https://youtu.be/eGjXwDYpOLE

There's Something About Mary

There’s Something About Mary is a 1998 comedy film. It falls directly under the genre of comedy because it is absolutely hilarious. It also includes sub genres of comedy such as slapstick, dark humor, romantic comedy and screwball comedy. I would have to say that this movie definitely follows the conventions of comedy. It is often visually absurd, it breaks the politically correct norms that people are used to, it’s characters are extremely exaggerated yet eerily reminiscent of people we all have probably run into in our lives, and it has a happy ending. This movie takes situations that could exist in real life and makes them completely over the top, giving the audience a feeling of not only gut busting laughter, but also of relief. Part of what keeps the audience so invested in the movie is that the main characters are likable people who one really wants the best for.
I think every scene in this movie follows the conventions of comedy, every scene seems to hold the element of surprise, or be morally ridiculous, or have the audience feeling uncomfortable like in a situation comedy. While watching this film each scene seems to be more shockingly outrageous than the last, providing that “on the edge of your seat” feeling.
It does not seem to break the conventions of the genre.
I think the intended audience for this film is people between the ages of 17 and up. Because most of the characters are in their 20’s and 30’s it might appeal to that age group for that reason but honestly, comedy, particularly this one is a medicine for anyone with a pulse.

This still picture is a perfect example of how classically absurd the movie is, and the youtube clip listed underneath the picture is the trailer for the movie and shows some of the over the top characters in action. Take a few minutes to enjoy - it is worth it!

Vote "No" on GMOs

https://youtu.be/i6-zwSZcOf4

Vote "No" on GMOs

    This Australian ad urging people to vote no on the use of GMOs is brief and effective. It exposes
an unpleasant reality and confirms through the use of logos and pathos, what so many people fear about GMOs, that they have negative health effects.
    This ad uses logos to engage the audience. The picture of these tumor ridden lab rats is like a dirty secret being unveiled. How can one deny that GMOs are bad for the health of the body when they are looking at the nightmarish results of GMO use on the bodies of these lab rats?
    In addition to using logos to provide visual evidence supporting the argument against the use of GMOs, these pictures use pathos to sway the audience by evoking an immediate fear response and tapping into the self preservation instinct. It shows that we cannot control how consuming these GMOs is going to affect us, and that harm is inevitable unless we do everything we can to keep the GMO foods away from us and our loved ones. Who here seeing this ad can turn away feeling comfortable buying food laced with GMOs? I cannot look away and think that it probably isn’t a threat to me.     Pathos is not only used to stimulate peoples’ fear response and instinct for self preservation, it it used to call forth empathy. It is painful to see innocent creatures suffering, and even more painful to imagine a loved one suffering. The thought of feeding GMO food to the people you care about, and even the pets that you care for is terrifying. The problem is real.
  This ad is attempting to presuade people to act. If I were a voter in Australia and had seen this ad, I would certainly vote no on GMO’s.