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March 2013

guide to film festivals and movie competitionsMovies

Guide to Film Festivals and Movie Competitions

Since 1932, film festivals have been a major draw for artists and audiences alike. Now, there are hundreds of film festivals around the world, and they range in size from small town productions to major cultural attractions. Emerging filmmakers send their films to whichever festivals their work will qualify for, and festival organizers sift through thousands of screeners to determine…
Bruce Tucker
March 21, 2013
all about ventriloquist theaterTheater

All About Ventriloquism Theater

Ventriloquism is the art of throwing one's voice, or speaking without letting the lips move. It is letting your voice speak through an effigy, or an inanimate object such as a wooden doll or a puppet that you take control of through dialect and movement. When entertaining, the entertaining artist does the talking in reality, but it appears that the…
Bruce Tucker
March 12, 2013
gladiatorial gamesHistory

Ancient Roman Entertainment: Gladiatorial Games

Although historians are not sure why exactly gladiator games began in Ancient Rome, they do believe that it was likely related to funeral services. Originally the gladiator games were probably carried out as a tribute to the recently dead person. Gradually that connection must have been lost and it became a standard part of the culture's entertainment. We know that at least…
Carina Jaramillo
March 7, 2013