Sledge Hammer
The late TV show Sledge Hammer was surprising, instead of being just a boring older TV series it was funny and entertaining, it had it’s moments for sure for me that were a little dry but over all I enjoyed it. I thought the character of Sledge Hammer was interesting, he was very funny, sarcastic, and very violent. The way that he portrayed his violence thought was not in a way that violence took over the show. It was very well disguised I thought by the jokes and sarcasm. The only thing that really pointed out the violence to me was the funny reactions of the characters around him and of course my own knowledge of violence. It was different though I found myself not really thinking that it was a big deal. Perhaps that was because of Hammers partner who in fact is a women, I found that she was Hammers balance in the show and really makes the audience some how feel comfortable with his actions. The plot of the show seemed well developed and it was interesting to follow along with, it made me really want to know what was going to happen next and how Hammer would react to it. There are quite a few stereo types in the show with regards to police, women, and they make fun of criminals quite a bit. I felt that the show although it is called Sledge Hammer really revolved around him and when looking at TV shows now there are many other characters that have huge parts in the show almost as much as the main characters. The show I thought had a good plot line, very funny lines and Hammers actions speak for themselves, I would defiantly watch this show again.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
My Favorite TV Show and Why
For me when I watch a TV show I am looking to really get into it, I love shows that have suspense, action, drama, and keep me on the edge of my seat. The show that does this for me is the hit TV drama 24. Not only does this show have all the elements that I love but each week it leaves me wanting more and more and I can’t wait till the next week. There is extremely strong development in the show in regards to the characters and the plot line its self, each show shares something new about each character, and the characters are very deep. The plot and the suspense thickens each week as well and the main character Jack Bauer always seems to have something new to face immediately after he defeats some form of disaster. Although the show is violent it truly reminds me of a movie and not just a TV show, yes it is action packed but that is what makes the show unique in its own way. The set up of the show amazes me it is incredibly cleaver, for those of you who don’t know the title of the show refers to the hours in the day, and each hour that the show is on is and hour in the day for Jack Bauer. The whole show to me is amazing how each and every bump in the road for Jack Bauer and his collogues has a reason in the end and it all fits and comes together for the viewers. I truly recommend this show to every one unless you are not a fan of action, suspense and drama. Although it can be done it is difficult to just suddenly pick up the show if it has not been seen since the beginning episode of each season. This show is outstanding and two thumbs way way up!!!
For me when I watch a TV show I am looking to really get into it, I love shows that have suspense, action, drama, and keep me on the edge of my seat. The show that does this for me is the hit TV drama 24. Not only does this show have all the elements that I love but each week it leaves me wanting more and more and I can’t wait till the next week. There is extremely strong development in the show in regards to the characters and the plot line its self, each show shares something new about each character, and the characters are very deep. The plot and the suspense thickens each week as well and the main character Jack Bauer always seems to have something new to face immediately after he defeats some form of disaster. Although the show is violent it truly reminds me of a movie and not just a TV show, yes it is action packed but that is what makes the show unique in its own way. The set up of the show amazes me it is incredibly cleaver, for those of you who don’t know the title of the show refers to the hours in the day, and each hour that the show is on is and hour in the day for Jack Bauer. The whole show to me is amazing how each and every bump in the road for Jack Bauer and his collogues has a reason in the end and it all fits and comes together for the viewers. I truly recommend this show to every one unless you are not a fan of action, suspense and drama. Although it can be done it is difficult to just suddenly pick up the show if it has not been seen since the beginning episode of each season. This show is outstanding and two thumbs way way up!!!
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
Song Analysis
Song Analysis
When given this assignment I was surprisingly kind of looking forward to hunting for a song that really hit me or where it’s meaning really stood out for me. I am really into music and I listen to it all the time. Of course there were many songs that caught my attention, but in regards to the rhyme pattern, the actual lyrics and theme of the song and as well, whether if the music was taken away from the song would the words alone be enough for the song to flow and sound good just as the words. The song that I chose for this analysis is Don’t Speak by No Doubt.
Not only does this song flow and sound amazing but its lyrics are so heart felt, the words really paint a picture for the listener and they can really feel, clearly understand and relate to the song. The song can be looked at like a poem if the music was taken away from it, with rhyming lines like “I really feel That, I'm losing my best friend, I can't believe, This could be the end” (No Doubt), it has a pattern of A, B, C, B as well as “It looks as though you're letting go, And if it's real, Well I don't want to know” (No Doubt), with a pattern that is D, E, D. “Our memories, They can be inviting, But some are altogether, Mighty frightening” (No Doubt) with themes of F, G, H, G and also “As we die, both you and I, With my head in my hands, I sit and cry” (No Doubt) with a pattern of I, I, J, I.
The theme is clear within the song that Gwen Stefani is singing about, either a relationship between a boyfriend or a really close relationship with a friend which looks like it’s coming to an end. She can feel that it’s coming to an end and she doesn’t want it to, she also knows what either the boyfriend or close friend is going to say about the current situation and relationship so she doesn’t want to hear it because it hurts her to much. The mood of this song really is deep and sad, because it sounds like she really cares for the relationship that she’s in and it’s killing her to know that it’s coming to and end “I know what you're thinking , I don't need your reasons, Don't tell me 'cause it hurts”(No Doubt). All and all this song could stand alone and even with out the music in the background the words mesh together, rhyme and are so clear that it could be a poem.
When analysis the song Don’t Speak by No Doubt it was clear to see that the song told a story and the listener could clearly understand and feel the mood of the song. Not only does the song sound really good but if the music were to be taken away the lyrics alone would still get the message across and the words would still have a flow.
Metro Lyrics. 2000-2006. 04 February 2007 http://www.metrolyrics.com/lyrics/4745/No_Doubt/Dont_Speak.
iTunes, No Doubt. The Singles 1992-2003. 2004.
When given this assignment I was surprisingly kind of looking forward to hunting for a song that really hit me or where it’s meaning really stood out for me. I am really into music and I listen to it all the time. Of course there were many songs that caught my attention, but in regards to the rhyme pattern, the actual lyrics and theme of the song and as well, whether if the music was taken away from the song would the words alone be enough for the song to flow and sound good just as the words. The song that I chose for this analysis is Don’t Speak by No Doubt.
Not only does this song flow and sound amazing but its lyrics are so heart felt, the words really paint a picture for the listener and they can really feel, clearly understand and relate to the song. The song can be looked at like a poem if the music was taken away from it, with rhyming lines like “I really feel That, I'm losing my best friend, I can't believe, This could be the end” (No Doubt), it has a pattern of A, B, C, B as well as “It looks as though you're letting go, And if it's real, Well I don't want to know” (No Doubt), with a pattern that is D, E, D. “Our memories, They can be inviting, But some are altogether, Mighty frightening” (No Doubt) with themes of F, G, H, G and also “As we die, both you and I, With my head in my hands, I sit and cry” (No Doubt) with a pattern of I, I, J, I.
The theme is clear within the song that Gwen Stefani is singing about, either a relationship between a boyfriend or a really close relationship with a friend which looks like it’s coming to an end. She can feel that it’s coming to an end and she doesn’t want it to, she also knows what either the boyfriend or close friend is going to say about the current situation and relationship so she doesn’t want to hear it because it hurts her to much. The mood of this song really is deep and sad, because it sounds like she really cares for the relationship that she’s in and it’s killing her to know that it’s coming to and end “I know what you're thinking , I don't need your reasons, Don't tell me 'cause it hurts”(No Doubt). All and all this song could stand alone and even with out the music in the background the words mesh together, rhyme and are so clear that it could be a poem.
When analysis the song Don’t Speak by No Doubt it was clear to see that the song told a story and the listener could clearly understand and feel the mood of the song. Not only does the song sound really good but if the music were to be taken away the lyrics alone would still get the message across and the words would still have a flow.
Metro Lyrics. 2000-2006. 04 February 2007 http://www.metrolyrics.com/lyrics/4745/No_Doubt/Dont_Speak.
iTunes, No Doubt. The Singles 1992-2003. 2004.
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