Essays on Entertainment Page 2

Marshall McLuhan popularized the concept of the Global Village through his books The Gutenberg Galaxy: The Making of Typographic Man (1962) and Understanding Media (1964). McLuhan believed that electric technology has turned the world into a small village, enabling instant transmission of information across the globe. This fusion of social and political elements into rapid…

In “The Treasure of Lemon Brown,” Walter Dean Myers delves deep into the heart of human connections, values, and the multifaceted nature of treasures. Set against a backdrop of an old, abandoned building, the story unfolds as a heartwarming encounter between a disillusioned teenager, Greg, and a homeless man, Lemon Brown. As the two characters…

Radio dominated the Twenties, with roughly 3 million Americans owning radios by 1923. Most listeners still used crystal sets with earphones to receive news and bulletins, advertising and music. The appeal of the spoken word attracted audiences and advertisers, while publishers were forced to improve upon its image to retain profits. Television, capable of wireless…

In the literary oeuvre of William Shakespeare, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” stands as a luminous testament to the Bard’s ability to interlace humor, romance, and profound commentary. Set against the verdant backdrop of a mystical forest, the play dances between dreams and reality, challenging our perceptions while entertaining us with its wit. It delves into…

William Golding’s “Lord of the Flies” stands as a formidable exploration of human nature and the inherent darkness that lurks within. One of the novel’s most elusive and debated symbols is the “beast.” While initially perceived as a tangible threat lurking on the island, the beast’s true nature unravels as the narrative progresses. This essay…

Old English epic poem “Beowulf” is still regarded as a defining example of the Anglo-Saxon period’s literary legacy. The terrible creatures that our eponymous hero fights symbolize more than simply basic opposing forces, and they are at the heart of our story. These monsters—Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and the dragon—reflect social concerns and moral quandaries of…

Join the Hoover family on a hilarious and outrageous family road-trip. They are traveling from their home in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Redondo Beach, California for the “Little Miss Sunshine” pageant being held at the Embassy Suites. The trip is to support young Olive Hoover, an aspiring pageant contestant. Little Miss Sunshine (2006) breaks away…

What I am about to show you will haunt you for the rest of the day. It is one of the most dangerous and frightening creatures out there. It has moles, hair loss, and occasional cellulite sagging from its leg. What is this terrible creature I am describing? Well, it is one that you see…

Jennifer Lopez, born in the Bronx, New York on July 24, 1970, is a proud Puerto Rican with a strong connection to her Hispanic heritage and culture. Her parents, David Lopez and Guadalupe Lopez, are both Puerto Rican. Her father works as a computer specialist while her mother is employed as a Kindergarten teacher. Jennifer’s…

I thought that all of the performances where very well done and where the best I had seen anyone do. I think all the groups used different styles, such as in Mac’s group at the start they used musical mime and at the end they used a good piece of mime in their fight scene….