5x5 Task
5 Films
1.
Saving Private Ryan – Saving Private Ryan was released on the 24th of
July 1998 and was directed by Steven Spielberg. It stars Tom Hanks and Matt
Damon. It is based upon a true story in which a squad of D-Day survivors were
sent behind enemy lines to fined and rescue the last son of a devastated Iowa
family, Private Ryan (Matt Damon). This is one of my favourite films for a
number of reasons. Firstly I am very interested in this period of history. Also
it is a very realistically gritty film but portrays how the war actually was.
2.
Shutter Island – This film was released on the 13th February 2010 and was directed
by Martin Scorsese. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo. It is
described as a psychological thriller. Normally I am not a fan of films that
are purposely confusing and force you to think about it after the film has
ended and in some cases, watch the film again. However, I was enraptured by
deep storyline and was kept guessing throughout.
3.
300 – This film was released in 2007 on the
9th of March. Lena Headey and starred Gerard Butler and Zack Snyder
directed the film. It is a war film based on the 1998 comic series of the same name by Frank Miller
and Lynn Varley. Both are fictionalized retellings of the Battle of Thermopylae
within the Persian Wars. There are two main reasons to why this is why one of
my favorite films. The first is because I am a big fan of history and
especially ancient history such as the Spartans. The second reason I really
enjoyed this film is because of the action scenes. The film is filled to the
brim of violent battle sequences between the Spartans and the Persian Empire.
4.
Longest Yard – Longest Yard was released in 2005 on
the 27th of May and was directed by Peter Segal. The film stars Adam
Sandler, Burt Reynolds and Chris Rock. Even though this film didn’t receive the
greatest reviews, I really enjoyed the film and have watched it multiple times.
Of the main reasons I am a fan of the film is because it is based upon American
Football, which I am a fan of. It is a remake of the 1974 film of the same
name. The film I found is a good mixture of comedy and sports.
5.
Scary Movie – This film was released on the 7th
of July 2000. The film was directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans and stared Anna
Francis and Marlon Wayans. The film is constant silly humour throughout and is
a parody of a number of films such as scream. Even though it is not the best
production film, it still makes me laugh a lot every time I see it.
5 Albums
1.
The 1975 – The 1975 – This album was The 1975’s debut album
and was released on the 2nd of September 2013. My three favourite songs
from this album are ‘Heart Out’, ‘Settle Down’ and ‘She Way Out’. One of the
main reasons that this album is one of my favourite is because I like pretty
much all of the songs on it. This I find quite rare with albums.
2.
Night Visions – Imagine Dragons – This album by Imagine Dragons was
released on the 4th of September 2012. My three favourite songs of
this album are ‘Tiptoe’, ‘The River’ and ‘Cha-Ching’. This is their only album.
At is full of a variety of different sounding songs that all combine together
to make a good listen for about 78 minutes.
3.
Save Rock and Roll –Fall Out Boy - Fall Out Boy released this album on
the 12th of April 2013. I have only recently started listening to
this band but I instantly took a liking to their music. My three favourite
songs from this album are ‘Where Did The Party Go’, ‘Death Valley’ and ‘The
Phoenix’.
4.
All American – Hoodie Allen – This album was released by Hoodie on
the 10th April 2012. My three favourite songs off of this album are
‘No Interruption’, ‘No Faith in Brooklyn’ and ‘Small Town’. I am a fan of this
album because it is a good mixture of singing and rapping.
5.
Demon Days – Gorillaz – This album was released on the 11th
of may 2005. Even though overall Gorillaz are not one of my favourite artists, this
is one of my favourite albums. I was introduced to Gorillaz by my brother and
he used this album as a taster for their unique but catchy music. My three
favourite songs from this album are ‘Feel Good Inc.’, ‘Kids With Guns’ and
‘Dirty Harry'.
5 Comedians
1. Russell Howard – Russell is a 34 year old stand up comedian from Bristol. He is mostly
known for TV shows Mock the Week and Russell Howards Good News. I have been a
fan of Howard ever since he was on Mock the Week and love Good News on BBC 3.
2. Michael McIntyre – Michael is an English comedian of 38 years of age and is form London.
McIntyre is most famous for his show: Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Road Show and
for being a judge on Britain’s Got Talent for a series.
3. Jack Whitehall – Jack is a 26-year-old comedian who was born in Westminster. Jack is known
for shows such as Bad Education, A League of Their Own and Backchat. He is know
for is posh persona and witty humour.
4. Jimmy Carr – Jimmy
is a 41-year-old comedian born in London. Carr is known for shows such as 8 Out
of 10 Cats and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy s also known for hosting
the Big Fat Quiz of the Year.
5. Jason Manford – Jason Manford is a 33-year-old comedian from Manchester. He is known for
shows such as 8 Out of 10 Cats and The One Show.
5 TV Shows
1. Family Guy – Family
Guy is easily one of my favourite TV programmes and always have been since I
first watched it. The show is based upon the Griffin family who live in the
fictional city of Quahog, Rhode Island. Seth MacFarlane who has produced other
shows such as American Dad and the Cleveland Show created the show. He has also
created films such as Ted and most recently, A Million Ways to Die In the West.
Each episode of the show is unique in its own ways but just as funny.
2. Game of Thrones - Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series created for HBO by David Benioff
and D. B. Weiss. It is an adaptation of A
Song of Ice and Fire, George R. R. Martin's series of fantasy novels,
the first of which is titled A Game of
Thrones. I am a fan of the show because of the complex yet gripping
storyline and the violent action scenes. I haven’t been a fan since the show
first came out but once I started watching it I couldn’t help myself but to
watch more.
3. A League of Their Own - A League of Their Own is a sports-based comedy panel game that was first
broadcast on Sky1 on 11 March 2010. It is hosted by Gavin and Stacey star James Corden and features Andrew Flintoff
and Jamie Redknapp. There are two main reasons to why I am a fan of this show.
The main reason is because I find it very, very funny. The other reason to why
I really enjoy this show is because it is based on sport, which I am also a fan
of. In many ways it’s the perfect combination.
4. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown - 8
Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is a
crossover between the panel game 8 Out
of 10 Cats and the game show Countdown.
The show follows the format of Countdown,
but with hosts and contestants from 8
Out of 10 Cats, and an emphasis on humour. It is basically improved
version of countdown in my eyes because the contestants do not take it
seriously which inevitably makes the show much funnier.
5. Match of The Day – Match of the Day is the
BBC's main football television programme. Typically, it is shown on BBC One on
Saturday evenings during the English football season, showing highlights of the
day's matches in English football's top division, the Premier League. It is one
of the BBC's longest-running shows, having been on air since 22 August 1964,
though it has not always been aired regularly. The main reason that I really
like MOTD is because I am a big football fan so this show is very useful to
keep up to date with what is happening in the premier league.
5 Musical Artists
1. Fall Out Boy - Fall
Out Boy is an American rock
band formed in Wilmette, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago in 2001. The band
consists of vocalist/guitarist Patrick Stump, bassist Pete Wentz, guitarist Joe
Trohman, and drummer Andy Hurley. I have only very recently become a fan of
this band when I first listened to their newest album Save Rock and Roll. My
favorite song of Fall Out Boy is ‘Where Did the Party Go’.
2. The 1975 - The 1975
are an English indie rock band formed based in Manchester. The group consists
of Matt Healy (vocals, guitar), Adam Hann (guitar), George Daniel (drums,
backing vocals) and Ross MacDonald (bass). As like Fall Out Boy, I have only
recently discovered this band after I brought their debut album. I find it is
very rare to like every song that an artist has made but I feel these guys are
the closest. My favorite song from this band is ‘Hear Out’.
3. Hoodie Allen - Steven Adam Markowitz, better known by his stage name Hoodie Allen, is an 26 year old
independent American rapper.
I first became a fan when I listened to his album All American. His mixture
between singing and rapping is what like the most; it is a style I love to
listen to. My favorite song of Hoodie’s is ‘No Interruption’.
4. Linkin Park - Linkin Park
is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. Formed in 1996, the
band consists of Chester Bennington, Rob Bourdon, Brad Delson, Dave Farrell,
Joe Hahn and Mike Shinoda. I have been a fan of this band for a few years now.
I like their combination of rock, metal and rap. My favorite song from this
band is ‘Numb’.
5.
Imagine Dragons - Imagine Dragons are an American alternative rock band from Las Vegas,
Nevada. The band consists of Dan Reynolds, Ben McKee, Daniel Wayne Sermon and
Dave Lemke. My favorite song from this band is ‘Tiptoe’.
An excellent 5x5. Well done Harry.
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