Exploration 4

Drew Russell

Exploration 4

I enjoy most movies.  If I had to chose a type of movie I enjoyed the most id say something that makes you think, or leaves a lasting impression after its over.  I also enjoy action and comedy.  I don’t enjoy movies that are done for the soul purpose of making money. Even if I don’t particularly enjoy the plot or storyline of a movie, if its done right I have an appreciation for it.  Movies I enjoyed recently are movies like the hobbit, inception, Lincoln, district 9,funny people, and most of the superhero movies.

            For my recommendation I chose American History X.  It is probably one of my favorite movies. It is one of the only movies that really rethink my life and what I have. It sounds kind of corny but it really had an effect on me. The movie is about a guy named Derik, who after his father was killed joins a Neo-Nazi gang in L.A.  He uses the gang as a way to grief his father through hatred towards all minorities.  He is sent to prison after killing 2 men. His time in prison changes his life. When he comes home from prison he finds that his younger brother is following in his footsteps, and he tries to keep his brother from making the same mistakes he did. It’s definitely not a movie you watch as a family, and it’s not a feel good movie either.  It’s very graphic and the movie is based on extreme racism, so expect some racial slurs. American history X trailer

            For the golden age of Hollywood movie star, I chose Bob Hope.  He was in 91 theatre movies and 20 made for TV movies. Hope lived to be 100. In addition to being an actor, Hope was also a comedian, dancer, and radio broadcaster. He was born in Cleveland. His introduction into show business and movies was actually through dancing. Near the end of his life he started a golf tournament in the cochlea valley of California, called the Bob Hope Classic.