The Roman playwright Plautus is attributed as claiming “You must spend money to make money‚” and few industries seem to be taking this so obviously to heart as Hollywood in the 21 st century. Even before the birth of the modern blockbuster in the mid-1970’s‚ studios had been chasing the concept of big – big spectacle‚ big events‚ big grosses‚ and now‚ big openings and big‚ continuing franchises. But there’s a rising sense that something is being lost in the scramble for topping the previous box
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white skin. While there’s nothing wrong with caucasian actors and actresses‚ it’s the lack of diversity in their work. We’re getting tired of the same people gracing our screens‚ occasionally allowing the token Hispanic play a tired out stereotype. Hollywood must allow other cultures to paint the image of diversity alongside the established caucasian stars‚ rather than depicting a false picture of America. It’s unarguable; American movies and television are prominently white. Is this because people
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following the 80’s era. The story of Pretty Woman centers on a Hollywood prostitute Vivian Ward who gets hired by a very wealthy businessman‚ (Edward Lewis)‚ to be at his beck and call or escort for several business and social functions. During that time‚ they gradually begin to develop a relationship over the course of Vivian’s week-long stay in his suite. Edward then takes his lawyer’s exotic Lotus S4 Esprit and heads down Hollywood Boulevard where he took a detour to ask for directions. He has
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Hollywood Studio System Studios have less control over films‚ when released Multiplexes have their own “popcorn economy” model Studio System Three Conflicting Multiplex Businesses 1. Concessions 2. Movie Exhibition 3. Advertising What is Popcorn Economy? “The more people we move past the popcorn‚ the more money we make” (p.196). Conflicting interests of studios and multiplexes In 2001‚ average time a studio film remained in multiplexes was only three weeks. Word of mouth Advertising
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How to Win Friends and Influence People Introduction Creation of relationships in an organization is essential and requires individuals with distinguished character traits. Individuals need to be keen on their choice of friends in either the work place or any other area. This is necessary for building harmonious relationships between people of diverse cultures‚ leading to increased productivity. Winning friends and influencing people is the principal element require by all leaders to enhance the
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The 1969 film‚ Easy Rider‚ directed by Dennis Hopper is what many people consider to be a modern Western of the 1960’s. This film is a follow up film to the 1966 film‚ The Wild Angels‚ starring Peter Fonda. The film begins with two longhaired hippie motorcycle riders buying cocaine to smuggle from Mexico to sell to a notorious drug dealer in California. The two men are referred to as Captain America and Billy the Kid. Captain America drives a low-riding Harley Davidson bike with a red‚ white‚ and
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Media vs. Real World Problems The media influences nearly everything and everyone in America and around the world. Television shows‚ music‚ and movies cloud our minds. Therefore‚ we don’t know about even half of the world’s problems. While children in Africa are starving and dying from contaminated water we sit around and watch MTV. The media should use its power to bring real world problems to light. In the political cartoon simply titled “Miley Cyrus” we see the problem with media and it’s
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Hollywood is known to be overrun with discrimination whether it racism‚ or sexism‚ even in present day; where this should be a thing of the past. However‚ one discrimination that is often overlooked is ageism‚ which is the discrimination of someone just because of their age. Many people do not think of ageism as a big issue; however the effects of it have the ability to make an entertainer unable to acquire a position in the industry‚ even tho they might be highly skilled. Although ageism runs ramped
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In a passage from Dalton Trumbo’s novel‚ Johnny Got His Gun‚ Trumbo characterize the close relationship between the young man and his father through 3rd person limited point-of-view. Through precise details Trumbo illustrate the importance of the isolated campsite and the tradition between father and son. Through symbolism Trumbo was able to convey Joe‚ the young man‚ and his father trusting‚ understanding‚ and considerate relationship. From the following passage from Johnny Got His Gun (1939)
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In Life‚ we are always faced with hard decisions. We are sometimes forced to choose between decisions that support you or your family. Lyddie is faced with just that. In 1991 Katherine Paterson wrote the novel “Lyddie.” The main character Lyddie lived with her family but then is separated from them when a bear invades her house and is mistaken for the end of the world. Lyddie’s father sells the farm so she has to work at a mill in Lowell that pays little and the working conditions are very poor.She
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