DOCSLIB.ORG

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD— Extensions of Remarks E1507 HON

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD— Extensions of Remarks E1507 HON July 22, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1507 H.R. 3684 FOOD ALLERGEN AND can all be proud of. It is a very significant part I am proud to honor this distinguished cou- CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF of the culture that I cherish and is as much ple and their long-standing commitment to the 2003 Kentucky as horses and basketball. There is community and to one another. one man we can all recognize for this pride, f HON. RAHM EMANUEL the father of Bluegrass music, Bill Monroe. Mr. Monroe is the creator of a musical art TRIBUTE TO FILM AND TELE- OF ILLINOIS VISION COMPOSER JERRY GOLD- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES form that is focused, and often composed, of the family. In 1939, he founded the legendary SMITH Thursday, July 22, 2004 band the Blue Grass Boys, which at times in- Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong cluded the guitarist Lester Flatt, banjo picker HON. MARK UDALL support of H.R. 3684, the Food Allergen La- Earl Scruggs, fiddle player Chubby Wise, and OF COLORADO beling and Consumer Protection Act. This act his son, bass player James Monroe. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mandates clear labeling to protect consumers In 1970, Mr. Monroe was inducted into the Thursday, July 22, 2004 from medical problems caused by the eight Country Music Hall of Fame. The following major food allergens: milk, eggs, fish, crusta- year, he was recognized for his songwriting Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise cean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and craft and was entered into the Nashville Song- today to note the passing of one of this na- soybeans. These irritants are found in a wide writers Association International Hall of Fame. tion’s great cinematic artists, composer Jerry variety of packaged foods, and account for an Mr. Monroe was also rightfully recognized with Goldsmith. Mr. Goldsmith died on July 21, estimated 90 percent of all food allergies. the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. 2004 at the age of 75. He leaves behind a dis- Food allergies can drastically affect the Mr. Monroe’s songs like ‘‘Kentucky Waltz’’ tinguished repertoire of outstanding and mem- quality of life for the seven million Americans bring back pleasant memories of the past that orable film scores and television themes that who suffer from them. Approximately 30,000 we tell our children about. Because of the in- are as recognizable as they are innovative. individuals each year require emergency room fluence he has had on me and many others I Scoring movies and television programs is a treatment for food allergies, and about 150 die am honored today to introduce legislation that vastly underappreciated art form. Too often each year. The eight percent of all children in names the post office in Rosine, KY after Mr. this music is considered as just another part of America who have these allergies and their Monroe. This is one small way that I, as a things that are popular but are only entertain- families deserve our help and support in deal- Member of Congress, can recognize a lifelong ment, not art. However, his scores, like the ing with the challenges they face in their daily idle who is a proud part of the lives of many work of his colleague film and television com- lives. Kentuckians. posers, are essentially classical music pieces. As there is no cure for food allergies, the f As such, they should not be dismissed simply only protection against reactions to these because they happen to be associated with foods is to avoid them altogether. But without HONORING JOSEPH AND ANNE films and television shows, which in fact are proper labeling, parents cannot ever be sure QUINN ON THEIR 50TH WEDDING valid art forms. their children are safe. One mislabeled prod- ANNIVERSARY As anyone in the entertainment industry can uct, one misleading claim, can be fatal. We attest, music is an essential and integral part need tough standards to ensure that food pro- HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP of the final artistic product. It sets appropriate ducers provide adequate information on pack- OF NEW YORK moods and tones and can help make action aging. This legislation provides those stand- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES scenes more thrilling and tense as well as stir the emotions in more quiet interludes. Mr. ards by requiring that foods containing any of Thursday, July 22, 2004 the eight major food allergens be labeled in a Goldsmith was a master at the full range of clear and easy-to-understand way, so parents Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, I his craft often creating path-breaking and inno- can feel confident in their choices. rise today to honor Joseph and Anne Quinn of vative scores. This bill also addresses trace allergens, an- Smithtown, New York, who will observe their The sound of his echoing trumpets for the other major concern of those who live with 50th wedding anniversary on August 15th, soundtrack of the movie ‘‘Patton’’ has so per- food allergies. Products which claim to be al- 2004. Born in New York City, they met as meated the culture that this music is now syn- lergen free can still be contaminated with freshmen in college. Joe was a student at onymous with military leaders. His spooky and these products during the manufacturing proc- Iona College in New Rochelle and Anne at- menacing chants for the film ‘‘The Omen,’’ for ess. This bill requires the Department of tended St. John’s University. They were mar- which he won the Academy Award, is now Health and Human Services to effectively ried on August 1, 1954 at St. Joan of Arc standard for horror films. And his experimental track which foods are unintentionally contami- Church in Jackson Heights, New York. The use of electronics, woodwinds and percussion nated with major food allergens during the Quinns moved to Suffolk County in 1955 when helped create the sense of ‘‘other worldliness’’ manufacturing process, and to recommend al- Joe began a thirty-three year career in edu- in the film ‘‘Planet of the Apes.’’ The fact that ternate processes to reduce such contamina- cation with the Middle Country School District. these musical themes and many others of his tion. The couple has lived in Smithtown since 1958. are so widely recognized and copied not only Mr. Speaker, food allergies create a major The Quinns have ten children—Kathleen, acknowledges his versatility and genius, but obstacle for allergy sufferers and their families. Terence, Brendan, Marybeth, Patrick, Neil, also underscores the legitimacy of the scoring The dangers of allergic reactions restrict op- Regina, Timothy, Lawrence, and Julianne—all craft. tions for travel, socializing, working and learn- of whom are married. They are the proud Jerry Goldsmith was born Jerrald Goldsmith ing. This legislation can help prevent avoid- grandparents of twenty-two. on February 10th 1929 in Los Angeles, Cali- able allergic reactions and provide additional Joseph retired in January 2003 from a sec- fornia. At the beginning of the 1940s, he took peace of mind to families. I commend the ond career as Staff Assistant to Congressman piano lessons from Jakob Gimpel and Mario gentlelady (Mrs. LOWEY) from New York for GARY ACKERMAN. Anne retired in December Castelnuevo-Tedesco. While attending the bringing this legislation to the floor, and I urge 2002 from her position as a New York State University of California, he took classes with my colleagues to support it. Taxpayer Service Representative. Mr. Quinn Mikols Rozsa, the famed composer of such f was Chair of the Smithtown Democratic Com- films as ‘‘Ben-Hur,’’ ‘‘Ivanhoe,’’ ‘‘El Cid’’ and mittee for twenty-two years and is still greatly ‘‘Spellbound.’’ INTRODUCING LEGISLATION TO interested in politics. Mr. Goldsmith started his career at CBS tel- NAME A POST OFFICE IN The Quinns have been active members of evision in the early 1950s as a clerk typist and ROSINE, KENTUCKY, AFTER BILL St. Patrick’s Parish since moving to eventually got assignments composing music MONROE Smithtown. They plan to continue travelling all for radio plays, and later for television broad- over the country to visit their widespread fam- casts. He eventually wrote music for such fa- HON. RON LEWIS ily. mous television shows such as ‘‘The Twilight OF KENTUCKY The Quinns will mark their fiftieth anniver- Zone,’’ ‘‘Dr. Kildare,’’ ‘‘The Man From IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sary with a renewal of vows at St. Patrick’s U.N.C.L.E.,’’ ‘‘The Waltons,’’ ‘‘Barnaby Jones,’’ Church and a dinner at the Bellport Country ‘‘Star Trek: Voyager’’ and ‘‘Star Trek: The Thursday, July 22, 2004 Club. Their children have also planned a fam- Next Generation.’’ Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, the ily trip to Colorado as a reunion to celebrate Mr. Goldsmith’s first motion picture score tradition of Bluegrass music is something we this landmark anniversary. was in 1957 for a long forgotten B-western VerDate May 21 2004 05:46 Jul 24, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22JY8.171 E22PT2 E1508 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 22, 2004 named ‘‘Black Patch.’’ However, his first major guilty of genocide or ethnic cleansing to jus- tive Chen has used his vast experience to pre- recognition as a film composer did not occur tice. serve and expand ties between Taipei and until 1962 for his score of the Kirk Douglas f Washington. Representative Chen’s advice film ‘‘Lonely Are the Brave.’’ That same year, and counsel have always been sought by he got his first Academy Award nomination for INTRODUCTION OF POVERTY Members of Congress who have a keen inter- the film ‘‘Freud.’’ STATS LEGISLATION est in matters involving the Taiwan Straits.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • GLAAD Media Institute Began to Track LGBTQ Characters Who Have a Disability
    Studio Responsibility IndexDeadline 2021 STUDIO RESPONSIBILITY INDEX 2021 From the desk of the President & CEO, Sarah Kate Ellis In 2013, GLAAD created the Studio Responsibility Index theatrical release windows and studios are testing different (SRI) to track lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and release models and patterns. queer (LGBTQ) inclusion in major studio films and to drive We know for sure the immense power of the theatrical acceptance and meaningful LGBTQ inclusion. To date, experience. Data proves that audiences crave the return we’ve seen and felt the great impact our TV research has to theaters for that communal experience after more than had and its continued impact, driving creators and industry a year of isolation. Nielsen reports that 63 percent of executives to do more and better. After several years of Americans say they are “very or somewhat” eager to go issuing this study, progress presented itself with the release to a movie theater as soon as possible within three months of outstanding movies like Love, Simon, Blockers, and of COVID restrictions being lifted. May polling from movie Rocketman hitting big screens in recent years, and we remain ticket company Fandango found that 96% of 4,000 users hopeful with the announcements of upcoming queer-inclusive surveyed plan to see “multiple movies” in theaters this movies originally set for theatrical distribution in 2020 and summer with 87% listing “going to the movies” as the top beyond. But no one could have predicted the impact of the slot in their summer plans. And, an April poll from Morning COVID-19 global pandemic, and the ways it would uniquely Consult/The Hollywood Reporter found that over 50 percent disrupt and halt the theatrical distribution business these past of respondents would likely purchase a film ticket within a sixteen months.
    [Show full text]
  • CTBL Alphabetic Descriptive Video List
    CTBL Alphabetic Descriptive Video List Number Movie Title Rating Cartoon VO 14 101 Dalmatians G No VO 245 40 Year Old Virgin R No VO 31 A Beautiful Mind PG-13 No VO 203 A Christmas Carol PG No VO 285 Abilene Town G No VO 33 Addams Family PG-13 No VO 32 Aladdin G Yes VO 4 Alice in Wonder Land G Yes VO 89 Alien R No VO 204 Amelia Earhart: The Price of Courage G No VO 262 America Quilts Creatively G No VO 272 America Sews with Sue Hausmann: G No Episode #2201 VO 273 America Sews with Sue Hausmann: G No Episode #2202 VO 274 America Sews with Sue Hausmann: G No Episode #2203 VO 275 America Sews with Sue Hausmann: G No Episode #2204 VO 288 American Empire R No VO 121 Amistad R No VO 15 Anne of Avonlea G No VO 27 Anne of Green Gables G No VO 159 Anne of Green Gables the Continuing Story NR No VO 83 Apollo 13 PG No VO 232 Autism is a World (DVD) G No VO 113 Babe G No VO 78 Bambi G Yes VO 87 Basic Instinct R No VO 248 Batman Begins PG-13 No VO 7 Beaches PG No VO 1 Beauty and the Beast G Yes VO 311 Becket R No VO 6 Beethoven PG No J:\Videos\Video_list_Alpha.doc 9/11/08 VO 160 Bells of St. Mary’s NR No VO 20 Beverly Hills Cop R No VO 79 Big PG No VO 163 Big Bear NR No VO 289 Blackbeard, The Pirate R No VO 118 Blue Hawaii NR No VO 290 Border Cop R No VO 63 Breakfast at Tiffany's NR No VO 180 Bridget Jones’ Diary R No VO 183 Broadcast News R No VO 254 Brokeback Mountain R No VO 199 Bruce Almighty Pg-13 No VO 77 Butch Cassidy and the Sun Dance Kid PG No VO 158 Bye Bye Blues PG No VO 164 Call of the Wild PG No VO 291 Captain Kidd R No VO 94 Casablanca
    [Show full text]
  • Motion Picture Posters, 1924-1996 (Bulk 1952-1996)
    http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt187034n6 No online items Finding Aid for the Collection of Motion picture posters, 1924-1996 (bulk 1952-1996) Processed Arts Special Collections staff; machine-readable finding aid created by Elizabeth Graney and Julie Graham. UCLA Library Special Collections Performing Arts Special Collections Room A1713, Charles E. Young Research Library Box 951575 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575 [email protected] URL: http://www2.library.ucla.edu/specialcollections/performingarts/index.cfm The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. Finding Aid for the Collection of 200 1 Motion picture posters, 1924-1996 (bulk 1952-1996) Descriptive Summary Title: Motion picture posters, Date (inclusive): 1924-1996 Date (bulk): (bulk 1952-1996) Collection number: 200 Extent: 58 map folders Abstract: Motion picture posters have been used to publicize movies almost since the beginning of the film industry. The collection consists of primarily American film posters for films produced by various studios including Columbia Pictures, 20th Century Fox, MGM, Paramount, Universal, United Artists, and Warner Brothers, among others. Language: Finding aid is written in English. Repository: University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Performing Arts Special Collections. Los Angeles, California 90095-1575 Physical location: Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Performing Arts Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information. Restrictions on Access COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Open for research. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Library, Performing Arts Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information. Restrictions on Use and Reproduction Property rights to the physical object belong to the UCLA Library, Performing Arts Special Collections.
    [Show full text]
  • A Level Music
    A level Music Areas of Study – Other Perspectives NB: updates to this document were made in April 2021 and these are highlighted in yellow. © artwork: Mark Bolitho | Origami photography Pearson Education Ltd/Justin Hoffman Introduction This qualification features a Component entitled Appraising. The purpose of this component is for students to develop their listening and appraising skills through the study of music across a variety of styles and genres. The content is grouped into six areas of study, containing either two or three set works. This component gives students the opportunity to reflect on, analyse and evaluate music in aural and/or written form. To achieve this objective, students need to use their knowledge and understanding of musical elements, context and language to make critical judgements about the repertoire and context of music within the areas of study. Students should also study a range of pieces beyond these set works. The suggested other musical pieces for each area of study (see Appendix 4 of the specification) provide students with breadth, enabling them to place their knowledge of musical elements, context and language in a wider context, and apply their knowledge and understanding to more pieces of music. The suggested other music can help students to relate their learning to music in the set works, but their study is not compulsory. Teachers can identify and teach other pieces of music to support their students’ learning. The following music and musicians are examples of how each of the areas of study can be approached from a diverse range of other perspectives. The pieces have been chosen to encourage students to think beyond the mainstream and over-represented composers and styles of music, and instead to consider alternative and less well-known types and origins of music.
    [Show full text]
  • Pre-Assessment
    Name: _________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________ Film Music Unit Pretest 6th Grade Music Multiple Choice 1. What is a melody? a. The main line in music b. The background line in music c. A song that we sing d. The rhythmic drive in music. 2. The line of music associated with Luke Skywalker in the movie Star Wars is called a ___________________. a. Sequence b. Ostinato c. Leitmotif d. Melody 3. What was the first movie with an entire original score? a. Gone with the Wind b. King Kong c. Casablanca d. Star Wars 4. What year did synthesizers become introduced as a part of film music? a. 1958 b. 1968 c. 1978 d. 1980 True or False 5. Music was included as a part of film starting with the first motion picture. True False 6. Film composers are not always well-respected in their careers. True False 7. Film music is played by a symphony. True False 8. Ascending melodies are generally happy, while descending melodies are generally sad. True False Matching Match each film with the composer who wrote the film score. 9. ___________ Star Trek a) Hans Zimmer 10. ___________ Edward Scissorhands b) Jerry Goldsmith 11. ___________ Titanic c) Max Steiner 12. ___________ The Lion King d) Danny Elfman 13. ___________ The Pink Panther e) John Williams 14. ___________ King Kong f) James Horner 15. ___________ Star Wars g) Henry Mancini Name: _________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________ Fill in the Blank Insert the best word into each blank. Not all words will be used. character consonance dissonance geographic harmony historic piano tension timbre 16.
    [Show full text]
  • Malcolm's Video Collection
    Malcolm's Video Collection Movie Title Type Format 007 A View to a Kill Action VHS 007 A View To A Kill Action DVD 007 Casino Royale Action Blu-ray 007 Casino Royale Action DVD 007 Diamonds Are Forever Action DVD 007 Diamonds Are Forever Action DVD 007 Diamonds Are Forever Action Blu-ray 007 Die Another Day Action DVD 007 Die Another Day Action Blu-ray 007 Dr. No Action VHS 007 Dr. No Action Blu-ray 007 Dr. No DVD Action DVD 007 For Your Eyes Only Action DVD 007 For Your Eyes Only Action VHS 007 From Russia With Love Action VHS 007 From Russia With Love Action Blu-ray 007 From Russia With Love DVD Action DVD 007 Golden Eye (2 copies) Action VHS 007 Goldeneye Action Blu-ray 007 GoldFinger Action Blu-ray 007 Goldfinger Action VHS 007 Goldfinger DVD Action DVD 007 License to Kill Action VHS 007 License To Kill Action Blu-ray 007 Live And Let Die Action DVD 007 Never Say Never Again Action VHS 007 Never Say Never Again Action DVD 007 Octopussy Action VHS Saturday, March 13, 2021 Page 1 of 82 Movie Title Type Format 007 Octopussy Action DVD 007 On Her Majesty's Secret Service Action DVD 007 Quantum Of Solace Action DVD 007 Quantum Of Solace Action Blu-ray 007 Skyfall Action Blu-ray 007 SkyFall Action Blu-ray 007 Spectre Action Blu-ray 007 The Living Daylights Action VHS 007 The Living Daylights Action Blu-ray 007 The Man With The Golden Gun Action DVD 007 The Spy Who Loved Me Action Blu-ray 007 The Spy Who Loved Me Action VHS 007 The World Is Not Enough Action Blu-ray 007 The World is Not Enough Action DVD 007 Thunderball Action Blu-ray 007
    [Show full text]
  • The Diviners' Is Magicai
    The Observer • Augustana College • Rock Island, IL • Friday, Feb. 12, 1993 ARTS First terrific film ofnew year... The Diviners' is magicai Dante explores By Angela Mikoslavic Special to the Observer fear in "Matinee" "Mant!" ("Part man, part hat a magicai event By Brian Crowley ant...all terror!"). As the town the theatre is! Itisaplace Staff Repórter creates an uproar over the where characters have the graphic violence of "Mant!", the potential to exist, where /\dvertisements for "Matinee" world teeters on near-destruc- actors breathe life into the sell the film as a screw-ball com- tion nearly one hundred miles likes of a 17 year old edy full of pratfalls and sight- away. "idiot-boy", and a charis- gags. Thepreviewsletyouknow To give more details would matic preacher who has that "Matinee" was directed by ruin the fun of the film. Dante given up the faith. It is a Joe Dante, most famous for the and Haas move the film along at place where the combina- light-weight "Gremlins" and a quick pace that never lets it- tion of lighting and a "Innerspace." Judging by the self fali into slap-stick or high painted backdrop create way the promotional people have drama. A perfect balance of for us the spark of a storm sold this film, you would think goofiness and sentiment is and the beauty of a sunset. that "Matinee" is just another maintained as every aspect of The elements of costume: wacky comedy starring John American life in the sixties is overalls, a work shirt, an Goodman. tackled. (The duo did the same apron, or a staw hat sig- for theeightiesin "Gremlins 2".) nify the typesof people we FilmReview The performances also comple- will meet in this small Susanna Turunen / Observer ment the tone of the picture, with town.
    [Show full text]
  • 44. Jerry Goldsmith Planet of the Apes: the Hunt (Opening) (For Unit 6: Further Musical Understanding)
    44. Jerry Goldsmith Planet of the Apes: The Hunt (opening) (for Unit 6: Further Musical Understanding) Background information and performance circumstances Biography • Jerry Goldsmith was born in 1929. • Goldsmith was a prolific American composer of scores for films and television series. • Three of his most successful collaborations were with the director Franklin J. Schaffner with whom he worked on Planet of the Apes (1968). • Goldsmith was particularly noted for his experiments with instrumental sound. In his score for Alien he used a shofar (a ram’s horn used in Jewish services), as well as a steel drum and serpent (a large curved type of bass Cornett). • He also enthusiastically embraced the use of new electronic instruments, though he liked to use a full symphony orchestra where possible, often in conjunction with ethnic and electronic instruments. This can be seen in his score for Planet of the Apes though… • …electronics in music were not yet at a very advanced stage. • Goldsmith died in 2004. Goldsmith’s use of devices In the hunt scene of the film, armed apes on horseback are chasing a group of stranded humans. Goldsmith uses a variety of devices to emphasise a sense of terror, including: • Unconventional instruments and techniques; prominent use of percussion instruments (see performing instruments). • Dissonance (see harmony notes). • Avoidance of traditional tonality; suggestions of serialist chromatic music (see tonality) • Harsh driving, often syncopated rhythms (see rhythm and metre). All these features are frequently found in 20th Century music as a whole. Performing Instruments and their handling • Large symphony orchestra with a number of additions.
    [Show full text]
  • Spetters Directed by Paul Verhoeven
    Spetters Directed by Paul Verhoeven Limited Edition Blu-ray release (2-disc set) on 2 December 2019 From legendary filmmaker Paul Verhoeven (Robocop, Basic Instinct) and screenwriter Gerard Soeteman (Soldier of Orange) comes an explosive, fast-paced and thrilling coming- of-age drama. Raw, intense and unabashedly sexual, Spetters is a wild ride that will knock the unsuspecting for a loop. Starring Renée Soutendijk, Jeroen Krabbé (The Fugitive) and the late great Rutger Hauer (Blade Runner), this limited edition 2-disc set (1 x Blu-ray & 1 x DVD) brings Spetters to Blu-ray for the first time in the UK and is a must own release, packed with over 4 hours of bonus content. In Spetters, three friends long for better lives and see their love of motorcycle racing as a perfect way of doing it. However the arrival of the beautiful and ambitious Fientje threatens to come between them. Special features Remastered in 4K and presented in High Definition for the first time in the UK Audio commentary by director Paul Verhoeven Symbolic Power, Profit and Performance in Paul Verhoeven’s Spetters (2019, 17 mins): audiovisual essay written and narrated by Amy Simmons Andere Tijden: Spetters (2002, 29 mins): Dutch TV documentary on the making of Spetters, featuring the filmmakers, cast and critics of the film Speed Crazy: An Interview with Paul Verhoeven (2014, 8 mins) Writing Spetters: An Interview with Gerard Soeteman (2014, 11 mins) An Interview with Jost Vacano (2014, 67 mins): wide ranging interview with the film’s cinematographer discussing his work on films including Soldier of Orange and Robocop Image gallery Trailers Illustrated booklet (***first pressing only***) containing a new interview with Paul Verhoeven by the BFI’s Peter Stanley, essays by Gerard Soeteman, Rob van Scheers and Peter Verstraten, a contemporary review, notes on the extras and film credits Product details RRP: £22.99 / Cat.
    [Show full text]
  • Showgirls Comes of Age
    SHOWGIRLS COMES OF AGE PHIL HOBBINS-WHITE POPMEC RESEARCH BLOG Showgirls, Paul Verhoeven’s much-maligned erotic film celebrates its twenty-fifth an- niversary later this year. This essay seeks to re-assess the film—which was almost uni- versally derided upon its release in 1995—now that it is a quarter of a century old. Telling the story of a drifter who hitches a ride to Las Vegas, Nomi Malone (Elizabeth Berkley) works hard to climb the ladder from stripper to casino showgirl, making a series of acquaintances along the way, many of whom are only looking to exploit her. On the surface, the film seems to be simple, made to satiate the desires of the audi- ence—primarily heterosexual males—however there are arguments to be made that Showgirls is so much more than that. This essay is in two sections: firstly, this part will contextualise the film, acknowledge some of the film’s criticisms, and will then go on to consider the film as a postmodern self-critique. The second instalment will go on to analyse Showgirls as an indictment of America in terms of its hegemonic structures, artificiality, its exploitative nature, and stardom. There is just so much interesting context to Showgirls, including the choices of direc- tor and writer, casting, budget, marketing, Hollywood studios, and the certification of the film. Showgirls is directed by Paul Verhoeven, whose reputation had grown with multiple successes in his native Netherlands before making the successful Hollywood films Robocop (1987) and Total Recall (1990). It was with his 1992 erotic thriller, Basic Instinct, that Verhoeven really became a household name director.
    [Show full text]
  • Bamcinématek Presents Joe Dante at the Movies, 18 Days of 40 Genre-Busting Films, Aug 5—24
    BAMcinématek presents Joe Dante at the Movies, 18 days of 40 genre-busting films, Aug 5—24 “One of the undisputed masters of modern genre cinema.” —Tom Huddleston, Time Out London Dante to appear in person at select screenings Aug 5—Aug 7 The Wall Street Journal is the title sponsor for BAMcinématek and BAM Rose Cinemas. Jul 18, 2016/Brooklyn, NY—From Friday, August 5, through Wednesday, August 24, BAMcinématek presents Joe Dante at the Movies, a sprawling collection of Dante’s essential film and television work along with offbeat favorites hand-picked by the director. Additionally, Dante will appear in person at the August 5 screening of Gremlins (1984), August 6 screening of Matinee (1990), and the August 7 free screening of rarely seen The Movie Orgy (1968). Original and unapologetically entertaining, the films of Joe Dante both celebrate and skewer American culture. Dante got his start working for Roger Corman, and an appreciation for unpretentious, low-budget ingenuity runs throughout his films. The series kicks off with the essential box-office sensation Gremlins (1984—Aug 5, 8 & 20), with Zach Galligan and Phoebe Cates. Billy (Galligan) finds out the hard way what happens when you feed a Mogwai after midnight and mini terrors take over his all-American town. Continuing the necessary viewing is the “uninhibited and uproarious monster bash,” (Michael Sragow, New Yorker) Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990—Aug 6 & 20). Dante’s sequel to his commercial hit plays like a spoof of the original, with occasional bursts of horror and celebrity cameos. In The Howling (1981), a news anchor finds herself the target of a shape-shifting serial killer in Dante’s take on the werewolf genre.
    [Show full text]
  • 10700990.Pdf
    The Dolby era: Sound in Hollywood cinema 1970-1995. SERGI, Gianluca. Available from the Sheffield Hallam University Research Archive (SHURA) at: http://shura.shu.ac.uk/20344/ A Sheffield Hallam University thesis This thesis is protected by copyright which belongs to the author. The content must not be changed in any way or sold commercially in any format or medium without the formal permission of the author. When referring to this work, full bibliographic details including the author, title, awarding institution and date of the thesis must be given. Please visit http://shura.shu.ac.uk/20344/ and http://shura.shu.ac.uk/information.html for further details about copyright and re-use permissions. Sheffield Hallam University jj Learning and IT Services j O U x r- U u II I Adsetts Centre City Campus j Sheffield Hallam 1 Sheffield si-iwe Author: ‘3£fsC j> / j Title: ^ D o ltiu £ r a ' o UJTvd 4 c\ ^ £5ori CuCN^YTNCa IQ IO - Degree: p p / D - Year: Q^OO2- Copyright Declaration I recognise that the copyright in this thesis belongs to the author. I undertake not to publish either the whole or any part of it, or make a copy of the whole or any substantial part of it, without the consent of the author. I also undertake not to quote or make use of any information from this thesis without making acknowledgement to the author. Readers consulting this thesis are required to sign their name below to show they recognise the copyright declaration. They are also required to give their permanent address and date.
    [Show full text]