Essays on Entertainment Page 8

The Buggles released their first song, “Video Killed the Radio Star,” on September 7th, 1979. However, it gained widespread popularity when it premiered as a music video on MTV at 12:01 AM on August 1st, 1981. This event occurred almost a century after radio was invented. In 1886, German physicist Henirich Hertz laid the foundation…

Among supernatural characters and fashionable horror stories of mass culture of the 20th century. The important place is taken by zombies. As a rule, it is somnambulistic recovered moving corpse lead by an instinct to consume human flesh or brains. The mysterious living dead persons generated by a film esthetics of late capitalism appear. As…

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…

Magical realism, a literary style that has its roots in Latin American literature, seamlessly blends the everyday reality with the supernatural, often introducing elements of fantasy into a realistic environment. It doesn’t ask the reader to suspend disbelief or enter a fantastical realm; instead, it invites them to envision a world where the extraordinary coexists…

“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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…