Background Information Born in Nyack, New York in 1903, Cornell was the oldest of four siblings. When he was thirteen his family became financially unstable as his father passed away due to Leukemia. Their family then relocated to Long Island… Continue Reading →
Summary: The Godfather, is an American organized crime and gangster film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, produced by Albert S. Ruddy in 1972. The film was based on Mario Puzo’s best-selling, award-winning novel. The film is set in 1945, at… Continue Reading →
By Jun Huang and Musa Nauman Background information Berenice Abbott was an American photographer known for her architectural photographs of New York City and scientific approach to photography. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on July 17, 1898…. Continue Reading →
Background Information Ella Fitzgerald, also known as the First Lady of Song or Queen of Jazz, was born in Newport News, Virginia on April 25, 1917. She started her childhood with difficulties since her father left her as soon as… Continue Reading →
Sunreet Kaur Plot Gold diggers of 1933, a musical dramatic comedy by Busby Berkeley and Mervyn LeRoy and produced by Jack L. Warner and Robert Lord, revolves around three aspiring actresses or “gold diggers.” These three showgirls, Polly Parker (Ruby… Continue Reading →
Overview Born as Eleanora Fagan, Billie Holiday was one of America’s most iconic and beloved female jazz musicians and singers of the early 20th century. Nicknamed “Lady Day” by a friend and partner in the music business, Lester Young, Holiday… Continue Reading →
Plot Overview Brighton Beach Memoirs is a comedy based off of the play by Neil Simon. The movie revolves around a Jewish family that lives in Brighton Beach Brooklyn, New York in 1937. It begins with the main character, Eugene… Continue Reading →
Palmer Hayden: An Artist and Social Commentator during the Harlem Renaissance Biography, Significant Works, and Cultural Contributions Palmer C. Hayden (January 15’th 1890 – February 18, 1973) was a prolific American artist of the early 20th century. He sketched and… Continue Reading →
Hi everyone, See below for a number of elements related to the opera. First, this is the full documentary on The Exterminating Angel featuring commentary from composer Thomas Adès. The singing begins around 48:20, but the entire thing is a good… Continue Reading →
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