Stan Kenton: Progressive Concepts in Jazz Stanley Newcomb Kenton is one of the most influential figures to be found in all of jazz history, even being called "the most significant figure of the Modern Jazz age" by Frank Sinatra (Agostinelli, 6). Kenton's progressive concepts of how music is written and performed greatly affected the genre of jazz, and created something new and unique. Always under controversy, Kenton and his band always strove to do something different, never settling into a niche
Intermission Riff The song that I chose to write about is Intermission Riff composed by Ray Wetzel and originally recorded by Stan Kenton and his Orchestra. I have chosen three of my favorites versions and performances of this song. The first one is an original recording by Stan Kenton and his orchestra performing live in London in 1972. Another version is specifically on of my favorites because it incorporates voices and lyrics to the song. The final version I will discuss is one played by a
Perceptions of the superhero and supervillain are mainly based on subjective definitions of each concept. These observations often lead to a definitive dichotomy that precisely splits characters into two impermeable divisions. However, this stringent separation is unable to account for the characters that are not at the extreme ends of their respective side. Neither is this rift capable of classifying characters that flirt with both sides of the superhero-supervillain dichotomy. Therefore it is imperative
Super-empowered woman or Super-exploited sex object in the movies and comic books. The Black Widow (Natasha Romanova) is a superhero character who first appeared Marvel Comics Tales of Suspens No. 52 (April 1964). She was created by editor and plotter Stan Lee who is responsible for a great number of the heroes we recognize from the Marvel Universe. She was introduced as a Russian spy who sometime later defects to the United states and becomes an agent for S.H.I.E.L.D. and a member of the Avengers
Research Essay Ziyaad Tayob Proposed Question: The first Superman movie was made in 1978 and since then DC Universe has been making new versions ever since, the latest one Batman vs. Superman was made in 2016. Our society has evolved over the past 35 years. So how has the franchise evolved with it, regarding their use of technical effects, costumes and personalities of the main characters? How has this all influenced the change in the story line and its overall outcome? Response: The very first
Every child in the United States has heard or read the Marvel and DC comics books. If you have not then you have probably have heard of their characters like the famous star spangled hero, Captain America, or the Dark Knight himself, Batman. Both Marvel and DC has influenced the children and adults of American in its darkest times. The great wars affected many by its poisonous grasps, and its victims sought comfort with the antidote provided by the marvelous illustrators and writers of comic books
The Definition of Heroism Have you ever known what being heroic is like? Well if you don't, you’ll want to find out, If you’ve ever watched a movie with a hero in it you should have a good idea of what being heroic should be but there are a lot more characteristics to a hero. Superman flies and saves people with his super strength but his weakness is kryptonite, Superman is kind, brave, and fearless. If you know spiderman he is fearless to so it is a thing that is pretty common with heroes and that's
Most children, growing up, have had some sort of favorite superhero or fictional idol. Children have gone crazy these heroes merchandise like action figures, tee shirts, backpacks and cool gadgets. Two of the most famous superheroes that came to be is Batman and Superman. These two super-beings have caught and inspired the imagination of children from around the world. Out of all the comic books, movies, and cartoons that have been made about these two fictional characters, one question still goes
books are serving as propaganda to pass on the belief that without being Americanized, immigrants will gain nothing.... ... middle of paper ... ...fected the personality and actions of the characters that they have created. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby – Marvel’s Superwriters Stan Lee and Jack Kirby are known as the main stars behind the scenes of Marvel Entertainment comics. Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster – Creators of the Man of Steel Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster were both born to Jewish families at
Hero, there are many ways to define this term we think it is someone who saves others like police and firefighters. Maybe when a hero is mentioned, we think of grown men and women in colorful tights like Batman and Superman. We all have our own definitions, I recently saw this quote by Tom Hanks he states, “A hero is somebody who voluntarily walks into the unknown.” To me this is the best way to define hero, it is the ones who put their life on the line for us the military would be one of the best
"Join Stan, Kenny, Kyle and Cartman as these four animated types take on the supernatural, the extraordinary and the insane. For them it is all part of growing up in South Park". It all started in 1995, when filmmakers Trey Parker and Matt Stone were hired by a Fox executive who paid them $2,000 to make a video for him to send it as a Christmas card. The video was called "The spirit of Christmas" and showed an imaginary fight between Santa Claus and Jesus Christ. The video circulated around and
Movies can be introduced to the audience in different genres. The genre of a movie depends on the story or the script. Depending on the storyline there are many types of film genres like action, realistic, romance, thriller, etc. Actual movies are movies directed and produced using the information based on the real life experience. A true story movie can have different genres because the movies are based on the actual life experience and not everybody, has experienced the same. Another, the genre
“Unlike what the movies will tell you, one really doesn’t need to have superhuman powers à la comic book superheroes to be a hero yourself.” This excerpt from the Buzzle article What Makes a Hero applies to The Outsiders, by S.E. Hinton. While none of the characters in The Outsiders have superpowers, many of them are heroes. One such character is Johnny Cade. He is 16 year old boy from a poor neighborhood with parents who are either ignoring him or beating him and is a member of a group of other
In the Bryan Dik’s persuasive essay Career Choice: Easy for Superheroes, Hard for Us: Spider-Man and the Power of Person-Environment Fit, he attempts to make the claim that superheroes have an easier time falling into an occupation that fits their unique characteristics and specific superpowers. In addition, it may be more difficult for those of us who do not have superpowers to find a rewarding career that both compliments and fits our values, and the strengths of our personality. A person may spend
Who is a hero? A hero has a different definition depending on who you ask. The definition always carries an opinion on who said it. To me a hero is a quick-witted leader who does not ever take the easy way out of something hard and they always function like normal people because that’s what they are. They might not be noticeable, but they will always make the greater good the priority. A hero is a quick-witted leader because they have to make a quick rash decision on the spot and be able
Roman Pargas English - 2A April 29, 2015 Superman gives hope to the people. Superman was created by two Jewish immigrant teenagers during the Great Depression, who believed in the American dream. Superman reflects a time of depression. Superman was created by Jerry Siegal and Joe Shuster who were both lower class immigrants that believed in the American dream. Siegal and Shuster both wore glasses and admitted to being shy, insecure, and unsuccessful with girls in highschool , they put most of themselves
Who is the real hero in the book “The Outsiders”? A hero is a person that will put a person before themselves. Johnny risked his life for other human beings. Johnny goes through lots of things and there not very good things. These things do not stop him from showing love and saving people. The type of person that could put their life at risk for another is a true hero. He did it because he was being caring and helpful. Also, Johnny was thinking about other life before his own, Another reason why
Kevin Kinghorn’s “Questions of Identity: Is the Hulk the Same Person as Bruce Banner?” reflects on the unanswered question of personal identity and what makes us who we are. Kinghorn references many different philosophers in trying to discover if Bruce Banner is the same as the big green Hulk. Kinghorn helps the reader visualize what he is thinking by placing the them in the Judge and Jury’s place in a criminal trial with Bruce Banner being accused of crimes committed by the Hulk. He starts out by
They have way better movies than DC does. Marvel also, in my opinion, has way better superheroes too. Although I love DC with all my heart, Marvel is just a better franchise and does a better job of telling the stories of its superheroes. In 1941, Stan Lee, the creator of the Marvel universe, released his firs comic book about the patriotic hero Captain America. This comic was released during World War 2 to give the Americans a sense of hope and to let people know that we’re not alone. Marvel does
Tony Stark, after enduring a critical heart injury and being abducted, was forced to build a destructive weapon for his kidnappers. While held captive, he created a suit of power armour, which ultimately saved his life. He also used his suit to help protect the world as Iron Man. Tony Stark exhibits heroic brains and brawn. He possesses genius level ability that allows him to create a wide range of practical devices, exclusively in advanced weapons and armour. An impossible task that Tony Stark