Disney's Hollywood Studios

The first half of the semester we watched a total of 5 different movies. Each of these movies had different storylines, characters, settings, and motives. However one thing they all had in common was character development. The two movies that stuck out most to me were Billie Elliot and My Life as a Dog. Billie Elliot was directed by Stephen Daldry, a well-known stage director, photographed by Brian Tufano, and written by Lee Hall. It was seen to take place in 1984 and released in 2000. The…

Globalization has changed and shaped how we perceive the world for the past centuries. With the emerging trends of technological advancement, humans nowadays live in much more convenient lives as a results of benefitting from it. From the ability to order foods online, call an Uber through smartphones to communication face-to-face from the other side of the world, everything is within reach and thus implement our digital-active lifestyle. However, with great power comes great responsibilities,…

Whether or not you go to the movies every weekend, films are an important part of our lives in the modern world. No matter where you go you will inevitably see advertising for one movie or another, and if you do not then you will see one for a television show. In the age of the internet and social media it is truly impossible to escape movies even if you could not care less about them. I know people who have not been to a theatre in years and others, like myself, who go practically every week to…

Latin Dance Senior Swing is a cultural engagement workshop for senior centers all over New York. It teaches seniors the dance idioms of tango, salsa, merengue, bachata and cha-cha, in a supportive and fun setting. It supports the physical, mental and social health of New York City seniors, while promoting Latin dance, music and history. Goals include improved posture, body placement, alignment, musicality, balance, coordination, body awareness, presence and coordination. The program will serve…

It is common practice for a film to have underlying themes that tie to current cultural situations or social tensions. Audiences are drawn to stories that they can relate to and filmmakers capitalize on this by providing an alternative learning source for what the world is like outside the viewer’s personal space. With the use of subtle hints or obvious nods, the film makers can educate, inform, or even push a personal agenda. Even with films that seem pure fantasy or purely intended for…

When I was seven, my ballet instructor told me that I have hyperextended knees. "It's great! All dancers want hyper extensions!" She assured. From that tender age, I always wondered. Is having what everyone else wants worth it? How much is the value increased? How much more desirable to you appear to others? From the time I was seven, I never really stopped thinking about the broad aspects of existence. I still incorporated my enjoyments into life, I just analyzed them far too much. When I was…

Despite its location, Dot’s Donut Shop was about to get famous. Little to very few people know of Hughesville, Nebraska or let alone heard of Dot’s Donut Shop. The little town of 879 people in central Nebraska was soon to be a town known worldwide but not necessarily for a good reason. It was the first day of Tom Johnson’s senior year. He hated being stuck in a small town with nothing but a gas station, and a rundown donut shop so as you imagine he was ready to get out of here and go to…

The documentary Side by Side looks at the ways that technology has evolved over time and challenged cinematographers with film. Movies have the effect of inspiring us, thrilling us, and for a temporary moment allow an escape. With the recent emergence of technology, it has challenged filmmakers in many ways. Film started in the 19th century, but a new medium has come onto the scene allowing new things that film never had before. With the invention of technology, we have digital cameras. A new…

movie “Porco Rosso” was their top grossing movie that featured a group of “Tanuki” (Japanese racoon dogs) in 1992.” Studio Ghibli's first ever box office success grossed over $18 million with “KIki’s Delivery Service”. You could say they’ve had some pretty successful movies. “Kiki’s Delivery service” was released in 1989.The studio went from just a few employees to over 300. The Studio was founded in 1985, so it is 30 years old. They have won many awards for their quality. Many of Their movies…

During the Golden Era, Hollywood couldn’t make movies fast enough. Movies were in demand and the Big Five were making money hand-over-fist. They controlled everything that had anything to do with movies from production to exhibition. In 1946 the studios had made an astonishing $121,000,000 in profits. The years after World War II, the film industry changed radically and Hollywood began a period of decline. In 1950, the studios’ soaring profits dropped to $31,000,000 (Lewis, 2008). This…