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A Review of the October Sky by Homer Hickam (737 words, 1 pages)

October Sky was written by Homer Hickam. Describes Homer growing up in the small mining town of Coalwood, West Virginia. He became fascinated with rockets and began the BCMA (Big Creek Missile Agency), to make rockets and discover what made them fly. Written as an autobiography about his life. The ... Read More

A Review of the Mamma Mia Play (236 words, 1 pages)

Over the break, I went to see "Mamma Mia". It was one of the best plays I had ever experienced. The energy the actors displayed coursed through my body, giving me goose bumps. The music was very tasteful and wistful. The actors sang with great intensity and the selection of ... Read More

A Review of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling (524 words, 1 pages)

The much awaited book of 'Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince' brought no disappointment to children and adults of the world alike. J.K Rowling set the world of magic alight in her first book of Harry Potter. A writer who can make magic appear on the pages of her ... Read More

A Review of Ben & Jerry’s Double Dip (684 words, 2 pages)

Do you think the title fits the book? Why or why not? I think "Ben Jerry's Double-Dip" is a perfect title for their book because the book is all about two persons that started an ice cream business together, as they are two personas in the same business that will ... Read More

A Review of Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman (213 words, 1 pages)

An essay on the book AMAZING GRACE. Just some thoughts on something more of substance. "An age is called Dark, not because the light fails to shine, but because people refuse to see it." -James Michener. It never crossed my mind when I received the book "Amazing Grace" that its ... Read More

A Review of Separate Peace by John Knowel (1144 words, 2 pages)

Very Good Essay reveiwing John Knowles "A seperate peace" Good Job! A Separate Peace was essentially a book about a young man growing up in a secluded reality. When the book opens we enter upon three characters just ending their sophomore year in high school. As these three characters develop ... Read More

A Review of Citizen Soldiers by Stephen Ambrose (3048 words, 5 pages)

A Review of Stephen Ambroses Citizen Soldiers Prologue Stephen Ambrose introduces us to his book by setting the scene on the morning after the Allies begin their assault on the European continent. We are introduced to Lt. Waverly Wray, the XO for Company D of the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment. ... Read More

A review of A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner (247 words, 1 pages)

A Rose for Emily was a little decieving at first. The beginning of this story portrayed a women whom was somewhat forced to stay single by a possessive father who didn't want to lose his daughter. Leaving the reader to feel sympathy for Emily. It wasn't until later in the ... Read More

A Review of the Movie A Lesson Before Dying (615 words, 2 pages)

A Lesson Before Dying Story that tells life like it was. The movie is directed by Joseph Sargent and based on a book by Ernest J. Gaines about a man awaiting his execution in 1948 Louisiana. Its a story about being in the wrong place at the wrong time. An ... Read More

A Review on the Movie “Legally Blonde (2001)” (438 words, 1 pages)

"You're breaking up with me because I'm too... blonde?" It may seem rediculous yet this is the basis of my favorite movie, released in 2001, Legally Blonde. A rich sorority girl from Bel Air is dumped by her political bound boyfriend because she is what society considers a "blonde." During ... Read More

A Review of War Without Mercy by John W. Dowers (1459 words, 2 pages)

A Review on John W. Dowers War Without Mercy The powerful images of race during the Pacific War between two powerful foes, the United States and Japan, dominates the war propaganda of both nations during and after World War II that generated deep hatred, espousing stereotypes which still resonate today. ... Read More

A Review of the Movie “Born on Fourth of July” (991 words, 4 pages)

BORN ON FOURTH OF JULY "Born On The Fourth Of July" is an extremely realistic portrayal of one American's changing beliefs and faith in his country. Tom Cruise plays Ron Kovic, an excited young American ready to serve his country. After experiencing the war firsthand, Ron's views and feelings regarding ... Read More

A Review of Hermann Hesse’s Novel Siddhartha (764 words, 1 pages)

Setting is an important aspect of any novel or literature, as it can greatly affects the different factors that contribute to the overall story, such symbolism, tone, and imagery. In Siddhartha by Herman Hesse, the protagonist Siddhartha ventures on his search and quest for knowledge and encounters many new and ... Read More

A Review of the Predator Movie with Arnold Schwarzenegger (455 words, 1 pages)

Predator, a hunter of prey, in the movie the predator is an alien hunter that travels the universe in search of interesting and unusual prey. Now on Earth Arnold Schwarzenegger and a couple other men form an elite commando unit yak their way through some generic jungle in South America ... Read More

The Judiciary Reviewed: A Discussion of Whether the Courts Should be Bound By Original Intent (1484 words, 2 pages)

The Judiciary Reviewed Should the Courts Be Bound By "Original Intent"? The power of judicial review is an important feature of our federal court system. It allows the courts to nullify laws that are not consistent with the present-day interpretation of the U. S. Constitution by deeming them unconstitutional. This ... Read More

A Review of Peter Weir’s Apocalyptic Thriller The Last Wave (567 words, 1 pages)

Richard Chamberlain is David Burton, a tax lawyer living in Sydney, Australia who is drawn into a murder trial defending five Aboriginal men accused of murdering a fellow native in Peter Weir's apocalyptic 1977 thriller The Last Wave. Taking up where Picnic at Hanging Rock left off, the film goes ... Read More

A Review of the Josephine Baker Story the Movie (886 words, 2 pages)

Movie Review The Josephine Baker Story Born on June 3, 1906, Josephine Baker was a survivor. Far from the glitter and gaiety that characterized her beloved Paris, Baker's beginnings were harsh and difficult. Born in the slums of St. Louis, Missouri, Baker grew up sleeping in cardboard shelters and scavenging ... Read More

A Movie Review for The Horror Film “The Innocents” by Jack Claytons (472 words, 1 pages)

Jack Claytons intricate film The Innocents is a flawless display of cerebral horror. The protagonist Miss Giddens emotional stability slowly diminishes throughout the film, which shows the main theme corruption of innocence. The success of this film is mostly due to this films magnificent multiple dissolves, discordant soundtrack and exquisite ... Read More

A Review of the Guide The Complete Nevada Traveler (681 words, 1 pages)

Having driven across the U.S twice, I've been able to pick up numerous travel guides of the states. However, none of them quite compare to The Complete Nevada Traveler. You see, the great thing about this one, is the fact that Toll himself, a native Nevadan, has been to just ... Read More

A Review of The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton (1053 words, 2 pages)

The book I read was The Andromeda Strain by renowned author Michael Crichton. The story takes place in the sixties, during the time of major space travel. It is a fiction work, but it deals with a real-life issue. That issue is the sterilization procedures of returning probes from outer-space. ... Read More

A Review of A Visit to Candyland Essay (541 words, 1 pages)

In a "Visit to Candyland" the student author is explaining the process of making a gingerbread house. The author also explains hisher family's tradition on how the concept of building gingerbread houses began. The author wrote that everything in the house "must be edible, and not only edible, but tasty". ... Read More

A Review of the Movie Stepmom a Tearjerking Comedy-Drama (409 words, 2 pages)

With a bland and unrevealing title like Stepmom, you might half expect a horror film about the mad matriarch of a dysfunctional family. That's not the case here. Rather, Stepmom is another a long tradition of three-hankie weepies, and a rather archetypical one at that. Luckily, this tearjerking comedy-drama compensates ... Read More

A Review of the Film Something About Mary by the Farinelli Brothers (302 words, 1 pages)

Something about Mary Its a comedy film, that came to Spain in November of the 1998. It was directed by the Farinelli brothers. And his main stars are Cameron Diaz (Mary), Matt Dylon (a strange detective) and Ben Stiller (Ted). The film is set up firstly in Ohio (USA) and ... Read More

A Review of John W. O’Malley’s Essay on Misconceptions about the Early Jesuits (569 words, 1 pages)

John W. O'Malley, S.J. the author described the society which was found by Ignatius during early 1500s. The Society was officially approved by Pope Paul III on September 27, 1540. In the sixteenth century, the Society of Jesus is considered as one of the factors that helped forming Catholicism. This ... Read More

The Review of Peels Principles of Law Enforcement (659 words, 1 pages)

Sir Robert Peel is probably the most influential name associated with modern day policing. In the year of 1829, he formed the first modern metropolitan police department. And the Peelers, or Bobbies, set precedent for what our police of today model themselves after. Upon Peels call for a metropolitan police ... Read More

A Review of the Mel Gibson Movie Signs by M. Night Shyamalan (343 words, 1 pages)

People have many different ideas of what makes a good movie. The latest Mel Gibson movie, Signs, with the combination of good writing, use of characters, and foreshadowing, is the definition of a good movie. M. Night Shyamalan, writer and director of Signs, did a very good job using primal ... Read More

A Brief Review of the Film the Schindler’s List (353 words, 1 pages)

Oskar Schindler was Nazi in good stead with the regime, as his gold pin would suggest. A married man, he lived with a German mistress and maintained an affair with his secretary. He was a shrewd businessman, and his dealings were often under the table, and his business thrived through ... Read More

A Brief Summary and a Review of the Film Scarface Directed by Brian De Palma (758 words, 2 pages)

TITLE OF MOVIE Scarface Studio Universal Studios Producer Martin Bregman Director Brian De Palma Stars Al Picino, Steven Bauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Robert Loggia Year of the Movie's Release 1983 A basic summary of the Plot Al Pacino gives an unforgettable performance as Tony Montana, one of the ... Read More

A Book Review of Salem’s Lot, a Horror Novel by Stephen King (1144 words, 2 pages)

Salems Lot is the story of a man who returns to his home town to face the fears of his childhood, only to find a entire new set of fears awaiting him. Bens hometown now has a new occupant, Barlow, an evil as old as time. As one by one ... Read More

A Review of the SSX 3 Snowboarding Game (264 words, 1 pages)

SSX 3 is the greatest snowboarding game of all time. This game provides some pretty intense graphics and some real sick tricks. This doesn't even compare to the other SSX game, this game is better than ever. In peak 1 you can feel the wind in your hair as your ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013