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A Father Confronts His ‘Spider-Verse’ Problem:

1. Name of the publication

New York Times.

2. Name of the writer

Lawrence Ware.

3. Grade or score the movie review on a 1-10 scale in your opinion

9/10

Very good animations and entertaining plot for a movie despite it's PG rating (PG movies usually only entertain very young children).

4. High Points of the movie (performances, cinematography, plot, etc.)

Very unique cinematography that illustrates the movie as a comic-book-style of a plot. Extremely likable characters, and very entertaining plot.

Plot is full of action and humor, which entertains more than just young children.

5. Low points of the movie (performances, cinematography, plot, etc.)

The plot introduces many other Spiderman characters, which reduce the focus of the main character becoming Spiderman during the film. Movie does bring in a superhero that isn't white (as opposed to old stereotypical movies that enforce white supremacy like Pocahontas), but loses focus on the character for a while when the other characters appear.

Plot isn't too realistic in terms of how machinery works and other things, but is forgivable because of the comic book theme.

6. Quote a paragraph from the review that you think expresses the overall opinion of the reviewer about the movie.

"Miles Morales, the first Afro-Latino Spider-Man, was the focus for the first half of the film, but, thereafter, he became a Spider-Man among Spider-Men. He was no longer the focus, and that puts me in a tough place as a father of young children."

How to Let Your Dragon Go

1. Name of the publication

The Atlantic.

2. Name of the writer

David Sims


3. Grade or score the movie review on a 1-10 scale in your opinion

7.
Despite its poor plot structure, it's still a good enough movie to end the How to Train Your Dragon trilogy.

4. High Points of the movie (performances, cinematography, plot, etc.)

Very beautiful cinematography and performance: Characters' actions in this movie move fluidly, even during dynamic movements like flying. Movie transitions to a very likable conclusion.

5. Low points of the movie (performances, cinematography, plot, etc.)

Lots of filler content, leading to a poor plot.

6. Quote a paragraph from the review that you think expresses the overall opinion of the reviewer about the movie.

"The bond between Hiccup and Toothless has been well developed enough over these three films that the heartfelt last 20 minutes work. So much of The Hidden World is stuffed with filler material. But in certain wordless moments, this grand final entry really sings."

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A Father Confronts His ‘Spider-Verse’ Problem - The New York Times

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Explores ‘The Hidden World’ - The Atlantic

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Car Raid Preview

1. Who will your do your car raid with (who is your subject)?

I have a friend who owns a car, if she is okay with it, I can interview her.

2. When will you do this car raid?

The time to interview will be on Feb 28 - March 2.

3. Write 4-5 questions you can use to start this interview?

1. What is the purpose of having this car? Do you use this car (drive) to school? Why/why not?

2. (assuming there aren't any decorations) Why are there no decorations on this car? How long have you had this car? 

3.   How difficult is driving this car? (Why is it difficult/not so difficult. )

4. Since this car is very new, how will this car help you in life? Ex: Would you use this car for picking up friends, traveling to far places, as driving practice until you get a better car?

5. (if car has radio built in) What do you use the radio for?(assuming it's music) How does the listening of radio/music help with your life? Is your schedule/life stressful at times? Why?

4. What kind of details should your expect to write down to help advance the story line?

Her grade level: 9th, 10th, etc. ---- can express her school life?

How long she's had this car. ------- school life/ personal?

What she plans to use this car for (it's most likely new and clean)----school life/ personal interest?

Has this car been used often, and why or why not. ----- value of car?