So far, I've pretty much gotten a feel for my topic. I've completed my sources and now know more about it. I feel like I'm in a good place. I could use more notecards, though.
So far, I have accomplished compiling my bibliography and have researched varying amounts of the different sources. Now feels like an appropriate time to begin an outline, along with creating some notecards on NoodleTools.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Monday, January 21, 2013
Research
I've found some really good websites that provide much info on different weapons, tools, armor, etc. However, I may end up using some of the websites more than others, due to the amount of content in the different sites.
Over the weekend, I went to a library and found some really helpful books that have information on warfare, different cultures, battles, and other things involving war. Also, they seem to be fairly easy to navigate through, despite the amount of content in some of the books, which I guess is a good thing.
I don't really have any major concerns.
Over the weekend, I went to a library and found some really helpful books that have information on warfare, different cultures, battles, and other things involving war. Also, they seem to be fairly easy to navigate through, despite the amount of content in some of the books, which I guess is a good thing.
I don't really have any major concerns.
Zero Dark Thirty
Children of Hurin
1/15 10 min
1/16 10 min
1/17 10 min
1/18 10 min
Research
2 hrs found, documented 5 sources
So, after much effort, I finally convinced my mom to take me to see Zero Dark Thirty. The torture scenes weren't even that messed up. Anyway, the main character is a recently inducted CIA agent whose adroit operation of the mission, which she turns into a crusade, leads to the eventual elimination of Osama bin Laden and the militants accompanying him at his hideout.
Throughout the movie, she creates erudite plans to retrieve information from various sources. At first she is a pariah, but the others agents slowly but surely warm up to her. Her demeanor is very committed and focused throughout the duration of the movie. However, a lapse of rational thought by one of her friends results in the deaths of several soldiers. At the end, Seal Team 6 shows her the body of bin Laden, providing definitive proof of his death.
It was a great movie, and I recommend that anyone reading this should go see it (even though that is probably unrealistic for some of you... oh well).
1/15 10 min
1/16 10 min
1/17 10 min
1/18 10 min
Research
2 hrs found, documented 5 sources
So, after much effort, I finally convinced my mom to take me to see Zero Dark Thirty. The torture scenes weren't even that messed up. Anyway, the main character is a recently inducted CIA agent whose adroit operation of the mission, which she turns into a crusade, leads to the eventual elimination of Osama bin Laden and the militants accompanying him at his hideout.
Throughout the movie, she creates erudite plans to retrieve information from various sources. At first she is a pariah, but the others agents slowly but surely warm up to her. Her demeanor is very committed and focused throughout the duration of the movie. However, a lapse of rational thought by one of her friends results in the deaths of several soldiers. At the end, Seal Team 6 shows her the body of bin Laden, providing definitive proof of his death.
It was a great movie, and I recommend that anyone reading this should go see it (even though that is probably unrealistic for some of you... oh well).
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Why I [Can't] See Zero Dark Thirty
So, Zero Dark Thirty came out this weekend, and I really want to go see it. It chronicles the chase of Osama bin Laden that spans the first decade of the 21st century. Sounds amazing, right? Not to my mom.
Apparently, the movie involves torture scenes that are pretty controversial, and has information in it that may have been obtained in a less than appropriate way. So, I did some research. Turns out, it's rated R for "strong violence including brutal disturbing images, and for language." That might be ample reason for your average 9th grade movie-goer to drop the subject, but I am anything but. I've seen Ninja Assassin and Punisher: War Zone. No movie ever made, ever again could be bloodier or more violent than those two. The best part about it is, my mom was with me hen we saw those in theaters. Chalk up a point for Jim.
Also, while some of the content may be controversial, the majority of the viewers found it to be a solid film. So solid, in fact, that it has garnered 4 Golden Globe nominations, and 5 Academy Award nominations (and guess who's hosting said Academy Awards? Seth MacFarlane).
Anywho, the fact that the movie might be a little violent doesn't mean anything. It's nothing I haven't seen before. Take that little tid-bit away, and you're left with good movie, inspired by real events which helped to form a very intriguing story. And besides, you can't have a war movie without a little blood.
Apparently, the movie involves torture scenes that are pretty controversial, and has information in it that may have been obtained in a less than appropriate way. So, I did some research. Turns out, it's rated R for "strong violence including brutal disturbing images, and for language." That might be ample reason for your average 9th grade movie-goer to drop the subject, but I am anything but. I've seen Ninja Assassin and Punisher: War Zone. No movie ever made, ever again could be bloodier or more violent than those two. The best part about it is, my mom was with me hen we saw those in theaters. Chalk up a point for Jim.
Also, while some of the content may be controversial, the majority of the viewers found it to be a solid film. So solid, in fact, that it has garnered 4 Golden Globe nominations, and 5 Academy Award nominations (and guess who's hosting said Academy Awards? Seth MacFarlane).
Anywho, the fact that the movie might be a little violent doesn't mean anything. It's nothing I haven't seen before. Take that little tid-bit away, and you're left with good movie, inspired by real events which helped to form a very intriguing story. And besides, you can't have a war movie without a little blood.
Reading Response + Times
Children of Hurin 1/6/13 1 hour
" 1/7/13 20 min
The Silmarillion 1/8/13 10 min
" 1/9/13 10 min
Children of Hurin 1/10/13 1 hour
Recently, I started reading a book called The Children of Hurin. It was written by J.R.R. Tolkien and editted by his son, Christopher. It takes place long before the events of Lord of the Rings, in the First Age of Middle-Earth.
I picked this book in particular because I had recently seen The Hobbit, and I had a sudden longing to find out what it was like in the time before the primary series. Of course, none of the familiar faces would be present, but that is a price we all must pay when venturing into the unknown. It seems like an exciting tale, involving the First Dark Lord Morgoth, Sauron's former commander. I find the writing style to be a little different than J. Tolkeins', because of C. Tolkiens' editting, but in a fresh way, not a dissappointing way.
The Children of Hurin is a window into a hugely unexplored era of Middle-Earth that I will look forward to peeking through as time goes on.
" 1/7/13 20 min
The Silmarillion 1/8/13 10 min
" 1/9/13 10 min
Children of Hurin 1/10/13 1 hour
Recently, I started reading a book called The Children of Hurin. It was written by J.R.R. Tolkien and editted by his son, Christopher. It takes place long before the events of Lord of the Rings, in the First Age of Middle-Earth.
I picked this book in particular because I had recently seen The Hobbit, and I had a sudden longing to find out what it was like in the time before the primary series. Of course, none of the familiar faces would be present, but that is a price we all must pay when venturing into the unknown. It seems like an exciting tale, involving the First Dark Lord Morgoth, Sauron's former commander. I find the writing style to be a little different than J. Tolkeins', because of C. Tolkiens' editting, but in a fresh way, not a dissappointing way.
The Children of Hurin is a window into a hugely unexplored era of Middle-Earth that I will look forward to peeking through as time goes on.
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