Joseph Andolina Kris Boustedt Cinema 201: Introduction to Cinema History 1/21/13 Chaplin’s “The Gold Rush” If there’s one film that should be considered the quintessential representation of triumph in Charlie Chaplin’s large body of work, I would have to say that is The Gold Rush released in 1925. This film was a victory not only for Chaplin as a filmmaker, but also for his beloved character The Tramp. He often mentioned that this was the film “by which he would most like to be remembered”. ( Robinson 334)
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work out. No wonder sides of the body feel sort of achy and the stomach like a deflated balloon after laughing too much. In addition to it being healthy for you, it protects the heart. You are least likely to have a heart attack or disease if you laugh regularly. I suggest that people grab a funny movie and just cackle away. Who needs a pain relievers like morphine when the giggles can relieve pain. It distracts the brain
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Throughout our lives we all encounter special people. My life was changed forever after meeting a woman very special to me. My best friend, Sara Dengel, was someone that has meant the world to me ever since the summer of 2000. At the time of her passing, Sara was twenty-five years old. Sara, although she lived a short life, she lived a very rewarding life. The impact that Sara had on many people’s lives was immense and immeasurable. Sara Dengel will never be forgotten because she had the innocence
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I can’t be a doctor. The youngest of three; my sister a model, my brother a star of tomorrow don’t tell me my future is anything less. I struggle with my weight; my mom trades my burgers for grapes. I walk down the hall, they point fingers, laugh at my temporary state, just because I’m 15 and overweight don’t tell me I could never be Miss USA. When I speak I stutter, one word becomes an echo of many. People poke fun call me retarded, but feelings I’ve got plenty. Just because I have a tough
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Mark Twain Essay Though not a comedian in the modern sense, Mark Twain (born as Samuel Langhorne Clemens) helped to show the world how American English could become an art form. With just his mind and his mouth, he made audiences across everywhere laugh at his wild, comedic tall tales. Although meant to be entertaining and certainly tall, these stories were envisioned as a satirical response to the social inequities that he saw in his world. It was strange to see a Southerner talk about the injustices
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thrilled. Go out, explore out of the ordinary stuff, meet new people and have fun. Travelling will never fail you; getting lost can sometimes help you find yourself. The bottom line is that you don’t always have to stick to the usual. Third rule is to laugh and smile. When you find yourself getting really upset, count and think of things that make you feel good. It’s just a little mind over matter. Think of your goals and dreams. Not only do these make you happy but also, they make you want to strive
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what extent ! does ‘Lysistrata’ conform to this notion?! 1 People, it seems, like to laugh at themselves. Self-depreciation is a classic pillar of humour, erected by the Greeks in plays of the Old Comedy genre and remaining even now in the modern- day stand-up show. Satirisation is, of course, the manifestation of humanity’s awareness of its own flaws - one way in which we recognise our foibles is to laugh at them. However, there is an even more intrinsic human desire that humour highlights, something
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won’t ever not get done. I am able to handle stress well because I never let anything get my emotions in a uproar. I don’t let feelings over ride my judgement in critical decisions. I am funny because I love to tell jokes and make people laugh. I feel that a good laugh will help release stress even if it is only for a few moments. I am good with details in the sense that I always make sure everything is done just right or I adjust it to make it just right. I never miss anything in a job because I feel
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“Quiet down! This is due at the end of the class period!” My government teacher screeched at my third block class, then returned to playing solitaire on her phone. She was the type of teacher that loved to give work to keep her students busy but didn’t stay busy herself. I’m sure she didn’t even know our names. It was early January, yet piercingly cold air came rushing through the air vents, and small goose bumps formed on my arms. “Hey guys, watch this.” My friend, Summer, said as she walked
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violence humor offensive- it’s a crime. Not only is domestic violence a crime, but it is a deadly crime. According to the most recent study, over 1,600 women are killed each year due to domestic violence (Wyman). These are not very easy numbers to laugh about. On the other hand, what would make domestic violence humor boring would be if the comedian tried to tip toe around the subject and treat it like the elephant in the room. The comedian must intrigue the audience into listening to them, but not
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