Obstacle Brainstorming for Story Elements

December 10, 2008May 31, 2014 / Miguel Bigueur / Leave a comment

Terry Curtis has awakened to discover that he has become Tom Cruise.

Obstacle #1
Tom Cruise is a major player in Hollywood who’s known for his box office draw. Terry Curtis is high school dropout who’s never been able to hold a job. During his second visit to the Oprah show, Tom Cruise is asked what he loves most about Katie. Terry Curtis remembers how the real Tom Cruise acted the last time he was on the show and begins to jump on and off the couch then his pants falls to his ankles on live TV because Terry Curtis does not wear a belt. He later blames the event on a wardrobe malfunction. Continue reading →

Haile Gerima born Gondar, Ethiopia, March 4, 1946

November 12, 2008May 31, 2014 / Miguel Bigueur / Leave a comment

I think its interesting how people of different nations face more challenging environments than we do here in America and still have the will to find the way to stay focused on their dreams. Perhaps a great director could be defined by his lifestyle, political beliefs or religion, but the pursuit of a dream is what no one can deny. Talent is something that cannot be taught, but can be found within oneself. Continue reading →

The Gangster Genre (Impact on American Cinema and Culture)

November 3, 2008May 26, 2014 / Miguel Bigueur / 2 Comments

The Godfather

Introduction

This paper will explore and define the gangster genre in American film history. Gangster films are centered on the criminal actions of bank robbers, hoodlums, petty theft, and bootlegging alcohol during prohibition and operate outside the law without regard to the safety of human life. Continue reading →