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Eggener, Keith L. “‘An Amusing Lack of Logic’: Surrealism and Popular Entertainment.” American Art, vol. 7, no. 4, 1993, pp. 31–45. Print. In “‘An Amusing Lack of Logic’: Surrealism and Popular Entertainment,” Eggener describes the situation of how Surrealism rose to gain popularity in American entertainment with the help of Salvador Dali, yet it almost fell back down with him as well. Surrealism came to America during the 1930s and its journey to popularity was not exactly smooth in the…

I found this particular piece of artwork in the tunnels near Lanark residence, and obviously painted by some of its floor members quite a few years ago. This particular sign caught my eye because I was curious as to why an entire floor of people would choose a 2001 children’s animated movie to represent them in a public area for an indeterminate amount of time. I believe that the Shrek painting is a perfect example of a social media meme. According to Little (2014), “Internet memes—images that…

people know about Edison’s infamous plan to ‘hijack’ America’s film industry. The inventor had a patent on motion picture cameras and didn't let anyone use them. Due to an increase in copyright infringement, Edison created the Motion Pictures Patent Company (the ‘Edison Trust’), according to which film studios nationwide should agree to a monopolistic peace treaty. Basically, Edison charged outrageous quantities to any individual or institution wishing to shoot a movie. Universal’s president,…

his previous work and this character was inspired by the Canadian black bear which he frequently visited at the London Zoo. In addition, this character was further more developed by Shirley Lasswell. And in 1961 Shirley Slesinger Lasswell gave Walt Disney Productions the linseed rights which lead this character to be franchise and merchandised to children. In comparison, Paddington Bear is an anthropomorphised bear from Peru. The character came to be about when Michael Bond discovered a lonely…

Tim Burton is a legend in the film production, industry. One of the most unforgettable film of the century is " Edward Scissorhands " it won the Hugo award for Best Dramatic Presentation, and BAFTA Award for Best production Design (www.timburtoncollective.com). Another film is " Charlie,and the Chocolate Factory " that Tim Burton recreated from Ronald Dahl. Tim Burton style is influenced, and inspired by Ronald Dahl. He influenced Tim Burton's imagination, and the cinematic technique he uses.…

Disney princesses are known to be stereotypically “perfect.” They all have the same body, race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. Then, all the movies shared the same plot: the “perfect” girl gets saved by a strong, handsome man, they fall in love, and live happily ever after. To viewers in the 20th century, this was exactly what they wanted. This “perfect” girl and plot all made sense. But when the 21st century rolled around, this all changed. People started to realize that this wasn’t the…

All I saw were the toys, bright colors, and smiles. It was a wonderful place filled with everything I ever wanted, Barbie dolls, toy trucks, Legos and so on. As I continued to walk through, I was so excited that I was playing over in my head what toys I would play with first. The Barbie dolls first, then the playhouse, and build a house with Legos. And there were so many other kids to play along with too. With the amount of toys and having news friends all around me, I felt like I was in a…

If you enjoy a book more than a movie. Then you’re going to agree with me if you have read the book of Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt and watched the movie Tuck Everlasting from Disney. Tuck Everlasting is a story about a girl named Winnie who meets a family that is burdened by being immortal. Natalie Babbit’s Tuck Everlasting is better than Disney’s Tuck Everlasting, because it gives more imagery, suspense, and characterization. A way that the book Tuck Everlasting is better than the movie…

of elementary school. It wasn’t until freshman year of high school that I learned how to write a structured paragraph. My teachers didn’t teach me how to read and write. They all taught the same way and it was not working. However, with the help of Disney Sing Along Songs: Zip a Dee Doo Dah VHS tape, I learned a different way to teach myself how to read and write. When I first entered Kindergarten, I realized school was going to be a challenge for me. On the first day of class, Ms. Wilson made…

I Am What I Am from La Cages Aux Folles Jerry Herman’s (b. 1931) dazzling score, and message of acceptance, has made the musical La Cages Aux Folles popular with audiences since the show’s opening night at New York’s Palace Theatre on August 21, 1983. Sung by the character of Albin, I Am What I Am, is an anthem about embracing your true self. This was the final piece I sang as a finalist on NBC’s America’s Got Talent. Although I had the love and support of the audience, some on the judging…