George Melies and his contributions to cinema history The film industry encompasses technological and commercial organizations of filmmaking. The story of the Kelly Gang was the first feature film to be produced and its production was done in Australia. This film was produced and directed by Charles Tait and Dan Barry in 1906. By 1911‚ other countries were also beginning to show some interest in feature films. The modern film industry has evolved over the years and it is still evolving. Famous
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“Jane Eyre” is a novel of passion‚ desire‚ rage and defiance‚ combining to form a literary sensation that has withstood the test of time. The novel’s sense of mystery‚ betrayal and deceit create the perfect romance narrative which has been evoking passion from its readers for over a century. Jane’s enduring quest for love‚ love of a family and of an equal fulfill the human ideals of romance as she defies all obstacles in her way. The love between Rochester and Jane dissolves the constraints of Victorian
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The Middle Ages Braveheart and Robin Hood. Lord of the Rings and Merlin (“5 Biggest…”). These Hollywood classics all influence how people tend to perceive the Middle Ages‚ a time period that stretched across the fifth and sixteenth centuries. Contrary to Hollywood’s beliefs‚ life back then was very routine and social activities were an important addition to everyone’s’ life‚ whether they were a peasant or royalty (“Medieval Life”). However‚ Hollywood has deemed it fit to slander the Middle
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The Life of Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Kurt Vonnegut Jr. is a famous American author "known for works blending satire‚ black comedy‚ and science fiction" (Kurt Vonnegut). Although Kurt Vonnegut is most widely known as a science fiction writer‚ what if his readers knew that he didn ’t consider himself that at all? He once said he "learned from the reviewer" that he was a science fiction writer. Regardless of what Kurt Vonnegut considers himself‚ he is one of the most sought-after science fiction writers
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A LOOK AT CHARLES LUDLAM AND THE RIDICULOUS THEATRICAL COMPANY Charles Ludlam was a playwright‚ a director‚ and an actor. He was the star of his own revival troupe‚ The Ridiculous Theatrical Company. During a twenty year career. (cut short as he lost his life to AIDS at age 47)‚ he was awarded six Obie Awards ‚ he wrote twenty nine plays and was reviewed by many as a brilliant actor. He studied theatre at Hofsta University and studied and perfected the techniques of the Stanislavsky
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Four Feminist Novels by Margaret Atwood Helge Normann Nilsen University of Trondheim Most of Margaret Atwood’s early novels express a clearly feminist message.1 They fall under the category of fiction of protest‚ though this only rarely diminishes their artistic value. But‚ like other feminist writers‚ Atwood is very much concerned to demonstrate that women are oppressed in Western society and their options severely restricted. There are four novels which deal with this theme successfully:
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Cedar Point‚ known to many as a coveted day trip to ride some of the biggest roller coasters America has to offer; But what many do not know is its fascinating past and the interesting events that took place that make it as we know it today. Located in the Sandusky Bay‚ Cedar Point has become one of the prize possessions of Ohio. With a history dating back to the 1870‚ the classic amusement park on the shore of Lake Erie has seen its share of rides‚ roller coaster‚ people and history. From a deserted
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Men Who Kill: Serial Killers Gwen Morse University of the Rockies Abstract Previous research results regarding the characteristics of male serial killers has long been inadequate and unstable at best. Although there has been little agreement amongst researchers‚ limited recognition has been given to the Hickey Trauma-Controlled Method (2002) as it pertains the sexual motivations of serial killers. As a result‚ in 2004‚ Dr. William Amdt‚ Dr. Tammy Hiepas‚ and Dr. Juhu Kim conducted a quantitative
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FOLKLORE AND LITERATURE The studies of the British culture and therefore understanding of the national character of the English cannot stand apart from the research of its important product – folklore. The folklore and folk customs of England developed over a long chain of centuries. Some ancient customs were passed from Celtic to Germanic generations and further. Invaders and settlers brought with them their own beliefs‚ which mixed with older traditions. The main reason to uniqueness of British
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theatre. In addition‚ about 400 performers and stage actors were jammed in the basement‚ backstage and dressing rooms to witness what was surely an exciting show. The audience was full of anticipation in readiness to watch a musical comedy‚ Mr. Bluebeard. Five weeks prior to the staging of the music comedy‚ the 1‚700 capacity Iroquois theater had just been opened with much excitement from the public and the press (Marshall 1904). The Chicago Tribune one of the most reputable dailies in the city
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