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The dream of finding fortune, fame and true love is something that almost all Americans strive for. The American cult classic, The Great Gatsby, this is no exception.

John Wasik questions the economic and environmental sustainability of suburban living in the wake of the recent housing bubble and increasing fuel costs for commuters.

"Films noir," as the French called them, are American films that explored the dark side of human nature.

The "Death of a Salesman," written by Arthur Miller, chronicles the life of Willy Loman, a traveling salesman, who works at this dead end job for more than 30 years in or

The Documentary Channel presents an in-depth look at the economy and how people are affected by others.

Walt Disney Productions was founded in 1923, creating a dominant model and orthodox style in animation.

As the tumultuous, youth-driven Counterculture movement neared its height in 1970, American moviegoers flocked to see an old-fashioned romance called Love Story. Why?

Not too long into listening to Lyrycyst's "American Dream" you understand how he came up with his moniker. The Kansas City rapper is a fiery wordsmith, the best kind.

Ever since pioneers left America's east coast to travel west, the iconic road trip has played a major part in America's psyche. Hollywood images explore the theme.

The process of suburbanization resulted in the abandonment of many inner cities across the country which led to racial segregation and heighten class divisiveness.

Time dooms dreams to a demise of death because idealism can never come to fruition.

From grape-picking brasero to entrepreneur of the year, three generations of Cejas have made the America dream come true.

Neal E. Boyd shows off his tremendous voice in time for the Fourth of July. His debut CD, My American Dream, was released in June 2009. A variety of songs are featured.

Just as Gatsby spent his life chasing the green light over the bay, Thompson spent his career chasing the elusive American Dream.

Many sit spellbound and shellshocked while watching specials on drugs, the economy, and the general state of our society. Maybe unrealistic expectations are to blame.

Thompson's writings on the death of the American dream are, in part, a response to Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard's Fear and Trembling.

What better place to celebrate Independence Day than in a garden full of plants that celebrate that spirit of "freedom and liberty for all".

Bigotry, or prejudice, is no longer socially acceptable, even if it still exists in some corners of the U.S. But somehow, racial inequality still exists. Why?

Paul Maher Jr.'s recent biographical study entitled Jack Kerouac's American Journey coincides with the 50th anniversary of the American classic On The Road.

Arthur Miller's postwar play about social responsibility versus family responsibility, and the importance of keeping up appearances.

Cameron Crowe's film Elizabethtown differs from Shakespeare's play Hamlet. Yet, Elizabethtown has parallels with the Elizabethan playwright's masterpiece.

Death of a Salesman is one of Arthur Miller's most famous plays. It is a timeless work, which is just as relevant and poignant today as it ever was.

American psychic Edgar Cayce had the ability to do readings while in a trance like state.

Brief biography and works of American dramatist Edward Albee, prominent in the mid-20th century theatrical stage.

F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby is a reflection of the time period in which it was written.

Robert Hayden's speaker from another planet is an alien being who has come to Earth, particularly to the United States of America, to study the inhabitants.

Jason Dorsey's My Reality Check Bounced is a readable, useful book that provides good and helpful tips for young adults frustrated and disillusioned with their lives.

Though William Shakespeare wrote Hamlet in Elizabethan times, Hamlet seems to appear as Orlando Bloom in the little Kentucky hamlet, Elizabethtown.

Do you like to keep yourself separate from others, needing your own space? Or do you feel we put too much distance between one another? Frost explores both views.

Nathanael West's The Day of the Locust prophecies the destruction of society as well as the annihilation of literature as an art form, as motion pictures rise.

The move from the inner city to the sprawling suburbs of the 1950s reflected the goals of achieving the American Dream but left minorities outside of the equation.

The housing crisis has resulted in the greatest loss of wealth for people of color in modern U.S. history, unparalleled to anything else in recent memory.

The 1960 Game of Life was designed to educate children about the virtues of good decision making as well as risk taking in the pursuit of Millionaire Acres.

Economic conditions can be precarious at times. So can the U. S. job market. Many Americans are turning to offshore investing to build a security nest for unstable times.

Narrated by John Waters, 'Plagues & Pleasures on the Salton Sea' is a fun historical documentary with plenty of bonus features now available on DVD.

Barack Obama's Supreme Court nominee tracks a rags to riches path rivaling his. The first Hispanic candidate, Judge Sotomayor, is nominated by the first Black President.

President Barack Obama's nomination of the first Hispanic to the US Supreme Court has raised the hopes of generations of Latinos, women, diabetics & American immigrants.

Consumers in crisis from credit debt, unemployment and foreclosures are not just changing their spending habits, they're re-defining success and the American Dream.

In The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald chronicles the device of time as a force that hinders humans from accomplishing their dreams.

For those considering how to start a small business, the Small Business Administration is an invaluable tool. Here's how to finance the small business with an SBA loan.

It has been almost 150 years since the death of the 16th President, but Abraham Lincoln continues to shape the United States of America's politics, psyche, and character.

Money can't buy love, as the song says. Worse, the evidence seems to be clear that people driven by possessions and appearances are more likely to suffer from depression.

The Crowd may be the greatest American film you've never seen. A time capsule of the Twenties, it boasts an unapologetic social conscience and a dazzling style.

In The Incomparable Atuk, Richler satirically creates a character that is fused with both the exotic authenticity of his past and the pretentious greed of the present.

Criminogenic is a term which means rising number of criminalism due to social disorganization, anomie/strain, culture conflict, "criminal" subcultures and demographics.

One tells the tale of France's Student Revolution, the other examines the effects of the Vietnam War, yet both Broadway shows have striking similarities.

Rose Castillo Guilbault's Farmworker's Daughter: Growing up Mexican in America takes readers on both a familiar & unfamiliar journey through self discovery & realization

For anyone heading to Burning Man for the first time, his or her head is likely filled with wild stories and images from friends, the media and even strangers

The documentary, "Bigger, Stronger, Faster*," raises all sorts of questions about performance enhancing drugs.

Benjamin's life is a great example of how the school system is attempting to instill virtues in students.