The Departed

does a phenomenal job at grabbing anyone’s attention to the film either it’s from the costume design to the comical script and the famous musical number in the film or even the technical department in making the witches come to life as well as the departed. There is never a dull moment in the film Hocus Pocus. Starting with the films costume design. Hocus Pocus is a Halloween based movie, therefore, there are a ton of different costumes as well as the outfits that are worn by the three witches…

Fiction: A Vibrant Voice in the Harlem Renaissance Harlem Renaissance was a social movement after the World War I. It happened when the blacks from various backgrounds—uneducated southerners coming from the Great Migration to the north, the soldiers returning from World War I, and the already educated blacks, all of whom sought their own identity and a place for them in the northern cities. Harlem, a small town in New York, became a cultural center, and a nurturing place for black literature.…

The finest chap I know, thought that I wasn't capable of this. Immediately I told him to meet me there, 10 on dot, 20 years from that day. That would should him I could make it on my own. After the deal was made, we departed; or at least, I left. As I looked over my shoulder, I saw a black silhouette of a young man, staring at me as if I was an alien. However, little did I know, 20 years from that day we would meet again, but unknowingly. Jimmy would be dressed in a…

I am confident that almost all of us have had to go through a deceased relatives belongings at one time or another. You know what I’m talking about- after “Uncle Edward” dies an e-mail, phone call, or letter arrives with an itemized list of his belongings and you have been invited to choose what you want among the other relative's or close friends. To be honest, I find the experience awkward and strange. My belief is that even in families with stable dynamics, this scenario has the…

After visiting the National Mall in Washington D.C., she decided that she wanted to create a horizontal figure that embraced its spectators. The names would be engraved into black granite, so that visitors could reach out and touch the names of departed or missing loved ones or friends. By choosing black granite, the memorial would stand out from the other memorials in the Mall, while representing the connection between the dead and the living. She wanted the memorial to be unique and attract…

Disney world is a place where dreams come true. When I was a child, I got to visit Disney World every year. I stumble upon Main Street USA after Strolling through the magical gates. The theme of Main Street USA takes me back in time to the early 20th century small-town America, As I wander down Main Street, I can see a vintage barbershop, charming little shops, and an old-fashioned movie theatre. The end of Main Street USA is the center of the park Cinderella’s enchanting castle, and center of…

Compare and Contrast: Day of the Dead and Halloween At the very end of October, countries around the world celebrate holidays such as El Dia de los Muertos and Halloween or traditions like them. While they have many differences depending on the customs from place to place they also have many similarities. El Dia de los Muertos, translated to “the Day of the Dead”, is a Mexican holiday that takes place from October 31st to November 2nd. It began about 3,000 years ago where rituals and…

defense of its sincerity” (pg. 26). Northrup goes on to explain that Jeleen “received detailed instruction in the Christian faith,” (pg. 26), which in the Portuguese court and that he, along with six of his closest followers were baptized. When he departed the Portuguese court, he left with priests to assist in the national conversion of his…

James Truslow Adams’ definition of the American Dream was that “life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement”. To be an American means that every citizen has an equal opportunity to have a fulfilled life of freedom, happiness and success. An extreme situation in which this lifestyle can be found and understood is in the book, Into the Wild, by Jon Krakauer. The book illustrates the life of Chris McCandless, a young…

The transition to adulthood marks a monumental event in everyone’s life. For many, this transition is centered around their preparation for college. This time period is filled with stress, tough decisions, and a sense of finality as one phase of life draws to an end. Adulthood comes, however, when one makes the realization they are ready to face these difficult tasks, which will affect the rest of their lives. This shift can come in very different forms, and may even come in they way least…