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Charlotte Brontë and Louise Brooks, Connections and the Art of Writing
Connections Between Louise Brooks, Charlotte Brontë, and the Art of Writing For film lovers, the name Louise Brooks commands a position of high esteem. The silent film actress was a breathtakingly talented woman who achieved impressive acclaims in dance and literature. Charlotte Brontë, a towering literary figure, created nothing less than art when she introduced ‘Jane Eyre’ to the world. Here, we examine what these two highly revered figures share in common. Louise Brooks, Timeless Ghost of the Silver Screen Most will know Louise Brooks for her unforgettable performances in silent film, especially from the works of Austrian director and cinematic artist extraordinaire, G.W. Pabst. She captivated audiences in films…
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Legends of Dance, Ruth St. Denis, Martha Graham, Isadora Duncan, and Denishawn
Ruth St. Denis, Denishawn, Martha Graham and Isadora Duncan – Influence on Dance and Legacy When talking about the world’s greatest dancers, the names of Ruth St. Denis, Martha Graham, and Isadora Duncan come to mind. These women took the dance floor by storm and in the halls of memory, have performed some of the most exquisite dances the world has ever seen. Here’s what dance enthusiasts should know about these extraordinary dancers, and how these souls influenced dance. We will also touch on the Denishawn school of dance and the impact it made. What Is Denishawn? Denishawn School of Dancing and Related Arts was an advanced and…
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The Relation of ‘Lulu in Hollywood’ to Alice in Wonderland
Parallels between ‘Lulu in Hollywood’, ‘Alice in Wonderland’ and ‘Through the Looking Glass’ Anyone looking to delve into the thoughts of the legendary actress Louise Brooks can find some delightful insights in the similarities between ‘Lulu in Hollywood’, ‘Alice in Wonderland’, and ‘Through the Looking Glass.’ The big connection between the two is that Lulu’s Hollywood is a version of Alice’s Wonderland, seeing that all of the good people are sucked in under the power of producers. Comparing Lulu and Alice Perhaps one of the most direct most palpable connections between ‘Lulu in Hollywood’, ‘Alice in Wonderland’, and ‘Through the Looking Glass’ is the portrayal of Hollywood as…
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Parallels in Film, ‘Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me,’ ‘Blue Velvet,’ ‘Lolita,’ ‘Diary of a Lost Girl,’ and ‘Pandora’s Box’
Parallels between Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, Blue Velvet, Lolita, Diary of a Lost Girl, and Pandora’s Box: A Film Analysis For those of us who seek to explore the history of film looking for patterns, we have to go deep into cinematographic history. We must go all the way back to the silver screen and leaving no stone unturned. We can discover some form of commonality between the five distinct films. As we shall discover, there are certain shared attributes between the films of ‘Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me,’ ‘Blue Velvet,’ ‘Lolita,’ ‘Diary of a Lost Girl,’ and ‘Pandora’s Box.’ What Are the Patterns in These Films?…
