TED-Ed
TED-ED: What makes something "Kafkaesque"? - Noah Tavlin
The term Kafkaesque has entered the vernacular to describe unnecessarily complicated and frustrating experiences, especially with bureaucracy. But does standing in a long line to fill out confusing paperwork really capture the richness...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why should you read "Don Quixote"? - Ilan Stavans
Mounting his skinny steed, Don Quixote charges an army of giants. It is his duty to vanquish these behemoths in the name of his beloved lady, Dulcinea. There's only one problem: the giants are merely windmills. What is it about this tale...
Crash Course
Screenplays: Crash Course Film Production
If you want to make a movie, generally you're going to want to start with a script. In this episode of Crash Course Film Production, Lily Gladstone talks about the basics of screenplays and how to get started thinking about and actually...
Curated Video
ChatGPT for Creatives - Generating a Story
In this video, we talk about the process of generating a story for manga or comics, discuss the importance of having a central idea or theme and building the story around it. It also explains how to develop characters, create plot twists...
Curated Video
ChatGPT for Creatives - Creating the Details and Characters
In this video, we will dive into creating the details and characters for a novel and talk about the importance of developing well-rounded characters that readers can relate to. We will create lists of ghost stories based on folklore in...
Curated Video
Understanding James Joyce's Ulysses
After leaving Dublin at age 22, James Joyce's life became a continuous journey of physical and intellectual exploration, which is reflected in his masterwork "Ulysses," inspired by Homer's Odyssey. The novel, which Joyce spent seven...
Curated Video
Protagonist and Antagonist
Protagonist and Antagonist explores the concept of characterization by defining the terms protagonist and antagonist and providing examples.
Curated Video
Cultural Conversion
Chinese scholar and literary translator Michael Berry (UCLA) discusses Chinese perceptions of America.
Curated Video
Antagonist and Protagonist
Antagonist and Protagonist defines and provides examples of an antagonist and a protagonist.
Schooling Online
Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Theme of Science and Reason
What happens when scientific knowledge gets into the wrong hands? In The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Stevenson explores the terrible consequences following the misuse of science by an unhinged mind. In this lesson, we analyse...
Schooling Online
Powering Through Prose: Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451 - Theme of Literature and Writing
Imagine living in a world where simply reading a good book could get you killed! This lesson explores the theme of Literature and Writing in Ray Bradbury’s novel, Fahrenheit 451. Watch how Guy Montag’s awakening to the joy of literature...
Englishing
ESL - How to write a Myth (Brainstorm, writing, etc)
Myths can be categorized by creation or heroic ones. Creation myths are those ones that explain some natural phenomenon. Heroic myths explain a human behaviour. In this lesson, Mr. P. will teach you how to write a myth by following 3...
Schooling Online
Destroying Drama: Arthur Miller, The Crucible - Theme of Reputation and Integrity
This lesson explores the theme of reputation and integrity in Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’. Unpack why some characters chose to stay true to themselves, while others lied to save their reputations. Join us and learn how to analyse...
Englishing
ESL - How to give a good Dramatic Presentation
If you are a shy person, presentations can be really hard for you. In this lesson, Mr. P. will give you some tips on how to build a good dramatic presentation. This lesson is designed for intermediate students who wish to improve their...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Hamlet - Theme of Death and Mortality
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores an overarching theme in Hamlet: death and mortality. Consider for yourself Shakespeare’s provocative questions about our understanding of death, and the way it can affect us....
Schooling Online
Powering Through Prose: Margaret Atwood, Hag-Seed - Theme of Grief and Mental Illness
Isolation, grief and anger are never a good combination. After the loss of his wife, infant daughter, and his prestigious job, Felix Phillips struggles to get his life back on track. Alone in his rural shack, dark thoughts and delusions...
Schooling Online
Powering Through Prose: Margaret Atwood, Hag-Seed - Theme of The Role Of Women Part 2
How important is it to respect your female colleagues? Pretty darn important! In this lesson, we’ll look at the way Margaret Atwood portrays the role of women in the workplace. The characters of Estelle and Anne-Marie are central to...
Schooling Online
Powering Through Prose: Margaret Atwood, Hag-Seed - Theme of Revenge and Redemption Part 1
How far would you go for revenge? Is blackmail the answer? In this lesson, we’ll look at Felix Phillips’ revenge plot against Tony Price, the man who stole Felix’s job twelve years ago. Now that he’s living in rural poverty and teaching...
Schooling Online
Powering Through Prose: Margaret Atwood, Hag-Seed - Theme of The Role Of Women Part 1
After the death of his daughter and losing his job, Felix Phillips needs to rebuild his life. But he won’t get very far unless he respects the women who come to his aid. In Hag-Seed, Margaret Atwood portrays the complex and vital role of...
Schooling Online
English Essentials - Flying Through Film - Mise-En-Scene & Sound (Stage 4, Years/Grades 7-8)
Our third lesson will guide you through different elements of mise-en-scene (the art of set design). Hold onto your seat! We’ll lead you through props, costuming, lighting and sound. Soon, you’ll have all the tools you need to understand...
Englishing
ESL - The Structure of a Short Story - (including plot diagram)
What is a short story? and What do we need to write one?. These are some of the questions Mr. P. will answer regarding short stories. He will first start the lesson by introducing the elements of a short story. Then, he will focus on the...
Schooling Online
Powering Through Prose: George Orwell, 1984 - Theme of Love and Relationships
Why did Orwell include a love story in his dystopian novel? This lesson explores the theme of love and relationships in George Orwell’s ‘1984’. See how Winston’s attitudes towards Julia, relationships and love develop throughout the...
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CLEAN: Official trailer for Luc Besson's The Lady
CLEAN: Official trailer for Luc Besson's The Lady
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INTERVIEW (ITALIAN): Paolo Franchi on the soundtrack and on the choice of the job of the protagonist at 'E La Chiamano Estate' Interviews: 7th Rome Film Festival
INTERVIEW (ITALIAN): Paolo Franchi on the soundtrack and on the choice of the job of the protagonist at 'E La Chiamano Estate' Interviews: 7th Rome Film Festival at Auditorium Parco Della Musica on November 15, 2012 in Rome, Italy...