Dogville

Illusion and Chinese Acting. In Lars Von Trier’s 2003 film “Dogville”, the Theatre of Illusion could not be more transparent. In the film, the set is vacant except for a few pieces of set decorations and the actors, who also are using the Chinese acting style. The absence of houses and walls, even the dog, breaks the audiences normal viewing habits and makes them take a step back and analyze what they are seeing. Unfortunately, “Dogville” is mostly a film for entertainment and the distancing effect

their health. For the corrupted, abused, tuned bad reside. Dealt the hand of fait of unfairness and unkindness brought them to this oppressed hell on earth pushed to return the gesture in-kind. Like the protagonist, Grace Mulligan, in the movie, Dogville, by Lars von Trier, seeks refuge in a small town from gangsters. She has to win and retain the towns acceptance. Abdicating power over herself. Her lack of power changes the towns people. Powerless, she becomes their victim. Her once idealistic views

Lauren Bacall, chronological. Dying at the age of 89, I've been through, and seen a lot. I'm Lauren Bacall, known to have the most inspirational and unique acting of my time. I've gone through more than your typical "perfect happy star who won many awards and is known for the best sultry looks.” I was born in New York City, September 16, 1924. As a young child my father, William, was an alcoholic. I was an only child. He left my mother and me when I was only six years old. From a young age I was

“The world is your oyster.” Or at least, thats what I've been told. The past few months have been what I like to think of as an exciting blur that proves this phrase to be right on target. Between beginning grade 8, my final year of shelter from what I like to think will be “the real world” to hearing about high school, and how amazing it is. How many opportunities, challenges and fun times lie in wait for me. I have always been excited about what high school would be. Would it be like the movies