THE POWER OF WORDS HOW A TYRANT INSPIRES HOPE AND ENLIGHTENMENT Using the archetype “Power of Words” a famous speech was delivers on the stage by one of the greatest pioneers of the film industry Mr. Charlie Chaplin. “The Great Dictator’s Speech” was a mythical moment in the history of film for two reasons. The first being, this was the moment the most beloved and famous tramp of all, became a dictator. The second was, the words spoken by this tyrant were to become timeless words of hope and…
What first appears to be a film about war and the separation between the two Koreas is, in actuality, a heartfelt comedy that touches on the innocence and good that exists in all people. Park Kwang-hyun uses not only technical camera movements and graphics to explain these themes, but he also incorporates symbolism and thoughtful timing in dialogue, presentation, and delivery. Park Kwang-hyun has a cinematic style all his own. Although Hayao Miyazaki inspired his film, there are clear…
“In imaginative philosophical terms, Improvisation might be metaphorically described as the act of stepping out of the fixed and fossilized world of the Past, standing for a moment on a tight-rope Wire representing the moment of the Present, while preparing to test the waters of the future with an exploratory toe.” (Harris) In other words, improvisation is as an action done within the moment. Improvising comprises of musicians composing music spontaneously, whether that be creating variations of…
In 1923, the brothers(Albert, Sam, Harry and Jack) formed Warner Brothers Pictures Incorporated. They faced many struggles but survived the odds because of their relationship. As of now, Warner Brothers are known the worldwide for its production of films, music and entertainment programs. This theme corresponds to The Time Keeper. Having a strong relationship and good perception helps achieve success. Mitch Albom links to reality using the characters of The Time Keeper. Through the characters…
protagonist, Charlie Gordon, tries to change the way he is viewed in society. Through a surgery, Charlie Gordon had been transformed from being mentally incapacitated to an individual that has a highly developed, profound mind. His intelligence gives Charlie the ability to be aware of the world by seeing concepts in new ways. When Charlie first starts to gain intelligence, he cannot discriminate if he is a man from new beginnings or if he is being viewed by others differently. Charlie shows this…
Bunny Briggs always said that he was born dancing and “When [he] finally faced the world [his] legs were kickin’. Bunny was a prodigy who performed all over Harlem then on Television and Broadway. He started dancing after seeing his aunt perform with Bill Robinson. He was able to reproduce the steps that Robinson had performed with ease. Bunny said he “couldn't believe how graceful [Robinson] was, and how calm. To move like that and smile. That's when [Bunny] decided.” He began performing with…
Short Paper #1 The existence of filmmaking have acquired an evolutionary genre of historical growth throughout history up until this day, and for many more years to come. Intrigued by the creativity of film making and the way it has expanded throughout time with capturing its audience attention and keeping up with its generation of fantastic films, as well as transitioning from black and white films to color. Even more amazed at the fact that the history of film began in the 1890s during the…
or to compete with other film makers, but to stand up and speak without fear to the cruel and inhumane actions that was going on at that time. The world was suffering changes and with this society and eventually film makers. People want to see Charlie Chaplin a good guy with his little mustache imitating and mocking the bad dictator with the same shape of mustache. During the Great Dictator, other films were made like Casa Blanca, Pinocchio, it’s a wonderful life and Fantasia. This film reached…
Comparison of Swing and Bop Jazz Jazz music is one of the youngest genres of music that is played in this day and age. This genre of jazz encompasses several different styles such as bebop and swing. Both styles are different but they are still classified as jazz. Swing music is the older of the two styles jazz. Swing became very popular in the 1930’s to the mid 1940’s. Ironically, bebop’s inception came out from creative spins on the already popular swing music. Swing usually consisted of…
Linen and Cotton Makes Luna Whole Inside of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, the machines were going faster and faster but also gradually slowing down. Sounds of the machines were getting softer and softer. A green-eyed, soft blond woman turned the machines off. The dollars were then were sent off to a bank. Every dollar in the truck was bellowing except for the dollars on the top. The truck went up and down. The wind went whoosh, whoosh. Then there was a loud creek from the back of…