Bob Woodward

Jimmy yet again created another group, called Jimmy James and the Blue Flames. In an attempt to put his name out there they played in many various Greenwich Village cafés and clubs. After a few months passed, Jimmy had an image that went with him; the phenomenal guitarist. Jimi was finally getting his foot in the door. In 1966 while Jimi was performing at a gig, Linda Keith spotted him. Linda was a British model and she was also dating the Rolling Stone’s guitarist, Keith Richards. She…

NBA Draft Profile: De’Aaron Fox, PG, Kentucky Key Stats: 16.7 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 4.6 APG Measurables: 6’3, 187 pounds Strengths: De’Aaron Fox comes into the NBA with a lot of tools that should translate well from his days in college. His biggest draw is his speed , at 6’3, Fox has elite speed can only be matched by point guards such as John Wall, Russell Westbrook and other freak athletes at the position. His end to end speed is amazing and if he can get the rebound it’s off to the races. He…

The Film The Shawshank Redemption a about Andy DuFresne, an innocent man who is sentenced a life sentence after being framed for killing his wife and her lover. Once Andy gets to Shawshank prison he sees the how hope and fear can dramatically affect the outcome of any situation. People who fear often lack self-confidence and motivation making every obstacle harder. Allowing people just like Warden Norton and Heywood to use fear to control people with intimidation and violence. While…

Bob Fosse, a jazz director and choreographer, is lauded for his unique artistry of choreography. During the 1950s-1970s, Broadway musicals and films were very popular. Fosse’s work gained a lot of popularity because of the different approach he took on jazz dance. He soon became one of the most notable choreographers of his time. His work has forever changed the way audiences perceive dance, making his work historically relevant and unique. Bob Fosse was born on June 23, 1927 in…

All over the world, children and adults alike read and praise Dr. Seuss’ short books with fun rhymes and brilliant colors. Since it’s creation in 1972, The Lorax has been inspiring everyday people to do better for their environment and to make sure being environmentally friendly continues to weave itself through future generations. Despite having been written and published over forty years ago, The Lorax’s message remains vital and important as we continue to feel the effects of earlier…

What idea does Frank Darabont, the director and screenwriter for The Shawshank Redemption, explore in his film? What cinematic techniques does he use/manipulate in order to portray these ideas?

Interview Host: Today I am joined by the director and screenwriter of the internationally acclaimed motion picture The Shawshank Redemption, Mr. Frank Darabont. The film is accompanied by numerous accolades, seven Academy Awards nominations and two Golden Globe nominations, cementing its status as a…

The film Shawshank Redemption is an award-winning film by Frank Darabont in which an innocent man, Andy Dufresne, is sentence to two life sentences for the murder of his wife and her lover. Andy is sentenced to life in Shawshank State Penitentiary for after being wrongly convicted even after professing his innocence. While imprisoned Andy befriends a man everyone knows as Red who is known for being able to smuggle things into the prison. Over the years Red is able to get Andy a rock hammer as…

“Hew out of the mountain of despair to a stone of hope, and you can make your life a splendid one.” This is my grandfather’s favorite quote. He kept saying that to me when he tried to pass on his life experience to me. Not paid much attention to it, I never thought that hope is the power to wake up my sleepy potentials. It was not until have seen the Shawshank Repetition directed by Frank Darabont that I realized how the hope can motivate me when I suffered. I developed constant sense of hope…

Hiring and Training practices: The quality of human resources who are knowledgeable, creative and brings operational excellence is an essential ingredient for a successful strategy execution. Target Corporation needs to look for a key quality and specific skill set from a potential employee. The specifics are friendly, can-do, and a cheerful attitude that is a must for employees whose key responsibilities include delivering great customer service going above and beyond what Target calls as…

another characteristic of that decade. Jeans and sports shirts replaced wide pants, jackets and ties. The consumption of illegal drugs increased. Rock and roll prevailed and gave rise to many musical variants. Heavy rock was a success and the singer Bob Dylan became very famous in those days. The youthful counterculture culminated in August 1969 at Woodstock, a three-day New York State music festival held in New York, attended by nearly half a million people. The festival became myth thanks to…