«Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola’s trilogy of organized crime masterpieces, collectively known as The Godfather trilogy, have impacted America unlike any movie since. Rather than filling the movies with hours of bloodshed and unnecessary gore...» Summary abstract
«The idea at the heart of the First Amendment – and at the heart of democracy, itself – is that citizens have the right to criticize anything. Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution establishes the power of Congress “to promote the Progress of...» Summary abstract
«The introduction to Christopher Marlowe’s The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus in The Norton Anthology of English Literature describes the play’s protagonist as “an overreacher, striving to get beyond the conventional boundaries established to...» Summary abstract
«The First Amendment to the United States Constitution states that, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of...» Summary abstract
«The meaning of the film American Psycho has been much debated since its release. Is it a glorification of violence? a satire of the yuppie lifestyle of the eighties? a disturbing trip through psychosis? Based on the controversial novel by Bret...» Summary abstract
«Throughout history there have been an infinite number of composers. These composers range in time period from the 1600s to present day and their styles of music range from classical to rock ‘n’ roll. Two of the most influential composers of all...» Summary abstract
«The history of Field & Stream would be incomplete without first exploring the past of another great outdoor magazine, Forest and Stream, On August 14, 1873, Forest and Stream debuted. The magazine was founded by a group of sportsmen that included...» Summary abstract
«Schnittke was born in the Soviet Union in 1934 into a Russian Jewish family. The father was a German Jew from the Baltic area, and the mother was a Catholic from Germany. Given this, his first language was German. In 1945 for three years, he lived...» Summary abstract
«The Legendary Pink Dots, featuring members of Skinny Puppy, played the Howlin’ Wolf on Saturday, June 12th. Upon scanning the stage and seeing the medley of performers, I knew it would be an interesting show. The saxophone player, dressed in a...» Summary abstract
«Jacques Lacan’s description of the Other is that which gazes on you or exerts power on you, yet does not truly exist; the Other is an imagined gaze that is constantly looking over you (Willemen, 216). In the film American Psycho (2000), screenwriter...» Summary abstract
