Essays on Entertainment

In the history of all bands, I believe that many can argue that among the greatests, if not at the very top of the list of greatests, would be the Grateful Dead. The Grateful Dead came about in the 60’s, starting with Jerry Garcia as…

The unconventional, stylistic approach of “The Tale of the Princess Kaguya” has been brought to the attention of several curious individuals, gaining a plethora of positive remarks from both film critics and audience viewers alike. A review by Mark Kermode praises the film for its…

Introduction “I Love Lucy” is an American television, black and white series ran from October 15, 1951 to May 16, 1957 on CBS. In the switching episode, Rickey wants Lucy to do work and earn money because she spends a lot of money on shopping…

In 21st century, mobile phones and televisions rank on the top most commonly owned product in almost all the countries. It is somehow the same case in Pakistan. All 90’s kids grew up to this magic box which showed us the entire outside world. Television…

The movie “Farewell My Concubine” is as engaging as it is rich with many elements of a compelling story, and impacts of Chinese history on art, especially opera. It is a story that can be understood on multiple levels. Two significant parts of the story…

Introduction SZA uses different narratives throughout her music video, in some ways, contradicting what her lyrics are saying. I think her use of imagery plays a deeper role than what she is leading on. She is digging into her self-acceptance, using the reference of Adam…

“A situation in which one country has a lot of power or influence over others, especially in political and economic matters. ” This is how the Cambridge dictionary defines the term imperialism. A closely related term to imperialism is “colonialism”, which is described as “the…

On Thursday September 13, 2018, I attended a Chamber Music concert featuring the Ying Quartet with Robin Scott and Janet Ying as violinists, David Ying as cellist, and Philip Ying as violist. The concert took place at The Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall and began…

Through the film 12 Angry Men one is able to examine many of the lessons learned around exemplary leadership. The film presents a microcosm of culture and organization, as well as the dynamics surrounding leadership, including emotional intelligence, vision and strategy. The film centers on…

The distinction between the theories of idealism and realism relies on the idea of human nature: when stripped of the fundamental constraints set by society, how are humans predisposed to act? An idealist would contend that human beings are inclined to behave in a more…