Who's Cribbing ?

In my science fiction class, my teacher handed out a packet of short stories that our class had to read. The one that I want to talk about is; "Who's Cribbing"? by Jack Lewis. Jack Lewis is an upcoming writer who is desperately trying to get his literary works published. The only problem is the publishing companies believe that he his plagiarizing Todd Thromberry. The bizarre thing is, Jack Lewis has never heard of this 'Todd Thromberry' so he keeps resending his work to other publishing companies. Of course they say the same thing, " As you no doubt know, it was the great Todd Thromberry who wrote the story you tried to pass of on us as an original" (Doyle P. Gates). This short story is in a letter format. In the end, this Todd Thromberry is the one who is plagiarizing Jack Lewis' work and is going through time to make move it seem like the other way around.  At the same time, I was thinking while I was reading this short story was, why would anyone take that much time to plagiarize someone else's work, to make it seem like that person was plagiarizing them? I guess this is a true Science Fiction story because hopefully in reality, that would never happen. The main theme and message of "Who's Cribbing"? is Technology can be use for pointless purposes, and Todd Thromberry is using technology for a pointless purpose.

Blackberry vs. Iphone 4?

Well I am currently tired of my Verizon Wireless EnV Touch, and I am having a change in heart about the new phone I will have for the next two years. In other words, in your opinion, Blackerry or Iphone 4. Most of us are Blackerry users, or former Iphone users. The bigger question is; which one is better? All over the internet there have been polls beyond polls about which cellular device is better. Since I do not want to bore you will the statistics of both, I will just reveal to you my personal opinions about each phone. Just about everyone in my high school walk around with the small computer aka 'The Blackberry'.  I have seen more Blackberry coverers than I have seen pairs of Nike shoes. Blue rubber ones, glittery hard covers, the colors of rainbow, anything you could possibly think of, is a cover for the Blackberry. I personally think it is unique considering it is truly a mini computer. The apps you are aloud to download, the ablitity to BBM (Black Berry Messenger) is the new Facebook of the new generation. The only problem would be the fact that every time your phone freezes, you have to take the battery out for at least 5 seconds. The little keys on the Blackberry is a disadvantage for those who cant see that well. Oh and the fact that little kids are walking around with Blackberries, like their lives are soooo hectic and busy that they have to mark in their Blackberry calender's their next business meeting or the fact that they have to connect their company's software to their Blackberry. OMG what was I thinking? Of course kids need all of that stuff. Now time for the Iphone 4. Brand new from this summer. Yes, millions were standing outside the Apple Store in Somerset to buy an Iphone 4 eventhough it has just about everything the Iphone 3s had. Oh did I also mention that they were standing in line to buy a phone that would break within the hour of them having it on? One of my friends (Iphone 4 owner) told me that everytime he would touch the top of his phone (basically the atenna of the phone), he would loose his signal. Apple also reveal that the same problem was occurring for majority all of the Iphone 4's. Well I use to play on my friend's old Iphone 3, and I like the technology update it has. The touch effects, and the ability to listen to music at the same time, with the abilities of your Ipod and a cell phone ALL IN ONE! Then again, I showed the price of a descent Iphone and she laughed in my face. So you get the picture on that one. Therefore, I think the winner goes to......... VERIZON WIRELESS DROID X! Ha tricked ya

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (The Movie)

You already know that if I were to discuss Gene Wilder and Mel Brooks, "Young Frankenstein", then I would have to discuss the horrible movie it was mocking. Yes, I am talking about, Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein". Most of us think of Frankenstein's Monster as the face of Herman Munster. You know, the bolts on the side of the neck, flat topped head, with eye liner stitches on his face. No, in this version of Frankenstein, the monster look like a burn victim with terrible plastic surgery. Yes, I am talking about Robert De'Niro's character. It is a mockery itself, that movie's the casting director suggested that De'Niro play in a role that is far off of his normal roles. De'Niro is known for his roles in hits such as; Meet The Parents, Good Fella, The Untouchables, and Jacknife. The role of playing a slimy, monster must have been a desperate call for extra cash. Where do I begin with all the reasons to NOT see this movie. Well 1) The terrible acting from all of the cast members. Even De'Niro playing as the monster was tooth-pulling to watch. 2) What was with all the dramatic "fake" tears coming from Victor Frankenstein (Kenneth Branagh)? I mean you would think he never acted before a day in his life, and never heard of the words, ACTING COACH. Well just like with all of my other blogs, I might as well explain the concept of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein". Well Victor Frankenstein is this wealthy guy who wants to become a doctor. While attending medical school, he announces that people should be able to bring back life in the dead. I believe his exact reasoning was "Husband and Wife should be able to live together for ever". (Victor Frankenstein) Anyway, he meets this other professor who tried the same experiment of bringing the dead back to life but had failed. Pushy Victor, wanted to finish the experiment, so he gathered a dead body, his late professor's brain, and started creating 'The Monster'. At first, I thought it was interesting how he create 'The Monster' but after watching Victor and 'The Monster' play around in amniotic fluid for ten painful minutes, I decided that the movie was getting to that point where someone needed to pull the DVD plug out of the socket. After 'The Monster' escaped out of Victor's home, he discovered that he was trully nothing but an ugly looking piece of crap that society was not ready for. I think the most disappointing thing about this movie was, they made it seem like Mary Shelley wanted Frankenstein's monster to be this 'MONSTER'. In reality, she wanted Victor to create another human that represented  himself. She didnt want the 'Monster' to be this scary, threat to society. I honestly think that if director and character of Victor Frankenstein, Kenneth  Branagh, would have read the novel first, and comprehend the concept and story Mary Shelley wanted to get across, then his movie wouldnt  have been the garbage it was.

I give this movie 1 star

Jurassic Park

In my Science Fiction class, I am assigned to read Michael Crichton's successful novel turned movie, "Jurassic Park". I must say the book is entirely different than the movie. Yes, the movie captures some of the elements of what Michael Crichton was trying to get across to his readers. Sadly, the movie only captures the last part of the book. They forget to explain the entire purpose of Jurassic Park. The whole concept of Jurassic Park was about a greedy businessman named John Hammond who hired many scientist to view and approve of his new idea of a recreation of the Jurassic Era when dinosaurs once roamed the earth. After being warned about the dangers of recreating life that was not suited for dinosaurs anymore, Hammond continued to promote his idea as "entertaining for the kids". In the beginning chapters of Jurrasic Park, many cases of dinosaur attacks around the island, Costa Rica were the main focus. As someone who has read nearly all the book, and has watch the movie numerous of times of HBO, I can honestly say that Michael Crichton should feel cheated in a way with the finishing result of the movie that was suppose to reflect his novel. Of course the motion picture did well at the box office, but for those who read the book can agree that majority of Jurassic Park was a classical novel that explain the effects when man trys to recreate life that was extinct. It is impossible to win while dealing with dangerous, and killing animals like Dinosaurs. The juicy details of the Velociraptors tearing the flesh of their prey was the only thing the Hollywood version of Jurassic Park, captured. If I never read the book, I would never remember the biggest part of the entire novel. Dennis Nedry, was the mad man behind all of it. The T-Rex's ability to attack the public, the power outage around the island, and the main reason why everyone's lives on that island, including himself would change forever.

I give this novel 4 stars

Gattaca

If you had the opportunity to recreate yourself by using blood samples, and hair follicles would you?
In the movie, "Gattaca" Jerome Morrow who is played by, Jude Law sure proved that the process of genetically recreating yourself is possible. Jermone was an all-star swimming who had an accident that cost him the use of his legs. Vincent Freeman, who is played by Ethan Hawke, is a man who has heart problems, high chances of mental illness, and has a life expectancy of 30 years. Due to discrimination and prejudice, Vincent was not able to achieve his dreams of becoming an astronaunt. This results in Vincent receiving blood samples, DNA, hair follicles and all the possible genetic material of Jermone. Throughout the movie, investigators are trying to solve the mystery to who murdered the mssion's director at Vincent/Jermone's job. Paranoid of being revealed, Vincent trys to quit and give up being Jermone. The story behind Vincent is, his parents wanted to have another child. After finding out that their only son had all these problems, they wanted to create a child that had their desired traits and qualities, and most importantly; the health that they wanted for their child. Vincent and his man made brother, Anton would play the game of chicken in the ocean to see who could swim out the farthest. That scene within the movie represents, the womb of the two brothers who are separated from eachother. The water of course representing the womb. My personal beliefs are, to accept what you have been blessed with. Yes, in reality we would all love to change the simple things about yourself but we must remember, we are the way we are for a reason

I give this movie 3 stars

Young Frankenstein

Two words; Abby Normal
These famous lines were just the few hilarious lines resited in the epic movie of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, "Young Frankenstein." Young Frankenstein is suppose to be a spin off of what Victor Frankenstein's grandson, Frederick Frankenstein creates in his grandfather's old labatory. In the spoof, Frederick finds out that he inheririted his family's estate. In the beginning of the movie, Frederick is irritated by the constant comparison's many of his students and people had between him and his "kook of a grandfather". Instead of the normal pronounication of his last name, Frankestein, he perferred to be called "Fronk'-en-steen". After his arrival to Transylvania, Frederick encounters with Igor, his grandfather's friends's, grandson, and his hilarious and slighty off assistant, Inga. After discovering his grandfather's hidden lab by following the clues of a peaceful violin, and cigars, he also found his grandfather's notes on how he created , 'The Monster.' Most people remember Young Frankenstein as the movie where the big eyed sidekick (Igor), mistakely dropped the intelligent brain that was going to be use in the recreation of Frederick's Monster on the floor, and instead gave Frederick an 'abby someone' brain. In the movie, Frederick has Igor sit besides him after his Monster nearly strangled him to death, and questioned Igor for the terrible mix-up.


Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: [to Igor] Now that brain that you gave me. Was it Hans Delbruck's?
Igor: [pause, then] No.
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: Ah! Very good. Would you mind telling me whose brain I DID put in?
Igor: Then you won't be angry?
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: I will NOT be angry.
Igor: Abby Someone.
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: [pause, then] Abby Someone. Abby who?
Igor: Abby Normal.
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: [pause, then] Abby Normal?
Igor: I'm almost sure that was the name.
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: [chuckles, then] Are you saying that I put an abnormal brain into a seven and a half foot long, fifty-four inch wide GORILLA?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072431/quotes


Young Frankenstein is known for its dark humor, and excellent attempts to make a spoof of the horrible creation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein with Robert De'Nrio. I give this movie 4 stars