Actor-network theory

failure to enforce cast integration for films that portray or represent African Americans is a limitation set for actors and actresses in the industry. There are several well-known actresses that could have been casted for the part, for instance Viola Davis. At some level it’s not the responsibility of the production company rather the industry workers and those who support them (actors, actresses and moviegoers). “Accountability to the community take precedence over training for an industry…

suggests, the skin of their teeth. However, this is not all the show has to offer. Alongside the main plot another small story arises. The audience follows not only the characters but the actors as well. On occasion, the maid of the family, Sabina, breaks character to become her own self as an actress and a few other actors follow her lead but rarely as often as she does. The show creates a unique experience for the…

the imbalance of recognition of the works of white actors and actors of color. Contrarily, with the booming popularity of Hamilton in the theater world, the Tony’s were celebrated for their diversity with the hashtag: #TonysSoDiverse. Theater has always strived to reflect the world we live in and to comment on social issues. In this way it can often be more telling of who we are as a people than Hollywood…

Gossip Girl (CW, 2007-2012) is a drama television series about a group of fictional wealthy teenagers living on the Upper East Side in New York City. It is based off of a book series by Cecily Von Ziegesar. Though the characters all attend the same prep school, the show mostly focuses on what they do in their non-academic lives. The drama portrayed in this series is more extreme than other comparable teen drama shows, such as The O.C or 90210. This is due to the controversial topics that are…

adding a paint stroke to the overall creation. Camera crews constantly adjust to capture the perfect angle in which the viewer will perceive. Make up artists, costume designers, and extras help create the atmosphere in which the story will be set. Actors and actresses showcase their talent and perform scenes with passion. Directors oversee all actions like a true artist and helps guide his paintbrush of workers. Slowly but surely, these parts meld together to create an overall masterpiece that…

of the film, when Antonio’s bicycle is stolen there is an absence of assistance from surrounding strangers, whereas in Antonio’s act of desperation is stopped almost immediately. Additionally, the performance of the actors is imperative to the film. Drawing off the use of a child actor, Bruno appears to have a greater sense of morality than Antonio, his father. The fact that Bruno is seen as having the moral high ground over his father makes Antonio’s decision to steal a bicycle all the more…

shows have common misconception that actors of their favorite drama series have similar method of acting in the actors on stage. Lots of stars in the showbiz industry attained their fame with sophistication because they are mestizo and mestizo. In reality, actors on stage are having harder time on acting because of many reasons than the actors on screen. Acting on stage requires high level of concentration in every acting lesson to be an efficient stage actor. Theatre acting and screen acting…

"Stage and seating not fixed. Instead, each can be altered to suit the needs of the play or the whim of the director." (Alderson, 2002, pg. 7) It does not have a rigging system because a black box is used as an imaginary theatre experience since the actors have to make the audience believe everything they do and say with having little to no set or props. A thrust stage may have a rigging system since it uses back drops but is also seen on three sides by the audience rather than one. The rail…

Filmmakers see film festivals as opportunities to display their work and gain acknowledgement to international audiences as well as to connect with other filmmakers. Film producers, distributors and investors use film festivals as a platform to network, educate themselves further and to find prospects to do business with. However you look at it, film festivals are vital points for film industries, businesses, institutions and information due to their roles as possible sites for the production,…

Sport celebrities Nowadays, it is an undeniable fact that famous athletes are the most well-known celebrities worldwide. Who hasn’t heard of David Beckham or doesn’t know who Michael Jordan is? Sports people have reached the stardom level of Hollywood movie stars and singers, perhaps in some cases even surpassing them. That goes to say that they possess the power to influence not only the society as a whole but also people on a more individual level, thus affecting their personality. Sports is…