Essays Tagged: "s entertainment"

The Chamber

The Chamber: A Look Into the Novel and FilmStories about crime prove to be a strong part of America's entertainment in this day. In The Chamber ... prove to be a strong part of America's entertainment in this day. In The Chamber, John Grisham writes about a Klansman who is convicted of murder and a grandson who tries to save his grandfather is on ... n who is convicted of murder and a grandson who tries to save his grandfather is on death row. This story is now a major motion picture.This story carries a strong emotional following to it because it ...

(6 pages) 84 0 3.9 Dec/1996

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

Sex, Violence, and Popular Culture: Sure! Blame It On TV!

Old people complain, conservatives argue, and you know politicians have to have their two cents. Everyone is a victim. What ... iticians have to have their two cents. Everyone is a victim. What are they complaining about? What is the big deal? Well I will tell you what the big deal is--it is today's entertainment industry. It ... eal is--it is today's entertainment industry. It is the cause of all the violence in the world. Rapes, murders, riots, drug abuse, and practically anything else that one can think of, are the results ...

(6 pages) 187 0 4.4 Nov/2002

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies

"The three little pigs" and "The little red ridding hood"

In modern society, folktales are regarded as children's entertainment. Most of them served the purpose to spre ... regarded as children's entertainment. Most of them served the purpose to spread out a moral or a lesson by using simple and effective narrative structures. Personally, I think two of the most wide-ra ... ative structures. Personally, I think two of the most wide-ranging fables are <<The little pigs>> and <<Little red ridding hood>>. The reason why they can be known by most of p ...

(4 pages) 32 0 5.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Violence in Entertainment

From Shakespeare to today's entertainment, shows of all sorts have been based on demand from the audience ... f all sorts have been based on demand from the audience. Violence is a major demand; people want to see blood and gore, so it is supplied. Authors use what effects they can to please their audience, a ... is supplied. Authors use what effects they can to please their audience, and by doing so, generations have grown accustom to seeing such violence. No, violence on TV does not have the ability to "ruin ...

(1 pages) 115 6 3.8 Apr/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

Immorality Produced Behind the Scenes

The ethical issues involved in reality television, as presented by the author, deal with the viewer's motivation ... the author, deal with the viewer's motivation for watching such type of programming. If the viewer's motivation is to watch people humiliate themselves, then the author feels that the viewer is moral ... watch people humiliate themselves, then the author feels that the viewer is morally wrong for doing so.A person's entertainment should not be through someone else's televised suffering. The fact that ...

(1 pages) 23 0 3.0 Dec/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology

"Today's Entertainment: Social Commentary or Not?" Argumentative essay based on book Fight Club and movie Secret Window. 1st Draft, got a great criteria score. Includes works cited.

Social commentary is the act of imparting one's opinion on the nature of society to another person. ... is the act of imparting one's opinion on the nature of society to another person. This is usually used with the idea of bringing a change in society by means of informing the general populace of a gi ... bringing a change in society by means of informing the general populace of a given problem. Problems range in topic and relevance from racism, poverty, and child abuse, to greed, individual identity, ...

(5 pages) 48 0 5.0 May/2005

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

Essay on the revenge tragedy present in both The Lion King and Hamlet - similarities and differences

Hamlet and The Lion King: Shakespearean Influences on Modern EntertainmentThere is no doubt that today's entertainment has los ... tertainmentThere is no doubt that today's entertainment has lost most of its touch with the more classical influences of its predecessors. However, in mid-1994, Walt Disney Pictures released what coul ... its predecessors. However, in mid-1994, Walt Disney Pictures released what could arguably be the best-animated feature of all time in The Lion King. With a moral base unlike most of the movies releas ...

(14 pages) 35 0 5.0 May/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

1920s/30s: Canada's Relationship with the U.S.

The 1920s and 1930s were known to be the period when Canada lost his identity to Americanization by politic ... to be the period when Canada lost his identity to Americanization by politically, economically and socially. Politically, Canada copied U.S. policies during depression and economically Canada was de ... . policies during depression and economically Canada was dependent on U.S. and culturally Canada was influenced by America's entertainment and lifestyle. Canada's Prime Minister R.B Bennett copied t ...

(2 pages) 17 0 3.3 Apr/2006

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History > Canadian History

Xbox 360: A Consumer Psychology Report

Start Your Engines: An Introduction to the Xbox 360On November 22nd, 2005, after 3 1/2; years of pro ... he Xbox 360On November 22nd, 2005, after 3 1/2; years of production, Microsoft finally unveiled the successor to its popular Xbox gaming system, the Xbox 360. The Microsoft Xbox 360 represents a new a ... box 360. The Microsoft Xbox 360 represents a new and exciting landmark for the $20 billion dollar (USD) global video game industry (Fahrenheit 360, 2005). For the first time ever, gamers can play thei ...

(12 pages) 112 0 5.0 Nov/2006

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology

History Of Teenagers

50's Entertainment Compared to our decade, teenagers of the fifties seem to have a very simple definiti ... our decade, teenagers of the fifties seem to have a very simple definition of entertainment. Television had just begun to become popular. Although many people did not have televisions during the earl ... o become popular. Although many people did not have televisions during the early years of the fifties, by 1956 Americans owned forty two million television sets (50's Time Life 22). Television shows w ...

(12 pages) 19 0 0.0 May/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

The End

Despite the fact that the Princess was holding her right hand up the princess's lover was contemplatin ... princess's lover was contemplating on the decision that he would make. On one hand the Princess's lover had seen that the princess had a tiger emblem on her right shoulder, and also he knew tha ... en that the princess had a tiger emblem on her right shoulder, and also he knew that the Princess despised the women behind the opposite door as the tiger. On the other hand the Princess and he ...

(1 pages) 907 0 0.0 Sep/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

The End

Despite the fact that the Princess was holding her right hand up the princess's lover was contemplatin ... princess's lover was contemplating on the decision that he would make. On one hand the Princess's lover had seen that the princess had a tiger emblem on her right shoulder, and also he knew tha ... en that the princess had a tiger emblem on her right shoulder, and also he knew that the Princess despised the women behind the opposite door as the tiger. On the other hand the Princess and he ...

(1 pages) 954 0 0.0 Sep/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

State and Case Law Relationship

State and Case Law Relationship Paper•EEOC v. Jillian's of Indianapolis, Inc., Jillian's Entert ... •EEOC v. Jillian's of Indianapolis, Inc., Jillian's Entertainment Holdings, Inc. & Jillian's Entertainment Corp., No. IP00-1452-C-B/G (S.D. Ind. Aug. 12, 2004)This case was brought under Titl ... o. IP00-1452-C-B/G (S.D. Ind. Aug. 12, 2004)This case was brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on gender (or sex), as well as many other aspect ...

(8 pages) 50 0 5.0 Jan/2008

Subjects: Law & Government Essays

"The Invisible Man" Life As A Puppet

There are many dolls around us in life. There are G. I. Joe's, Barbie's, and a countless number of action figures. Befo ... There are G. I. Joe's, Barbie's, and a countless number of action figures. Before these new age dolls, there were old ones, ones made out of paper and porcelain, and a Pinocchio here and there. People ... made out of paper and porcelain, and a Pinocchio here and there. People seem to be unusually interested in these lifeless impressions of ourselves. Children use them and play "war", put them in house ...

(4 pages) 11 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Music Of The 1920's

Megan WillMrs. Fettig English 10B 1 March 2001        From the mournful melodies of the blues t ... 0B 1 March 2001        From the mournful melodies of the blues to the soulful sounds of jazz, the development of music in the 1920’s truly defined music as we know it today. The twe ... s truly defined music as we know it today. The twenties, with their own glamour and pizzazz, gave music a newfound freedom to grow and prosper. America was credited as the “home of the jazz”, and ...

(6 pages) 46 0 5.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Art Essays > Music History & Studies

The Obsession with Weight in the Entertainment Industry.         Have you

The Obsession with Weight in the Entertainment Industry. Have you ever looked at the cover of YM, P ... Entertainment Industry. Have you ever looked at the cover of YM, People, or Cosmopolitan and seen a model at or above their ideal weight? At the same glance, have you ever seen even the slighte ... bove their ideal weight? At the same glance, have you ever seen even the slightest blemish in their skin? Did u know that Marilyn Monroe wore a size 12? In today's entertainment industry, the emphasis ...

(6 pages) 2868 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights > Women's Studies

To Download or Not to Download: Music Piracy

One of the most controversial topics in today?s entertainment industry is piracy. Because of advances in technolo ... ent industry is piracy. Because of advances in technology such as the internet, peer-to-peer networks, and CD burners, downloading and copying music is a readily available possibility to almost everyo ... ing and copying music is a readily available possibility to almost everyone who owns a computer. This hotly-debated topic has tempers flaring on both sides of the issue and has even warranted the atte ...

(4 pages) 49 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Art Essays > Music History & Studies

Essay: Thai movies and Hollywood movies

Although, at the present time, Thai movies are more entered into the world’s entertainment market, many people even ... entered into the world’s entertainment market, many people even Thais prefer to Hollywood movies more than Thai movies. There are several differences between them in regard to popular aspects whi ... . There are several differences between them in regard to popular aspects which make Hollywood movies are more famous. First, homosexual, in Thai movies, is chosen to be one of the characters because ...

(2 pages) 2315 0 0.0 Jan/2009

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology

Effects of Entertainment on Modern-Day Society

The release of "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas," a video game that draws heavily upon gang culture and violenc ... hat draws heavily upon gang culture and violence, was a best-selling title in 2004. When playing this game, one can hear phrases such as, “Move, bitch” and, “Ima bust a cap in yo punk a ... “Move, bitch” and, “Ima bust a cap in yo punk ass”. The game not only celebrates the gang lifestyle at a time when gang membership is rising nationwide, but makes a mockery of a t ...

(3 pages) 12 1 0.0 Oct/2009

Subjects: Humanities Essays

Disney Organizational Technology Plan

The technology revolution of the late 1990's has changed the way organizations do business domestically and globally. The transformation of eco ... way organizations do business domestically and globally. The transformation of ecommerce during this time has increased the rhythm and speed of the marketplace to bring innovations to the global cons ... sed the rhythm and speed of the marketplace to bring innovations to the global consumer. Corporations worldwide have felt the pressure to maintain pace to this"new" market. How organizations responded ...

(7 pages) 53 0 0.0 Dec/2009

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Leadership and Communication