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Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Country Artists Of All Time - Do You Agree?
Greatest Artist compilation lists had, have and will always stir up controversy. Nothing is as sacred as your own favorite singer and when he/she doesn't make the list or is ranked in the nose-bleed section, fans feel betrayed. Part of it has to do with a social feeling of suddenly being marginalized by listening to an artist that did not make the A-List. Such compilations also always come up with omissions or inclusions that shouldn't be listed. And the new list by music publication Rolling Stone magazine listing the "100 Greatest Country Artists of All Time" does exactly what I just tried to explain.
By A. Michael Uhlmann9 years ago in Beat
Should We Let Technology Take Over?
Digital technology has always fascinated me, especially the speed with which it has changed and improved, in my lifetime. "Technology is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry" (Anon, Online). I loved the convenience of it as a child and the aesthetics as a teen as … "the skin of devices such as toasters and vacuums became smooth and shiny" (Gray, 1995 p. 398). I remember playing paint and educational CD-ROMs on the family desktop computer seeing the transition of portable technology from floppy disc to memory sticks. My mum has always told me that she had to pay £1000 to have a mobile phone for a month when she was pregnant with me. With improvement and demand, I pay £20 a month for not only calls and texts but also unlimited internet access. However, in the recent years, I have been worried that technology is too accessible and is taking over our lives. For example, my great cousin got an iPad for Christmas and she is 4. "A significant number of young people are spending an increasing proportion of their waking hours playing computer-based games…" (Gray, 1995, p 403). Not many people have just one family computer or television anymore. Therefore, in this article, by researching and comparing films I would like to consider whether or not this is a problem. As when the first film L'arrivée d'un train en gare de La Ciotat (The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat Station) was projected the audience literally ran out of their seats because they were scared that the train on screen would kill them.
By Victoria-Louise Sweet9 years ago in Geeks
All Eyez On Me Review
2016's Straight Outta Compton was a huge success, both fans and critics loved it. Now this year’s Straight Outta Compton is All Eyez on Me, the bio-drama about Tupac’s life. These films are clearly starting a new trend of music based bio-drama about hip hop artists that are relevant to the everyday filmgoer. Getting too many of these films will end up being overkill but the two we have right now are prime examples of why more should be mad. Yes some of the people from Straight Outta Compton are in Tupac, but not in a Marvel-style expanded universe way, unfortunately, but the story is fresh and intriguing enough to make All Eyez on Me a solid film.
By The Chairport9 years ago in Geeks
The Truth Of Filmmaking
Hollywood was once a magical place of filmmaking. The characters we love today were brought to life, our favourite stories and adventures were crafted onto the big screen. However, everything is about to change and sadly, it's already happening.
By Junior Day9 years ago in Geeks
Best Marvel Comics Television Series
Marvel Comics is, and always will be, one of my favorite businesses of all time. They are literally in the industry of telling stories, giving us heroes to look up to, and just creating amazing works of art involving great plots, incredible characters, and twists at every pace.
By Riley Raul Reese9 years ago in Geeks
My Trainspotting 2 Review
Okay, if you're a movie buff and you're a fan of the original Trainspotting, you should know that it revolutionized cinema and made an impact. I watched Trainspotting when I was about fourteen, a better time in my youth, my mum bought it from a charity store and much like how she let me watch 8 Mile (when I was about ten), she allowed me to watch Trainspotting. I've always been a loner, drifter and being a loner movies are always here for me and I love films, so I was not disappointed with Trainspotting. It's only now aged eighteen and miserable in my early adulthood that I truly appreciate Trainspotting, it is not about heroin addicts; it's about friendships, decaying innocence, growing older and growing wiser. Sure we cannot forget Trainspotting's killer soundtrack, cinematography and memorable quotes especially the "choose life" quote which it revolves around; Choose life, choose a job, choose a career...
By Kieren Hayward9 years ago in Geeks
Creative Commons: A Modern Addiction To Post Production
In this video you experience the heart and soul of 21st Century Rock Music. The song was written around a Betty Dodson commentary on clitoral stimulation. I used her spoken word for the verses and added a short chorus that rocks the Plimsole. Of course Rock music doesn't rock without elements of sex, drugs, or anti-government sentiment. Here I focused exclusively on sex, with innuendo and images of women from a variety of angles. I really like sex! Don't you? Groucho Marx even makes a cameo appearance in this video! I'm sure he would like it. It's amazing what happens when you add rhythm, harmony, and melody in a particular visual context to a simple chorus. When viewed as text, the simple chorus I composed doesn't appear to be that powerful, but within the context of the song it hits hard like a double dose of viagra. Try it yourself. Read the chorus below first and then listen to the song. The transformation is simply amazing!
By Ronnie wrenchBiscuit9 years ago in Beat
