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Abstract Since the 1970s, the soundtrack in Hollywood has come of age as a complex and sophisticated site of cinematic art. Greater combinations of sounds expressing a wider spectrum of tones, textures and volumes can be heard at the movies more than ever before, while behind the scenes, the number of personnel producing them has…

The Vietnam War is widely regarded as the biggest failure in American foreign policy, as its loss of support was witnessed by the American public through nightly television broadcasts. This war, which lasted longer than any other in American history, created a greater division among Americans than any event since the Civil War. After suffering…

Courtroom drama is a popular type of film which involves at least one trial and pin points much of the emotion and tension within a court of law. “A Few Good Men” is an emotional story of two military men accused of killing a young soldier. Tom Cruise play’s Danny Kaffe, the smart mouth defense…

Jimi Hendrix perhaps no other rock-and-roll trailblazer wasas original or as influential in such a short span of time asJimi Hendrix. Widely acknowledged as one of the most daring andinventive virtuosos in rock history, Hendrix pioneered theelectric guitar (he played a right-handed Fender Stratocaster–his “Electric Lady”–upside-down and left-handed) as anelectronic sound source capable of feedback,…

Tattoos, once the symbols of sailors, bikers, and rebels, have become an increasingly popular form of self-expression among the global youth. Teenagers, standing at the cusp of adulthood, often find themselves drawn to this age-old art form. The ink on their skin is more than just a visual statement; it’s a narration of identity, a…

This was my first day at Greenland Leisure Suites. Ma’am Josie provided me with an orientation on my tasks and responsibilities. She went over the hotel’s policies, regulations, and different areas. Following the orientation, I was assigned to work in various areas of the hotel. “Wow, there are so many,” I thought to myself. I…

About everyone has heard of Napster and its long debated issue s of file swapping and sharing. Sing Napster s ephemeral being of about a twelvemonth and a half, they have surely opened many people s eyes. Some say the file trading that Napster allows everyone to make is illegal; others says it s merely…

In the film Big Fish, directed by Tim Burton, Edward Bloom recounts his life stories, causing his son William Bloom to question their authenticity and strain their father-son relationship. However, it is the extraordinary nature of Edward’s whimsical narratives that makes them truly remarkable. Will’s childhood was filled with the joy of listening to his…

No names are used in the film: the jury members are identified by number until two of them exchange names at the very end; the defendant s referred to as “the boy”, and the witnesses as “the old man” and “the lady across the street”. The film “12 Angry Men” reflects many social psychology theories….

Conscience is the act of recognizing the moral quality of a specific action through reason. This concept is exemplified by Thomas More in the film A Man for All Seasons, where he consistently displays his strong moral conscience. Despite living in a time marked by hedonism, materialism, and corruption, Thomas remains steadfast in his commitment…