Essays on Entertainment

The 2017 American sci-fi film "War for the Planet of the Apes" was directed by Matt Reeves and written by Mark Bomback and Reeves. It is the third installment in the Planet of the Apes reboot and arrangement, following Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) and Dawn of...

We live in a world driven by technology We live in a world in which technology is used for almost everything. It's become embedded in our everyday routine. All nowadays, from education to industry to sports to academia, is technologically based. Technology advances at a rapid pace, making things more impressive....

Professor Robert Ray explains the contribution of American film in depicting trends and ideals in culture in his essay "thematic model." Ray explores the general characteristics of American film, namely, heroes. According to Ray, in American films, there are two types of heroes: the official hero, who is more family...

The Impact of Social Media on Young People's Time The development of social media revolutionized how young people spend their time. A large number of adolescents communicate and share pictures and videos through the internet. The availability of portable networking devices that can access media has played a crucial role in...

It was challenging to get to watch a TV show every week when I was a kid, particularly in my home country, so discovering a new series every time was like hitting the jackpot on a treasure hunt. Because of all of the happy memories and flashbacks I mentioned, I...

The Big Short is a movie about Wall Street guru Michael Burry, who decides to bet against the housing market by investing in credit default swaps. This gamble attracts the attention of other opportunists, including banker Jared Vennett (Ryan Gosling) and hedge-fund specialist Mark Baum (Steve Carell). The movie is...

I Am Sam" is the story of a mentally challenged father, Sam Dawson, who is raising his daughter, Lucy, with the help of his friends. As Lucy grows up, she begins to intellectually surpass her father, and Sam's relationship with Lucy is threatened by a social worker who wants her...

Why we fight is a series of propaganda films produced during World War II by the US Department of War. These films were designed to instill a sense of national pride in Americans. In the process, they aimed to motivate people to fight and support the war effort. The films...

Angels in America is a two-part play written by Tony Kushner. It has won numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play. The play is a provocative exploration of love, justice, identity, and theology. It also won a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding...

An amusement park is a place that features a variety of different attractions and events. They are often themed and based on a central theme. Depending on the park, a single attraction can include multiple areas with varying themes. For example, a theme park can feature a roller coaster or...

The Boys & Girls Clubs of America are a national organization of after-school programs for kids. They also have local chapters that offer free programs for boys and girls in many communities. These organizations provide opportunities for young people to grow into productive adults. Character Counts! is a national initiative...

A Class Divided is a documentary and book by William Peters, which continues the story of the Riceville third-grade students and their former teacher, Jane Elliott. It follows the reunion of the 11 students and Elliott in 1984. Both Peters' book and documentary explore the long-term consequences of Elliott's lesson...