In England, the Baroque was a partly useful concept when discussing about the Restoration Comedy. The English theatres were closed for 18 years, during the English Civil War and English Commonwealth. They were reopened in the Restoration of Charles II (1660). During this period, the...
The excerpt entitled “Shame” by means of Dick Gregory paints a correct photograph of the lifestyles of a typical black infant, and how his circle of relatives struggled just to continue to exist. Gregory remembers a time in his existence when he was in essential...
Wake up, have a cup of coffee, and put on some makeup before walking out the door for the first time in twelve hours. The day ends with a phone call from a loved one as the makeup comes off and the sweatpants go on...
If i was asked about my favorite film, i would think for a rather long time about the answer. There are many well-rounded films that are released every week, so choosing best of them would be a complicated task. However, if i was asked to...
Deception and disguise, classic elements of comedy, are found in both William Wycherly’s The Country Wife and Richard Steele’s The Conscious Lovers. These devices rely on gaps of knowledge between different characters, or between characters and the audience, of a person’s true identity, but the...
Raja Tarun, the young heroine who is struggling with successive flops, has come up with ‘Lover’. The film is directed by Dil Raju Banner and the film is set to become a director with Anish Krishna, who is the director of the hit film. Let’s...
Throughout Wycherley’s play The Country Wife, characters reverse the time period’s normal power dynamics of reputation and gender to create power from a state of powerlessness. While certain characters appear to be powerful due to their status, honor and reputation, other seemingly powerless characters are...
Introduction In the video, The Exam, Mr. Bean is given an exam to take with others. He does not know how to solve for the answers so he begins trying to cheat off of his neighbor. His neighbor begins to feel aggravated as he tries...
Introduction What comes to your mind when we talk about the most influential contemporary sitcom? Most people may answer, “Mr. Bean!” Why is the show so worldwide popular? Mr. Bean, a British sitcom starring Rowan Atkinson as the main character, consisted of 15 episodes and...
Steve Martin, a renowned comedian, actor, and writer, has a unique talent for using humor to explore the complexities of the human condition. One of his lesser-known works, “Side Effects,” is a collection of witty essays that delves into a wide range of topics with...
Saturday Night Live (SNL) has been a staple of American television for over four decades, providing audiences with a unique blend of comedy, satire, and social commentary. One of the hallmarks of the show is its ability to create memorable and impactful skits that resonate...
Humor is a big deal in Shakespeare’s play, Hamlet. It gives the audience a break from all those heavy themes like revenge, betrayal, and madness. You know, the stuff that can get pretty intense. Shakespeare uses things like wit and sarcasm to lighten the mood...
Ryan Upchurch, or some folks might know him as Upchurch the Redneck, is a big name in the American music scene. He’s a singer, songwriter, and comedian with a huge fanbase on social media. Let’s dive into what makes him tick and how he’s made...
Introduction The romantic comedy “50 First Dates,” directed by Peter Segal with Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore in the lead roles, has won over audiences with its unusual story and touching moments. It follows Henry Roth, a marine veterinarian who’s kinda scared of commitment, as...
