Essays on Entertainment Page 9

What is a love poem? Many believe that a love poem is supposed to be sweet and romantic. That is the basic tone of Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s poem “How Do I Love Thee?” However, William Shakespeare’s “My mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun” takes a much different approach to the typical love poem. Both…

The epic poem “The Odyssey” by Homer not only enthralls with its fascinating stories of monsters and sorcery, but it also offers a rich insight into the family and social values of ancient Greece. The story illustrates the extent a Greek hero will go to defend these crucial social norms via the lengthy and difficult…

Mercutio from “Romeo and Juliet” stands out among the illustrious cast of Shakespeare’s iconic characters with an irresistible charm. Mercutio is more than simply Romeo’s faithful buddy; his wit, cynicism, and energetic demeanor provide the love tragedy playing out in Verona complexity and contrast in addition to providing comedic relief. We learn more about Shakespeare’s…

Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” is a complex drama with moral conundrums and deep reflection. The play’s environment is just as important as the main characters and the play’s themes, which often get more attention. The many locations in “Hamlet,” such as the foreboding Elsinore Castle and the cemetery full of grim reminders of death, reflect the play’s…

Question 1 Why did Marvel file for bankruptcy (Chapter 11)? Were the problems caused by bad luck, bad strategy or bad execution? Although the way Perelman ran Marvel Entertainment Group looked initially brilliant, Marvel had to file for bankruptcy in the end. Was this a matter of bad luck, bad strategy or bad execution? As…

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…

Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare, is perhaps the most beautiful love story ever written. The two lovers in this play, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, have become widely known for their brightly magical but tragically ended love. Throughout the play, William Shakespeare used light and dark imagery to compare the romance between Romeo and…

In December 1996 Marvel Entertainment Group filed for bankruptcy. Marvel came up with a reorganization plan that meant that Perelman, Marvel’s largest shareholder, would invest $365 million in exchange for 427 million newly issued shares. Carl Icahn, one of the main bondholders, did not support this plan. On March 7, 1997, a confirmation hearing was…

“Bring It On”. This contemporary teen movie has a variety of competitive individuals, groups, and teams. Although Bring It On is intended for “cheerleaders”, it delivers a captivating message for the viewers, the socialization level is fascinating, and it has a major cultural impact on the audience. The Bring It On Series for teenagers has…

One important element of Disney’s success was the extent to which they integrated and expanded into different business areas, far beyond simple licensing deals and agreements with distributors. Examples of this include: Horizontal Integration: successfully diversified Into different movie genres by acquiring several production companies (helping them reach wider audiences); creation of Disney theme parks…