sad‚ they come up to me and say‚ you know‚ you’re the reason that I got into Wall Street ... that’s a‚ that’s a sad commentary.” —Michael Douglas There is a fabulous irony to “Wall Street” that perhaps can’t be adequately explained. The movie is an unequivocal denunciation of Wall Street excess but remains the preeminent film of those aspiring to it. They love anything Gekko‚ and a lot of the other scenes too. Michael Douglas was a savvy Hollywood producer but apparently wasn’t much
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The “Patriot” takes place in South Carolina in 1776 during the Revolutionary War. It is a story about a widowed father of seven‚ named Benjamin Martin. Benjamin was involved in the French and Indian War before marrying and starting a family. He is reluctant to join the conflict as he remembers too well his own experience in the earlier French and Indian War. After his wife passed away he does everything to keep his family together and away from war. He is a patriot who wants no part in a war with
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Plot Summary for The Last Days of Lehman Brothers The heads of Wall Street’s biggest investment banks were summoned to an evening meeting by the US Treasury Secretary‚ Hank Paulson‚ to discuss the plight of another - Lehman Brothers. After six months’ turmoil in the world’s financial markets‚ Lehman Brothers was on life support and the government was about to pull the plug. Lehman CEO‚ Dick Fuld‚ recently sidelined in a boardroom coup‚ spends the weekend desperately trying to resuscitate his beloved
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with slavery and death. Oh‚ I’ve chosen my words carefully‚ Persian. Perhaps you should have done the same.” Moments later he executes the king’s messenger and his people by kicking them into a deep well. Behavior such as this would be a direct act of war‚ nonetheless‚ the Spartan King refused to allow for he and his people to be ridiculed by a foreigner. This scene is extremely appealing to viewers because it is a moment that exemplifies a strong king‚ a man who possesses a great deal of honor and
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Throughout this film‚ there is positivity shown throughout all situations and hard work along with dedication to each task that Chris faces. Chris’s dedication to pursuing a happy and better life for him and his son is inspiring. Chris consistently tries to do the best for him and his son. He juggles his life with work and taking care of his son along with trying to find a roof to sleep over in the night. The aspiration shown through Chris of going from working with completely nothing to finding
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Amanda Ujkashi 12/1/12 Macbeth Movie Review Macbeth is a story of passion‚ power‚ and violent betrayal: all of which are found in Mark Brozel’s contemporary adaptation of the Shakespearian classic. Set in Scotland‚ this production uses modern day language and dress to better relate to today’s audience. In this representation of Macbeth‚ Joe Macbeth is the sous chef in Duncan Docherty’s three star restaurant. Ella Macbeth‚ Billy Banquo‚ and Peter Macduff are also important characters. Macbeth has
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The movie “42” entails the story of Jackie Robinson‚ the first African American baseball player in the Major Leagues‚ inside of the “all white league”‚ breaking down the color barrier for other minorities to join. The story begins with the domination of Jackie in the colored league‚ and the Dodgers owner‚ Mr. Branch Rickey‚ taking notice. Mr. Rickey‚ saw money to be made‚ but needed a face for his idea. Cue Jackie Robinson. To begin‚ a scout sees Robinson standing up for his Baseball team‚ the Kansas
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Christiana Scott Cathryn Daniels English 1301 07 December 2012 UP The scene opens up with Mr. Frederick finding his late wife’s scrapbook of her adventures and flash backing to when he first met her. They talk about an amazing explorer who went to explore “The Land Lost In Time”; the girl makes him promise to take her there. They meet up every day in the clubhouse that eventually becomes their home after the wed. the clubhouse is an old run down house that has been abandoned‚ once it has been
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Some five hundred years ago‚ ships began transporting millions of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas. This massive population movement helped create the African Diaspora in the New World. Many did not survive the horrible ocean journey. Enslaved Africans represented many different peoples‚ each with distinct cultures‚ religions‚ and languages. Most originated from the coast or the interior of West Africa‚ between present-day Senegal and Angola. Other enslaved peoples originally
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Business description With the emergence of new technology around the world cinema enthusiasts have taken the effort of developing cinema halls that includes best quality audio‚ visual and entertainment aspects. Despite the fact that we do have 2D and 3D cinemas in Sri Lanka‚ we do not have customized 3D cinemas which are also affordable. Taking this in to consideration our team has come up with the Xtreme cinema‚ where we hope to provide international standard experience. Xtreme cinemas’ are
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