Unforgettable Drama Movies : Having A Lasting Impression On Everyone
theaters and motion pictures are the most dominant mode of entertainment for people. Infact, story telling and dramatics had always attracted adults as well as kids. Earlier, there were the Shakespearean dramas that became most popular among a larger mass of people. However, the entertainment industry today has become more advanced. Movie production business has become one of the most challenging way to earn profits where the director not only has to present everything creatively, but also cater to all the desires of the viewers.
But, movies can also be bifurcated into two types, namely, Drama movies and Commercial films. The former is commonly known to man as \’art movies\’ which is based on realistic character development as well as real life happenings. These are emotional themes that deal with drug addiction, alcoholism, poverty, war massacre, corruption etc. What is special about these movies, is their in-depth depiction of the entire incident which can be based on social, cultural as well as political backgrounds. It basically consolidates on the theme and the plot of the entire storyline rather than only on singular characters and is often finished with a positive note or a moral. Some of the famous Drama Movies are \’The Godfather\’ (1972), The \’Shawshank Redemption\’ (1994), and \’Schindler\’s List\’ (1993). These three masterpieces have been liked by all for their interesting plots, the striking emotional sequences as well as the brilliant performances by the actors.
\’The Godfather\’ is still considered to be a \’masterpiece\’ for most actors and directors because of its classy style of direction, creative shot development and an impeccable performance by actors like Al Pacino, Marlon Brando and James Caan. This film depicts the period of 1945 to 1955 which is still considered to be one of the darkest period of Europe. Other than this, the movie deals with the Italian-American Corleone crime family. The most amazing part of the story is its plot development and the realistic environment which clearly depicts the Italian American culture. This film comes in three series, and hence depicts the detailed culture of both Italy as well as America during that period. This film has also been preserved in the US National file registry and is considered to be the second best film in the history of America.
Apart from The Godfather, The \’Shawshank Redemption\’ as well as \’Schindler\’s List\’ have received accolades for their masterpiece screenplay and emotional impact. Infact the emotional shots are strong enough to bring tears in your eyes and leave a lasting impression on your mind. What makes these two films Unique is their concept on which they are based. \’The Shawshank Redemption\’ is based on the story of a man who has been wrongly imprisoned for 20 years. It depicts the life of Andy Dufrane in the prison, his relationship with a person named Redding and his escape from the prison. Contrary to this, the \’Schindler\’s List\’ is a breathtaking film that depicts the torture on the Jews after the Second World War. It depicts the power and kindness of a German named Oscar Schindler who saves the life of thousand Polish Jews. Various other drama Movies are Saving Private Ryan, Pulp Fiction, Dev D, Casablanca etc.
Alden Jerry
American Idol Judge Penetrates the Drama World
With all the controversy in his life, American Idol’s Simon Cowell brings into play all the drama to create a new television show for British TV. And after a string of endeavors in the music industry, it appears that he is now invading the television world bit by bit.
Starting off in 2001 with Pop Idol, Cowell became a judge on its first season. Subsequently, he also became a judge on the reality talent show American Idol where his infamy as a nasty and straightforward judge grew. A couple of years later, he once again became a judge on the British talent show The X Factor. Eventually, his knowledge and flair in the entertainment scene brought him behind the scenes as he produced America’s Got Talent and Celebrity Duets.
His newest drama project comes in the form of Rock Rivals, a fictional peek behind the scenes of a television talent show, which centers on the lives of two celebrity judges on The X Factor while their marriage falls apart.
Having a “War of the Roses” kind of dispute, the show attempts to give the viewers a one of a kind entertainment experience. The program is scheduled to shoot over the summer and will be aired on ITV in fall. Sally Haynes, deputy controller of ITV, said, “The ongoing appeal for this type of talent show presents a ripe opportunity for a modern fun drama that transports us backstage into the heady and fabulous extremes of the music business.”
Unlike American Idol, Cowell would be working as a producer of the said show with Shed Productions. Being his first dramatic venture on television, Cowell is gleaming with enthusiasm. He said, “I am very excited about this show, the idea is brilliant and Shed Productions have a proven track record of making these type of shows very popular.”
Of course, with this type of undertaking, spectators can’t help but dwell on the possibility that this might entail commissioning in the Unites States in the near future, just like American Idol.
For more info about American Idol and especially about American Idol Judge Penetrates the Drama World please review http://www.buddytv.com
Groshan Fabiola
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How I Went From Drama Teacher to Invention Marketing “guru”
Fulfilling Your Dreams by Changing Careers
or How I went from drama teacher to Invention Marketing “Guru”
By Joan Lefkowitz, of ACCESSORY BRAINSTORMS, Inc. New York© Joan Lefkowitz
Armed with a masters degree in drama and three years teaching experience, I moved from New York to the New Jersey suburbs with my husband in 1970. To my surprise, unlike the NYC high schools, the Jersey schools did not have drama departments. I found myself unemployed, teaching only part time at a University.
To keep myself entertained I learned to navigate the Jersey highways to get to every mall store that carried fashion accessories. I would evaluate each item I saw, asking myself “What is the right price for this product, are the materials and colors as attractive as possible?” and redesign it in my head to make it more appealing. This “back seat” merchandising hobby continued after I gave birth to my daughter Aviya, who enjoyed this activity in her stroller.
One day at the mall I picked up a copy of The Bergen Record and noticed an ad in the classified section that intrigued me, “Looking for people to bring new and exciting products to the market.” In my academic circles “Business” was a dirty word, so I didn’t follow up on that ad. However, from that day forward and still today, I believe that statement is my mission. The best I can be for myself and others is to make new, exciting, useful and attractive products available to people for enjoyment in their everyday lives.
In 1976 when we moved to Manhattan I decided to give up teaching and go for it! I started representing designers of costume jewelry and hair accessories, taking their samples to stores that might like them. My first customers were Henri Bendel and Bloomingdales but I was clueless when they asked me what my “Terms” were. I went back to school at night and took a lot of business courses while also doing training programs with American Women’s Economic Development; and met other new women business owners to commiserate with.
Accessory Resource Gallery grew in the eighties and I opened a showroom, hired a staff, added scarf, hat, belt lines and other goodies to the product mix. People could not buy enough accessories in the eighties. Then in 1990 the recession finally hit the industry. Retailers were going out of business in droves. To keep our designers’ spirits up in those bad times we recommended that they add unique and amusing items to their product lines. We conducted “brainstorming” sessions and came up with a jeweled watergun necklace for one of the lines. The trade publications loved it and we started to become known for unusual items.
Then in 1991 a gal from Dallas came to New York looking for a salesrepresentative for her new patented hair accessory, Topsy Tail, that turned a ponytail inside out to make a beautiful hairstyle. We went crazy for this unique little invention and predicted that the rest of the world would agree. In a very short time we sold millions of dollars of Topsy Tail to retailers.
Word spread about our “inventions marketing” and inventions were turning up at our doorstep. Soon we were handling such wonderfully original products as Hairdini, Earz Earpockets, Polaroller rolling icepack, and Franties fragranced panties. Womens Wear Daily named us the “Guru of Novelty Marketing.” We were finding that marketing inventions was taking up much of our time and it was a different process from marketing accessories. We created a new division of the company called “ACCESSORY BRAINSTORMS” to handle patented inventions adding beauty, comfort and lifestyle products to our categories. In 1994 we incorporated ‘ACCESSORY BRAINSTORMS, INC.’ as a separate company. Recently, Accessories Magazine honored us as “Most Inventive Company.”
During the company’s invention expansion I had to go back to school yet again to learn about patents and legalities, out of responsibility to the many inventors who look to us for advice. Each day I think about the gift I have been given to be able to fulfill upon my mission. Lucky for me that New Jersey high schools didn’t have drama departments.
Joan Lefkowitz, the marketer of TOPSYTAIL tm, is president of
ACCESSORY BRAINSTORMS, NYC, a licensing agent, consultant and
sales-representative for hair and beauty accessory and lifestyle inventions.
She writes and gives seminars on ‘How to Market Your Invention’ and can be
reached at 212-379-6363 or on the web at www.accessorybrainstorms.com
Joan Lefkowitz
President
Accessory Brainstorms, Inc.
389 Fifth Avenue, Ste 705New York, NY 10016tel 212-379-6363www.accessorybrainstorms.com
Joan Lefkowitz
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Entourage: Drama Remixed (HBO)
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SERIOUS KITCHEN DRAMA!!! (2/22/10-355)
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All Drama is Conflict
Last weekend, I held another sold-out workshop at Fox in Sydney, and, as is usually the case at my workshops, I found a new way of presenting an idea that helped me grasp it better. And I’d like to share it with you.
You’ve probably heard it before, but there’s a phrase that goes like this: “All Drama is Conflict”.
One of the mistakes writers often make is overlooking (or misunderstanding) this simple idea. We frequently read screenplays that don’t have enough conflict. And when that happens, it means a dull read.
Read the phrase again and let it sink in. It doesn’t say “All drama has a lot of Conflict”. It says All Drama IS Conflict.
It goes to the very heart and essence of storytelling. Conflict is the very nature of drama, and without it, there simply is no story. Nothing’s happening.
Consider the last story you wrote, or the last scene you hammered out. Was it built entirely around conflict? Was the whole point of the scene to show two or more characters at odds with one another (at least on some level), or a character at odds with herself?
When you re-read your work, do you ever wonder why it just doesn’t “sing”? Is it flat or dull or seem like something’s wrong, and it’s just not going anywhere?
Here’s a tip that took me ages to really understand: When you put characters in conflict with one another, the audience is drawn to it. They can’t help but watch an interesting conflict! And if you don’t believe me, consider the last time you saw a couple on the street having an argument. Your instinctive reaction was to look, maybe even to watch.
That’s drama.
The point is this: They are NOT separate things. Drama IS conflict. So the quickest way to spice up your story is to add another layer of conflict. Person A wants something, but Person B stands in his way (or wants it too!).
We’re not talking about a few major scenes. We’re talking about everything! Your logline needs it, your synopsis needs it, your treatment needs it, and your screenplay needs it. On every page. In every scene. In every story.
Because that’s what storytelling is all about.
Now get out there and create some conflict!
Keep on writing!
Jeff Bollow
http://www.articlesbase.com/screenplay-articles/all-drama-is-conflict-134833.html
VASL Drama Serial Hum TV Episode 14-2 to be subtitled
VASL drama Serial Hum TV Episode 14-2 to be subtitled for hearing impaired and non-urdu speaking viewers
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A Closer Look at Radio Drama
Similarities do abound of course between radio drama and pieces performed on the stage, film and television, however, the ability to move, inspire, and create solely through the collaboration of the human voice and the mind is a magnificent feat that requires the utmost discipline, insight and flawless interpretation of a voice actor.
To recognize the obvious, radio drama lacks a visual component and therefore is subject to the interpretation of the listener through sound and speech. Theatre, film, and particularly, live performances, are all visual experiences that generously communicate to their audiences through additional senses such as sight, smell, and touch while incorporating sound and speech.
As radio drama caters specifically to sound and speech, the most universally heightened of the senses, opportunities arise for a richer listening experience free from external distraction while enabling an audience member to conjure up their own visual version of the radio drama.
In radio drama, the script needs to be expertly written, accommodating the intellectual needs a listener. The voice actors role is to breathe life into the script and the producers role is to observe all Foley elements as are required to enhance the performance while providing additional mental stimulation for the audience. I liken this parallel to the intellectual experience and satisfaction that reading quality literature brings.
Performers of radio dramas are indeed actors. There is no question about it. It is simply a different application that provides its own unique set of challenges and adventures. In order to perform a voice-acting role, a person needs to be first and foremost an actor at heart.
In fact, many people use physical gestures and dialog with each other in sessions similarly to how actors feed off of each others energy on stage, film or television. There is a real chemistry that comes across when voice actors have synergy with their cast mates, quite comparable to the same electricity that face-to-face acting brings.
Now that we’ve looked at radio dramas in general, let’s explore marketing audio dramas and increasing the number of listeners for a radio drama.
Independent producers and groups have an enormous opportunity to reach new listeners on a global scale by means of podcasting. Using podcasting as a means to attract new listeners is fundamental to the success and continued discovery of this art form through popular and new media.
There are several independent radio theatre troupes around the globe that have sought to expand their listener base through podcasting and have affiliated themselves with websites that facilitate the spreading of their message, including organizations such as LibriVox, a group of people dedicated to recording audiobooks and making audio dramas more accessible to the public.
Submitting an established radio drama to podcast directories is also a brilliant way to increase the circulation, mind-share (and ear-share) as well as awareness for the craft. One popular radio drama I discovered this year, The Radio Adventures of Doctor Floyd, leveraged the celebrity status of one of their cast members, June Foray, to boost its appeal and gain a larger audience.
Voice actors who perform audio dramas ally themselves with Voices to help promote their work and gain a wider reach concerning new listeners and even new members of their radio drama clubs. For instance, there is the Amateur Voice Acting Group (AVAG) in San Diego, California established by David Johnson.
When he launched his voice-acting group, the VOX Daily voice actor blog was there to help with promoting David’s organization to other talent in the San Diego area through Voices.
A membership to an online voiceover marketplace is without question one of the best investments and outlets for voice professionals in the radio drama field. Each voice actor is encouraged to upload a sample of their voice and list their work or voluntary experience. Many voice talent have started out as narrators for audiobooks produced for the blind as a steppingstone in their careers.
Stephanie Ciccarelli
http://www.articlesbase.com/internet-articles/a-closer-look-at-radio-drama-88583.html
No Signal (and other cellular drama)
A montage of the most overused horror-cinema plot device, post-2000.
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Vlog #42: DJ Drama Radio Interview
DJ drama and I were interviewed by Young Legendz on 94.1 The Dog radio station in Des Moines, IA. He gives me a shout out live on radio towards the end of the interview.
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