Abstract
In this article, the writer analyzes the film "The Red Shoes". The writer considers a number of aspects of the film including characters, lighting, dance sequences and color. Further, the writer highlights a number of the film's main themes including passion and jealousy. Overall, the writer maintains that the film's appeal should be attributed to the good taste of Michael Powell and the multitude of prestigious aids he employed such as Jack Cardiff, Robert Helpmann, composer Brian Easdale, and art director Arthur Lawson. Their contributions to the film are invaluable, making "The Red Shoes" a special film that offers overwhelming visual and aural sensations. The writer concludes that combined with the complicated philosophical and emotional issues, Powell and company produced a movie that should stand among the greatest in its genre.

From the Paper
"By the time this plot has come fully to fruition, the film is nearly over. The second act last somewhere around one hundred minutes; it is not hard to imagine a less patient audience being bored with, if not entirely dismissive of, the film's long path toward a culmination that last only a matter of minutes. The Red Shoes, however, is not really a love story at all; the relationship between Craster and Paige is present only to set up some of the larger themes that are all resolved in the end. Thus, the concrete story must be approached as something to be dissected, a narrative with many layers to be pulled away and exposed.
The real goal of Powell's film is to examine the pressures and costs of passion. This theme is focused directly on Vicki Paige; she is the character most influenced by Lermontov and most willing to sacrifice everything for the ballet."

Tags:ballet, theater, Craster, love

Abstract
This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the book "Red Azalea: Life and Love in China" by Anchee Min. According to this paper, the book is based on "Red Azalea" a film Anchee Min worked on at a film studio in China. This paper tells us that "Red Azalea" is the story of the "perfect" Chinese woman - a woman who was loyal to the Communist Party and its teachings above all else, and that the film "Red Azalea" was written by Chairman Mao's wife, Madame Mao (Jiang Ching).

From the Paper
"The film means different things to the characters that are touched by it. For Min, it represents hope and the ability to make a name and a career for herself, and it represents respect from those around her. It also represents her absence from Yan, who she loves, or at least thinks she loves. Min is touched by the story, but she is more impressed with what being a star will mean to her life and her family. However, because her dream of being a star does not come true, the film also represents the end of Min's dreams, or at least the end of her life with Yan and the beginning of a new life. Min writes, "In the dark I realized that it was a lion's den I had entered. The darkness silenced a roaring cry. The coldness of thoughts froze me. I could hear the sound of my dream's spine breaking" (Min 170). Her dream of happiness seems like it will never come true, but that is not how the story ends. "

Tags:flower, freedom, happiness, Communist

Abstract
The paper examines Pauli Murray's collective biography, "Proud Shoes," which is brilliantly conceived and structured, for it provides a century's worth of broad perspectives as well as unique, personal insights on race relations in America. The paper explains how examining the dramatic experiences of her own family against the backdrop of the tumultuous Civil War and its aftermath, was what enabled Murray to thematically explore the implications of race, slavery and bigotry on both a personal level and a societal level.

Tags:proud, shoes, review

Abstract
This paper examines the U.S. women's designer shoes niche, identifying major designers and characterizing the niche's place in the market. It discusses why designer shoes are not just footwear but a status symbol. The paper looks at prominent shoe designers.

From the Paper
"Women's designer shoes-the top brands in the country-have found a highly profitable niche in the U S market. For the purposes of this paper only non-athletic non-casual designer shoes will be considered ..."

Tags:women's shoes, designer shoes, online shopping, market niche

Abstract
In this article, the writer discusses two aspects of criminal justice: police review panels to reduce police misconduct, and red light districts proposed by the city of Springfield to decriminalize adult book stores, strip clubs, drugs and prostitution.

From the Paper
"Establishing a set of mechanisms for auditing and reviewing police conduct is a challenging task particularly in light of increasing demands from citizens for closer scrutiny of policy activity with respect to potential racism and excessive use of force. Dusty Rhodes pointed out that there are a variety of police review boards in existence today which range from an internal affairs monitoring system to a citizen panel an ombudsman department a review board composed of mediators trained in dispute settlement and a combination of departmental governmental ..."

Tags:police review panels, red light districts, drug decriminalization, prostitution

Abstract
This paper reviews the critically acclaimed 1991 film, "Raise the Red Lantern" by world-renowned director Zhang Yimou. The author summarizes the film about a young girl who becomes the third concubine of the wealthy Chen household. The paper describes the film as a parable for the corruption of modern society in China and explains the symbols used to depict communist authoritarianism in the film - the Chen household represents the government, and the customs of the house are the laws of the country. The author also praises Zhang's use of rich colors to enhance the the emotional response to the film.

From the Paper
"The red lanterns in this film are a stunning image, representing the power of the concubine. As was done in historical China, the lanterns are lit at the house of the concubine who the master favours. The concubine that has the lit lanterns ultimately has control over the rest of the concubines, as well as great influence over the master. If a concubine breaks the rules of the household, her lanterns will be covered in black cloth."

Tags:film review, communism, China

Abstract
The paper describes the origins of the "Southern style red velvet cake" as a dessert and discusses the coloring, taste and frosting of varying recipes.

From the Paper
"The traditional recipes call for frosting made from vanilla buttermilk, and this also factors into my decision. The other common modern variation is to substitute a cream cheese frosting, which I find is more suitable for the cream-side-down method of enjoyment, because its sweetness is not overpowering on the palate. I find that the vanilla buttermilk frosting lends itself better to the cake-side-down eating method, because the cake dissolves enough to allow the sweetness of the buttermilk to gradually take over, but not to overpower, since the cake also absorbs some of the creamy frosting at the same time. Diners with more of a sweet tooth might specifically prefer the reverse, quite naturally."

Tags:southern, style, red, velvet, cake

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This paper explains why "The Red and the Black," written by Henri Stendahl, is possibly the first early example of a political novel in Western literature. The plot of the novel, inspired by the then recent trial of a priest executed for shooting his mistress, revolves around Julien Sorel, who strives to rise in society. Inspired by Napoleon, Julien applies trickery and seduction to work his way into high society. This paper describes in detail Julien's hypocrisy which comes full circle as he finds himself working as an agent for a conservative conspiracy. The author uses this political interlude to deride both liberal and conservative politics while illustrating that not only were conservatives derailing the progress of French society but also the liberals who where hypocritically pursuing their own gain.

From the Paper
"Julien is constantly playing a role, as an actor, a chameleon who changes to suit whatever society he is in, whether it be the company of the Marquis or his mistress or the Church or the king or a conspiracy. A man without qualities, he adopts the convention of whatever activity he is engaged in, seduction, passion, ambition, without sincerity, belief, or conviction. In fact, in another sense, red, or rouge, suits him because he is constantly acting, putting on the makeup. Stendhal even compares Julien to a beautiful sixteen year-old girl who unnecessarily puts on cosmetics, rouge, to attend a dance. Stendhal suggests that Julien's attempts to falsely present himself in the best light are actually gilding the lilly, foreshadowing his awareness of his own self-worth which only comes to him after he has been imprisoned and is awaiting execution."

Tags:book, review, politics, literature, western

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This comprehensive book review examines the views and opinions of author and educator Theodore Sizer, chairman and founder emeritus of the Coalition of Essential Schools. In Sizer's book, the author reflects on experiences from his life and career to offer a compelling critique of the American school system. This paper details the book's content as well as Sizer's contention that the current educational policy should be a product resulting from an amalgamation of family, school and government benefit. The author further discussed the failure in understanding the difference between teaching and learning while insisting that formal schooling must familiarize with and meet the strong influences found beyond the traditional classroom. This paper also discusses the author's concern about the attitude of bureaucracy, which he claims are the real evils that have not allowed the education system to flourish and realize its true potential. He criticizes the mindset of the bureaucrats who try to enfold this broad process of education by their lack of vision and backward attitudes.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
About the Author
Summary & Analysis of the Book
Critical Review
Conclusion of the Book
Works Cited

From the Paper
"A dean, teacher, researcher, professor and principal; Theodore R. Sizer brings to readers an appealing and valuable critique of American education enfold in a chronicle. He draws attention on his fifty years by identifying three critical areas wherein policy discussion regarding public education has been seriously ignored. He recommended and argued that this ignorance and silence should be broken and all should rethink of educating this youth. He further discussed the unsuccessfulness of understanding the difference between teaching and learning, as formal schooling should be familiarize with and meet the strong influences found beyond usual classrooms."

Tags:book, review, education, system, bureaucracy

Abstract
This paper examines two print advertisements in different markets and different periods of the product Red Bull produced by the company known by the same name or Red Bull GmbH. The paper relates that Red Bull was founded by Dietrich Mateschitz in 1984 after identifying a market demand for a functional energy drink that he had experienced several years previously while in Hong Kong.

From the Paper
"This research project examines 2 print advertisements in different markets and different periods of the product Red Bull produced by the company known by the same name or Red Bull GmbH. Red Bull was founded by Dietrich Mateschitz in 1984 after identifying a market demand for a functional energy drink that he had experienced several years previously while in Hong Kong ("Red"). For Red Bull, the beverage industry is largely an industry that lives or dies by identifying each next fad or..."

Tags:print, advertisements, red bulll