Jerry Goldsmith

Jerry Goldsmith is a well-known name when it comes to the musical world. As an American composer and conductor he has composed many pieces of music and films. His music is one of a kind it always gets your attention. I chose Jerry Goldsmith because I enjoyed some of the films he created music for. He was one of the best in his time. Jerry was born on February 10th 1929 in Pasadena California. His original name was Jerrald King Goldsmith and was the son of Tessa Rappaport and Morris Goldsmith. By

Discussion Questions for Chinatown 5. Jake Gittes misjudges Evelyn Mulwray towards the end of the movie when he accuses her of killing her husband. The reason he accused her is because he found bifocal glasses in the salt water pond in her backyard and Hollis Mulwray died with salt water in his lungs, however, Mr. Mulwray did not wear bifocal glasses. Mr. Gittes also misjudged Mrs. Mulwray after she lied to the police about hiring him because he assumed that she knew more than what she was letting

Powerful men often feel invincible. Harvey Weinstein is one among these men who feel invincible and use their position to harm others. He manipulated women and took advantage of his position as a producer in Hollywood with disregard for any consequences. Harvey Weinstein has been the center of rape allegations that have made the world shed light on the sexual harassment in Hollywood. As more and more victims come forth after decades of coercion, Weinstein’s inappropriate behavior is finally being

As Drake, a three time grammy winning rapper, said in his high school graduation speech,“Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination.” These journeys can be hard, and in The Alchemist Santiago learns that his journey taught him a lot of the values that shape his personality. Paulo Coelho represents the “everyman” with Santiago, and uses his journey to communicate the moral of the novel which is the journey you follow while pursuing your Personal Legend is the treasure

The pungent smell of chestnut trees filled the air as his knees grew tremulous, insecurities filling his mind of the future. For years he had walked the trails in attempt to once again reunite with mankind after the devastating shipwreck that set him off course. From the corner of his eye he saw a swallowtail butterfly, nonetheless of his wife’s favorite, no doubt it was a sign. He must keep moving. Alike to this harried individual and his determination to keep moving after being reminded of his

The Catch Some people say money is the root of all evil. I didn’t see it that way. All I saw was a simple task and a big prize. Well, at least I thought it would be easy. I remember it like it was just yesterday. The hot sun. The loud neighbors. The game. This game was like no other. It was called $100 catch, and the rules were simple enough. There were ten levels, sometimes there were obstacles, and you had to catch the ball. If you could do all that, then you’d get the prize-- $100. Easy

The pungent smell of chestnut trees fills the air as his knees grow tremulous, insecurities filling his mind of the future. For years he has ambled the trails on this island, but now he began to crawl, slowing losing hope of being able to reunite with mankind after the devastating shipwreck that set him off course. A swallowtail butterfly enters his peripheral vision, nonetheless his wife’s favorite insect, and it is no doubt it a sign. He must keep moving. Alike to this harried individual and his

A Country Churchyard.” by Thomas Gray, and “The Deserted Village,” by Oliver Goldsmith, both lament the current state of society in rural areas. Each poem idealizes rural life, but offers differing ideas of the people of the villages. Gray 's poem talks about the unrealized Miltons and Cromwells of the poor that were able to live their lives honestly, innocently and the free of temptation faced by the wealthy. Goldsmith talks of the swain and the tradesmen, and the politics that force to live in

Oliver Goldsmith uses his poem, "The Deserted Village," to critique capitalist ventures in the midst of English modernization. In his social commentary poem, "The Deserted Village," Goldsmith laments the once-thriving village of Auburn to reflect the newly-adopted business ethos that espouses avarice in English society as it enters the industrial era. Goldsmith criticizes greed because industrial tyrants are quickly ravaging England’s land and displacing citizens into America. The work implies that

fifteen years, Oliver Goldsmith captured a large audience of British readers through his novels, poems, plays, and other publications. Born on November 10th, 1730, Goldsmith grew up a happy child in rural Ireland, an experience that affected most of his work. After attending 6 different schools, he entered Trinity College in Dublin, and graduated with his Bachelor of Arts in 1750. In 1752, Goldsmith studied medicine in Edinburgh, dropped out, and traveled Europe (“Oliver Goldsmith”). After a planned