tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92094698231810824282024-03-13T21:41:06.362-07:00London Rocks cineTREKSWilliam A. Nericciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16009498659408734670noreply@blogger.comBlogger430125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9209469823181082428.post-65286995874291197942018-06-15T09:46:00.003-07:002018-06-15T09:46:46.542-07:00A City of Crossroads and Edge: Camden<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; line-height: 32px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">
<span style="line-height: 32px;">When I first heard that our London Rocks cohort would be visiting Camden Town, I wondered what this place entailed. My friend who had studied abroad here for an entire semester practically begged me to check this place out, making sure I made note to visit Camden at least once during my stay in London. What could be so special about a little market and some shops? Was there more to Camden Town than meets the eye?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 32px;"> After a gorgeous visit to Primrose Hill, breathtaking views of the city, and an unreasonably large amount of dogs frolicking about (which I’m not upset about at all), we make our way through a peaceful stroll down the canals. Street musicians line the walkway, their violin strings and guitar melodies echoing down the canals. This part of town feels very local and tucked away, reminding myself that <i>this </i>was the part of London I came for and really wanted to see. A few minutes later, we arrive at the Camden Market. This place is bustling with people, both locals and tourists. The amount of food vendors overwhelms me, a new stand popping up around every corner. Various smells fill the air, making my tastebuds glisten. Vegan tacos, Columbian cuisine, hearty Greek falafel… my mouth is watering even just thinking about it now!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 32px;"> After settling for a falafel sandwich and a fruit smoothie, my London Rocks colleagues and I converge in the center of Camden Market. There’s so much happening all around me – people laughing, smoking, getting the local chisme with friends. There’s a vibrant aura in the air, and no one seems to be distraught or in disarray. Camden Market appears to be a local hangout joint where people come to forget their troubles, grab a drink or a bite to eat, and enjoy the simplicities of London.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 32px;"> I admire how everyone can come to Camden Market and just relax, take in the scenery and not be caught up in worldly events. The vendors were all so open and accepting of us Americans when some Londoners in other places have not been. They offered us free samples, smiles, and even advice as we decided what to choose off the various menus. The positive vibes continued deeper inside the market as we climbed upstairs to the jewelry vendors. One woman taught me all about the Hamsa hand, different spiritual techniques, and the importance of certain healing rocks, something I may still be a little skeptical toward but have always wanted to learn about. Her charm won me over as I purchased a few necklaces featuring crescent moons and the skyline of London.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 32px;"> The artsy aesthetic of Camden Town is clearly visible through its market, a vast convergence of different backgrounds and walks of life. From the boisterous drum circles in the back to the copious amounts of ethnic food out front, to even the common Londoners strolling about, Camden has a remarkable edginess about it, one that’s hard to attain in any other part of the world.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09018519085507259123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9209469823181082428.post-2638168131380052642018-06-15T09:43:00.000-07:002018-06-15T09:43:00.127-07:00The Guilty Feminist: Real, Raw and Eye Opening<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; line-height: 32px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">
<span style="line-height: 32px;">When I purchased my ticket for <i>The Guilty Feminist</i>, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I consider myself to be a feminist, but, a guilty feminist? What is that? The mere title of this performance at the Camden Comedy Club (and the trendy pub located just beneath it) drew me in as I prepared myself to witness my first-ever comedy show.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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After grabbing a quick drink at the bar, I followed the stream of people heading upstairs to a predominantly female audience and took a seat at a stool in the back. The first act, Deborah Frances-White, poked fun at Professor Nericcio about our class and how no one raised their hand when she asked if any of his students were in the audience (I was the only one and too shy to raise my hand, oops!). She also went on to joke about him having a "court" in Earl's Court where he is residing in London; her quick and witty sense of humor goes over well with the crowd, and they seem to admire her. Frances-White mentioned that tonight’s episode of <i>The Guilty Feminist </i>wasn't an actual episode of the podcast, which I did not know prior to arriving; rather, tonight was a night full of jokes the women wanted to trial for the actual show. The humorous banter of the evening cracked at many typical feminist standards and what it means to be a “guilty feminist”; Frances-White claimed that she was a feminist but hired a man and a woman of different races, sheepishly paying the man more because he was of color and a single parent. It was invigorating to hear all these women make fun of their both feminist and non-feminist ways that seem to contradict each other, making them a true “guilty feminist.”</div>
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The second act was an Irish woman comedian, making a plethora of jokes about how Ireland has changed and become more modern. She claimed that her country has a “transgender research center for vegans", poking fun at how much more progressive Ireland has become in the past few years.</div>
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After a brief intermission, another glass of wine and a quick chat with my professor and classmates, Frances-White appears back on stage, discussing the various acts that women are not able to do that men can, like wearing a pantsuit (of all things… haha.) The last act comes on, a woman of color hailing from America, a refreshing break from her British co-stars. I connected with Kiamah (forgive me if I’m butchering her name) more than the other acts as she had studied abroad in England and came back to live here full time, something I hope to do one day. Kiamah had actually conversed with me earlier in the show and asked where I'm from; she got the biggest smile on her face when I told her I was studying abroad from the U.S., and her reaction makes more sense to me now that I know I had referenced her home. Her religious upbringing resonated with me as well as I attended Christian school from first through twelfth grade, looking forward to the day I finally reached college and a breath or fresh air. Kiamah was my favorite act of the night, mainly because of her easily relatable personality, but also because of her open attitude and realist perspective that she provided to <i>The Guilty Feminist.</i></div>
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<i>The Guilty Feminist </i>reminded me that it’s okay to proclaim yourself as a feminist and advocate for equal rights between men and women, even if you sometimes feel guilty for doing things that aren’t so “feminine.” These women comedians had me cackling the whole night; their sharp comments, on-their-feet thinking, and even the tone in which they said their jokes is what made the night a true success.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09018519085507259123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9209469823181082428.post-67221377537627566782018-06-15T09:40:00.001-07:002018-06-15T09:40:51.749-07:00The Tate Britain: Redefining Art<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; line-height: 32px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">
<span style="line-height: 32px;">Before coming on the London Rocks program, I never really took an interest in art. Being "artsy" just never cliqued with me, no matter how hard I tried to appreciate or even create a work of art. It was a concept that never truly fascinated me until I visited the Tate Britain.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 32px;">After a short boat ride across the Thames river, our London Rocks cohort headed into the vast museum. I wasn’t extremely excited for this Cinetrek as I thought it’d be just like all the other art galleries we had been to. Granted, this Tate featured a wider variety of British art compared to its distant cousin the Tate Modern just a short tube ride away. On a surface level, this Tate seemed like a regular art museum – beautiful, but nothing that I thought would leave a lasting impression on me; little did I know the impact that these few pieces of art would leave on me in the next hour of our time there.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">Perusing the halls of the Tate, I admired the numerous artists sketching the paintings in front of them, redefining the phrase “life imitates art” as these individuals imitated the classic pieces lining the walls. Numbers on the ground signified the years that these galleries dated back to, some as early as the 1500’s! As we approached the entrance to the Freud/Bacon exhibit (tickets in hand as this part of the museum required a fee to get in), I wondered what could be so different inside those walls compared to its free counterparts. Not knowing much about Freud and Bacon’s work didn’t give me much to expect prior to entering the exhibit; maybe it benefitted me that I came in with a clean slate, allowing myself to soak up the environment and then draw my own conclusions about their pieces.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 32px;">Eagerly yet cautiously stepping foot into the gallery, I’m met with some paintings that immediately catch my eye. Bacon’s <i>Study for Portrait II (after the Life Mask of William Blake)</i>exudes despair and discontentment, begging the question of who this man is. Sure, it’s most likely William Blake, the subject for Bacon’s study, yet I wonder who Mr. Blake <i>really</i>is. Why is appearing depressed? Did someone wrong him? Is he just down in the dumps? The gloomy shades Bacon picked add to the sadness factor; the blues and grays swirling together over a black background present a stormy outlook for both the subject and the viewer. It’s almost as if you can picture William Blake’s dim future, as if there is no escape from the perils that plague him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 32px;">Moving forward through the exhibit, I’m met with a plethora of paintings that lure me into the stories they’re attempting to tell. There’s so much detail in each piece; some of them took years just to be finished! One of those is Euan Uglow’s <i>Georgia</i>, a colorful canvas that took five years to complete. There’s a stark contrast between <i>Georgia</i>and Bacon’s work. <i>Georgia</i>imitates life in this case as she poses for Uglow, relaxed on a couch, possibly pondering some existential question or deep thought. Her stoic demeanor doesn’t reveal much about herself, leaving the viewer to question her intentions as she poses in a semi-sheer dress for Uglow. When comparing this to Bacon’s work, the extremities are astounding. One piece is a cry for help – a stressful panting full of hopelessness and depression; the other is peacefully laid back – not pressed for time, relaxed, almost like a breath of fresh air. The light colors are refreshing, right down to the floral pattern on the couch, white dress and Georgia’s pale skin.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 32px;">Exiting the exhibit, I can’t help but feel that something’s changed inside me. Just a half an hour ago, I had no particular interest in or care for art. After taking the proper amount of time at each painting and admiring all the attention to detail in each one, I can honestly say that I’ve gained a greater appreciation for art after this excursion. I had always been predisposed to thinking that I’d be bored or un-amused at museums, but The Tate Britain redefined my worldview toward art, sparking and resurfacing my creative interests.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09018519085507259123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9209469823181082428.post-6499336611132181792018-06-14T03:52:00.000-07:002018-06-14T03:52:11.460-07:00Magic of Harry Potter UncoveredGrowing up with the films of Harry Potter, the magic that these movies provided lived on with me for many years, as they probably did with millions of fans throughout the globe. Visiting the sets where it all happened, looking at all the props, seeing the costume design, was a form of magic in itself. However, when this happens the magic of the films is uncovered one can't help but wonder if some secrets are better kept as secrets. Learning about the sets, one gets a better picture on how these films are created. One comes to realize that the magic isn't in the sets, but in the making of the film itself.<br />
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When studying film, one realizes just how much movies depend on the idea of illusion. This is the same when it came to The Harry Potter Studio Tour. It is amazing to know how all the actors worked there for the span of ten years, but the magic was dimmed a bit by realizing how focused the film is on illusion. Most of the sets were destroyed in the span of a couple days to fit in another type of set for the movie.<br />
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One thing a lot of people were surprised by was the huge success of the films themselves. In the beginning of the tour, it was mentioned how they thought it might be a national success, so they were pleasantly surprised to find out it became a worldwide success. Because of this, Harry Potter became a phenomenon among millennials and many others throughout the globe. This goes on to prove what a big influence the books and the movies of <i>Harry Potter </i>have on pop culture nowadays. This franchise keeps growing by the mere fact of how much money its making. Even though the main films are over, there has been a play of the Cursed Child, movies of Fantastic Beasts are hitting the cinemas, and games are being made, such as the app: Hogwarts Mystery. Thats not all. There is also the creation of Hogwarts at Universal Studios in various locations such as Florida and recently, Hollywood. Even though the story is finished, the world still lives on in hearts of many loyal fans.<br />
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Due to facts like these, it seems that the magic of Harry Potter lives on through the hearts of many throughout the globe. It is interesting to note in what ways this has shaped society for the generations who grew up with it. Apparently you can tell a lot about a person's personality once you find out which House they are from. I wonder what they would say if one happens to be from Ravenclaw and Slytherin.<br />
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Even though Hollywood may uncover the magic behind the <i>Harry Potter </i>franchise, there is still some magic left behind in a very-muggle world. This can be seen through pop culture, and culture in general if one notices specifically the generations who grew up and love Harry Potter.<br />
<br />Carolina Enriquezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11783982585824434864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9209469823181082428.post-3775859219512882472018-06-14T03:39:00.001-07:002018-06-14T03:39:25.725-07:00Isle of Dogs: Political and Ecological Commentary <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE1hMjw8JU9lnTMbAyEgPhxDT59KvGs8FUVLeI4ipTlRc1h-iWYj1Xs_T5SuZq8Y4Ux7Yf-53BhLXJcTOkItybuMPX9Tqxd2FepK8rL2wovMuBOVBF3AEybzefG6m43WkhEahX_O0in98e/s1600/IMG_8159.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE1hMjw8JU9lnTMbAyEgPhxDT59KvGs8FUVLeI4ipTlRc1h-iWYj1Xs_T5SuZq8Y4Ux7Yf-53BhLXJcTOkItybuMPX9Tqxd2FepK8rL2wovMuBOVBF3AEybzefG6m43WkhEahX_O0in98e/s320/IMG_8159.JPG" width="240" /></a><br />
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On the surface, Wes Anderson's new stop-motion masterpiece, <i>Isle of Dogs</i>, is a tale about a young boy's attempts to rescue his beloved dog from a garbage wasteland, </div>
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along the way he explores the themes of friendship, love, and acceptance. However, under a critical lens, the film displays a much deeper message. Behind all of the cute dogs and the heroic boy, lies hidden commentary regarding political injustice and environmental decay.</div>
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In the beginning of the film, the audience is introduced to a dystopian version of Japan, which is a strange juxtaposition of a modern, technologically advanced, capitalist society and a civilization rooted in tradition and folklore. At first, this blended society may cause one to believe the film is entirely an ode to Japan; however, the vague unfamiliarity and futuristic components create a haunting sense of the unknown, as this new and foreign society can be anywhere. Furthermore, Anderson utilizes the strangeness of this alternative setting as a plot device to raise the audience's awareness regarding issues occurring in today's society.</div>
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Throughout the first few scenes, we quickly learn that Mayor Kobayashi has banished all dogs to Trash Island due to the ongoing outbreak of "dog flu" and "snout fever"; however, the mayor's motives are proven suspicious as his political opponent, Professor Watanabe, unveils the cure for the epidemic is ready. Turning a blind eye and spreading hateful rhetoric against the nature of dogs, Mayor Kobayashi is able to coerce the population. One can argue that Mayor Kobayashi is a reference to current political leaders, who bear the same radical ideologies and discourse. Furthermore, the banishment of dogs to Trash Island parallels the forceful migration and alienation of different minority groups that occurs today. </div>
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The villainous nature of Mayor Kobayashi is balanced by a young group of student protestors, who fight against the corruption and political injustice of Kobayashi's government. This collection of students is representative of the outpour of youth activists calling for a change and an end to political injustice occurring throughout the world. </div>
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Trash, trash, and more trash. The appearance of Trash Island is true to its name, as this island is entirely made up of consumer products. Nestled along the outskirts of town and hidden away from civilization, Anderson provides commentary regarding mass consumption and it's ecological repercussions. The term "trash island" was created far before the movie, as mass piles of waste have begun to form large "trash islands" throughout the oceans. </div>
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Anderson's utilization of animation to get these messages is purposeful as the main targeted audiences are children and young adults. By spreading commentary against political corruption and dangers of mass consumption, one can argue that Anderson is subconsciously making young audiences aware, and by default interested in these events. As the age-old saying states, children are the future and through films like <i>Isle of the Dogs</i>, they will become cognizant of what is occurring around the world. </div>
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The trip to the British Museum
was an educative and pedagogic experience for me. This institution documents
the story of human culture from the beginnings to the present. I saw many
historical collections dedicated to human history, art and culture. As I was
walking around the museum, I came across the wall paintings in the tomb-chapel
of Nebamun from 1350 B.C.E during the 18<sup>th</sup> Dynasty (Khan Academy). I
have read and studied a bit about funerary cults in Pharaonic Egypt so when I
encountered this section of the museum, I was highly intrigued.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From my observation, the fragments seem to be
vignettes of Nebamun and his family enjoying both work and play. Some of the
paintings showed scenes of Nebamun’s life as an elite official as others show
him and his family enjoying life. I found that these fragments decorated the
small tomb-chapel with vibrant and engaging images of an elite lifestyle that
Nebamun would want to have even in the afterlife. I thought the wall-painting,
“A feast for Nebamun”, was astounding and awe-striking. The scene shows naked
servers waiting on Nebamun and his relatives. What I found most engaging about
this scene was the sexuality/sensuality depicted in the imagery and the portal
of the physical relationships between men and women. The two sexes are
separated except for the tomb owner and his wife (Kroester). It was fascinating
to see the women caressing one another and lifting flowers to one another’s
noses. There was one example of a women holding a flower to her companion’s
nose, gently stroking her shoulder while her friend caresses back with her hand
laying on her thigh. I was not quite sure whether this proliferation of touches
was meant to be erotic. I do think that sensations of touches were meant to
focus more on physicality and bodily experiences. After I spent sometime in the
tomb-chapel of Nebamun, I walked over to the next room and came across real
mummies. I was so fascinated by the concept that the Egyptians were able to
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Although I had walked around the
different galleries throughout the British Museum, I was most intrigued by the
Egyptian gallery. I found that the concepts of sensuality and death were significant
during this time period and it was truly a great sight to have witnessed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A way to define the experience of attending mass at St. Paul's Cathedral would be: man-made spectacle. Especially when the church is supposed to be focused mainly on God and spirituality. St. Paul's Cathedral seemed to have a lot of differences and it could definitely be described as a spectacle.<br />
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Growing up Catholic, I couldn't help notice the differences during mass however, to my surprise, there were a lot of similarities as well. The biggest and most obvious detail that caught the eyes of many is the fact that St. Paul's was high in performance. The orchestra and the choir can be used as a perfect example of this. The orchestra seemed to be playing louder than the choir themselves, which took away from a spiritual performance in itself. In addition to this, mass was difficult to follow along, even though pamphlets were distributed beforehand. To me, personally, mass should have a sense of community to truly experience something spiritual. St. Paul's Cathedral falls short of this, which is another reminder why this is a man-made structure, not a God-made one. Therefore, the sense of community gets lost in the grandeur of the building and even the performance the choir provides at certain points during mass.<br />
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The choir had beautiful voices and the echoes of the building added to that beauty. However, adding Latin verse just keeps adding on to the spectacle of the cathedral because other than that, it is not really necessary to add a different, hard to understand language when a soul is trying to connect with God. Throughout mass a specific structure and set of rules were set that many people could have been oblivious to. The structure was set between grandeur and the people attending mass. There was a definite line between these two that are noticeable during mass readings, with the large echo, along with the choir and the orchestra. One is seemed to be encouraged to follow along in the pamphlet, but at the same time, is impossible with all the grandeur and the defining characteristics of their structure.<br />
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Overall, it seemed to me, aside from being beautiful in the eyes of the beholder, St Paul's mass was mostly focused on the grandeur and performance, which inevitably makes someone feel a lot smaller. Because of this, humility and the sense that the Lord was there with us, in spirit, was inevitably lost through all the spectacle.Carolina Enriquezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11783982585824434864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9209469823181082428.post-66792407936260410232018-06-14T03:07:00.001-07:002018-06-14T03:07:27.613-07:00CineTREK #5 - Feminism and LaughsWe reached the Comedy Club but we were a bit confused cause it actually was a bar? But really, you went to the back of the bar and up some stairs and there, there was a small room with seats and that is the Camden Comedy Club. London really has a way of making the simplest places feel so special. We arrived a little bit late, but we caught the last part of the main comedian making full of Bill a bit, that was fun. Afterwards she continued with her jokes and brought another woman on stage.<br />
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This was my first time at a stand up comedy event so I was pretty excited. It was fun to sit and hear jokes for an hour or so, much more entertaining than I expected if I'm being honest. The second lady that went up on stage had the crowd going but she wasn't as funny as the last woman that went up. She really stole the show.<br />
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When she first went on stage she seemed a bit quirky, and that's what I thought she was going to base her jokes on. Funny because she was quirky. But I was so wrong. She brought up issues of feminism but also of race. As an African-American, she experienced a lot of things that us as Americans are very aware of. Her bit "racist or insensitive" brought comedy to an otherwise very upsetting issue, how people of color are treated in the states.<br />
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Overall, the theme was feminism, however. And the ladies made a cool statement throughout the whole show. It was very "woman-empowering" and as a woman in the audience I came out feeling... well, empowered. They touched on issues of sexuality and the expectation of women to be more nurturing. That was cool. One of them touched on how Hillary Clinton is made fun of for wearing pantsuits, but that's all men wear.<br />
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It was cool hearing a comedic twist on these things that as a feminist myself, are usually talked about in very serious ways.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09617768326558822426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9209469823181082428.post-28375496643183995442018-06-14T02:56:00.002-07:002018-06-14T02:56:25.173-07:00The Puzzle Palace and the Royal Filtering System<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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scale of the gatehouse entrance into the Base Court to the extravagant hand
painted ceilings to the spectacular formal gardens – it is clear that the
Hampton Court Palace was designed to project an image of luxury and wealth. After
Henry VIII had taken the palace from Cardinal Wolsey, he transformed it to further
demonstrate his power, which was intended to rival Versailles. The King
architected the palace in a way to practically feed, accommodate and entertain
his court, people of high rank, and his servants.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> <span style="background: white;">The following paragraphs
will focus on how the design of the palace was used to restrict access to the
King by channeling people to the spaces appropriate to their rank. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">As I made my way
through the Seymour Gate Main entrance into the Master Carpenter’s Court, I heard
the noise of chopping from horses and the shouting from servants instantly.
After passing through the court, I had been bombarded by the scent of fire
burning in Henry VIII’s kitchen. The first floor consists of multiple kitchens
that are filled with food prepared by cooks and servers, such as salted meats, vegetables
and bread. According to the official site of the Hampton Court Palace, hundreds
of servants were allowed to eat at the palace, but not given a dining place.
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Throughout the
palace are long chains of rooms with a guard at each door. Henry VIII designed
his palace to prevent all except the most important of people to gaining access
to the monarch’s private spaces. The more lavish a courtier’s clothes were, the
closer they got to the King. As I walked up the stairs from Clock Tower, I came
across the Great Hall where the mid-to-low ranking men ate. This is the largest
room in the Hampton Court Palace. In my opinion, I found this to be the most magnificent
room. Its walls are hung with Henry VIII’s ornate tapestries, which are known
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courtiers ate in the Great Watching Chamber, which is located in Henry VIII’s
apartment next to the Great Hall. The ceiling of the Great Watching Chamber
caught my attention the most. It is beautifully decorated with an elaborate design
of gold leaf and the badge of Jane Seymour. According to The Times of the
Tudors, the design of the Great Watching Chamber was built in honor of Jane
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Henry VIII’s
Palace is architected in a way that restricted access to the King. The design
was meant to put people to the spaces appropriate for their status, which is an
example of a royal filtering system. Although there are many magnificent pieces
of art, history, and architecture, this to me was the most fascinating design in
the Hampton Court Palace. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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London’s Southbank featured a sexy, thrilling, funny show by
the name of SOAP. SOAP is not just all bubbles and water. This year’s Underbelly
Festival featured a unique combination of acrobatics, comedy, and live opera,
all surrounded by bathtubs. The show was performed by a super skilled troupe
who twist, turn, fly, fling, contort and juggle in a time span of 70 minutes. <o:p></o:p></div>
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SOAP, conceived and choreographed by Markus Pabst and Maximillian
Rambaek, opens with five pairs of bare, toned limbs scissoring out of baths
along to the beat of an opera version of Gnarls Barkley’s hit song Crazy and
closes with all eight performers dancing in a ‘choreographed’ routine. Between
these two acts are sandwiched individual and grouped together acts featuring:
Moritz Haase, the trapezist; Lena Reid, an aerial hoopist, contortionist and
dancer; Vanessa Alvarez, a foot juggler; Marie-Andrée Lemaire, a circus performer
and clown; Anton Belyakov, an acrobat and hand balance specialist; Daniel Leo
Stern, a specialist in aerial straps and acrobatics; Adem Yemam, a juggler; and
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I was completely taken aback at first by the
unconventionality of pop opera and circus acts combined together. However, I
found that the opera contributed to the comedy of the show and added a sense of
feeling to the entire performance. My favorite act was the comedic stylings of Marie-Andrée
Lemaire, who engaged and brought laughter to the audience. I also was highly impressed
by Vanessa Alvarez’s unique skill of towel spinning. Not only is she able to spin
towels on her hands and feet, but she’s also able to juggle them in the air.
She is an impeccable balancer with skilled timing and strength. The largest part
of the show consisted of beautifully performed acrobatics. Lena Ried, Vanessa
Alvarez, and Daniel Stern told a very elegant, sensual, passionate story with
such feeling and intensity. Another amazing performance was done by Anton who
is a magnificent acrobatic and did a routine in a bathtub filled with water. His
impressive origami precision and ability to balance upside down won the crowd. Also,
I found the trapeze number by Mortiz astonishing, daring, and graceful. Throughout
the show, it was all held together by Lemaire who is a charming contemporary clown,
comedic and surprisingly an effective foot puppet as well as Lindshield who can
sing popular songs in a combination of pop, opera, and classical. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I absolutely loved this show and found it to be hilarious,
sensuous, and artistic. However, a word of caution for anyone that is not
prepared to get soaked, don’t sit near the front stage!<o:p></o:p></div>
<!--EndFragment--><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05726254941873752426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9209469823181082428.post-59140110985506012192018-06-14T02:43:00.003-07:002018-06-14T02:43:23.626-07:00CineTREK #4 - A Day at the Globe In true Shakespearean style, we watched Hamlet at The Globe. The theater, rebuilt to look just how it would have looked in Shakespeare's time, was mesmerizing. The stage had a decorated ceiling, "The Heavens," and stone columns that really took us back to the 16th/17th century and placed us in Shakespeare's time. One thing, I have to say, I didn't love about Shakespeare's time was the way they spoke. Why did it have to be so complicated? I know this is a huge reason why people love Shakespeare, the dialect and the romantic way thing were said, but I would have to say this is a huge reason why I don't love Shakespeare.<br />
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The play was good, the actors really showed us their skills and put on a wonderful show. However, I didn't love it. I had no idea what they were saying most of the time. There were some moments were I could keep up with them and kin of understand them, but mostly I couldn't and I was lost about 90% of the time. It wasn't a problem of projection, although I don't think microphones would have hurt, but understanding the dialect was extremely difficult for me.<br />
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Every time I've read Shakespeare I've had to go over lines about three times to get what he was trying to say. Trying to understand what was being said at the play, through dialect and the English accents which sometimes aren't the easiest to understand, really took away from this experience. And I know that in order to stick to the Shakespearean tradition microphones weren't used, and technology was kept to a minimum, I think maybe incorporating some microphones wouldn't hurt. I also think maybe a teleprompter showing us their lines would be great, but that's a bit too much and I recognize that.<br />
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One thing I did enjoy was seeing Hamlet played by a woman, and other male roles played by women and female roles played by men. This gender switch was extremely interesting.<br />
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Overall, the play was great. I wish I could have understood what they were saying more, maybe then it would have been a better experience for me.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09617768326558822426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9209469823181082428.post-56226304963608058922018-06-14T02:42:00.004-07:002018-06-14T02:42:52.563-07:00Hamlet's MadnessTheatre has been historically used as a form of entertainment, however, it can also be thought-provoking. Studying theatre, specifically Shakespeare, has opened my eyes to the many choices people have in creating a production. Take Shakespeare as an example, by just looking at the playwright without any sort of context from a performance, the play can fall short if one were to just read it. That's because plays, especially Shakespeare's, were meant to be performed to get the full picture, so to speak.<br />
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Watching <i>Hamlet </i>in Shakespeare's Globe was definitely a spectacle in its own way. The concept of a circular theatre seems to have its perks, since I was reminded that San Diego's Old Globe has a similar structure. As I've read and studied Shakespeare, I noticed that a lot of his plays are open to interpretation since not much information (production-wise) is given in the play itself. This can be really interesting because one can see the different ideas one comes up with and how they view the play itself. This is usually deeply expressed through different production concepts and <i>Hamlet </i>at the Shakespeare's Globe was no exception.<br />
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The representation of Hamlet caught my eye while watching this performance live. Especially when the actor depicts Hamlet as "mad," I wondered how they would express that creatively through costumes. Surprise lit my features when I saw Hamlet dressed in white, as a jester or joker, wearing face paint with a big red smile. In contrast, the Hamlet from San Diego's production took a different approach to Hamlet's madness besides the gender. This goes on to prove that plays come to life by the people during performances. Almost anything goes in theatre, especially in plays like Shakespeare. It is a creative way to see people's interpretation of Shakespeare's plays through the spectacle of performance.<br />
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As you see the picture above, Hamlet is wearing a crown while conversing with someone. There seems to be a different take when it has to do with costumes in San Diego's Old Globe interpretation of <i>Hamlet</i>. When comparing this interpretation and the one from Shakespeare's Globe in London one can't help but notice the difference. In London, Hamlet was wearing lighter clothing, and seen as a jester with face-paint. They seemed to have taken a whimsical approach to Hamlet's madness. Whereas in the Old Globe, Hamlet's madness was linked to insanity and darkness. I personally liked the Old Globe's interpretation, but it was very intriguing to see the different take that was produced at the Shakespeare's Globe in London. </div>
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Mass at St. Paul's Cathedral is a prime example of a living and breathing spectacle, as you are immediately immersed into a theatrical display of worship. In <i>Society of the Spectacle</i>, Guy Debord describes the foundations of the spectacle as "the oldest of all social specializations, the specialization of power. The spectacle plays the specialized role of speaking in the name of all other activities. It is hierarchical society's ambassador to itself, delivering its messages at a court where no one else is allowed to speak. The most modern aspect of the spectacle is thus the most archaic" (Debord, 23). The mass at this historical institution fits perfectly into Debord's ideologies of the spectacle, as upon entering the church your own thoughts become silenced and you are immediately engulfed by the melodramatic performance of mass.<br />
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This movie was a cinematography masterpiece. The director used camera angles and lighting to make the audience feel a certain way during a scene. One specific scene that stuck out was when the main character, Chloe, was going to see if her boyfriend was pretending to be another therapist. She was walking up a spiral staircase when the camera pans out and shows an upward angle of a massive and long staircase that she would have to finish climbing. It was a beautiful shot and showed that she was willing to go through a lot to find out whether or not her boyfriend is who he says he is.<br />
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There were a lot of moments between characters that seemed so culturally different than what is scene in American movies and in real-life moments. They did not speak to each other that much or show a great loving emotion. It was a little difficult to figure out how they felt based on words, so the focus had to be on the shot.<br />
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What made this movie stand out was not being told a clear ending. Chloe has had stomach problems all her life and was told nothing is wrong. She was instructed to go to a therapist-- her soon to be boyfriend. They end up moving together and her stomach settles for a little bit. She is on a bus back from work and drives by someone that looks like her boyfriend who is talking outside to a women. He denies it was him, so the next day she stops where she saw him and discovers a plaque of a therapist with the same last name as her boyfriend's former last name. She makes an appointment with him and ends up meeting his very aggressive twin whom ends up having an intense sexual relationship with her. This relationship is full of fear and passion. Chloe never tells her boyfriend and ends up pregnant, not knowing whose kid it is. When her boyfriend leaves town, she notices that she is being followed and threatened by the evil twin. She ends up in his office with both the twin and her boyfriend. She stabs the evil twin and kills him when all of a sudden her baby starts to breakthrough her skin on her stomach and crawl out of her. This horrifying moment ends up actually being a massive cyst that was breaking out of her body. The audience find out this cyst is actually her unborn twin sister when she makes a gruesome joke about killing her twin sister. She ends up being driven home by her boyfriend. This makes it unclear if her boyfriend ever had a twin or if it was all in her head. The cyst could have been messing with her neurologically and now that it was out, she could go back to her normal self.<br />
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At this point, the audience can assume these events were a figment of her imagination that was being sprung upon her due to the cyst. At the very end, Chloe and her boyfriend are having sex in the bed in their apartment when all of a sudden, Chloe looks out the window and sees her twin. This could very well be in her head, until the twin slams her hand against the window and cracks it. The movie end and everyone is left with their mouth open in shock.<br />
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What was amazing was hearing from the very young, French director at the end. Even he refuses to give a clear answer to the ending because that was the point of the movie. The audience is forced to figure out how the interpret this movie on their own, much different than movies scene in America.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06883102133385950533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9209469823181082428.post-61950801938839034002018-06-14T01:41:00.001-07:002018-06-14T01:41:28.768-07:00The Mother in Law From HellThe Daughter-in-law is different than what most people would imagine when thinking of a play. This play is structured with an audience 360 degrees around the set. It is structured more like a real life scenario being witnessed by an audience than a play. The actors are much below the audience, not on a stage. There are no curtains because of the nature of the area where they perform. During scenes, they have to walk off, or freeze, and have the lights turned off rather than close any curtains. Due to this limiting nature, they only have one set that has to be used and re-imagined into other sets. This also meant there was no way for the audience to leave without walking through the set. If someone left, they were not allowed back in until intermission. The actors enter from either a doorway that lead to backstage or through the door that we all entered in as an audience. The actors are being seen from all around, so they have to make sure they are playing the part in every way. The props need to be actual items rather than set up wood pieces because they are being seen by the audience from every angle. That means the insides of cabinets have to be real, food in pots have to be removed when eaten, so the audience cannot see it after it should be gone.<br />
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This theatre is much more intimate and only allows for two rows of audience all around. The audience is able to see everything much clearer than they are in any other sort of theatre. Facial expressions need to be engaging, props need to be detailed. The actors seem to be able to use more over a conversation voice than a loud voice that needs to be protected across a massive theatre. There are no need for microphones. There was more intimacy between the actors because they could get physically closer and use little expressions that everyone in the audience was able to see and pick up on. When intermission came around, everyone could go upstairs to the bar, which is where this theatre is located- below a bar. If one were to walk into the bar, they could easily spend time there and leave without ever knowing there was a theatre below it.<br />
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This theatre was much different than the first one we went to in Leicester Square. For Sh*tfaced Shakespeare, we entered the theatre buy going down a dark staircase. There was no lobby or bar to walk through first. At the bottom of the stairs were all the seats. This theatre had at least 15 rows of seats that contained over 30 seats per row. About 2 of those rows is equivalent to what the other theatre could hold. The further back you were in the theatre, the less the details of the props and the actors matter. It was almost impossible to see little gestures that mattered to the play, leaving audience members, closer to the back, confused. The actors had to project their voices much louder than the ones at the ARCOLA did. This made it more of a theatrical play rather than an intimate real-life play. Their voices were various inflected for the audience to understand the mood or nature of the scene without having to see close details. At the ARCOLA, they could speak to each other they normally would have in conversation because everyone throughout the theatre can easily hear them. There was no need for a theatrical voice which made the audience feel like it was witnessing an event unfold. The play at Leicester Square was not very serious, especially because an actress was drunk. The ARCOLA play was a very serious, very emotional play that the audience was able to become invested into.<br />
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There is no way to decide which kind is better because the nature of both the settings and the play are very different and unique. Both were fantastic and worth viewing.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06883102133385950533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9209469823181082428.post-86031352506950570212018-06-13T20:08:00.000-07:002018-06-13T20:08:53.687-07:00Isle of Dogs: The Eye of The AudienceWatching <i>Isle of Dogs </i>at the Prince Charles Cinema in the heart of Leicester Square in London was nothing short of an experience. Tucked in the corner of a busy walkway, one can't help but feel a bit overwhelmed by all the human activity going on.<br />
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Looking at Leicester Square, taking in the sights and smell, one could assume the power film holds over our society. Film has become an integral part of life, just like literature was in the 17-1800s. In a way, film has become a form of literature; a different medium of expression. This is why it is intriguing to think about the message certain films try to convey to their audience. Who knows--maybe film is like art; subjective. The audience may have a certain power regarding the narrative once the film hits the big screen. However, films like Wes Anderson's are interesting to discuss thoroughly to uncover the main message, even though it may vary depending on the individual.<br />
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Wes Anderson, director, filmmaker, animator. It seems that as of recently, before the <i>Isle of Dogs</i>, the movie <i>Fantastic Mr. Fox </i>was his most recent movies eliciting financial success. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wes_Anderson">(Wikipedia)</a>. When thinking of both of these animated movies, one can immediately notice the specific style that is shown throughout his films. For an animated film, Anderson seems to uncover very serious themes that seem to be plaguing our society at this current time.<br />
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One has to keep in mind, in the film industry, the audience seems to have a specific role in driving the narrative. <i>What is this movie really about? How did it make me feel? What thoughts or emotions did it invoke? </i>are some of the questions one could think about regarding this topic. People like Wes Anderson, or film directors in general, try to guide the narrative in the way they create the movie. Like they say, it is all in the details. This is why it is never a coincidence when a viewer notices a small detail... most likely than not, this detail was not missed or overlooked. The director meant to add these small moments on the screen to guide the narrative. However, in the end it all comes down to the audience and how they react to it. This eventually drives sales, reviews among other things once the film is premiered.<br />
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After watching <i>Isle of Dogs</i>, I felt a vast array of different themes in this movie. There is the human vs. animal debate--which one is more humane?--there is also themes regarding political unrest, negative rhetoric in society and propaganda among with the effects it may have. Some of the effects of these themes are moments like the children who become more involved about what was going on in their current society. I feel like Wes Anderson's film is a depiction of our American society today. For example, the character that signifies the leader reminded of our current political unrest in the United States. There seems to be a commentary on how easy a person in power can spew negative rhetoric to the people, and how easily the people eat that up <b>because of </b>their leadership position. There seems to be less critical thinking going on and more blind faith, which is being represented in this film when one looks closely at the society as a whole in this imaginary (not so imaginary?) story.<br />
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There are many other representations that this movie can take, sometimes it depends on the eye of the audience. Therefore, in a way, film is subjective because an individual's reaction is important along with people like Wes Anderson, who use their creative power to create beautiful, intriguing, imaginative, thought-provoking films.Carolina Enriquezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11783982585824434864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9209469823181082428.post-28644683374867745772018-06-13T19:18:00.001-07:002018-06-13T19:22:17.850-07:00Harry Potter and the Chamber of (Studio) Secrets<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbY0C9bZh-6MjwaI60AJAkCWRc6I_Oj2mEA1-LEzrecEhAmqVbFNYdN9hi3PXgGLXvye1gWl3Bw8b_UxsYO0LvpbICV8YRTztv6iX8YFv5mZJnfLzUiWsMzrLDMfbuyWri-80yXyG2UTKe/s1600/IMG_0528.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbY0C9bZh-6MjwaI60AJAkCWRc6I_Oj2mEA1-LEzrecEhAmqVbFNYdN9hi3PXgGLXvye1gWl3Bw8b_UxsYO0LvpbICV8YRTztv6iX8YFv5mZJnfLzUiWsMzrLDMfbuyWri-80yXyG2UTKe/s320/IMG_0528.jpeg" width="320" /></a>To me, the most powerful thing about the Harry Potter movies are that they are so realistic I used to actually believe it was real. Everything in the movies was so well done, at least to an elementary schooler, that I thought Hogwarts and wizards existed and adults were trying to make it seem fake. However, the Harry Potter studio tour ruined that illusion for me. Although I thoroughly enjoyed everything about the tour and it felt very magical, it made the little kid in me sad. The most appealing thing to most people about Harry Potter is it reminds them of their childhood. It takes them back to a time when wizards and magic were still a possibility.<br />
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Coming out in 1998, Harry Potter has become a cultural phenomenon. It unites people all over the world and give them something to talk about. This essentially leads to a better understanding of other people's culture and gives evidence to the fact that if people all around the world enjoy this series, we might not be as different as we think.<br />
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Harry Potter pushes people to find empathy on both sides of good and evil. It defines how good and evil is not as black and white as we have been told. The main character, who epitomizes good, has evil in him. Part of the most evil wizard known to Hogwarts is manifested inside of one of the most pure characters. Then there are characters like Professor Snape who is typically on the evil side of things, becoming one of the most liked characters of Harry Potter. Audiences and readers empathize with his character when they learn that he was in love with Harry's mom and learn about his background in the Half-Blood Prince. This is just one of the many lessons that Harry Potter teaches people though.<br />
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<br />Rachel Cherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11524582113657473628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9209469823181082428.post-2387898423268087722018-06-13T18:04:00.000-07:002018-06-13T18:04:07.243-07:00Harry Potter: The boy who lived... lives on<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<u>My Harry Potter Journey</u></div>
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Over the last 20 years, Harry Potter has captivated the hearts of children and adults alike, resulting in a massive imprint on pop and cinematic culture. I was first introduced to Harry Potter in 2003 when I was given my first DVD, <i>Harry Potter</i> <i>and the Sorcerer's Stone</i>. From that moment on I fell deeply in love with the Harry Potter series. I devoured every book, was first in line at every movie premiere and got my hands on all the Harry Potter memorabilia I could find. Like many other fans, I was instantaneously enthralled by the magicality of this fictional world because it gave me an escape from real life.<br />
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Hidden along the outskirts of London, the Harry Potter Studio Tour provides fans like myself the opportunity to immerse ourselves into the cinematic world of Harry Potter. Being such a big fan, I was worried the tour would spoil the magic behind the series. However, upon entering the Great Hall, my worries were washed away by an overwhelming sense of happiness and familiarity, as it felt as if I had just arrived back home after a long journey. <br />
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<br />Magical, marvelous, and meticulous. These three words perfectly describe the grandeur of the different sets and props within the studio. As I explored each section of the tour, I was amazed at the amount of detail and effort put into every nook and cranny in order to help bring the magical essence of Harry Potter to life. There were a few sets that peaked my interest. Some for sentimental reasons, others for the immense attention to detail and intricacy. The first set was the Burrow, home to my favorite family, the Weasleys. I particularly enjoyed this set because it was a fully interactive experience, as you were able to manipulate objects with the movement of your hand. A few steps away from the Burrow was the Hogwarts Express, the train that transports the characters, and the studio tour visitors, into the magical wizarding world. Complete with whistle sound effects and steam, the Hogwarts Express set was truly immersive, as you were able to board the train and look at train compartments from different films. The one that caught my eye, in particular, was the compartment detailing the first encounter between Harry and Ron. Everything was intricately placed exactly as it was in the movies - from the candy strewn along the seat, Scabbers eating candy on Ron's lap, the luggage overhead, and the candy trolly parked outside the carriage. This specific attention to detail was designed as if you were just moments away from joining Harry and Ron along for the ride.<br />
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<b>"...He couldn't know that at this very moment, people meeting in secret all over the country were holding up their glasses and saying in hushed voices: 'To Harry Potter - the boy who lived!'</b> -J.K. Rowling, <i>Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone</i> </div>
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This quote perfectly encapsulates the magical connection I witnessed among Harry Potter fans from all across the globe at the Harry Potter Studio Tour. I realized that the true magic behind these films is not within the sets, details, and special effects, it is the relationship between people of all ages and nationalities and the wizarding world.<br />
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As we’ve learned in class, the globalization of London contributes to what makes the city thrive. The vast array of different ethnicities of food emulates the many different cultures that make London, London. Beyond eating some amazing food, Borough Market contributes to the rich history of London. It’s long-lived significance, location, and contribution to the sustainability of London, makes it a vibrant part of the city. Through the medieval market, the 16th and 17th centuries, death and rebirth, the wholesale era, and the Renaissance, it seemed as if Borough Market had been through it all... until June 3rd, 2017.<br />
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At one point in time, the London Bridge was the only thing connecting London to Southwark. This made it perfect for people trying to sell to travelers. “It’s rich commercial potential kicked off an epic struggle between authorities determined to regulate and profit from officially sanctioned markets and hordes of small traders who wanted to make as much money as possible with the least possible interference” (<a href="http://boroughmarket.org.uk/history/the-medieval-market">Borough Market</a>). In April 1550, Edward VI sold Southwark, making it a part of the city. This allowed the market to extend to selling four days a week.<br />
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Within the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, order became a main theme of Borough Market. Market traders were supervised in order to make sure their goods were inspected and fair. There were rules set in place that required the market to be ordered in a certain way. Stalls had to be no more than a yard from the drainage channel running through the street (<a href="http://boroughmarket.org.uk/history/the-16th-and-17th-centuries">Borough Market</a>). Beyond the pubs, brothels, and theaters lining the outskirts of the market, it also had problems with unlicensed trading.<br />
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In the death and rebirth period, the main issue with Borough Market was the congestion. The endless amount of people contributing to the madness of the street, lead congress to pass a bill that ceased trading. Eventually, the people petitioned and set out with hopes of an Independent Market, which would be placed away from the main road. “In February 1756 advertisements were placed stating that a ‘commodious place for a market is now preparing on the backside of Three Crown Court on the west side of the high street of the Borough and will be ready by the 25th March next for the reception of all country carriages and others bringing any kind of provisions to the said market’” (<a href="http://boroughmarket.org.uk/history/death-and-rebirth">Borough Market</a>). This is the Borough Market we know today.<br />
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The wholesale era is when a lot of things changed for Borough Market. During the 19th century, the market became known to only selling fruits and vegetables, in order to be known as a significant institution. This was driven by urbanization of south London, and the addition of the railway. The accessibility of the market increased because the railway was laid throughout the middle of the market.<br />
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In what seemed like just a blink of an eye, Borough Market became a thriving part of London life. The evolution of the market adds to the creation and thought of social progression and social change. As life, rules, transportation, and people were changing, the market has been adapting to that too. The sense of excitement that comes from the traders that are still around, sensibly mirrors those who started it in the medieval era. Walking around Borough market and feeling the sense of history, without really knowing how in depth and how much it contributed to the history of London, made this spectacle something special. The bridge that is still there that brings people from the city, makes me believe that sometimes history doesn’t really need to change and that time isn’t always moving. Sometimes it can be frozen and we can see the faded resemblance of the 1000 year old market.<br />
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Then June 3rd, 2017 striked. Another added part of history that contributes to the vibrant bustling of the market. On that day, roughly a year ago, a terrorist attack took place in which three men drove a van into people walking on London Bridge, which then descended into Borough Market. It killed 8 people and injured 48 others.<br />
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This Market has survived through so many centuries of trauma, change, financial degradation, and corruption. While it may seem like there were so many negatives that contributed to the making of this market, the way Borough Market still thrives and prospers is admirable. There are so many similarities that mirror the early birth of the market, yet so many differences that allows it to coincide social change. The history behind this foodie destination, was more than I ever imagined, which adds to the richness of the insightful past of Borough Market and contributes to my understanding of London culture.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03272216733209017028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9209469823181082428.post-4694567577625252352018-06-13T13:44:00.000-07:002018-06-13T13:54:30.045-07:00The Chocolate Room Propaganda- Hampton Court Palace <br />
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Hampton Court Palace is one of the most extravagant places I have ever been to. The long driveway leading up to the enormous, distinctly red palace, contrasted with green grass, emphasizes the wealth and beauty of the Hampton Court Palace. Little details like the golden vines on the fence and walls portrayed how rich Kings and Queens in the past were. Hampton Court Palace made it obvious how different the monarchy was then and is now. Just comparing the outside of the Hampton Court Palace to Buckingham Palace, it is easy to see this. Buckingham palace is much more modest and everything is beige, almost resembling a modern-day mansion. Whereas Hampton Court Palace is undeniably a place fit for powerful Kings and Queens. I believe this is because Hampton Court Palace was a propaganda weapon for the British ruling class.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi227UjprfBCEZsVVURa-81UgJdeLfyzemrzJQ-Dj8eSwhpi__0OGNa8lXypCgXGgdvvXShYNECGRaGxUfF3Wqz-5we4pecklLZN1xcpbPiwztAStE5Siq2q8dpNsXIYaPA7XM2usdsghjG/s1600/https_%25252F%25252Fhistoricroyalpalaces.picturepark-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi227UjprfBCEZsVVURa-81UgJdeLfyzemrzJQ-Dj8eSwhpi__0OGNa8lXypCgXGgdvvXShYNECGRaGxUfF3Wqz-5we4pecklLZN1xcpbPiwztAStE5Siq2q8dpNsXIYaPA7XM2usdsghjG/s320/https_%25252F%25252Fhistoricroyalpalaces.picturepark-1.jpg" width="256" /></a>When King Henry acquired the palace from Cardinal Wosely, he saw all the potential that the palace has. He knew it would be the perfect place to host the most powerful people in the world, conduct business, and remind people of his power. The official Hampton Court Palace website says, "The King used it to demonstrate magnificence and power in every possible way, through lavish banquets, extravagant court life and fabulously expensive <a href="https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/history-and-stories/the-story-of-hampton-court-palace/#gs.k4fWde4">art</a>". Aristocrats from other countries will trust a King who clearly has a lot of money and power over their land, rather than someone who does not. Also, King Henry VIII and the following Kings could have used the palace as almost a warning to aristocrats. To show that they have so much money they can build a palace as big as a town, alludes to one having a lot of military power and resources. No sane country would want to mess with Britain solely because of how wealthy they clearly must be. One specific thing that caught my eye was this room called the Chocolate room. Not just because I love chocolate, but who has a room specifically designed for tea, cakes, and chocolate? Someone of the utmost power and wealth.<br />
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Propaganda is simply defined by Cambridge dictionary as "information, ideas, opinions, or images, often only giving one part of an argument, that are broadcast, published, or in some other way spread with the intention of influencing people's opinions". One might ask how just showing off wealth and power can be considered propaganda. Well it is precisely those things that allows Kings and Queens to rule. If there is a country, where the majority of its citizens are working class, then the chances of them questioning what Kings and Queens are doing politically is slim to none. By showing off their wealth, Kings and Queens indirectly make it so their people are afraid to question them. If one person has so much money and power that they can build a palace, then they must know what they are doing. Since it is believed that Kings and Queens are appointed by God, it is only reinforced with a palace. God must have rewarded them with all this money, so we must trust them. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtW-owGAvwCLL0wO03y3fPaY7nZ75oRwx78ZaUHYeA43OVbdPAntL50dZP6QFsgBxzEoK50TeENVOGfcgoCGNeOKfIInWHkZhcQWnUx8VO80qyO-mTJo65eJp0zBVuNylyX-c-zd_As4_7/s1600/https_%25252F%25252Fhistoricroyalpalaces.picturepark.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtW-owGAvwCLL0wO03y3fPaY7nZ75oRwx78ZaUHYeA43OVbdPAntL50dZP6QFsgBxzEoK50TeENVOGfcgoCGNeOKfIInWHkZhcQWnUx8VO80qyO-mTJo65eJp0zBVuNylyX-c-zd_As4_7/s320/https_%25252F%25252Fhistoricroyalpalaces.picturepark.jpg" width="320" /></a>In the mid 1800s, the palace gardens became open to the public. There were still aristocrats living in the palace, but no current Kings or Queens of the British Monarchy. However, the government felt that the beauty of the gardens should be shared with the public. Like today, the maze, the gardens and the cafe are all used to lure people in to see the magnificence that all the royals of the past created. However, even after Kings and Queens lived here, the government still used it as propaganda. One example being that, "Patriotic displays of mass bedding celebrated the coronation of George V in <a href="https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/history-and-stories/the-story-of-hampton-court-palace/#gs.k4fWde4">1911..."</a>. Putting displays of mass bedding celebrating the UK and the coronation of a King is one of the more sly uses of propaganda. Having hundreds of visitors view something that celebrates the monarchy reinforces patriotism.<br />
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One could even argue that today, it is still being used as a propaganda tool to favor the monarchy. The monarchy, even though having no real political power anymore, has become a uniting force for British people. Queen Elizabeth II has become a patriotic symbol for people living in the UK. She is the head of state and therefore keeps peace with other nations and is never seen doing something improper. People idolize the monarchy because of this. Keeping close ties to the history is vital for the monarchy. People are proud to say the Queen is representative of the UK and in turn become proud to be a UK citizen. They are less likely to question the government if they are happy with the way their country looks. The palaces are not as strong of a propaganda tool for the monarchy as they once were, seeing as the monarchy no longer as any political power, but they still display the rich history and continue the idolization of the monarchy.<br />
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Settled on two sides of a river, connected by a black bridge, lies a market that has something for everyone. An overall rock n' roll vibe exudes from the market through the dark colors, graffiti art, and even by some of the crowd it draws. However, it is clear to see that the once capital of punk, is losing its identity through gentrification. The luxury apartments lined along the river juxtaposed with the run down nature of the market's original buildings was very confusing. One can easily tell that at one point in time, this place held great significance, but now is now a tourist destination more than anything. Camden's counterculture is what ultimately lead to its demise. <br />
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"For decades Camden Lock has been a place synonymous with subculture - it's the closest things cyber goths have to a Westfield - but it's slowly being painted beige" (<a href="https://www.vice.com/en_uk/article/78bnzd/does-anyone-care-that-camden-is-dying">Ewens</a>).</blockquote>
The Camden Market at some point meant revolution, both musically and politically. It was a place where outsiders went to connect with other outsiders. Infamous artists like The Clash, The Sex Pistols, and Amy Winehouse were all frequent visitors of Camden Lock Market and often created music and performed there. It was the epitome of counterculture in the '70s and '80s. So, it is no surprise that this area draws so many tourists<a href="https://www.camdenmarket.com/journal/the-early-years"> today</a>. <br />
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Today, the Camden Market is still culturally diverse with food booths from all over the world as well as people, but it holds a different identity than it once did. It used to stand as a place for the 'others' in society. There was a sense of community and belonging. A mutual love for music and a mindset of revolution. Now, it stands as a historically rich place with tourists coming from all over the world to experience that feeling of belonging and experience being part of the counterculture. However, with the influx of tourists wanting to experience something less mainstream, they have made it mainstream.<br />
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The culturally rich punk capital drew businessmen who saw an opportunity to capitalize on this area. Land and smaller businesses started to get bought out, becoming the more commercialized marketplace it is now. Most independent business owners that have been there for decades are struggling to stay in the area, due to the skyrocketing prices. The end goal for these big-time businessmen is to make Camden Market cleaner and more family-friendly. They want to bring in more tourists and families, using the history of the area to draw parents and the uniqueness of it to draw the younger crowd. <br />
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Much like Britain, this marketplace is having an identity crisis. It is no longer a place of counterculture, rather a cool place to hang out for most of society. Outsiders are not drawn to it anymore. This space once liberated the others of society from the pressures they faced in the real world, but today it only attracts what they were once trying to escape. There is still a big punk crowd drawn to this area, probably hoping to one day revive what it once was, but there is even a larger crowd of tourists. The gentrification of the Camden Market caused the area to lose it's identity of self and overall meaning. <br />
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"Camden became more of a tourist destination than ever: people wanted Amy tours and to steal street signs from near her home, to take photos on the stairs from The Clash's debut album cover. Camden is still cool to outsiders. Cooler still to foreign investors" (<a href="https://www.vice.com/en_uk/article/78bnzd/does-anyone-care-that-camden-is-dying">Ewens</a>). </blockquote>
Don't get me wrong, Camden Market was still very rough around the edges and carried a punk vibe, but there was not a sense of community rooted in being an outcast. Camden Lock Market is redefining what it means to Londoners, but one can say for sure, it no longer belongs to the outsiders or holds the same potential for a revolution. <br />
Rachel Cherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11524582113657473628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9209469823181082428.post-80166066598706692002018-06-13T10:01:00.000-07:002018-06-13T10:01:25.626-07:00Tate Modern: Different Perspectives on Femininity Tate Modern is an institution in which fine and contemporary art fuse together to create an engaging conversation with its public audience, as many of the exhibitions within Tate Modern generate a social mirror that is reflectant of public interests, while at the same time challenges ideologies and promotes critical analysis. As I walked through the exhibitions of Tate Modern, it became apparent that a recurring theme of many artists, in particular, George Condo, Sanja Ivekovic, and Valerie Mrejen, was femininity and how it can be interpreted in a multitude of ways.<br />
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One of the first exhibitions that I explored was by artist George Condo. Looking at each of his artworks, I was immediately intrigued by the animalistic interpretation of women, as their bodies possessed natural feministic traits, yet many of their heads were distorted and at times subhuman. Upon further research, I learned that Condo describes this form of artistic expression as psychological cubism and artificial realism, stating "I try to depict a character's train of thoughts simultaneously - hysteria, joy, sadness, desperation. If you could see these things at once that would be like what I'm trying to make you see in my art" (<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2014/feb/10/george-condo" target="_blank">The Guardian, 2014</a>). By depicting women in this manner, Condo suggests a new layer of feminity, one that is multifaceted and encompasses not only the female body but is cognizant of human emotion.<br />
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Condo's exhibition ignited a newfound curiosity within me, as I began to question how femininity was interpreted in other forms of artwork and mediums. Along my exploration of the museum, I came across an exhibition titled, Feminism and Media. Looking around at the different artworks, I was immediately lured into a video display created by Sanja Ivekovic and Valerie Mrejen. Side by side, these two television sets played videos centered around stereotypical female interests. The first video is a nine-minute film created by Sanja Ivekovic titled,<i> Make-up - Make-down</i>. The subject of the video is an unidentified woman putting on make-up. However, the primary focus of the video is not the woman herself, but rather the way in which she handles and applies the make-up. According to Ivekovic, the "application of the make-up is a discreet activity performed between the mirror and myself... the TV-message is received in the isolation of a private space. The everyday movements that I make up are slowed down, thereby giving to the ordinary act of applying make-up the character of a ritual performance" (<a href="http://www.msu.hr/en/17471/?/hr/17471/&/en/" target="_blank">Ivekovic, 1998</a>). By shifting the focus from the woman to make-up and the application process, Ivekovic is challenging society's ideologies regarding feminity and beauty. Similarly, Valerie Mrejen strikes a similar message in her short film, <i><a href="https://vimeo.com/34555891" target="_blank">Manufrance</a></i>. Intentionally placed next Ivekovic's, <i>Manufrance</i> mirrors a similar message as the video explores of the day to day life of a housewife, highlighting the isolation and misconceptions of femininity. Together these films create a large social mirror, in which the audience is able to reflect how they view women in the media and challenge their own ideologies of what it means to be feminine.<br />
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<br />Melissa Santoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15501461005158321552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9209469823181082428.post-80890899605363762832018-06-13T05:14:00.002-07:002018-06-13T05:14:41.975-07:00Harry Potter and the Obsessive AmericansJust how much is too much work for a person to put in for the sake of Harry Potter? As an honorary Londoner I can say that nothing was going to stop me from seeing The Making of Harry Potter in the city that brought it to life. We were unable to figure out what train to take at Paddington station and no one was willing to help us, so we did the most American thing and just called Uber. Little did we know that 17 miles in London takes three times the amount of time it does in San Diego. £13 each and an hour and a half later, we made it!<br />
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I grew up reading the books along with seeing the movies as they came out. I co-read my first Harry Potter book, with my mom, in the second grade before seeing the premiere of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. This movie set a fire in every child around the world-- we were obsessed. Our school began making it a field trip whenever a new movie would come out. We would read the book as a class and then see the movie as a reward. This is one of the few series where the movie truly rivals the books by bringing them to life in a way far beyond what our little minds could ever imagine.</div>
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In order to get to the sets from Harry Potter, you had to walk through a long hall that was lined with famous quotes from all the books. Our excitement grew and grew as we walked by and took pictures of every single quote. We began our tour with a short cinema of how Harry Potter has impacted the entire globe. I was thoroughly intrigued that the directors discovery of the book series was a happy accident. It was a low priority that no one in the company cared to read in the first place. A woman who held a low position at the company ended up reading it and raved about it to her boss. Soon after they picked up this book to turn into a movie, the book series was featured on the cover of time magazine.<br />
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Getting through the sets took almost three hours.We started with the Great Hall. Since we had previously gone to the inspiration of it during our adventure in Oxford, I had a little background on why they structured it the way they did. It was absolutely massive and beautiful. We were able to see the behind the scenes of how they shoot the quidditch scenes. Unfortunately, it did ruin the magic a bit because we saw many green screens with brooms on sticks. When I was young, that scene was my favorite because it seemed so fast paced and different than sports we have in the Muggle world.<br />
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All the sets were so much smaller than how they are shown in the movies. It is amazing what cinematography can do. After a quick dinner break and the best Butterbeer ice cream this world has to offer, we went to outside the of the Dursley family's house- the place where Harry Potter lived for 11 years. There was a massive triple-decker bus with a sign that looks exactly like those we see at bus stations around London. This led to many jokes about whether our Oyster card worked in that zone or not. Seeing the sets of Harry Potter with people who love Harry Potter and have lived in London for a while now made more engrossing because we all had a little extra background from living in the city it was filmed in and based on.<br />
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The very last room was what we all came for- Hogwarts. I've seen pictures of people in this room, but they did not do it justice. It was a huge sculpture with intricate details and thoughtfully places lights. The first thing I did was put my hand to my chest because it literally took my breath away. The combination of the music along with the rest brought tears to my eyes. They had it designed to be viewed from all around. At the very last part, they even represented the boats going towards Hogwarts like they do in the movie. The expensive, two hour journey from the steps of our flat was worth it all for that moment. </div>
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As our group entered the Crate Brewery for the first time I couldn't help but notice how similar the vibes in this brewery felt to those of Alpine Brewery in San Diego, but also how much different the atmosphere really was. The space was open with a few tables, stools at the bar, and a quaint patio area with a few tables that had a view of the small river. </div>
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One big difference in Crate Brewery from Alpine Brewery was the absence of screens and visual entertainment. Crate Brewery had no gimmicks present anywhere in their Brewery, they went as far as not serving mixed drinks inside the Brewery to promote drinking their own brand of beer. As our tour guide said they are a DIY type of Brewery, and used recycled materials to construct light fixtures, tables, shelves, and much more. These DIY accents made the Brewery feel distinctly hipster, which can be compared to the same vibe that many Breweries in San Diego seek to achieve. </div>
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Once our tour began we started with an regular ale from Crate Brewery, it was a light crisp beer with subtle citrus accents. The ale was brewed freshly, because that is how that type of beer was meant to be enjoyed. We enjoyed this beer in a small room with four brewing vats that were still active, but was not the main brewing area. The first question our guide asked us was what we knew about the difference between craft beer in the UK versus the US, to which no one had an answer. He explained that in the US craft breweries are only allowed to make a certain amount of beer, but these restrictions don't apply in the UK so the business is a little different. He explained that he likes to think about craft beer in the UK as "beer you give a shit about." He then explained his answer by explaining how some major beer companies in the UK claim their beers are "craft" when they really aren't and it's the consumers job to now the difference between real craft beer in the UK. Shortly after a brief history lesson in beer, which types of beer comes from which part around the world, and a solid IPA we moved outside. </div>
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Once outside our guide explained some basics about the area in which we were and some of the land marks, then got on with the next beer. The Craft Brewery Stout was the next beer we tried, it had accents of coffee and despite its dark color was rather smooth. We chatted a little about the surrounding landmarks, and we were on our way to the next area and beer.</div>
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Next we got to take a look at the inside of the actual brewing facilities which was open, and smelled deeply of beer. This was much different from breweries in San Diego given I have never seen an actual facility on site. After this tour we enjoyed the sour brew outside the facility, and chatted up a little bit about it and its unique brewing style. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13879580892025743235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9209469823181082428.post-3301336860602314992018-06-11T09:09:00.002-07:002018-06-11T09:09:54.305-07:00Splish Spalsh in the Circus<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Picture a circus and what do you see? Elephants? Clowns? Trapeze Artists? Now picture a circus obsessed with water, filled with moisture, slippery H20, and you begin to get a sense of Soap. Soap, conceived with choreographed by Markus Pabst and Maximillian Rambaek, opens with an opera singer and closes with a group dance in the rain. Between these two acts are sandwiched bathtub acts.<br />
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Each act displays a certain persons speciality and they all come together as one relating to things you would do in the bathroom. This isn't an ordinary circus act as it has opera singers, acrobats, and contemporary dancing all in one. It is set up in a traditional setting where crowds are gathered around the stage, allowing for maximum views of the performers. However, with the use of bathtubs being incorporated, certain acts were hard to see when it is covered by it. Never having gone to a circus before, this was a surprise. Entertaining and engaging, with anxiety rising acts that keep you on the edge of your seat. I was especially impressed by Moritz Haase, performing trapeze and contemporary dancing. The show was elegant yet foolish in a positive way, making the solo acts effective in getting to know the performers themselves.<br />
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Since the circus has evolved through time, you can easily tell that they try to bring in all elements of entertainment onto the stage. The water effects allow for an intimate yet quirky additions to each act. One can easily keep up with the narrative of it also. They highlighted all the different songs sang by Jennifer Lindshield, filling the room with beautiful operatic voices. SOAP was able to show their acceptance of gayness and inclusivity, which has become a well known act that is done here in London. It has inspired me to look more into circus acts and hopefully attend another some time in the future.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11134177304939657620noreply@blogger.com0