In the film, The Picture of Dorian Gray, many symbols were portrayed. One that was used frequently, especially in corresponding to the character of Sibyl Vane, was a caged yellow bird. Sibyl Vane was a young, lonely, meek, and sheltered woman. She was a striving actress and was from a family wi...

Marijuana is a leading problem amongst teens. Most kids can get the drug in their neighborhoods, friend's houses, even at school. Miraculously the school staff members, parents, police, and other authorities seem to be either blind, or helpless. In which ever case, I feel it is safe to say, that at ...

The 1995 film Mi Familia (My Family), was one of the first and most positive representations of real Mexican-American life. Director, Gregory Nava, created such a true to life chronicle of the Mexican-American experience through three generations (1920's, 1950's, and 1980's). I sti...