastime Paradise” reflection on discrimination between races was greatly altered by Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise.” Coolio’s description of struggles between
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these assumptions may apply to some people in a culture‚ it will never apply to all‚ making the statements untrue. Some of these you may have heard‚ like all Irish people are drunks and fighters and eat potatoes? The Italians are considered to be “gangsters”‚ loud and talk with their hands. The newest one is that all Arabs and Muslims are terrorists. Some ethnic stereotypes have been around since before America was settled‚ but all these cultures have one thing in common‚ they are all being judged
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Introduction The final command Jesus gave to his disciples was that they would “make disciples of all nations” (Matt. 28:19). It makes sense‚ therefore‚ that the primary goal of Jesus’ body‚ the church (Col. 1:18)‚ should also be to make disciples. One of the main approaches a church can use to make disciples is through relational small groups. This paper will present the author’s philosophy for small groups within the church for discipleship. This paper will also discuss the importance of missional
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making Ritchie’s career what it is today. These two films share many of the same characteristics and themes. Both of these films are known for their modern take on the British gangster film. Ritchie’s type of genre comes from his childhood growing up in England’s rougher suburbs. Unlike most gangster films‚ Ritchie’s gangsters are clumsy and foolish‚ as seen through characters like Tommy from Snatch (50:30 Snatch). Other characteristics seen in both these movies include: A combination of violence
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The process of discipleship is the same for all believers Discipleship should always be our central measure of faith. Jesus commanded his disciples and all his follower in what he referred to as the ‘Great commission’ to go to all nations and make other disciples for him. Those followers were to go baptizing people in the name of the father‚ the son and of the holy spirit. They were also to teach those they baptized how to worship and obey God. Discipleship therefore can also be said to be partnership
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