Reading Log (Synopsis Film/Drama)

PRE-READING

No. 1

Day : Thursday 

Titles/Episode : Moriarty the Patriot and Attack on Titan

Why I am interesting to read : I read these two because they are the most famous manga or anime in Japanese or in the world.

Question before I read : Which of the two is more interesting?

No. 2

Day : Friday

Titles/Episode : King Arthur and The Lost City of Z

Why I am interesting to read : Both of these films were played by my favorite actors, Charlie Hunnam

Question before I read : Which film has a more interesting story?

No. 3

Day : Saturday

Titles/Episode : Cars 2 and Your Name

Why I am interesting to read : Both of these is my favourite animation movies.

Question before I read : which movie is more memorable and hard to forget?

No. 4

Day : Sunday

Titles/Episode : Little Woman and Lady Bird

Why I am interesting to read : Both of these films were played by my favorite actress, Saoirse Ronan 

Question before I read : Which film has a more interesting story?

No. 5

Day : Monday

Titles/Episode : The Hobbit and Avengers : Endgame

Why I am interesting to read : These two films were the best films at the end of decades .

Question before I read : Which film has a more interesting story?

REPORT

Day 1

Thursday

Date : April 29, 2021

Time : 18.28 - 18.33

Title /Episode : Moriarty the Patriot

Sources : myanimelist.net

Characters : James William Moriarty, James Albert Moriarty, James Louis Moriarty, Sherlock Holmes, Dr. John Watson, Irene Adler/James Bond, Sebastian Moran, and Fred Porlock.

Main points of the story : During the late 19th century, Great Britain has become the greatest empire the world has ever known. Hidden within its success, the nation's rigid economic hierarchy dictates the value of one's life solely on status and wealth. To no surprise, the system favors the aristocracy at the top and renders it impossible for the working class to ascend the ranks. William James Moriarty, the second son of the Moriarty household, lives as a regular noble while also being a consultant for the common folk to give them a hand and solve their problems. However, deep inside him lies a desire to destroy the current structure that dominates British society and those who benefit from it. Alongside his brothers Albert and Louis, the trio will do anything it takes to change the filthy world they live in—even if blood must be spilled.

New Vocabularies found : Rigid, Dictates, Solely, Renders, Ascend. 

Comments : This is really interesting, I have watch several version of Sherlock Holmes story but this time different, this is animation version and taken from a villain point of view.

Time : 18.35 - 18.40

Title /Episode : Attack on Titan

Sources : myanimelist.net

Characters : Eren Yaeger, Mikasa Ackerman, Armin Arlert, Levi Ackerman, Jean Kirstein, Sasha Brause, Connie Springer, Historia Reiss, Hange Joe, Zeke Yaeger, Reiner Braun, Bertolt Hoover, Annie Leonhart, etc.

Main points of the story : Centuries ago, mankind was slaughtered to near extinction by monstrous humanoid creatures called titans, forcing humans to hide in fear behind enormous concentric walls. What makes these giants truly terrifying is that their taste for human flesh is not born out of hunger but what appears to be out of pleasure. To ensure their survival, the remnants of humanity began living within defensive barriers, resulting in one hundred years without a single titan encounter. However, that fragile calm is soon shattered when a colossal titan manages to breach the supposedly impregnable outer wall, reigniting the fight for survival against the man-eating abominations. After witnessing a horrific personal loss at the hands of the invading creatures, Eren Yeager dedicates his life to their eradication by enlisting into the Survey Corps, an elite military unit that combats the merciless humanoids outside the protection of the walls. Eren, along with his adopted sister Mikasa Ackerman and his childhood friend Armin Arlert, as they join the brutal war against the titans and race to discover a way of defeating them before the last walls are breached.

New Vocabularies found : Concentric, Remnant, Defensive, Barriers, Shattered, Breach, Impregnable, Reigniting, Abominations.

Comments : Attack on Titan is a very interesting and awesome story since the story is incommon and different from the other anime stories, but lately I found out if some plot on Attack on Titan is similar to Game of Throne Series since the mangaka Hajime Isayama also watch that series. 

Day 2 

Friday

Date : April 30, 2021

Time : 17.22 - 17.27

Title /Episode : King Arthur : Legend of The Sword

Sources : Showtimes.com

Characters : King Arthur, The Mage, Sir Bedivere, Goosefat Bill, Greybeard, Vortigen, Uther Pendragon, Maggie, Wet Stick, Back Lack.

Main points of the story : When young Arthur's uncle Vortigern decides he wants the crown for himself, he murders his brother and sister-in-law, leaving Arthur an orphan. The boy escapes and finds a home at a brothel, where he joins a gang and runs the back alleys of the city, learning self defense in order to survive. He's challenged one day to get the sword Excalibur out of the stone — many have tried before him and failed. When he succeeds, Arthur  is instantly challenged by the power of Excalibur and forced to make some hard choices. Throwing in with the Resistance and a young woman known as The Mage, he must learn to master the sword, face his demons and unite the people to defeat his uncle, finally taking his rightful place as King in order to restore peace to the kingdom.

New Vocabularies found : Brothel.

Comments : I really interested with King Arthur Story, and I think this this movie run the story of king arthur well,  also the cast and the acting are very good.

Time : 17.30 - 17.35

Title /Episode : The Lost City of Z

Sources : Showtimes.com

Characters : Percy Fawcett, Corporal Henry Costin, Jack Fawcett, Corporal Arthur Manley, Nina Fawcett, James Murray, Sir John Scott Keltie, Sir George Goldie.

Main points of the story : The incredible true story of British explorer Col. Percival Fawcett, who journeys into the Amazon in 1906 and discovers evidence of a previously unknown, advanced civilization. Despite ridicule from the scientific establishment who perceive indigenous peoples as savages, Fawcett is driven at any cost to learn about the ways in which those of the Amazon eke out a living. He is supported by his wife, and throughout his numerous treks, encouraged by his son and aide-de-camp Henry Costin.

New Vocabularies found : Established, Indigenous.

Comments : I really like this movie, on the first time I thought this movie will bored since this is biographical adventure drama film but it blow my mind, the story is really good and interesting also I really like the cast.

Day 3 

Saturday

Date : May 1, 2021

Time : 12.10 - 12.15

Title /Episode : Cars 2

Sources : Showtimes.com

Characters : Lightning McQueen, Mater, Finn McMissile, Holley Shiftwell, Francesco Bernoulli, Professor Zündapp, Sir Miles Axlerod, Luigi, Guido, etc.

Main points of the story : Star racecar Lightning McQueen and the incomparable tow truck Mater take their friendship to exciting new places in CARS 2 when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world's fastest car. But the road to the championship is filled with plenty of potholes, detours and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage. Torn between assisting Lightning McQueen in the high-profile race and towing the line in a top-secret spy mission, Mater's action-packed journey leads him on an explosive chase through the streets of Japan and Europe, trailed by his friends and watched by the whole world. Adding to the fast-paced fun is a colorful new all-car cast that includes secret agents, menacing villains and international racing competitors.

New Vocabularies found : Potholes, Detours, Menacing.

Comments : Cars 2 is the best series from the the other two, The story is very good like a normal spy movie but different because it is an animated version and is played by the cars, this is also my number 1 favourite Disney movie since I was young till now.

Time : 12.15 - 12.20

Title /Episode : Your Name 

Sources : myanimelist.net

Characters : Mitsuha Miyamizu, Taki Tachibana, Katsuhiko Teshigawara, Sayaka Natori, Tsukasa Fujii, Shinta Takagi, Miki Okudera, Hitoha Miyamizu, Yotsuya Miyamizu. 

Main points of the story : Mitsuha Miyamizu, a high school girl, yearns to live the life of a boy in the bustling city of Tokyo—a dream that stands in stark contrast to her present life in the countryside. Meanwhile in the city, Taki Tachibana lives a busy life as a high school student while juggling his part-time job and hopes for a future in architecture. One day, Mitsuha awakens in a room that is not her own and suddenly finds herself living the dream life in Tokyo—but in Taki's body! Elsewhere, Taki finds himself living Mitsuha's life in the humble countryside. In pursuit of an answer to this strange phenomenon, they begin to search for one another. Kimi no Na wa. revolves around Mitsuha and Taki's actions, which begin to have a dramatic impact on each other's lives, weaving them into a fabric held together by fate and circumstance.

New Vocabularies found : Yearns, Bustling, Stark, Juggling, Pursuit.

Comments : This story is amazing, this is the best and memorable anime movie ever. The plot is really good and well explained even though the timeline is back and forth.

Day 4 

Sunday

Date : May 2, 2021

Time : 20.40 - 20.45

Title /Episode : Little Woman

Sources : Showtimes.com

Characters : Josephine "Jo" March, Margaret "Meg" March, Amy March, Elizabeth "Beth" March, Marmee March, Theodore "Laurie" Laurence, Aunt March, Mr. Dashwood, etc.

Main points of the story : During the Civil War in America, we are introduced to the March sisters — a now-married Meg, New York City writer Jo, and painter Amy, who is living in Paris with Aunt March. Taking us back seven years, we see the March sisters living under one roof. Meg, Jo and Amy are living with their painfully shy sister Beth and their mother Marmee , while their father is away serving in the Civil War. The girls are thrilled to get a new next-door neighbor, Laurie, who immediately becomes a fan of the March sisters, but especially of the always flirting and teasing headstrong Jo. The movie follows the fate of each sister, as they each choose to follow their heart.

New Vocabularies found : -

Comments : This movie is really good, this film can change a person's view and perspective besides this movie also makes us reminisce about our childhood with our family and how time flies so quickly.

Time : 20.45 - 20.50

Title /Episode : Lady Bird

Sources : Showtimes.com

Characters : Christine McPherson, Danny O'Neill, Kyle Scheible, Julianne "Julie" Steffans, etc.

Main points of the story : High school senior Christine McPherson— also known by the nickname she chose for herself, Lady Bird — is desperate to get out of California. She can't wait to move to the East Coast, where she dreams of big city life and Ivy League universities. However, because her grades are nothing spectacular and she has no connections, Lady Bird decides she needs to add extracurriculars to make her college applications stand out. She considers joining Math Olympiad, but her math grades are terrible, so she joins the drama club. Meanwhile, her mother, who doesn't understand Lady Bird's aspirations and desire to move far away, has her hands full supporting the family by working double shifts as a nurse. She struggles to understand her self-centered daughter, who believes she deserves everything in life and that everyone should love her the way she is. 

New Vocabularies found : -

Comments : This film is very good and provides a lot of moral value especially for like-minded teens just want to have freedom and seek validation.

Day 5 

Monday

Date : May 3, 2021

Time : 13.15 - 13.20

Title /Episode : The Hobbit

Sources : Showtimes.com

Characters : Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, Thorin Oakenshield, Balin, Bifur, Bofur, Bombur, Dori, Dwalin, Fili, Kili, Gloin, Nori, Oin, Ori, Lady Galadriel, Lord Elrond, Legolas Greenleaf, Tranduil, Thauriel, etc.

Main points of the story : The adventure follows the journey of title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs, as well as a mysterious and sinister figure known only as the Necromancer.

New Vocabularies found : Swept, Treacherous, Swarming.

Comments : The trilogy of The Hobbit is the best movie ever, this movie is really good, and interesting. Besides, the adventure on this story is really amazing full of fantasy.

Time : 13.20 - 13.25

Title /Episode : Avengers : Endgame

Sources : Showtimes.com

Characters : Tony Stark, Steve Rogers, Thor, Bruce Banner, Natasha Romanoff, Clint Barton, James Rhodes, Scott Lang, Carol Danvers, Nebula, Gamora, Thanos, Rocket, Groot, Peter Quill, Peter Parker, Dr. Stephen Strange, etc.

Main points of the story : Weeks after Thanos wiped out half of all life in the universe, Steve Rogers, Natasha Romanoff, Thor, Bruce Banner, Rocket  and the surviving Avengers struggle to deal with their losses. At the same time, Tony Stark is drifting in space with Nebula, slowly running out of food. The arrival of Carol Danvers and then Scott Lang at the Avengers headquarters sparks a glimmer of hope in the survivors. Steve rallies the remaining Avengers, including Tony and Nebula who have been rescued, and a broken Hawkeye, who watched his wife and children disappear before his eyes, for one last mission when they come up with an idea that may give them a chance of undoing the damage created by Thanos.

New Vocabularies found : Drifting, Arrival, Rallies.

Comments : This is the final story of Avengers story, the story is really good and amazing. The story is arranged very neatly and has almost no flaws and satisfies the fans of Avengers.

If you can exist on the story, in what scene do you want to appear? and what will the story be?

I want to appear in one of the Lady Bird scenes, when Kyle met Cristine at the Coffee Shop. I went to the coffee shop to meet Kyle, a childhood best friend who hasn't seen him for a long time. I'll meet Kyle before Cristine and talk to him, I tell him that I moved to this city and will go to the same school as him, after that we go to spend time and hang out together, I watch his band performance. After that kyle asked me out after his performance was finished, then we went to his home and have a dinner, I met Kyle's dad and greeted him we talked about the past and how Kyle missed his time together, after we finish he asked me to go to his room and we watch movies together. Kyle start to touch my hand and I let him since we are best friend, we hold each other hand then Kyle start to moving his hand and he startled me, I asked him what he was doing but he was just him and smirks. Kyle started continuing what he was doing before but I pushed him hard and start crying, Kyle was shock and start apologize but I slap him and went home.

The next day Kyle came to see me again and wanted to talk to me, he apologized about yesterday and I asked him if he always did this to everyone, he just kept quiet and not answering. I was disappointed with Kyle and left him, I was shocked by how much Kyle had changed and how suck he was. 

We didn't meet or greet each other after that, but I accidentally saw Kyle and his friends they were laughing so hard I felt something was wrong, I went over to them and checked on Kyle's condition and it turned out that he was high and they were feeding Kyle with drugs. I took Kyle home and lay him down when I was about to go suddenly Kyle grabbed my hand and told me to stay, drunk Kyle started rambling and crying about how sorry he was for what he had done to me, I felt sorry for him and covered Kyle and waiting for him to fall asleep. I went to see Kyle's dad to say goodbye and he started apologizing to me about what happened he explained it was all his fault, Kyle started to change after his mother's death and they moved to another city. Kyle so often goes out and rarely talks to him, until a moment ago Kyle looked very happy after hearing the news that I was moving to the same city but a few days ago Kyle started to become quiet again and looked sad. I felt I knew why Kyle was doing that and I felt guilty for not asking him how he was and ignoring him. 

The next day I went to Kyle's house before going to school, I came very early and helped Kyle's dad prepare breakfast, when Kyle came down he was surprised to see me having breakfast together but he didn't say anything and joined breakfast together. After Kyle finished breakfast he said goodbye to his father and left me, I chased him and asked why he left me Kyle replied that he didn't want me to feel uncomfortable, I held Kyle's hand and started walking together but Kyle felt confused suddenly stopped and asked, " What are you doing, don't you hate me after what happened? " I held Kyle's face and smiled then said "Kyle I'm sorry I just came now, I want to start all over again with you".