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Elizabeth Tuft 5x5 taskMovie/Comic book villain quotes

1: The Joker Madness, as you know, is a lot like gravity. All it takes is a little push2: Loki Is not this simpler? Is this not your natural state? It's the unspoken truth of humanity, that you crave subjugation. The bright lure of freedom diminishes your life's joy in a mad scramble for power, for identity. You were made to be ruled. In the end, you will always kneel.3: Harley Quinn YOU'RE WRONG! MY PUDDIN' DOES LOVE ME! HE DOES! You're the problem! And now you're gonna die and make everything right!4: Sauron You cannot hide. I see you. There is no life in the void. Only death.5: Darth Vader You underestimate the power of the Dark Side. If you will not fight, then you will meet your destiny.Each of these characters have the typical intentions of an antagonist, e.g. to destroy or prevent the protagonist from achieving their goal which usually involves saving the world. However, what I like about each of these villains is that they all have their own specific, personal motives which gives their villainous plots and schemes a certain signature, making them unique. For example, DCs Harley Quinn tackles issues such as abuse and mental health as well as being a strong female villain. She falls in love with the Joker and together they create chaos throughout Gotham, creating juxtaposition as their characters are always light and bubbly (mimicking that of a circus clown) however they are inflicting pain and suffering on innocent people, giving their characters a sick sense of humour. Later on within the narrative, Harley begins to realise how abusive the Joker is to her, both physically and mentally and her focus is then turned towards destroying him rather than being a nuisance to the Gotham police department. This creates an epic battle between two of the most unlikely enemies who are equal in terms of villainy and hatred. The scenario is similar in Lokis case as he starts out as Thors brother and closest ally, however after finding out that he is adopted and has no birth-right to the throne of Asgard, he turns against his brother out of spite and jealousy and then becomes his worst enemy. This goes to show that villains are made and arent cruel initially for no reason. They all have their stories which drive their cruel motives.

80s Rock Album covers3 Trash (Alice Cooper)I like this cover as it is not as flashy as the others within the metal/rock genre as they tend to be quite busy in terms of content and colour. However, this cover is subtle whilst still conveying the codes that tell the audience that it is of a certain genre. The fashion is simple but effective, again conveying the genre and the simple background colour allows the audience to focus on the star: Alice Cooper. I like the fact that this is trying to sell the album purely from the image of the artist rather than the artwork that appears on the cover.2 Highway to Hell (AC/DC)This album is very well known and it shows the genre very well through the ideologies suggested from the flames and the devil horns that the members have as well as the album title: Highway to Hell. The layout is striking and I find that it really captures everything that the rock genre stands for.1 Guns nRoses (Greatest Hits)I love the colour scheme on this album cover; the brightness of the red is really brought out by the silver which emphasises the bands famous logo. Its simple but effective

5- Queen 2 (Queen)This album cover is iconic still to this day as it shows the hit rock group Queen in their famous pose which is still recognisable as being unique to the group. I like that is it simple in the sense that there is nothing other than the group and the album name shown, however the way they are positioned and the lighting that is used gives the stars a sense of mystery, superiority and the lights almost make it look like they are onstage performing. This is effective as Queen are renowned for being outstanding performers.4 Destroyer (KISS) I love this cover as it incorporates everything that makes glam rock and sells the genre into one. The costume and makeup worn by the band, along with the way they are pictured shows the careless, bright mood they create with their music. Kiss as a group are iconic visually within the genre and this album does them justice in showing who they are.

Cinematography/movie moments1 Up is Down (Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End) I love this moment within the film where the crew of the Black Pearl have to flip their ship upside down as the camera pans out and you see the ship as though it were floating underneath the waves rather than on top of them. For this brief moment everything goes still and quiet, which gives the audience the opportunity to see everything slow down and you can appreciate the beauty that you can find in the strangest places.

2 Arwen in the river (Lord of the rings)This scene is known for being one of the highlights of the entire trilogy as it shows Arwen, a female elf of high status, coming into her own and defending the main protagonist, Frodo Baggins. It is in this moment that the audience gets to see her harness her elemental power as she summons the river to drive away the Nazgul and we see her display immense courage and strength as a female character.

5 Van HelsingThe upshot used in this scene really helps to create a dramatic tone at the beginning of the film as it adheres to the conventions youd expect to find within a gothic film. The typical image of the protagonist standing heroically on high ground with their coat billowing in the wind, the moon ominously in the background. It sets up the audience for the entire film using one camera shot.4 Schindlers ListThis movie is shot entirely in black and white, partly to show the context as the film is set during the Second World War. However the only colour shown throughout the entire film is the bright red of a little girls coat as she runs through the streets as the Nazis are rounding up the Jews. It really brings home the message of how many lives went unnoticed.3 Tennessee (Pearl Harbour) I love the cinematography in this opening sequence as it shows a classic biplane flying majestically into the sunset in the fields of Tennessee. The accompaniment makes this sequence so beautiful and it sets a positive, almost nostalgic atmosphere to the beginning of the film.

Comedians

1 Jack Whitehall: "I'm posh but I dont take any stick for it. It's like I always say, sticks and stones may break my bones but f--- it, I'm with Bupa."2 Noel Fielding: Yeah? Rock 'n' Roll is fast, you know. If all goes according to plan I could be in rehab next Thursday. Tuesday week I'll be living on an island with a small Indian boy3 Sarah Millican: My mother told me, you dont have to put anything in your mouth you dont want to. Then she made me eat broccoli, which felt like double standards4 Russell Brand: My personality just doesnt work without fame. Without fame, this haircut looks like a mental illness.5 Richard Ayoade: Ive come here to drink milk and kick ass, and Ive just finished my milk

Tim Burton characters

1 Victor Van Dort (Corpse Bride): A troubled young man betrothed to a shy aristocratic woman who, when practicing his wedding vows, accidentally marries a corpse of a young woman who was murdered by her previous fianc. 2 The Hatter (Alice in Wonderland): The Hatter is known for being sociable in holding tea parties for his friends in Underland. However, when meeting Alice for a second time, he puts his life on the line to help her find herself and overrule the rule of the red queen.3 Barnabas Collins (Dark Shadows): A 200 year old vampire wakes up in 1972 after being locked away by a witch who still holds a grudge. He finds his family and helps to win back their fortune whilst seeking his revenge on the witch who entrapped him and falling in love.4 Edward (Edward Scissorhands): A young man is created by an inventor in his own laboratory and is taught to be human, however the inventor dies before he can finish Edward, leaving him with only scissors for hands. Edward is found and learns the hard way about life in the real world, falling in love and sacrificing a lot along the way5 Emily (Corpse Bride): After being murdered by her fianc, Emily is awoken when a young man named Victor accidentally takes her hand in marriage. After learning that it is all a mistake and that he is betrothed to someone else, she is upset and distraught as it is the second time shes been left at the altar. However, she sees how Victor feels for his betrothed and helps them get reunited and married. After restoring Victors happiness, she feels at peace and is therefore free to rest in peace.

I like each of these characters because they do not follow conventional storylines and some of them do not meet a happy, perfect ending like most movie characters do. However they each do what they believe is right, whether thats for their friends, family, or even for someone that they love. I like the fact that they each instil different morals and that its ok not to be ok.