Essays on Entertainment Page 2

Literary enthusiasts often celebrate F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” for its intricate character development, captivating storyline, and exquisite prose. Perhaps one of the novel’s most dissected aspects is its poignant last line: “So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.” This line encapsulates the novel’s essence, themes, and…

There is much more to Homer’s “Odyssey,” an epic that has stood the test of time, than merely a story of valiant deeds, terrifying creatures, and the never-ending longing to return home. Themes from ancient Greece and modern times are intertwined in this complex poetry. It explores basic human emotions, such as homelessness and the…

“Abuela Invents the Zero” is a captivating short story by Judith Ortiz Cofer, which beautifully interweaves themes of cultural identity, generational gaps, and personal self-worth. Through the tale of a young girl named Constancia and her grandmother, Cofer draws parallels between the mathematical concept of zero and the feelings of worthlessness one might face in…

In Judith Ortiz Cofer’s poignant short story, “Catch the Moon,” readers embark on a journey of healing, forgiveness, and transformation. Using the humble backdrop of a junkyard, Cofer crafts a tale that is as much about the intricacies of familial relationships as it is about personal redemption. This essay delves into the narrative, examining the…

“Poker Face” is a song by American recording artist and songwriter Lady Gaga from her debut album, The Fame. Produced by RedOne, it was released as the album’s second single in late 2008 for some markets and in early 2009 for the rest of the world. The song is an uptempo electropop and dance-pop song…

Poetry has always been a vehicle for human emotion, introspection, and understanding. Like a fingerprint, each poem is distinct and reflects the breadth of human experience. The real beauty of poetry, however, lies in both the enjoyment and the writing of it. To appreciate a poem, one must feel its pulse, connect with its essence,…

A novel is almost always written before a film is made. Books have more detail and help tell the story better because they are the original idea. The way the film director captures the novel is critical to making the movie. The viewer of a movie who has read the book, is often disappointed when…

“Thanatopsis,” derived from the Greek words ‘Thanatos’ (death) and ‘opsis’ (sight), is often understood as a meditation or contemplation of death. This profound word, which perfectly captures a sense of reflection on mortality, is most notably associated with William Cullen Bryant’s poem of the same name. The poem, celebrated for its intimate connection between nature…

The action genre had truly gone rancid of all time since Terminator II died out. Action stars like Jean Claude Van Damme and Sylvester Stalone had fundamentally made C transcripts of their old hits and re-released them under different names. However, get downing in 1998 with Rush Hour, starring Chris Tucker, Jackie Chan, and traveling…

Charles Spencer Chaplin, born on April 16, 1889 in Walworth, London, came from a family of music hall performers in England. His father, Charles Chaplin, was a well-known figure in the profession and he had a younger brother named Sydney. Even as a child, Charlie was told that he had the potential to become globally…