Captain America: An American Hero Finds His Place
Captain America: The
Winter Soldier is the Marvel Studios sequel to the successful Captain America: The First Avenger
(2011). Bookending The Avengers
(2012) and Thor: The Dark World
(2013), in addition to being a sequel to the earlier Captain America release, Captain America: The Winter Soldier is also
an installment of the good versus evil saga, which is central to Marvel Studio
productions. Lacking the eye-candy appeal of the iconic cast of superheroes
which appear in The Avengers and the
intergalactic drama of Thor, Captain America: The Winter Soldier finds
its niche by focusing on the portrait of the individual spirit and how the unshakeable
conviction of one man can save the world.
If you compare this movie to The Avengers, you will be probably be disappointed. Despite being engineered
in a laboratory to be a super soldier, many Avenger movie fans might fail to
understand how Captain America, who lacks the godlike powers of Thor or the
unfathomable strength of The Hulk or even the brilliance of Tony Stark aka Iron
Man and only possessed of superhuman strength, speed, and agility, could come
to lead the hodge-podge of high profile powerful superheroes that pack The Avengers movie. However, Captain American is a star in his own right. Captain America: The Winter Soldier must
be understood in context of the comic book mythology originally developed by
Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, which presents the American portrait of a super
patriotic leader.
In Captain America:
The Winter Soldier, Steve Rogers aka Captain America (Chris Evans) is
reunited with S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), S.H.I.E.L.D.
agents Jasper Sitwell (Maximiliano Hernandez), and Natasha Romanoff aka The
Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson). As the plot unfolds, we learn that since
World War II a shadow organization called Hydra has infiltrated and has been covertly
causing worldwide chaos while operating within the ranks of S.H.I.E.L.D. After
an elaborate but failed assassination attempt on S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Fury’s
life, Fury manages to slip Steve Rogers a portable drive containing information
about a top secret initiative and warns Rogers to trust no one. Recruiting help
from agent Romanoff, Rogers uncovers a secret plan to eliminate millions of
people who have the potential to oppose and disrupt Hydra’s quest for world
domination. Even as Rogers is branded a traitor for refusing to disclose this
information to a S.H.I.E.L.D. superior, Rogers enlists additional aid from
retired pararescueman Sam Wilson aka Falcon (Anthony Mack). Against
overwhelming odds, the underdog team of Captain America, The Black Widow, and Falcon
battle to thwart Hydra's plans and save millions while defending American liberty
and freedom.
The movie adeptly explores the dual nature of many of the
movie’s characters, including Fury, The Black Widow, S.H.I.E.L.D.’s
S.T.R.I.K.E. operative Brock Rumlow (Frank Grillo), and senior S.H.I.E.L.D.
official Alexander Pierce (Robert Redford). In the midst of this turmoil, Captain
America remains the reliable constant in a world spinning off its moral compass.
Although Captain America sports a sleek, black mod costume, the old fashion
values of patriotism, courage, doggedness, loyalty, and integrity still drive
the heart of this character. Steve Rogers is someone who doesn’t compromise his
core values and abandons friends, even when his own life is at stake. These are
the heroic values that make Steve Rogers aka Captain America a truly super
soldier, a truly decent guy, and a truly super leader.
The movie also stars Sebastian Stan as the Winter Soldier,
Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill, Emily VanCamp as Sharon Carter/Agent 13, and
Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter. Additionally Toby Jones appears as Arnim Zola
and Garry Shandling as Senator Stern. Captain
America: The Winter Soldier was directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo.
The script was written by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. Kevin Feige
produced the film. For its fine acting performances, action sequences, story
development, and directing, Captain
America: The Winter Soldier triumphs at the
box office with four out of five stars.
About the Author
Brian K. Hemphill is an artist, blogger, teacher, and public speaker. He has explored a number of artistic disciplines, including fiction and poetry writing, visual art, drama, dance, and music. He now offers consultations, one-one-one coaching sessions, workshop presentations, and book talks about the factors that foster artistic creativity and expressiveness. His new book is entitled The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry: A Philosophy for Creating Everything Artistic. Hemphill lives in the New York metropolitan area.
About the Book
The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry: A Philosophy for Creating Everything Artistic is an all-artist guide which identifies the nine root elements common to all artistic fields and explains their significance in creating expressive art. This book is for adult and young adult performers, writers, and visual artists. The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry uses hundreds of relevant examples, citations, and quotations from prominent art professionals, philosophers, scientists, past and present, to support over 40 chapters. Through warm and insightful narrative, Hemphill offers advice from painters, sculptors, dancers, choreographers, actors, film directors, musicians, teachers, psychologists, scientists, philosophers, and critics, writing on all forms of art, including visual arts, literary arts, dramatic arts, musical arts, dance arts, and hybrid art forms. For advanced artists, critics, and teachers looking to understand artistic depth and nuance, The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry presents 36 additional elements branching from the nine root elements and suggests other avenues for artistic investigation and development. Although mainly written for the artist and arts professional, the non-artist who has a general love for art will also gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of art.
Book Ordering
Hardcover, softcover, and e-book editions of The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry are available at http://www.amazon.com/, http://www.barnesandnoble.com/, and other booksellers. Autographed copies of the book can be ordered through the author's website at http://www.elementsofartistry.net/.
Discount Book Orders
Art associations or other groups ordering 10 or more copies can receive a 15% discount code by emailing bkhemphill@ElementsOfArtistry.net.
Booksellers' Note
This title is listed as returnable in Ingram’s and Baker & Taylor’s Title Database. Email bkhemphill@ElementsOfArtistry.net regarding setting up book signings.
Book Information
Title: The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry: A Philosophy for Creating Everything Artistic
Publisher: iUniverse Publishing
Publication Date: September 2011
Number of pages: 600
ISBN FORMAT PRICE
9780595483013 - 6x9 Perfect Bound Softcover - $33.95
9780595603893 - E-Book - $9.99
9781462005840 - 6x9 Dust Jacket Hardcover - $43.95
Brian K. Hemphill is an artist, blogger, teacher, and public speaker. He has explored a number of artistic disciplines, including fiction and poetry writing, visual art, drama, dance, and music. He now offers consultations, one-one-one coaching sessions, workshop presentations, and book talks about the factors that foster artistic creativity and expressiveness. His new book is entitled The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry: A Philosophy for Creating Everything Artistic. Hemphill lives in the New York metropolitan area.
About the Book
The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry: A Philosophy for Creating Everything Artistic is an all-artist guide which identifies the nine root elements common to all artistic fields and explains their significance in creating expressive art. This book is for adult and young adult performers, writers, and visual artists. The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry uses hundreds of relevant examples, citations, and quotations from prominent art professionals, philosophers, scientists, past and present, to support over 40 chapters. Through warm and insightful narrative, Hemphill offers advice from painters, sculptors, dancers, choreographers, actors, film directors, musicians, teachers, psychologists, scientists, philosophers, and critics, writing on all forms of art, including visual arts, literary arts, dramatic arts, musical arts, dance arts, and hybrid art forms. For advanced artists, critics, and teachers looking to understand artistic depth and nuance, The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry presents 36 additional elements branching from the nine root elements and suggests other avenues for artistic investigation and development. Although mainly written for the artist and arts professional, the non-artist who has a general love for art will also gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of art.
Book Ordering
Hardcover, softcover, and e-book editions of The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry are available at http://www.amazon.com/, http://www.barnesandnoble.com/, and other booksellers. Autographed copies of the book can be ordered through the author's website at http://www.elementsofartistry.net/.
Discount Book Orders
Art associations or other groups ordering 10 or more copies can receive a 15% discount code by emailing bkhemphill@ElementsOfArtistry.net.
Booksellers' Note
This title is listed as returnable in Ingram’s and Baker & Taylor’s Title Database. Email bkhemphill@ElementsOfArtistry.net regarding setting up book signings.
Book Information
Title: The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry: A Philosophy for Creating Everything Artistic
Publisher: iUniverse Publishing
Publication Date: September 2011
Number of pages: 600
ISBN FORMAT PRICE
9780595483013 - 6x9 Perfect Bound Softcover - $33.95
9780595603893 - E-Book - $9.99
9781462005840 - 6x9 Dust Jacket Hardcover - $43.95
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