Essays on Entertainment Page 4

On Wednesday May 22nd, I got a chance to watch an amazing play called ‘Kim’s Convenience’, genre being romantic/ drama. This wonderful play, comprised with 5 main characters: Jung, Janet, Umma, Appa/Mr.Kim, and Alex/Mr. Lee/Mike/Rich. Kim’s convenience portrays a family man, Mr.Kim, who runs his own convenience store. He has to kids, Janet, and Jung,…

A Comparison and Contrast between the novel and the film version of “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” “Kissing your hand may make you feel very good but a diamond bracelet lasts forever”. This quote from the novel “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” which was written by Anita Loss succinctly encapsulates the ambition of Lorelei Lee, the heroine of the…

“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…

Among the wide range of activities performed by people, listening to music has a special place.  Now that we have access to millions of songs through streaming services, the issue of whether or not music listening qualifies as a pastime on par with gardening, reading, or painting emerges. This article explores the subtleties of this…

            It was the age of antiquity. There were no mechanized tools, electrical equipment, gasoline powered pumps, motorized winches etc. There were no trucks that can haul tons of debris. There were no powerful bulldozer for quarrying and there were no computers to provide accurate architectural designs. But in the year 75 A.D. the Roman…

John Knowles’ classic novel, “A Separate Peace,” has resonated with generations of readers, exploring the tumultuous landscape of adolescence set against the backdrop of World War II. The novel’s rich tapestry of themes – friendship, jealousy, and the loss of innocence – make it ripe for cinematic adaptation. While the novel stands as a cornerstone…

Shanghai is a city full of many different cultures, landscapes and history. As we compare both Shanghai and Sydney I will compare and contrast the similarities and the differences of each city such as: The area and population, transport systems, shopping as well as entertainment and leisure and public buildings. Area and population The first…

Visual entertainment media has played a role in shaping American culture and its values in a variety of ways utilizing various methods such as television, video games, music videos, and the Internet. Crime, violence, fashion, foods, romance and education are just a few categories in which values can be molded or stem from by viewing…

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…

The New Amsterdam Theatre in Times Square proudly displays the sign “This is a great show!” to promote its current production. However, labeling it as simply great doesn’t do justice to the experience. As part of my Independent Theatre Talks Journal, I had the opportunity to attend the musical Mary Poppins on November 28, 2012,…