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Short Stories and Social CommentaryThe short stories "Young Goodman Brown" and "Bartleby, the Scrivener" contain elements of social commentary. Authors Nathaniel Hawthorne and Herman Melville have much in common with other authors like Franklin, Irving, and Edwards.- Review of Saw 3-Da review of the last and final "Saw" movie. Possible Spoilers.
- The Girl Who Fell Asleep Reading the Millennium Trilogybut woke up a little when she heard it was meant to be a social commentary Discussing Stieg Larsson's The Girl... books/films
- Keith Buckley Talks the Damned ThingsThis is an interview with Keith Buckley, Every Time I Die vocalist, in which he discusses his new band, The Damned Things.
- Collected Works: Social CommentaryLike nearly everyone out there, I've got my own opinions on nearly everything. I've spent many an article making observations on such things as women in the men's fitting room, the fickleness of the stock market and even food shrinking...
- "Surrogates" Movie Review and Social CommentaryIt's similar to "I-Robot", "The Island", "Terminator", and "Matrix" all rolled into one cyber-cinematic sandwich for us to enjoy visually digesting.
- Why Do You Need to Be Right?On the Prowl with Zephyr Marquis takes a look at the question of why people always feel the need to be right.
- A Historical Look at the Role of Art in an Ever-Changing WorldNature versus technology is a timeless struggle in modernity; often art is the one medium which seeks to reveal the truth. Spurred by technology and the devastation of war, art explores the meaning of permanence in an unstable world.
Dickens and EducationAn analysis of Dickens' works as a mouthpiece of social criticism, particularly against the treatment of children and the state of education during the industrial revolution.- Review of Tonic for the Troops by the Boomtown RatsThe Boomtown Rats at their most dynamic, cohesive with wonderfully well written songs..
Japanese Culture and Social Commentary in Takashi Miike's Film, AuditionTakashi Miike's cult hit film Audition has become one of the greatest horror films of the latter 20th century. Beyond that, it offers some insight and commentary on Japanese culture.- The 50 Greatest Political Protest / Social Commentary Movies of All TimeWhat do you think are the greatest political protest and social commentary movies of all time? These are my picks.
- Social Commentary: Do the Crime, Pay the Time - It's that SimpleWhat does it take to make a living these days as an entertainer or musician? Breaking the law? That's Instand Karma.
- Dawn of the Dead: Intelligent Social Commentary in a Horror FilmWhile many may assume that the blood, guts and the horror genre make for mindless entertainment, a viewing of George Romero's film, Dawn of the Dead, may result in a change of opinion.
NBC's Newest Game Show Offering, "Identity", is a Sad Social Commentary at BestOne would hope that the creative team of producers who brought us the popular and totally engaging game show Deal or No Deal, would be able to follow up with something more palatable than their latest offering, an hour long show called Identity- Director Fritz Lang Makes M the Most Compelling Letter in the Alphabet: A Thriller Steeped in Social Commentary that is Just as Relevant TodayThis two-disc set is a must-have for any serious film library.
- Floating Women: F. Scott Fitzgerald's Josephine Perry Stories as Social CommentaryThis paper examines F. Scott Fitzgerald's portrayal of what was in his time an emerging women's rights movement. The paper will be useful for students of American Literature.
- Identity is Just Here to Make You Jump at Loud Noises and Brutalized CorpsesI don't recommend it, but it's okay for those who want a quick thrill.
- Earth IncThere is nothing more detrimental to the hopes and dreams of a new college graduate than an office job at Corporate HQ. Much like the slap on the ass you experience at birth, the office job is a one finger salute to the rest of your life.
- Land of the Dead Lacks BiteGeorge A. Romero has released his fourth movie in the Dead series: Land of the Dead. Although it does have plenty of social commentary it lacks the character development necessary to lift it above standard Hollywood horror movies.
- Flashes & Backlashes: A Social CommentaryThe censorship of public displays of affection in Iran may reflect a growing world backlash against sexual freedom. Are the so-called guardians of morality in the U.S.A so different from the ultra-conservative mullahs of the Islamic world?