The aptly named “violence debates” have long been centered on cathartic and mimetic effects of violence in film. Whether these debates prove one idea or another, there is no doubt that cathartic and mimetic effects are still hotly debated among filmgoers, critics, and behavioral psychologists. In discussion we talk about the mimetic and cathartic argument ...
Alicia Christian Foster was born on November 19, 1962, in Los Angeles to Evelyn “Brandy” Foster. Her father, Lucius Foster III, abandoned the family before his youngest daughter was born. Sisters Constance and Lucinda, and brother Lucius “Buddy” Foster IV rounded out the family. They are the ones who gave Alicia her nickname of “Jodie.” ...
When the American Film Institute released a list of the 100 greatest American movies ever made in 1998, Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver came in at number 47, sandwiched in between A Clockwork Orange and Jaws. The 100 finalists had been narrowed down from a list of 400 nominees. Missing from this list of 400, as ...
It is easy to believe that any rapist, murderer, pedophile, armed robber or violent criminal is insane. Obviously, they must have a few screws loose if they are able to maim and kill without remorse. Legal insanity, however, is much different from the psychological definition, and it is important for juries and even the general ...
In nearly 30 years since becoming a solo artist, Peter Gabriel has released some of the most riveting music of a generation. Whether writing songs about relationships, politics, philosophy, or composing music for movie soundtracks, there is intensity to Peter Gabriel’s music that is consistent, and his compositions are inspiring. What follows is my list ...
Jared Lee Loughner is being described as a socially awkward loner who has exhibited violent behaviors in the past. After being suspended from Pima Community College for numerous run-ins with campus police, he dropped out when he refused to prove that he was mentally fit to return to classes. New reports are stating that Loughner ...
Have you ever tried to get a girl’s attention? You do everything that you can think of just to get her to notice you, and if it wasn’t meant to be, it’s as if she hardly knows that you even exist. The only way that you can hope to stand a chance is if you ...
On April 19, 1993, Cynthia Coston was driving home with her two sleepy little girls in the back seat of her car. As she was driving along, she came upon a black Mustang sitting in the middle of the road. Not being able to pass the Mustang, she waited for a while and then honked ...
