Essays on Entertainment

The Cove is a 2009 documentary film directed by Louie Psihoyos that analyzes the practices of dolphin hunting in Japan. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. It has been hailed as a powerful film, and is well worth seeing.Louie Psihoyos The Cove is a 2009 documentary...

David: A King of Ancient Israel David was a great king of ancient Israel. He was also a psalmist, a musician, and a mercenary. If you're looking for a name for your son or daughter, consider David. He has a lot of historical and religious significance, and he's a great choice...

Annie Hall is a 1977 American satirical romantic comedy-drama film. The film was written by Woody Allen and Marshall Brickman. It was produced by Woody Allen's manager, Gary Friedman. It stars Sigourney Weaver, Laurie Bird, and Tony Lacey.Woody Allen's satire Woody Allen's satire of love and relationships reveals the complexities of...

The future is now That's the message behind the song by Future. Our world is changing rapidly, and the future often seems dystopian. But what's the future really like? The truth is that it's often far less dystopian than we think. It's simply a world in flux, where disruption and change...

Doing good deeds is a way to make someone else's life better, whether it's by helping them out financially or donating to a local charity. There are many ways to show kindness, from leaving a grocery coupon at someone's door to making anonymous gifts to colleagues or random contacts. No...

Robert Redford and the Film Ordinary People Robert Redford directed the 1980 romantic drama film Ordinary People, based on a 1976 novel by Judith Guest. The film won the Pulitzer Prize for Best Picture and was one of the most successful films of Redford's career. The screenplay was written by Alvin...

Fast Fashion and Its Impact Fast fashion is a business model in the clothing industry that replicates the latest catwalk trends and brings them to retail stores quickly when demand is highest. Its popularity is mainly due to its low prices and quick turnaround time. This is a great way for...

"Phantom of the Opera" is a musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Charles Hart. Based on a novel by Gaston Leroux, the play is one of the most beloved Broadway shows ever. You'll love the story, the eerie set design, and the performances by a stellar...

The Shining The Shining is a 1980 psychological horror film directed and produced by Stanley Kubrick. It was co-written by Diane Johnson and based on the Stephen King novel of the same name. It stars Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, and Jack Nicholson. It is considered one of the most...

Oscar Wilde's "The Selfish Giant" Oscar Wilde has written one of the greatest stories in the world, The Selfish Giant. It tells the tale of a mighty and selfish giant, who is transformed by the kindness of the small village children. The story is a must-read for children of all ages...

Volar Plating: An Option for Fracture Treatment Volar plating is an option for people with a large variety of fracture patterns. These include intraarticular, partial articular, and extraarticular fractures. There have been a number of studies evaluating the procedure. According to a recent systematic review by Alter et al., the procedure...

Lone Survivor is a 2013 American biographical war movie based on a 2007 non-fiction book by Marcus Luttrell and Patrick Robinson. It tells the true story of the life of an American soldier, who survived the war in Iraq by himself. It is a powerful story about survival, and is...