American Beauty (1999 film) as Lester and Angela get closer, finally taking the roses—and thus Carolyn—out of the shot. Lester's epiphany at the end of the film is expressed by rain and the use of red, building to a crescendo that is a deliberate contrast to the release Lester feels. The constant use of red "lulls [the audience] subliminally" into becoming used to it; consequently, it leaves the audience unprepared when Lester is shot and his blood spatters on the wall. Pennington argues that "American Beauty" defines its characters through their sexuality. Lester's attempts to relive his youth are a direct result of his
Burnham Sterling and Company and Sale/Leasebacks 2. Tax-leases 3. Aircraft sourcing 4. Financial, asset and tax analysis On October 10, 2012, Burnham Sterling & Company (BSC) was retained by Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) for the sourcing of 5 additional Airbus A320s. In 2011 BSC had successfully completed a similar exercise for 10 A320 aircraft for SAS. Burnham Sterling and Company Burnham Sterling & Company is an aircraft consulting and advisory practice led by former senior members of Babcock & Brown. The traditional aircraft advisory activities formerly offered by Babcock are now offered by Burnham Sterling and continue to be led by former Babcock partner,