Abstract
This paper gives a brief biographical view of the works of Lloyd, Jeff and Beau Bridges. The writer summarizes the life of each of the three famous members of the family. The article mentions dates and places of birth outlines the career of each of the different actors. In the paper, the writer refers to various movies and television programs in which each of the Mr. Bridges became famous or starred. The article looks at milestones and memorable moments in the lives of these famous people.

From the Paper
"Although Lloyd and Beau have both had illustrious careers, Jeff seems to have surpassed both his father and older brother. And not only has his career been more successful, it is said that no one who has ever worked with Jeff has a bad word to say about him (Jeff pp). Peter Bogdanovich, who directed him in the 1971 movie, "The Last Picture Show," has said, "I've never, ever heard of him pulling a star turn or showing ego," and John Goodman, who co-starred with Jeff in "The Big Lebowski," said, "It's like watching a diamond cutter...When you look at the diamond, you don't think of the work, you just notice there's no flaws" (Jeff pp)"

Tags:biography, movie, actor, Hollywood

Abstract
This paper looks at Shakespeare's famous play "Hamlet" from different
perspectives, as it has been re-enacted throughout history. It pays close attention to the movie versions of "Hamlet". The paper starts out with a brief biography of Shakespeare himself and also summarizes and provides an overview of "Hamlet" as a play, its plot, major characters and main theme. The paper then goes on to look at three actors who have played the character Hamlet in movies over the last few decades: Kenneth Branagh, Mel Gibson and Ethan Hawke. The paper provides a brief biography, examines each actor's performance, and looks at other details about each film. The paper then looks at the author's personal reaction to each of the movies and actors.

Paper Outline:
Introduction
Shakespeare Biography
Overview of Hamlet
Kenneth Branagh
Mel Gibson
Ethan Hawke
Reaction to Performances
Conclusion
Works Cited

From the Paper
"But "Hamlet" is not an action movie; it is a tragedy. In comparing the
1990 movie to Shakespeare's original play, we see that the director has taken some liberties to speed up the action by eliminating certain scenes, some of which seem easily disposed of. These edited out scenes include much of Shakespeare's comic relief. Other scenes seem to be missing from the movie version, mainly the important political
subplots that explain the movements of many of the characters in the play".

Tags:Elizabethan, comic, Claudius, Polonious, Ophelia

Abstract
This paper reports on "Paul Robeson: A Biography" by Martin Bauml Duberman, which tells about the man who made a name as one of the most famous black singers and actors of the twentieth century. He achieved his success at a time when racism and discrimination were prevalent and he fought against these ills and became an activist on these and similar issues. He further ran afoul of the political forces of the time because of his communist leanings and this reduced his ability to work in his later years. The paper explains that, in this book, Duberman provides a detailed account of Robeson's life, an in-depth biography that covers Robeson's life and work, including material from his letters and other writings as well as interviews, newspaper and magazine articles, and so on.

Tags:paul, robeson, biography

Abstract
The paper studies the famous silent film and the ways in which the director, Murnau, was able to inform the viewers without the use of sound. The writer analyzes two methods of propelling the plot through the silence and telling the story of the infamous vampire: the first one is reading, the use of inter-titles between shots, and the second method is editing. The paper gives examples of how these techniques carry the narrative of the film.

From the Paper
"One of the most important questions we can ask is how, why and when do we figure out that the Count is a vampire? The earliest clue is Renfield, the accountant for who Harker works. When we first see him he is reading a letter. Not a normal letter but one with strange symbols on it the audience cannot understand themselves. When Harker walks into the office Renfield pulls him aside and gives Harker the assignment of going to a client, as it turns out a Count to buy him a house in Bremen. Promising Harker money to go to the Count in Transylvania Renfield states: "it will take a bit of effort, a bit of sweat and perhaps "a bit of blood". By suggesting that Harker has to give "a bit of blood" if it is necessary plus the letter with the strange symbols the audience can expect that there is something not right with the Count."

Tags:film, vampire, editing, effects, plot, narrative

Abstract
Embryonic stem cell research has the potential to help more than 100 million Americans who have life-threatening diseases and conditions such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury and many others. The paper shows that the limits on the lines of stem cells available for federal funding has strictly limited researchers' ability to help treat these diseases and conditions. The paper examines the views of research supporters, including famous actors such as Michael J. Fox.

From the Paper
"Michael J. Fox, a man with a personal interest in finding cures, thinks it's "nuts" to restrict stem cell research when it has so much potential to help or cure millions of people. In his words, "Those of us with Parkinson's and other degenerative diseases see it as so self-defeating. We don't want to clone a Frankenstein or Uncle Charlie so we can play poker with him again. We just want to save lives." The man has a point. Would President Bush be so quick to ban research if his own daughter could be cured? Would any of us?"

Tags:human, embryos, Christopher, Reeve, George, W., Bush

Abstract
This paper explains that the famous actor, Christopher Reeve, who was paralyzed from a fall from a horse and became one of the biggest supporters of embryonic stem cell research, alleged that the United States was about five years behind our medical abilities because of the politics surrounding stem cell research. The author stresses that the battle over embryonic stem cell research continues and will continue unless we can put aside ideology and, instead, put first the interests of those individuals and their families who are suffering. The paper urges that the responsibility of citizens in a free country is to take a stand on issues like approving embryonic stem cell research.

From the Paper
"Now that we have a basic awareness of what they are and how they can help, I would like to introduce all of you to the current debate and controversy over embryonic stem cell research. One of the concerns among those in opposition to the research is the way in which these cells are to be obtained. Many people are against it because they oppose abortion, and believe that this type of research would start an industry to provide a source of embryos."

Tags:reeves, politics, ideology, abortion, responsibility

Abstract
This paper analyzes the Ancient Greek play of" Lysistrata" and compares it to modern artistic productions. The claim is that this play addressed very contemporary issues. A summary of the play is provided, the characters are analyzed and a historical description of Ancient Greek artistic trends are described.

From the paper:

"Lysistrata is both the name of a woman and the name of one of the most famous comedies of ancient Greece. The name of Lysistrata has become a watchword for feminists and pacifists alike, for reasons a brief synopsis of the play will shortly disclose. Yet this paper will contend that rather than being an pre-modern, non-musical version of the popular musical ?Hair? for ancient Athens, where common societal sexual and military mores are brushed away, ?Lysistrata bears? far more resemblance to a kind of classical version of ?I Love Lucy.? In the play ?Lysistrata,? clever yet silly women try to twist their husbands around their little fingers to achieve their ends, to great comic effect, perhaps, but not in any fashion that permanently undoes the social mores of the time in a real and lasting fashion."

Tags:feminism, wife, classical, dramatic, rituals, worship, tradgedy, comedy, actors, heroine, parable, theatre, dominate, power, intellectual

Abstract
This paper discusses the theory of ?self-presentation? offered by the famous sociologist Erving Goffman. This theory concerns the behavior of a person in day-to-day interactions. The author provides examples in order to illustrate how the theory applies to real-life situations.

From the Paper
"Erving Goffman offers a unique theory of interaction, which has been both highly acclaimed and criticized by other sociologists. While some believe that Goffman has been absolutely accurate in his assumptions that a man usually presents his self in a certain way to others which is often not the real him, there are others who feel that this may offer at some times especially when we met someone new but with our old associates we let go of the fa?ade because they know us well and we do not to pretend in front of them. But the fact remains that a man does often presents himself in a different light when meeting others and often the performance is so convincing that it does not leave any room for doubt or suspicion."

Tags:fa&#1495, ade real actor role physical interactions performance impression

Abstract
The emergence of a Greater China is a recent phenomenon that has gained global attention. With the return of Hong Kong and Macao to Chinese sovereignty and the increasing prominence of Chinese culture overseas, with Chinese films and actors becoming internationally famous, both the mass media and academics have paid increasing attention to the emerging phenomenon of a Greater China. This paper explores this concept through a comparison and contrast of three scholars analyses of this question.

From the Paper
"The emergence of a Greater China is a recent phenomenon that has gained global attention. With the return of Hong Kong and Macao to Chinese sovereignty, and the increasing prominence of Chinese culture overseas - with Chinese films and actors becoming internationally famous - both the mass media and academics have paid increasing attention to the emerging phenomenon of a Greater China. This essay will explore this concept through a comparison and contrast of three scholars' analyses of this question. "

Tags:china, politics, economics

Abstract
This paper analyzes William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet" and Prokofiev's ballet version and shows how, because Prokofiev's ballet is quite lengthy and leaves out few elements of Shakespeare's version, the two works provide an unusual opportunity to compare verbal and non-verbal approaches to telling the same story. It examines how Shakespeare's language requires actors to render some very beautiful, intensely lyrical passages in a manner that approximates, without really becoming, natural speech. In comparison, it looks at how in the ballet the heightened emotions between the two protagonists can only be expressed in the music and the movements of their bodies. It shows how they must, in essence, communicate non-verbally what Shakespeare conveyed in some of the most famous speeches he ever wrote.

From the Paper
"One of the best scenes for comparison is the most famous in the play, the balcony scene in Act II, scene 2. Here the lovers speak almost freely for the first time. They declare their love and commitment and are reluctant to part even though they must. This is one scene where Prokofiev's score had to accommodate the differences between a ballet and a play -- the challenges of presenting a story non-verbally. In Shakespeare's play Romeo returns to the Capulet house after the party and sees Juliet as she comes out to stand on her balcony. The conversation between the lovers is dangerous and fraught with suspense and it is frustrating, as they express their intense longing to be together and wonder whether they will ever find a way to accomplish this."

Tags:verbal, nonverbal, communication, language, emotion