back to see Juliet. There are two versions f this classic scene the modern version directed by Baz Buhrmann and the classic version directed by Franco Zeffirelli. They are both true to the story but have many differences that can make or break the story. I think the modern version is more compelling because it has more things that we have in present day which makes Shakespeare fun! The blocking in the Baz version
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January 25‚ 1970 is an American novelist‚ screenwriter‚ and film director best known for writing the coming of age novel The Perks of Being a Wallflower (1999)‚ as well as for screenwriting and directing the film version of the same book‚ starring Logan Lerman‚ Emma Watson‚ and Ezra Miller. He also wrote the screenplay for the 2005 film Rent‚ and was co-creator‚ executive producer‚ and writer of the CBS television series Jericho‚ which began airing in 2006. -------------------------------------------------
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since Jay-Z has so much in common with the title character of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel. Marlow Stern dissects their similarities. Rapper extraordinaire Jay-Z has reportedly been tasked with creating an original film score for director Baz Luhrmann’s upcoming period drama‚ The Great Gatsby‚ starring Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role. The choice makes perfect sense‚ since Jay-Z is the modern-day Gatsby. From their humble beginnings to their alleged political and gangster affiliations
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have been released and screened but two of the most successful versions were directed by Franco Zeffarelli (in 1968) and Baz Luhrmann (in1996). Each version has its own features‚ props‚ settings‚ subtractions and additions. Zeffirelli’s version of the story is a filmic representation of the actual historic period during which the play was written (set in Italy‚ as the play is). Baz Luhrmann’s version is a contemporary setting‚ including many anachronistic elements that try to make the story relevant
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a child having both his parents (preferably birth mom and dad) is ideal. “While dual-parenting is the rarest style of parenting‚ it is shown to have the best outcomes. In this system‚ a child has the maximum potential to learn from both parents” (Lerman‚ 1996). More than likely while one parent is working‚ the other can look after the child‚ take care of the home‚ and spend quality time with their child. It is also possible for both parents to work in this system and as a result bring in more income
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& McClearn‚ 1990‚ Psychology: An Introduction‚ (accessed 2-19-2010) Horn‚ 1983; Scarr & Weinberg‚ 1983‚ Psychology: An Introduction‚ (accessed 2-19-2010) Boomsma‚ Koopmans‚ Van Doornen‚ & Orlebeke et al.‚ 1994; Heath & Martin‚ 1993; Lerman et al.‚ 1999‚ Psychology: An Introduction‚ (accessed 2-19-2010)
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same name. Chbowsky took complete creative control and acted as both the director and screenplay writer. In doing so‚ the film remained faithful to the beloved novel and kept the essence of the text. Logan Lerman stars as Charlie‚ a shy‚ but very observant 16-year-old living in Pennsylvania. Lerman captivates the audience with his delicate and yearning ways that connects to viewers of all ages. Emma Watson sheds nearly a decade of playing Hermione in the Harry Potter series and emerges as Sam‚ one of
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Evaluation of the genetics of addiction: * Family studies found high rates of alcohol disorders in families. (+) * Someone who is predisposed to alcohol will not be immediately addicted‚ there has to be an environmental trigger (-) * Lerman found a link between dopamine regulation and tobacco * Noble – Linked D2 to severe alcoholism (but meta-analysis conflicts)(-+) * A1 variant of a gene is higher in alcoholics (+) * A1 version appears to reduce dopamine receptors leading
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A thing that Franco Zeffirelli decided to keep from the book was the setting. He makes sure to keep the same as in the book‚ which is a big part. “Verona. A public place.” (Shakespeare 1). In this scene he makes sure to have a public place‚ like a marketplace‚ to match the book’s description of the setting. Something else that Zeffirelli made sure to keep in the movie that was also in the book in Act II Scene II. This is also known as the balcony scene‚ where Romeo and Juliet meet in secret. This
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Although Baz Luhrmann’s film‚ Romeo and Juliet‚ modernizes the story of the two star-crossed lovers‚ it is a misinterpretation of the original story. In particular‚ the film is ineffective because the portrayal of the characters and their lifestyles do not reflect the original Shakespearean play‚ The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet‚ important scenes are cut and altered from the film as well‚ leaving out essential information that ties the story together. In fact‚ the modernization of the story does not
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