Turner Classic Movies

"post-Watergate" seventies crisis--to appeal to those seeing the movie then--rather than keep the "counterculture sixties" aura Kesey 's book represented, as explained by Sean Axmaker in his review for One Flew Over the Cuckoo 's Nest for Turner Classic Movies (par.2). Nurse Ratched took form of the dictator figure--keeping others down in aid of herself-- while McMurphy becomes a symbol of individualism and a "misfit king leading the subjugated souls to moments of freedom against…

Every new year comes with excitement for what the next 365 days has in store, for me in January 2015 I found myself browsing open medical jobs in my area which led me to Thompson Health’s employment opportunities page. The more I read, the more I became intrigued. Deep down inside my subconscious I could hear myself saying “just do it!”, so I did I sent in my job application, and resume. Little did I know that the simple click of a submit button would lead me in such a life-changing adventure.…

Ben E. King’s song “Stand by Me” is one of the most popoular and covered songs. The single made in 1961 “is one of the very few songs to ever reach the US Top Ten twice in the same version; it was a hit in 1961 and again when it was re-released in 1986 as the title track of the movie of the same name” (Fontenot). “Stand by Me” was and influential and impactful song during its time and even today. The song is still listened to on its own as well in the popular movie. As well, Ben E. King was an…

Stephen King is one of the greatest fantasy writer in the world. He published many short stories. Much of his fictions have been adapted to both large and small screens, although it usually plays best in the mind’s eye. The relations of king’s fiction with electronic media are many and complex. (King is considered one of the greatest fantasy writers because of the things that have happened in his past lifetime). (King 1) Stephen King was born September 21, 1947 in Portland, Maine. When king was…

the piano. Elvis Presley and Austin Bulter both idolize actors such as Marlon Brando and James Dean. Austin showed interest in many “Old-Hollywood actors”. He was captivated watching 1950’s era film stars like James Dean and Marlon Brando on Turner Classic Movies (Hagan 2023). Austin was…

and now are stuck trying to find a way out. All this could have been prevented if you knew the different types of first dates and what each one meant. The different types of dates include the average coffee dates, the weekday warrior dates, the classic dinner…

There is a lack of adequate diverse representation in the media (logos). The media does not portray people of color in the media enough—and when minorities are cast or depicted in films, commercials, and other forms of media, they are limited to an overplayed and annoying (and boring) stereotype or filler trope (ethos). Although Hollywood films and other media industries may recognize that there is not enough diversity in their films, there are still little to no changes being made. Roles…

When Turner Classic Movies decided to bring The Red Lily to DVD, Scott Salinas wrote an original score just for its release. It perfectly ties in with whatever mood needs to be conveyed. It sounds happy and light as Jean and Marise ride through their village and adds…

While ubiquitous Internet access is extremely convenient and enables marvelous new applications for mobile users, it also creates a major security vulnerability—by placing a passive receiver in the vicinity of the wireless transmitter, that receiver can obtain a copy of every packet that is transmitted! These packets can contain all kinds of sensitive information, including passwords, social security numbers, trade secrets, and private personal messages. A passive receiver that records a copy of…