Art Cinema and Hollywood Cinema Art cinema is a term that is quite blurred when it comes to categorizing films in general. Several scholars tend to agree when the term get used to classify any production that is outside the typical Hollywood or “mainstream cinemas.” The emergence of “world cinema” in recent times has fuzzed what “art cinema” means even further.  The takeover by “world cinemas” did not come with any set conceptual boundaries to separate it from what was previously known as “art cinema.” The contemporary scholarly work is under threat since the popularity of world cinema is increasing on the one hand, and on the other hand, art cinema is continuing its prevalence. Producing thorough scholarly analysis will, therefore, be under jeopardy. In an attempt to clear the fuzziness, I would use Louis J Gasneir’s Reefer Madness and Alice Rohrwacher’s The Wonders to explain the shift in the current status of art cinemas in Hollywood and also explain how art cinema has become mainstream. David Andrews, in his book Theorizing Art Cinema, tries to define what art cinema…

Homo Naledi’s Hands and Feet article review Anatomy is an interesting branch of science that studies the structural organization of living organisms that began in prehistoric times. Anatomy has several branches, such as human anatomy, that looks into the shape and form of the human body. Among the structure of the human body, the bone is a vital part. The bone is made up of blood vessels, bone marrow, epithelium, bone tissue, and the nerves. Bones are responsible for supporting the body, protecting vital body organs, and enabling movement. Different studies have been conducted on the bone structure and identified how bones developed from prehistoric times. This paper looks into the article, Homo Naledi’s Hands and Feet analyzes and relates the article to the course on bone anatomy. The article by Grant (2015) discusses the new findings on the fossil remains of Homo Naledi discovered in Johannesburg that highlight how they were adapted to terrestrial and arboreal locomotion. The article is interesting and relates to the course under study. The article looks at the hands and feet, showing the structure…

why the human ancestors started to walk on two legs rather than four Approximately six million years back, human ancestors began walking on two feet rather than traveling on four, according to Gray (1). Bipedalism is the act of moving on two legs, which have been adopted by various species since evolution began. However, most of the species are extinct, which makes the human species unique within the animal kingdom. Human evolution is an ever-changing process in which humans originated from the ape-like lineages. Scientific reports demonstrate that the behavioral and physical characteristics that are shared by humans, in general, originated from ape-like families. Even though one of the earliest and most defining human characteristic is bipedalism, the scientific community differs over what led early humans to abandon quadrupedalism. As a result, several theories explain the reason as to why the human ancestors started to walk on two legs rather than four. The most recognized theory as to why humans adapted to walking with two fits is that climatic changes encouraged early humans as primates to stand upright to be…

current social movement organization For the case study, you are asked to focus on a current social movement organization that is doing work in challenging inequality, championing human rights and/or developing transformative alternatives to present day social/political/economic/environmental conditions.   You may research that organization through the Internet, their publications, other articles written about them and interviews. Your case study should be informed by and refer to course readings. Your case study will outline the group’s history, vision, organizational structure, and the strategies it is using to achieve its desired outcomes. What are their links with other groups (local, national or transnational)? How do they use Internet, social media or other technologies.[unique_solution]   Describe the group’s impact and analyse its effectiveness in making a difference. Your understanding of the course material should be reflected in your case study. Your paper will be graded, in part, based on the quality of your research and proper use of grammar, punctuation and spelling.   The case study is 7 double spaced pages maximum (approx. 1,750 words) typed in 12 point font. For the case…

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Introduction Wolfgang Mozart is one of most of the celebrated artist since the 17th century up to date due to the various compositions that he created during his short-lived years. Mozart was a prolific composer who created strings of operas, concertos, symphonies and sonatas which were believed differentiate the baroque period and the romantic era. Mozart shaped the classical music in which most of the artist followed the trail he left after he died. Mozart’s father was the main teacher and mentor who shaped his career as a composer. The operas that gained Mozart prestige is the Marriage of the Figaro in 1773. Before Mozart died in 1791, he had composed over 600 pieces of work across all the music genres. Biography of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Wolfgang Mozart was born on 22nd January 1756 in Salzburg, Austria to Leopold Mozart and Anne Maria. His father, Leopold, was a minor composer and experienced teacher in violin. Leopold published his first violin book in 1756. His mother, Anna Marie, did not have a job and played the roles of…

Andy Warhol influenced pop art Andy Warhol influenced pop art since he used his art as a means of individual expression as well as a channel through which he demonstrated his critics of society. Also, Warhol impacted pop art because he tried out with pictures during the course of his arty career apart from the use of silkscreen pictures, which was his main channel. Besides, Warhol used jittery, clear, decorated interpretations of popular objects and Hollywood stars, which changed the world of art in significant ways. Equally, Warhol contributed to pop art through the use of his experience in commercial art to create fine art. The visual elements of pop art include the use of familiar imagery where images and icons from known media and products were utilized (Sichel 90). The commercial objects used include road signs, newspapers, pictures of celebrities, and soup cans. The use of commercial items was essential in pop art because it had a strong effect on the contemporary life of the people. Also, pop art used brand names as well as logos. Similarly, visual elements…

Smart oneness versus Descartes dualism The question of whether the mind and matter are one ore distinct has been one of the most discussed philosophical issues. This paper will discuss this question by referring to J. J. C. Smart’s theory of oneness and Rene Descartes’s theory of dualism. It will thereafter, examine the relationship between Descartes’ theory of rationalism and his theory of dualism. Smart oneness versus Descartes dualism In his article, “Sensation and Brain Processes,” Smart presents a robust philosophical argument that everything is material. He believed that every other thing, including sensations, thoughts, and other processes that are associated with the mind, are also basically physical processes. Nothing is immaterial, not even the activities that go on in mind. In the first pages of his article, “Sensation and Brain Processes,” he presents a stamen ‘I have a yellowish-orange after image.’ He discusses four different meanings that can be deduced from it. One of these statements and the one Smart believed is the right meaning is that when one makes such a statement, he may be reporting a brain…

 Breaking The Liberal Echo Chamber article review In her Huffington Post article Breaking The Liberal Echo Chamber Adrienne Klasa, explains how liberals in the west have insulated themselves from social and political reality by maintaining an intolerant circle of views on liberal platforms that don’t allow for alternative views, especially from conservatives. Julia Ebner, on the other hand, accuses conservatives and the far right of doing the same in her Guardian article titled The far right thrives on global networks. They must be fought online and off, which illustrates the extent these groups will go to in a bid to amplify their extreme views. Ms. Klasa accuses the liberals of using self-curated social media feeds and liberal media outlets to amplify only liberal stories and ideas to the exclusion of others, especially conservative ones. This exclusion also extends to family and friends as well as opinion shapers and leaders that liberals choose to listen to in public forums and other places.  At the same time, Ms. Ebner highlights how far right proponents are taking their hatred for Muslims and liberals…

BOSTON TEA PARTY MOVEMENT             We have heard of revolutionary wars as well as the declaration of independence from different people, and probably perceived those events as instrumental in regard to establishing the current United States of America. Fourth of July in every year, America’s independence is also celebrated with barbeques and fireworks. The forefathers of this nation like George Washington, Jeff Kennedy have also been told from generation to generation[1]. However, equally important revolutionary events like the Boston Tea Party have been neglected despite of their impacts on the lives enjoyed by the American people today. Fueled by the hostility behavior of the tyrannical mother country, Britain, Americans were left with no any other alternative rather than fighting back because war was the only alternative to solve the disputes. The Boston Tea Party became the cross bridge to make America a republic of liberty and justice[2]. It became a spark which most people refer to as a “fuse of America”[3]. Afterwards, the fuse exploded to a revolutionary war, and when things cooled down, colonies regained their freedom. Boston Tea…

Overview of the Hippie Movement The mid- 1960’s marked a period of cultural turbulence; normally-held societal values, behaviors, and practices were eroded by a countercultural movement that led to the adoption of a new subculture (M.D, 2012, p. 156). The new counterculture, known as the Hippie movement, had distinct thoughts about society and values. The Hippie movement emphasized community, authenticity, and individualism. In turn, the three ideals led to the adoption of norms and values that were different from the practices of mainstream American culture. Besides, the Hippie countercultural movement was spearheaded by the youths of the time, notably, the baby boomer generation. The latter was an overwhelming majority in society, giving the Hippies an upper hand in the move to usurp the mainstream beliefs and practices. During the same period, the American dream had just been achieved. The majority of the whites in this generation felt the privilege. Nurtured in the suburbs, and weaned in the media through television. Contrastingly, not every individual enjoyed the right, specifically, the African Americans who were denied the opportunity of democracy, liberty, and happiness.…