Blog #46: Today I'm going to blog about the movie "Dual" instead of the book "A Million Pieces". The movie "Dual" is an early film directed by Steven Spielberg. It' s about a salesperson who goes on a business trip and ends up almost being killed by an insane truck driver. Spielberg used many camera angles and shots to get the emotions he wanted to get across, across. For example, in the chase scenes Spielberg uses fast cuts to show the anxiety of the main character. Another example is whenever you see a shot of the truck, the camera is always at a low angle so the truck looks huge and menacing. One scene in the cafe Spielberg uses a tipped angle to the shot and it looks off. He did this on purpose to show uneasiness or uncertainty that the main character was feeling/thinking. Overall I liked the movie. I liked how it was ire and scary and had that kind of Alfred Hitchcock sense to it. I also thought it was creative of them to not show us the face of the truck driver. It leaves that sense of mystery. Now, if I ever go on a road trip and pass a big semi, I'll remember this movie.

Blog #45: The book I'm reading is called "A Million Little Pieces" by James Frey. I think this book is very interesting because it kind of relates to how some people act nowadays. The book is about the story of an alcohol and crack addict and his journey into rehab. So far it's been pretty gruesome, but life can be pretty gruesome so it's kind of a reality check. The main characters attitude is kind of strange. He needs help, but he doesn't want it. Also, whenever his mom tries to give him a hug he pulls away instinctively (Frey, 5). I find that part sad. I mean, think about how the mom must feel; being rejected by her own son! I'm only on page 13 and I'm finding the book to be really interesting and deep.