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Jackie Chan's "Who Am I?", 2004.
An examination of the fighting styles in Jackie Chan's movie, "Who Am I?"
809 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper looks at the various fighting styles in Jackie Chan's "Who Am I". This paper explores in detail martial art styles, dealing with various all-foot attacks, all-punch attacks, and Chan's combination of both. It focuses on the nearly fifteen-minute-long fight sequence near the film?s climax on a building rooftop. This paper examines this fight sequence and the styles employed by the three combatants in the fight.
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"Martial Arts fighting styles are as varied and different as we humans who seek to employ them. Even two people who train in the same discipline will bring to it their own unique style and flavor. No where in popular cinema is this more evident then in the fighting styles of Jackie Chan. Chan uses the basic tenants of many martial arts disciplines and brings them together to one constructive fighting style force. The contrast between different styles and especially Chan's own style is illustrated in his film, "Who Am I?""
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Jackie Chan, 2007.
A discussion on Jackie Chan's professional life.
1,166 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper discusses what made Jackie Chan an international movie star. It discusses his abilities as an action hero. The paper also explains that his image, persona and comic abilities are attractive to a wide range of people and set him apart from others in his field. Finally, the author mentions Chan's role in Rush Hour which launched him as a star.
Outline:
Introduction
Martial Arts Action Hero
The Guy Next Door Image
The Charming Persona
Comical Aspect
Conclusions
Reference
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"Jackie today is one of the most recognisable global film stars. He established himself as one of the Asia 's biggest star known and recognized all over the world. He has always been considered a replacement to Bruce Lee. Jackie has been a big star in his home country but he has been struggling to find a place in Hollywood mainstream cinema. His breaks into Hollywood came in the form of Rumble in the Bronx and Jackie Chan's First Strike. These flicks introduced him in tinsel town but it was his movie Rush Hour that established him as a star in Hollywood with a definite persona. The movie became a runaway success and made millions at the box office. Jackie also became one of the highest paid actors in the movie industry."
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Jackie Robinson as Disciple, 2005.
This paper discusses Jackie Robinson as an unlikely disciple of Jesus Christ.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, $ 62.95
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In this paper, the writer looks at Jackie Robinson who was the first African American baseball player in the major leagues. The writer discusses that Jackie Robinson did not overcome the hatred of racial bigots all across America by sharing their love for baseball; he overcame their hatred by conducting himself as a disciple of Jesus Christ.
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"Because of his moral courage, Jackie Robinson became a legend both on and off the baseball diamond. As the first African American baseball player in the major leagues, Robinson quietly confronted the pervasive racism infesting mid-twentieth century American society and culture with dignity and a fierce determination to suppress his combative nature. He understood that America's pastime was cherished with almost sacred reverence by tens of millions of Americans and demonstrated his own reverence and unquenchable passion for the game of baseball every time he stepped on to the playing field."
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Jackie Robinson, 2003.
The following essay discusses Jackie Robinson's baseball history and the way in which he showed Americans the path towards peace.
800 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 4 sources, $ 28.95
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This essay describes Jackie Robinson?s past as a baseball player from the time he first played major league baseball in the United States in 1947. The writer shows that he had no expectations beyond breaking the color barrier so that blacks as well as whites could play baseball.The aim of this paper is to show that Robinson was a quiet role model for the youth of the world for generations to come ? a role model demonstrating that one person can speak up for what he knows to be right, and to have it make a difference.
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?Robinson endured many slights and insults while playing professional baseball. When the Brooklyn Dodgers called him up from their farm club, the president of the Philadelphia Phillies announced that their team would not play the Dodgers as long as Robinson was part of the team. The St. Louis Cardinals threatened to strike. Cooler heads prevailed, and Jackie Robinson played ball. (Mims, 1995).?
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The Legend of Jackie Robinson, 2006.
An examination of the life and legend of Jackie Robinson.
2,343 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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In this paper the author examines the life of Jackie Robinson, not just as a baseball player, but as a hero to many Americans. The author looks at Robinson as the man who broke the color barrier in baseball, a man who demonstrated amazing courage in becoming baseball's first African-American player. The paper examines and highlights how Robinson always seemed to overcome prejudice in every phase of his life from his education to his stint in the army and to his playing in the major baseball leagues. The paper looks at how a baseball player like Robinson affected the history of the American nation and the civil rights movement. In conclusion the author reiterates Robinson as one of the greatest role models and heroes of the twentieth century. He states that without his bravery, in the eyes of racial injustice, African-Americans may have very well been still riding on the back of the bus.
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"Robinson soon came to the attention of the Brooklyn Dodgers Branch Rickey who was trying to compete with the Yankees and Giants for New York fans. Rickey decided, in order to win, the team needed help regardless of a player's race. The Dodger's played Negro league teams in exhibition games and he realized there was many talented players being wasted. He did face opposition. Upon hearing of Rickey's intention to sign a Black player several of the owners including Connie Mack, Girffith, McKinney, and Breadon started calling him "Branch you're gonna kill baseball bringing that nigger into baseball now" (Frommer, P. 112). Rickey ignored their pleas and enlisted the help of Professor Dodson in the best way to go about desegregating baseball."
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Jackie Robinson, 1973.
This paper discusses the life of Jackie Robinson and the impact of his breaking the color barrier to become the first black baseball player in the major leagues.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, $ 63.95
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"Today, African Americans are commonly found playing on major league baseball teams. In fact, many of the most popular and noted players are African American. Few people today would think twice about black and white ball players sharing lockers, travelling together and playing together.
But it was not always so. Prior to the 1940s, there was not one single proven black in the majors. And a lot of people wanted to keep it that way. After all, it had always been that way. We must remember, this was an era before civil rights, the Supreme Court decisions, and the acceptance of African Americans as having full human status.
Well-meaning people often thought of ?being nice? to the Negro. But often the stereotype of Bo Jangles or Uncle Remus held sway. And somehow, baseball had always been off limits to African Americans, especially in the majors. Since baseball was ,,, "
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Jackie Robinson, 2004.
Examines the career of this African-American, major league baseball player and issues of civil rights during his time.
770 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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Jackie Robinson became the first black person to enter major league baseball in 1947 when he became a Brooklyn Dodger. This paper discusses Robinson?s effect on major league baseball. The discussion covers the league before, during, and after his playing time. The essay also focuses on the effects that entering the league had on him and his life before, during, and after his playing time in the majors.
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"During the time that Robinson played in the league he was the target of racial slurs and threats against his life. (Prince 1997) Historians have asserted that his teammates always presented a united front in public, although there was a great deal of racial tension behind the scenes. (Prince 1997) During the time that Robinson was in the leagues there were also other blacks added to the rosters of other major league teams. (Prince 1997)"
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Jackie Robinson, 2002.
An overview of the life, achievements and struggles of this African-American baseball player.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper will discuss how Jackie Robinson opened the door for black athletes into a white dominated game. By showing how this was done, we can how this influential athlete changed the way that black men are seen in American history. In the details described we will gain insight into this great man's life and how he changed the face of baseball history.
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Jackie Goldberg, 1993.
Career of gay L.A. City Councilwoman. Looking at her background, as a member of L.A. Board of Education and her campaign & election as a liberal.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 9 sources, $ 47.95
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" Jackie Goldberg and the Los Angeles City Council
This paper will discuss Jackie Goldberg and her views since her successful election campaign for the 13th District seat on the Los Angeles City Council. The paper will briefly discuss her background as an eight-year member of the Los Angeles Board of Education and will describe in more detail her political position and goals during the city council election and since taking office. Goldberg has been cited as a positive influence in the Los Angeles city government because she is the first openly gay individual to be elected to the city government. In addition, she represents traditional liberal values in a city which has just elected its first Republican mayor in two decades.
Jackie Goldberg first became politically active during her senior year of high school, when she picketed a restaurant that.."
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Andy Warhol's "16 Jackies", 2008.
This paper discusses how the "16 Jackies" were manipulated by Andy Warhol to portray the emotional detachment of society caused by the mass media.
828 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 29.95
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The paper explains that Andy Warhol helped make viewers aware of the way that modern imaging affects emotive response. The paper shows how Warhol multiplied the poses of Jackie Kennedy in order to illustrate how the images were repetitive and thus desensitized by the mass media.
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"The 16 Jackies by Andy Warhol was created after the assassination of John F. Kennedy's assassination in 1963. The 16 images presented in the series are merely reflecting four different poses of Jackie Kennedy before and after the death of her husband, the president. The four images (from top to bottom) reflect Jackie coming into Love Field in Dallas, Texas, after the flight; the next image is Jackie at the swearing in ceremony of Lyndon B. Johnson after JFK's death; Jackie grieving at the capitol; and finally, Jackie smiling in the car right before JFK was assassinated. With each image there are three duplicates that simply follow a repetitious sequence, much like one would see in a film roll. In this manner, the images are stacked upon one another, yet they all reflect a similar pose that depict Jackie at various stages of experience before and after her husband's death."
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Zen (Chan) Buddhism & Daoism (Taoism), 2006.
A comparison between the philosophy of Zen (Chan) Buddhism and Daoism (Taoism).
2,596 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 78.95
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This paper takes a look at Zen (Chan) Buddhism and Daoism (Taoism). The paper reviews these respective philosophies and draws attention to the differences and similarities between the two. The paper further explores how Zen Buddhism differs from Taoism in the focus and trajectory of its emphasis on radical non-dualism.
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Introduction
Discussion: emptiness in Taoism and Zen Buddhism
Zen Buddhism, non-dualism and Satori
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"However, while there are more similarities than dissimilarities in the foundational views of Taoism and Zen, yet there is a difference in emphasis. On the one hand, as can be seen in the first Taoist painting, the human figure still exists in nature and the world of opposites. Another aspect of Taoism is the theory of continual change and non - stasis. The opposites of the Yin and Yang remain as an important part of the ethos of Taoism. These opposites are completely and more radically denied in Zen Buddhism."
"Nevertheless it is equally important to realize that both philosophies are based on the basic principle that true reality cannot be grasped or 'pinned down' by human conceptuality and rational thought. The second Zen painting makes this point sharply clear in that there is only the circle - a symbol itself of the denial of opposites - depicted against a an essentially blank background which represents the true nature of reality. Here there is no reference at all to nature or man and the origin of the Origin is suggested in its obvious and non-dual entirety. "
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Hong Kong Action Cinema, 2002.
An overview of the influence of Hong Kong martial arts films on Hollywood through a review of the films "A Better Tomorrow" and "Face/Off."
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper analyzes the Hong Kong action film in terms of what it has contributed to Hollywood action cinema. It gives a brief history of martial arts films in Hong Kong, relating them to familiar names like Jackie Chan and John Woo, both of whom have been wildly successful in the US. The paper centers on an analysis of John Woo's "A Better Tomorrow" and "Face/Off," discussing their similarities and differences, and how this relates to their relative settings (Hong Kong and America).
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The Martial Arts in Film and TV, 2002.
The philosophy of the martial arts as a merge of physical and spiritual mastery.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 20 sources, $ 71.95
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The philosophy of the martial arts as a merge of physical and spiritual mastery. History of Kung Fu films in Shanghai and Hong Kong. Films of Wong Fei Hong. Impact of Bruce Lee. Other actors such as Brandon Lee, Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Chuck Norris, Steven Seagal. Current martial art films and TV.
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"Introduction
Martial arts is simply defined as the arts of warfare (de Castro, Orpeza & Rhodes, 1993; Ross, 1999). For example, in Japan, while samurai were engaged in swordplay, karate-do ("way of the empty hand,") was secretly taught to weaponless peasants for self-defense (de Castro, et. al., 1993). Tae kyon ("push shoulder") in Korea, as well as Kali in the Philippines, were outlawed by conquering nations desiring a defenseless population (1993). In fact, General MacArthur outlawed the Greater Japanese Martial Arts Association and banned martial arts in Japanese schools at the conclusion of WWII (Neide, 1995). Such deliberate prohibition assumes that the study of the martial arts is synonymous with combat training.
A closer look, however, reveals an art that has a philosophy..."
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"Rush Hour 2", 2007.
A film review of "Rush Hour 2" focusing on its representation of African-Americans.
1,214 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper analyzes the representations of African-Americans in the film, "Rush Hour 2", starring Jackie Chan and Christ Tucker. The paper suggests that rather than going against common racial stereotypes, the film instead seems to confirm or play into these negative assumptions about African-Americans. It analyzes specific aspects of the film and quotes film critics in its review of African-American representation.
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"This film shows African-Americans in a way, despite the badge that Tucker carries, that is comfortable to American audience stereotypes, rather than in a way that challenges their cultural assumptions. The badge Tucker carries becomes an excuse for allowing a stereotypical depiction of a black man, just as the plot itself is merely an excuse for showing martial arts action sequences, and conventional comic routines that confirm stereotypes yet seem edgy because of the language that is used by Tucker's character. European audiences, reared on American cultural stereotypes, were equally, sadly, receptive to this depiction while uncomprehending Asian audiences merely waited for their beloved Jackie Chan's more culturally comprehensible next film."
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Gender in Today's Society, 2002.
An analysis of Jackie Kay's novel "Trumpet".
855 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper discusses Jackie Kay?s novel "Trumpet", which details the emotions surrounding the discovery that jazzman, Joss Moody, is actually a woman. Those surrounding Moody?s life are forced by the media to acknowledge the discrepancy in their existence. The author shows how following the conclusion of the novel, one is left to wonder whether the true origin of Joss Moody?s choice of lifestyle is gender oppression, homosexuality, or Moody may have believed her gender and sex were not appropriately assigned at birth.
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"One of the greatest oppressors in today?s society is gender, and the behavior that is expected to accompany that particular role. The media frequently capitalizes on the atypical behaviors of males and females. For example, if a man enjoys singing show tunes, going to the ballet, and is not ashamed to cry in front of others, the media frequently portrays this man as a homosexual. Additionally, if a female engages in actions that are typically associated as being masculine, this woman would be portrayed as a lesbian. A homosexual male or female is rarely portrayed as an intelligent, well-rounded individual."
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