Category Archives: Essays

America’s impact on culture around the world is undeniable since the end of the Second World War. Iconic shows, such as The Simpsons which is shown in many countries and in different languages, and McDonald’s and Starbucks at many tourist … Continue reading →

Since the dawn of filmmaking, and before that, writing, the dystopian theme has played a significant role. James Combs, in his essay, Pox-Eclipse Now: The Dystopian Imagination in Contemporary Popular Movies, argues that movies have become a communication tool used … Continue reading →

This essay will attempt to apply theories and concepts learned in this course to the BBC procedural detective drama, Luther. The protagonist, John Luther (Idris Elba), is a homicide police officer in the London Metropolitan Police Service who is a … Continue reading →