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earleenproehl
23.05.2021 0:32:05

For example, when Jack and Will reach the Isla de Muerta, Jack is getting ready to use Will – whose blood is needed to break the curse – as a bargaining chip to reclaim the Pearl. Will – who knows Jack intends to use him as leverage – now has the opportunity to rescue Elizabeth and no longer needs Jack’s aid, so he abandons Jack to Barbossa and his crew. Similarly, at the end of the film, Jack strikes a bargain with Barbossa that would give Barbossa a grander ship to command, allowing Jack to once again captain the Pearl, yet reclaiming the Pearl is only half of Jack’s ultimate goal; the deal was really made to allow Jack the opportunity to take revenge on Barbossa by removing his crew from the equation. here


angie2020
07.05.2021 10:32:57

The way I see it, there are five primary characters who drive the story in Curse of the Black Pearl: there’s our protagonists, Elizabeth Swann and Will Turner; our main antagonist, Captain Barbossa; Jack Sparrow, who affects almost all areas of the narrative, but is not himself the protagonist; and Commodore Norrington, who is the most minor player on this list, but still affects the narrative in important ways. So let’s examine the primary wants and needs of each of these characters and see how they affect the overarching story.


chris200x9
21.04.2021 2:21:20

Pirates of the Caribbean. This is, perhaps, one of the oddest pop culture touchstones we have. Consider this: a theme park ride, one that is 46 years old, has become an American icon that is recognized all around the world. I understand the significance of Disneyland (boy howdy, do I understand the significance of Disneyland) and I realize that Pirates of the Caribbean attractions exist in four different locations across three separate countries, but it’s unprecedented the kind of cultural impact this one ride has had. In Disneyland Park today there are 49 attractions, 30 of which (give or take) have been around in some form or another as long, or longer, than Pirates has, yet none of them have the same level of recognition. The number of people who will understand a reference to the Enchanted Tiki Room or the Jungle Cruise is significantly less than those who will respond to “Dead men tell no tales” or “Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate’s life for me.” In fact, I’d argue the only attraction that comes close to that level of universal recognition is It’s a Small World, but that also has the unique status of being a World’s Fair exhibit as well as a Disney theme park attraction.


Eivind Nag
03.06.2021 7:17:36

In addition, he’s an utterly fantastic action director. I’ve talked before about how action scenes need to both support the main story of a film while also having moments self-contained story to themselves, and Verbinski is a true master at this. Take the battle between the Interceptor and the Black Pearl, for example. [links]


chrisadamshtm
31.05.2021 8:57:29

The Curse of the Black Pearl is so much more than empty texture. We’ve already discussed character motivations and how they propel the narrative, but another reason Pirates stands out is because it’s not content to simply rehash the tropes of old pirate stories, it instead plays with them, turning things on their heads, subverting expectations, and adding new elements to the mix that no one has ever seen before. In fact, Gore Verbinski has said that part of what attracted him to the project was that it was a quest to return treasure rather than steal it, and that the archetypal mutiny occurs before the events of the film take place. Another big element here is the supernatural. Pirate stories and seafaring lore in general have long referenced ghosts and curses and mythical creatures, but Pirates of the Caribbean was really the first pirate film to ever play with those ideas in a literal way. Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio smartly worked both classic elements and new twists on the old formula into their screenplay so that the film really broke new grounds for what a pirate movie could be. here


eedcvfrr
23.05.2021 0:32:05

Carolyn Faye Kramer – Elizabeth Swann here


nofuture
07.05.2021 10:32:57

We play through Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl! Joz loses a drinking contest! Carolyn goes for a swim! Pitr crotch-slams an officer!


BrandonPetersville99
21.04.2021 2:21:20

Welp… This is quickly turning into one of my favorites.


fabianhjr
03.06.2021 7:17:36

I cry-laughed when Norrington got crotch-slammed and at everything Carolyn did or said this whole episode. Looking forward to the next episode. [links]


cartman
31.05.2021 8:57:29

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gould
24.04.2021 0:45:31

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geebus
23.04.2021 20:00:08

Next, I needed to pick a wall color. For this I went with a medium gray with green undertones.


Acro
15.06.2021 12:09:18

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Like many others have said it is great to have you back! Keep up the great work. It really brightens my day when I see you have a new post. Can’t wait for Part 2
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alethiophile
17.05.2021 8:29:40

Why was it called New Orleans Square since it doesn't seem to be a square at all, but a series of curved, winding streets? The Vieux Carré is the historic name for the actual New Orleans French Quarter, and translates from the original French into "Old Square." more


168virak
07.06.2021 23:43:51

Several of the sculpted heads are re-used throughout the attraction. For instance the character in his chair outside his shack across from the Blue Bayou Restaurant was also used as the standing pirate in the jail cell trying to tempt the dog to give them the keys. [links]


Tasja
23.04.2021 10:53:43

Even the cast training program for Disneyland was re-named "Traditions," because both Dick Nunis and Van France worried that new hires to the company needed to be reminded of Walt's personal philosophy, since the "boss" was no longer there personally to model the proper attitude and behavior.


db
28.04.2021 8:27:53

Disney released this booklet about its new Pirates of the Caribbean attraction in 1967.


migrainerelief4
17.05.2021 8:29:40

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6174Kauri
07.06.2021 23:43:51

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TigerWolf
23.04.2021 10:53:43

Plot: Blacksmith Will Turner teams up with eccentric pirate "Captain" Jack Sparrow to save his love, the governor's daughter, from Jack's former pirate allies, who are now undead.


Innomen
28.04.2021 8:27:53

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