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Ben LaFalce

Renaissance Era FeaturedHistory

The Renaissance Era: A Guide to the Era, Important People, Theater, and Art

The Renaissance Era: A Guide to the Era, Important People, Theater, and Art Many people thought the world would end when the Black Death decimated Europe and Asia. To everyone's surprise, the world kept going, and culture experienced a rebirth. In Europe, that rebirth was called the Renaissance. Background of the Renaissance Era The Renaissance (approximately 1300-1600) was a boom…
Ben LaFalce
June 12, 2020
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Cinema History: Laurel and Hardy

Cinema History: Laurel and Hardy An overview of cinema history could never be complete without delving into the careers of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, otherwise known simply as Laurel and Hardy. This comedy duo claims top honors on many lists, and for good reason. Both comedians began successful solo stage and theater careers before teaming up as an act…
Ben LaFalce
May 11, 2020
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A Brief History of Women in Cinema

A Brief History of Women in Cinema Women were involved in moviemaking from the beginning of cinema history. Alice Guy-Blaché made her first film in Paris in 1896. Later that year, she directed The Cabbage Fairy, or La Fée aux Choux, which many film historians consider to be the first fictional narrative film ever made (other movies made before showed scenes…
Ben LaFalce
April 3, 2020
Important Terms for Young ActorsTheater

The Young Actor’s Glossary

The Young Actor's Glossary An acting career can begin with a part in a school play. Nailing a character and delivering a memorable performance may be the first steps toward a profession in the performing arts. Anyone considering an acting career will need to know acting terms that describe scenes, staging, techniques, and delivering lines. Learning acting techniques takes study…
Ben LaFalce
February 10, 2020
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The Grand HR

The Octane Grand HR Series sets the bar for pure furniture comfort. This motorized headrest style from Octane Seating is built with a thick plush memory foam core along with resilient fibers to deliver top-notch support. The Grand is upholstered in a vibrant top-grain Italian leather cover on all portions of the seating that you touch.
Ben LaFalce
October 10, 2019
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Making Videos, Cinema & Film

Working in the film or video industry can be very appealing for anyone who enjoys movies. Creative people who thrive on starting with a thought or idea and then developing it into a captivating story by means of video might be interested in the fields of cinematography and videography. Although these media fields have some similarities, there are also differences…
Ben LaFalce
August 7, 2019