Essays On Entertainment

Are the openings of ‘Sleepy Hollow’ and ‘The Grudge’ effective openings for Horror films?’The Grudge’ and ‘Sleepy hollow’ are both films which fall under the genre of horror. The director of the grudge was Sam Raimi but he also received help from Takeshi Shinizu the director from the original Grudge in which they have used […]

Conformity caused by subconscious influences as well as direct and overt pressure is investigated thoroughly in the movie, ‘Dead Poets’ Society’. The director, Peter Weir uses fundamental aspects of the film to convey and develop of this main theme. It is through the setting of Welton Academy and its surroundings, the movie shows that the […]

Genre is the term commonly used to describe the categorization of literary works according to shared characteristics of content, form, or technique. The movie The Sixth Sense directed by Shyamalan falls under the hybrid genre category, blending elements of supernatural thriller and psychological horror. From the start of the film, the audience can sense a […]

Samuel Pepys and Robert Merivel have similar backgrounds, with neither of them being born into the social positions they achieved. Pepys` father was a tailor, his mother a butcher`s sister and he was the fifth of eleven children. Merivel`s father was a reputable glovemaker, and little is known of his mother beyond the fact she […]

“Stomp Out Loud” is a musical production. It combines elements of physical movements, musicality, rhythm and pace to bring you the stunning performance of “Stomp Out Loud”. The unique musicality and movement of Stomp lies in the range of everyday objects it employs to achieve its effects: this is a show that finds sound in […]

Vespers is choreographed by Ulysses Dove and means ‘Evening Song’. It portrays 6 aspects of his grandmother. He tries to compose a modern day view of an old person. He used noises during the rehearsal process to help keep the time of the music. The first part of the piece shows spirit and prayer.CostumeThe costume […]

Composed at the turn of the 19th century, the works “Syrinx” and “Prelude a l’Apres-midi d’un Faune” by Claude Debussy are examples of French Romantic music where the flute is featured prominently. The works were revolutionary at the time they were written, both displaying the Romanticism of their era and also the innovatively modern harmony […]

In the Performance Studies course, we have explored the procedures of improvisation and rehearsal resulting in three individual performances in Dance, Drama and Music, as well as a final piece that incorporates all three disciplines. In this essay, I will evaluate these procedures and similarities across each discipline. The development of each piece began with […]

According to this statement, Elvis is in high demand and is a popular musician among many different people. In March 1955, Presley released two songs called Heartbreak Hotel and I Was The One and they immediately reached number 2 on the charts, despite the fact that he was singing in a black style. At number […]

In my essay I am going to compare and contrast two film versions of Henry V. the two films I am going to compare and contrast are the Kenneth Brannagh version and the Lawrence Olivier version. The two films were made at different times. The Kenneth Brannagh version was made in 1989 where as the […]

Michael Moore’s “Bowling for Columbine” uses a variety of satirical techniques to persuade the viewer of his opinion. Michael Moore tries to persuade the viewing public that the American gun culture is damaging to society, and is dangerously out of control. Furthermore, it also explores how the land of the “American Dream” is riddled with […]

Introduction Culture is a broad term which has been described by various philosophers since decades. It has been claimed by Raymond Williams to be “…one of the two or three most complicated words in English language” (Williams, 1976). Different definitions of the term, culture may have distinct descriptive ways and criterion to evaluate human activity. […]

How I have used Brecht techniques and style in my performance. In my performance, my group and I have used an array of Brechtian techniques and styles to create a stylised and tasteful performance. Some of these techniques are necessary for a Brechtian piece, such as the use of gestus, play building and alienation. Some […]

The 1812 Overture, composed by Peter Tchaikovsky is the most widely regonized piece of classical music. The 1812 Overture was written to commerate the victory of Russia in the Napoleonic War in 1812. The defeat of this battle marked the start of the long and disastrous retreat that destroyed Napoleon and his army. In 1880, […]

Moulin Rouge(2001) is an Oscar winning master piece from director Baz Luhrmann. It followed the success and recognition of Romeo + Juliet (1996) and Strictly Ballroom (1992). All three films were recognized for Luhrmann’s characteristic style. His films feature stylistic choices such as blue and red lighting, the use of rapid cuts and vibrant, period […]

The following paper will examine popular American culture, also known as pop culture. This includes modern ways of life and cultural patterns that are widely accepted. The writer’s objective is to inventory encountered artifacts of pop culture, offer perspective on them, and explore the impact of popular culture on personal decision making. Furthermore, this analysis […]

Reason is a way of knowing in which we construct meanings together through modifying and improving individual opinions and ideas, in order to reach a plausible or logical conclusion. In other words, reason is the ability to help people decide what is true and what is not. Most of the time, reason is more commonly […]

Music has a powerful influence on society, like mass media and television. In our society today, music has the ability to define our culture. Many people around the world listen to music while driving, at work, doing housework, or even studying. Music may be seen as simple and unproblematic, but looking at the structure behind […]

Abstract The four functions of management can be applied to business, sports teams or stage management to name a few. Stage management can apply to stadium size concerts to small theatrical acts. Planning is a key function that gets the party started. Proper planning leads to the event being organized. An organized show allows for […]

The author of “Rebellion Through Music” is Heather Wendtland, who majored in sociology and minored in psychology. She addresses the idea of Caucasian females, mainly teenagers, using rap and hip-hop music to express their feelings. The essay was written to analyze and interpret a cultural phenomenon for a second-semester composition class at the University of […]

The film Across the Universe, set in New York and released in September 2007, delves into the youth culture of America during the 1960s. The characters are inspired by The Beatles’ songs, including Jude (“Hey Jude”), Max (“Maxwell Silver Hammer”), Lucy (“Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds”), and Jojo (“Get Back”). References to The Beatles […]

Elaborate on the responsibility that an early years practitioner has in fostering moral and spiritual growth in children. A child’s moral mindset plays a crucial role in their spiritual and ethical growth, aiding them in managing challenging situations like the loss of a loved one. It also teaches them to distinguish between right and wrong […]