Movie Review

He Got Game is one of my favorite movies of all time. I pretty much like all Spike Lee joints and this one was no different. The main characters of the movie were Denzel Washington and Ray Allen. Jesus Shuttlesworth (Ray Allen) was pushed to be a basketball player by his father Jake Shuttlesworth (Denzel Washington) ever since he was born. After Jake murdered his wife and went to prison Jesus hated him. When Jesus becomes a great high school basketball player about to go to college, Jake is let out of jail and is told that he has a week to convince his son to sign the letter of intent to play at the school of the governor's choice. If he completes the job he will be let out of prison early. This is one of my favorites because basketball is my favorite sport and it shows what it is like to be one of the top high school prospects in the country. It is a very interesting story to see what Jesus will decide to do, if he will listen to his father or do something else.

Art Review

This is a painting named Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh. It is one of the most well known paintings in modern culture and everyone has probably seen this at one time or another. I think Vincent van Gogh is one of the greatest artists that ever lived and this is my favorite painting of his. When I look at it I think of the beauty of a night sky filled with stars. I have at ease when looking at this. Also looking at this, it also comes out to me as a mystery. The way the the clouds and stars swirl and the big dark structure on the left of the picture. I think it is like a mountain looking down on the town. I used to imagine me standing on top looking down, wondering what went on at night in the city. I still don't know for sure if it is a mountain or not but that is what I interpret it to be. This painting is one of the best and I think this is true art. That's why I love this piece of art.

We Have the Right

I believe we should have the right to live freely and pursue whatever it is that we want to do in life. As of right now I am not sure that people are always able to pursue what they want. Society feels that everyone has to go to college and complete their education to become what they want. That route is perfectly fine, but college is not for everyone. If someone doesn't go to college than they are looked down upon and it is much harder for them to do what they want. Sometimes even if you want to go to college, you may not have the money. So they can't go and they are in the same position as the others who didn't go to college. It will be much harder than if they went. Also to live freely people have to have money. If they aren't able to pursue what they want they won't be able to make a really decent living and in a since they won't be free. So I think we should find a way for everybody to pay for college or not look down on people so much if college is not for you. People should do what they want and be able to make a living doing it.

McCarthy’s Birthday Week

I really don't know what to say except happy birthday. I always enjoy birthdays and I hope you enjoyed yours with your family and loved ones. I bet it was very philosophical and fun. Also next time you should have a party in the class to celebrate.