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Generation Kill and the New Screen Combat Magdalena Yüksel and Colleen Kennedy-Karpat
15 Generation Kill and the New Screen Combat Magdalena Yüksel and Colleen Kennedy-Karpat No one could accuse the American cultural industries of giving the Iraq War the silent treatment. Between the 24-hour news cycle and fictionalized enter- tainment, war narratives have played a significant and evolving role in the media landscape since the declaration of war in 2003. Iraq War films, on the whole, have failed to impress audiences and critics, with notable exceptions like Kathryn Bigelow’s The Hurt Locker (2008), which won the Oscar for Best Picture, and her follow-up Zero Dark Thirty (2012), which tripled its budget in worldwide box office intake.1 Television, however, has fared better as a vehicle for profitable, war-inspired entertainment, which is perhaps best exemplified by the nine seasons of Fox’s 24 (2001–2010). Situated squarely between these two formats lies the television miniseries, combining seriality with the closed narrative of feature filmmaking to bring to the small screen— and, probably more significantly, to the DVD market—a time-limited story that cultivates a broader and deeper narrative development than a single film, yet maintains a coherent thematic and creative agenda. As a pioneer in both the miniseries format and the more nebulous category of quality television, HBO has taken fresh approaches to representing combat as it unfolds in the twenty-first century.2 These innovations build on yet also depart from the precedent set by Band of Brothers (2001), Steven Spielberg’s WWII project that established HBO’s interest in war-themed miniseries, and the subsequent companion project, The Pacific (2010).3 Stylistically, both Band of Brothers and The Pacific depict WWII combat in ways that recall Spielberg’s blockbuster Saving Private Ryan (1998). -
The Top 101 Inspirational Movies –
The Top 101 Inspirational Movies – http://www.SelfGrowth.com The Top 101 Inspirational Movies Ever Made – by David Riklan Published by Self Improvement Online, Inc. http://www.SelfGrowth.com 20 Arie Drive, Marlboro, NJ 07746 ©Copyright by David Riklan Manufactured in the United States No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning, or otherwise, except as permitted under Section 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act, without the prior written permission of the Publisher. Limit of Liability / Disclaimer of Warranty: While the authors have used their best efforts in preparing this book, they make no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents and specifically disclaim any implied warranties. The advice and strategies contained herein may not be suitable for your situation. You should consult with a professional where appropriate. The author shall not be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damages, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damages. The Top 101 Inspirational Movies – http://www.SelfGrowth.com The Top 101 Inspirational Movies Ever Made – by David Riklan TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 6 Spiritual Cinema 8 About SelfGrowth.com 10 Newer Inspirational Movies 11 Ranking Movie Title # 1 It’s a Wonderful Life 13 # 2 Forrest Gump 16 # 3 Field of Dreams 19 # 4 Rudy 22 # 5 Rocky 24 # 6 Chariots of -
Rules of Engagement: Performance and Identity in the War on Terror
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT: PERFORMANCE AND IDENTITY IN THE WAR ON TERROR A Thesis by EMILY JO PIEPENBRINK Submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies of Texas A&M University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF ARTS May 2012 Major Subject: Performance Studies Rules of Engagement: Performance and Identity in the War on Terror Copyright 2012 Emily Jo Piepenbrink RULES OF ENGAGEMENT: PERFORMANCE AND IDENTITY IN THE WAR ON TERROR A Thesis by EMILY JO PIEPENBRINK Submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies of Texas A&M University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF ARTS Approved by: Chair of Committee, Kirsten Pullen Committee Members, Judith Hamera Joseph G. Dawson Head of Department, Judith Hamera May 2012 Major Subject: Performance Studies iii ABSTRACT Rules of Engagement: Performance and Identity in the War on Terror. (May 2012) Emily Jo Piepenbrink, B.A., Texas A&M University Chair of Advisory Committee: Dr. Kirsten Pullen War and war-fighters have become immortalized through performance; generations of service-men and women are defined by actions on the battlefield artfully altered on stage and screen. This reciprocal relationship, whether war-fighters intentionally participate or not, has imbued the entertainment industry with the power to characterize war-fighters in lasting ways. Performance enters the military in other ways as well: war-fighters reenact moments from war films; combat training takes on theatrical tactics and rhetoric; war-fighters of the War on Terror record and stage their own war performances. We accept that current war performances will inevitably affect the perception and reputation of war-fighters, not only for the duration of the war but for decades afterward, but do we fully understand the cost of the relationship between today’s war-fighters and performance’s role in the military? In this MA thesis, based on ethnographic fieldwork with veterans of the War on Terror, I explore the intersection between war-fighters, war, and performance. -
Teaching Social Issues with Film
Teaching Social Issues with Film Teaching Social Issues with Film William Benedict Russell III University of Central Florida INFORMATION AGE PUBLISHING, INC. Charlotte, NC • www.infoagepub.com Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Russell, William B. Teaching social issues with film / William Benedict Russell. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-1-60752-116-7 (pbk.) -- ISBN 978-1-60752-117-4 (hardcover) 1. Social sciences--Study and teaching (Secondary)--Audio-visual aids. 2. Social sciences--Study and teaching (Secondary)--Research. 3. Motion pictures in education. I. Title. H62.2.R86 2009 361.0071’2--dc22 2009024393 Copyright © 2009 Information Age Publishing Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, microfilming, recording or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher. Printed in the United States of America Contents Preface and Overview .......................................................................xiii Acknowledgments ............................................................................. xvii 1 Teaching with Film ................................................................................ 1 The Russell Model for Using Film ..................................................... 2 2 Legal Issues ............................................................................................ 7 3 Teaching Social Issues with Film -
Why Every Show Needs to Be More Like the Wire (“Not Just the Facts, Ma’Am”)
DIALOGUE WHY EVERY SHOW NEEDS TO BE MORE LIKE THE WIRE (“NOT JUST THE FACTS, MA’AM”) NEIL LANDAU University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) The Wire (HBO, 2002-2008) upends the traditional po- ed the cop-drama universe. It was a pioneering season-long lice procedural by moving past basic plot points and “twists” procedural. Here are my top 10 reasons why Every Show in the case, diving deep into the lives of both the cops and Needs to Be More Like The Wire. the criminals they pursue. It comments on today’s America, employing characters who defy stereotype. In the words of — creator David Simon: 1. “THIS AMERICA, MAN” The grand theme here is nothing less than a nation- al existentialism: It is a police story set amid the As David Simon explains: dysfunction and indifference of an urban depart- ment—one that has failed to come to terms with In the first story arc, the episodes begin what the permanent nature of urban drug culture, one would seem to be the straightforward, albeit pro- in which thinking cops, and thinking street players, tracted, pursuit of a violent drug crew that controls must make their way independent of simple expla- a high-rise housing project. But within a brief span nations (Simon 2000: 2). of time, the officers who undertake the pursuit are forced to acknowledge truths about their de- Given the current political climate in the US and interna- partment, their role, the drug war and the city as tionally, it is timely to revisit the The Wire and how it expand- a whole. -
Track 1 Juke Box Jury
CD1: 1959-1965 CD4: 1971-1977 Track 1 Juke Box Jury Tracks 1-6 Mary, Queen Of Scots Track 2 Beat Girl Track 7 The Persuaders Track 3 Never Let Go Track 8 They Might Be Giants Track 4 Beat for Beatniks Track 9 Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland Track 5 The Girl With The Sun In Her Hair Tracks 10-11 The Man With The Golden Gun Track 6 Dr. No Track 12 The Dove Track 7 From Russia With Love Track 13 The Tamarind Seed Tracks 8-9 Goldfinger Track 14 Love Among The Ruins Tracks 10-17 Zulu Tracks 15-19 Robin And Marian Track 18 Séance On A Wet Afternoon Track 20 King Kong Tracks 19-20 Thunderball Track 21 Eleanor And Franklin Track 21 The Ipcress File Track 22 The Deep Track 22 The Knack... And How To Get It CD5: 1978-1983 CD2: 1965-1969 Track 1 The Betsy Track 1 King Rat Tracks 2-3 Moonraker Track 2 Mister Moses Track 4 The Black Hole Track 3 Born Free Track 5 Hanover Street Track 4 The Wrong Box Track 6 The Corn Is Green Track 5 The Chase Tracks 7-12 Raise The Titanic Track 6 The Quiller Memorandum Track 13 Somewhere In Time Track 7-8 You Only Live Twice Track 14 Body Heat Tracks 9-14 The Lion In Winter Track 15 Frances Track 15 Deadfall Track 16 Hammett Tracks 16-17 On Her Majesty’s Secret Service Tracks 17-18 Octopussy CD3: 1969-1971 CD6: 1983-2001 Track 1 Midnight Cowboy Track 1 High Road To China Track 2 The Appointment Track 2 The Cotton Club Tracks 3-9 The Last Valley Track 3 Until September Track 10 Monte Walsh Track 4 A View To A Kill Tracks 11-12 Diamonds Are Forever Track 5 Out Of Africa Tracks 13-21 Walkabout Track 6 My Sister’s Keeper -
'Boulevard' Featuring Robin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE TO PRESENT SPECIAL PREVIEW SCREENING OF ‘BOULEVARD’ FEATURING ROBIN WILLIAMS IN HIS FINAL SCREEN ROLE With director Dito Montiel in person; presented as part of a trio of films starring Robin Williams, also including Awakenings and Popeye Thursday, July 9, 2015 Astoria, New York (June 23, 2015)—While Robin Williams (1951–2014) was best known for his dazzling comic improvisations, his film work showed remarkable range. On Thursday, July 9, Museum of the Moving Image will present a preview screening of Boulevard, featuring Williams in his remarkable final performance, as a quiet man whose life changes dramatically after a charismatic young hustler forces him to rethink his own identity. This special screening in advance of its theatrical release will be followed by a discussion with director (and Astoria, Queens native) Dito Montiel (A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints) in person. The Museum will precede this program, on June 27, with screenings of two additional films starring Williams in dramatic roles: Robert Altman’s Popeye (1980) and Penny Marshall’s Awakenings (1990). Boulevard opens in New York on Friday, July 10 at the Sunshine Landmark theater. “In his finest roles, Robin Williams was able to convey a deep inner life and a wide range of feelings, and despite his high-energy persona, he could also work beautifully in a lower key,” said Chief Curator David Schwartz. “In Popeye, he beautifully brings a comic-book character to life. Awakenings is one of his most finely tuned dramatic performances. And in Boulevard, which sadly became his final dramatic film, he touchingly and realistically plays a man who finds a new lease on life.” Boulevard follows married but closeted 60-year-old bank employee Nolan (Williams) whose spontaneous turn down an unknown street upends his monotonous life and crumbling marriage. -
CHLA 2017 Annual Report
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Annual Report 2017 About Us The mission of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is to create hope and build healthier futures. Founded in 1901, CHLA is the top-ranked children’s hospital in California and among the top 10 in the nation, according to the prestigious U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll of children’s hospitals for 2017-18. The hospital is home to The Saban Research Institute and is one of the few freestanding pediatric hospitals where scientific inquiry is combined with clinical care devoted exclusively to children. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is a premier teaching hospital and has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California since 1932. Table of Contents 2 4 6 8 A Message From the Year in Review Patient Care: Education: President and CEO ‘Unprecedented’ The Next Generation 10 12 14 16 Research: Legislative Action: Innovation: The Jimmy Figures of Speech Protecting the The CHLA Kimmel Effect Vulnerable Health Network 18 20 21 81 Donors Transforming Children’s Miracle CHLA Honor Roll Financial Summary Care: The Steven & Network Hospitals of Donors Alexandra Cohen Honor Roll of Friends Foundation 82 83 84 85 Statistical Report Community Board of Trustees Hospital Leadership Benefit Impact Annual Report 2017 | 1 This year, we continued to shine. 2 | A Message From the President and CEO A Message From the President and CEO Every year at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is by turning attention to the hospital’s patients, and characterized by extraordinary enthusiasm directed leveraging our skills in the arena of national advocacy. -
Foxcatcher Directed by Bennett Miller
Sony Pictures Classics Presents An Annapurna Pictures Production Foxcatcher Directed by Bennett Miller Cannes Film Festival 2014 Telluride Film Festival 2014 Toronto International Film Festival 2014 New York Film Festival 2014 Winner - Best Director, Cannes Film Festival 2014 134 mins | Rated R | Opens 11/14/14 (NY/LA) East Coast Publicity West Coast Publicity Distributor 42West Block Korenbrot Sony Pictures Classics Scott Feinstein Max Buschman Carmelo Pirrone 220 West 42nd Street Blair Bender Maya Anand 12th floor 6100 Wilshire Blvd., 550 Madison Ave New York, NY 10036 Ste. 170 New York, NY 10022 212-277-7555 Los Angeles, CA 90048 212-833-8833 tel 323-634-7001 tel 212-833-8844 fax 323-634-7030 fax FOXCATCHER The Cast John du Pont STEVE CARELL Mark Schultz CHANNING TATUM Dave Schultz MARK RUFFALO Jean du Pont VANESSA REDGRAVE Nancy Schultz SIENNA MILLER Jack ANTHONY MICHAEL HALL Henry Beck GUY BOYD Documentary Filmmaker DAVE “DOC” BENNETT The Filmmakers Director BENNETT MILLER Written by E. MAX FRYE DAN FUTTERMAN Producers MEGAN ELLISON BENNETT MILLER JON KILIK ANTHONY BREGMAN Executive Producers CHELSEA BARNARD RON SCHMIDT MARK BAKSHI MICHAEL COLEMAN TOM HELLER JOHN P. GUIRA Co-Producer SCOTT ROBERTSON Director of Photography GREIG FRASER Production Designer JESS GONCHOR Editor STUART LEVY CONOR O’NEILL JAY CASSIDY Costume Designer KASIA MAIMONE WALICKA Music ROB SIMONSEN Additional Music WEST DYLAN THORDSON Valley Forge Theme MYCHAEL DANNA Casting Director JEANNE McCARTHY Makeup Designer BILL CORSO Hair Department Head KATHRINE GORDON Wrestling Coordinator JOHN GUIRA Wrestling Choreographer JESSE JANTZEN 2 FOXCATCHER Synopsis Based on true events, FOXCATCHER tells the dark and fascinating story of the unlikely and ultimately tragic relationship between an eccentric multi-millionaire and two champion wrestlers. -
BUDDY JOE HOOKER 2ND UNIT DIRECTOR, STUNT COORDINATOR DGA SAG AFTRA AMPAS Office: 818-501-1970 Email: [email protected]
BUDDY JOE HOOKER 2ND UNIT DIRECTOR, STUNT COORDINATOR DGA SAG AFTRA AMPAS Office: 818-501-1970 Email: [email protected] H.R. – STUNT COORDINATOR – Lifetime Television Pilot; Hilton Smith, Producer RAKE – STUNT COORDINATOR – 20th Century Fox; Fox Television Series KING AND MAXWELL – STUNT COORDINATOR/2ND UNIT DIRECTOR TNT Pilot; CBS NECESSARY ROUGHNESS – STUNT COORDINATOR- USA Network; Kelly Manners, Prod. COMMON LAW - STUNT COORDINATOR - USA Network TV Series; Jon Turteltaub, Prod. TORCHWOOD – STUNT COORDINATOR/2ND UNIT DIRECTOR - STARZ Network Series CRIMINAL MINDS SUSPECT BEHAVIOR – STUNT COORDINATOR -- CBS Television Series MEMPHIS BLUES – STUNT COORDINATOR - Pilot and Series; Warner Bros. TV PLEADING GUILTY – STUNT COORDINATOR - TV Pilot; Fox TV; Jon Avnet, Director BUNKER HILL – STUNT COORDINATOR - TV Pilot; Millenium Films; Jon Avnet, Director RIGHTEOUS KILL – STUNT COORDINATOR - Millenium Films; Jon Avnet, Director 60 MINUTE MAN – STUNT COORDINATOR - Touchstone TV Pilot; Jon Avnet, Director 88 MINUTES – STUNT COORDINATOR 2nd Unit -Millenium Films; Jon Avnet, Director 40 YEAR OLD VIRGIN - STUNT COORDINATOR -Universal Studios; Judd Apatow, Director CONVICTION - STUNT COORDINATOR - Warner Bros. Pilot - Jon Avnet, Director MURDER BOOK - STUNT COORDINATOR - Fox TV Pilot; Antoine Fuqua, Director SKELETON KEY - STUNT COORDINATOR - Universal Studios; Iain Softley, Director MEDICAL INVESTIGATION - STUNT COORDINATOR - NBC TV Series/Paramount Pictures HAWAII - 2nd UNIT DIRECTOR/STUNT COORDINATOR - NBC TV Series HOMELAND SECURITY - STUNT -
Tracy Morgan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 26, 2009 BOULEVARD CASINO PRESENTS TRACY MORGAN LIVE AT THE RED ROBINSON SHOW THEATRE FRIDAY, APRIL 3 Television audiences first met New York-born actor and comedian, Tracy Morgan in 1994 when he played the recurring role of “Hustleman” on FOX’s hit sitcom, "Martin" for two seasons. He then joined NBC’s "Saturday Night Live" in 1996 for seven seasons where he created such memorable characters as "Astronaut Jones,” “Benny the Bengal” and "Brian Fellows." After leaving SNL, Morgan went on to star in his own sitcom, "The Tracy Morgan Show" which ran on NBC from 2003 to 2004. His film credits include Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001), Head of State (2003), The Longest Yard (2005), Little Man (2006) and First Sunday (2008). He was also the voice of “Spoonie Luv” on Comedy Central’s "Crank Yankers" from 2002 to 2005. Currently Morgan can be seen on NBC’s hit sitcom, “30 Rock” where he plays wild and unpredictable movie star, “Tracy Jordan.” Also a stand-up comic who headlines across North America, he’ll be performing for one show at Boulevard Casino’s Red Robinson Show Theatre in April. TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY, JANUARY 29 @ 10:00 AM DOORS: 7:00 PM SHOW: 8:00 PM Tickets: Reg. $49.50 / Golden Circle $59.50 (+ Service Charge & Facility Fee) Tickets available at all Ticketmaster Outlets or charge-by-phone (604) 280-4444 or order on-line at www.ticketmaster.ca Ages 19 years and over Additional Information Contact: Howard Blank - Vice-President, Media & Entertainment TEL: (604) 303-1000 FAX: (604) 247-8605 [email protected] Donnie Gordon - Manager, Entertainment Publicity & Promotions TEL: (604) 247-4127 FAX: (604) 247-8505 [email protected] . -
For Immediate Release Tribeca Film Festival® Announces
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL® ANNOUNCES FEATURE FILM LINE UP FOR THE COMPETITION, SPOTLIGHT, VIEWPOINTS AND MIDNIGHT SECTIONS OF THE 16TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL APRIL 19-30 ProgrAm Includes Artistic Gems, Comedies, Complex Artistic PortrAits, And PoliticAl And Social Action Films that will Engage, Inspire and Entertain New York, NY [MArch 2, 2017] – An exciting slate of films that showcases the breadth of contemporary filmmaking across a range of styles will premiere at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T. The Festival today announced the feature films across the following programs: Competition, including U.S. Narrative, Documentary, and International Narrative categories; Spotlight, supported by The Lincoln Motor Company, a selection of anticipated premieres from major talent; Viewpoints, which recognizes distinct voices in international and American independent filmmaking; and the popular Midnight Section, supported by EFFEN® Vodka, featuring the best in psychological thriller, horror, sci-fi, and cult cinema. After receiving a record number of entries, the Festival’s seasoned team of programmers, led by Cara Cusumano in her new role as Director of Programming and Artistic Director Frédéric Boyer, carefully curated an edgy, entertaining and provocative program. The 16th Annual Tribeca Film Festival takes place April 19 – 30. Today’s announcement includes 82 of the 98 feature-length titles in the Festival. In a year of record high submissions, the Festival’s curators chose to reduce the size of the overall program by 20%, making this the most selective and focused festival slate yet. The Competition section features 32 films: 12 documentaries, 10 U.S. narratives and 10 international narratives.