risks may be dangerous and impacts one’s life negatively‚ but this allows individuals to encounter experiences that may be beneficial as it is a positive way to learn new skills and to test one’s limits and the limits of others. This is evident in both Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 romantic‚ musical film ‘Moulin Rouge’ and Libby Hathorn’s children’s book‚ ‘Okra and Acacia : The Story of the Wattle Patterned Plate’. These two texts present the protagonists and other characters taking risks such as romantic risk
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one’s being. One person’s sense and perception of belonging is not that of another. With perceptions regularly changing over time‚ it is this complexity of variation and the contradictory nature of belonging that is illustrated and explored though Baz Luhrmann’s film ‘Strictly Ballroom’. A depiction is created throughout the film‚ with Luhrmann using the main character and protagonist Scott Hastings and his individuality conflicting with the need to conform within the world of ballroom dancing and
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aids and music. Baz Luhrmann uses elements of cinematography to entice a modern audience into his adaption of William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet. Luhrmann uses a modern day audience to make the movie appealing to teenagers‚ whilst including modern day themes such as Love‚ violence and gunfights. The camera shot used to introduce the city of New Mexico are used to draw in a modern audience by showing the entire modern day setting. The establishing shot of the city in Director Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation
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Adapting Plays Into Movies “In theatre‚ you can change things ever so slightly; it’s an organic thing. Whereas in film‚ you only have that chance on the day‚ and you have no control over it at all‚” These insightful words were once spoken by actress (Casino Royale‚ Quantum of Solace) and Oscar winner Judi Dench‚ and they very clearly illustrate one of the biggest differences between theatre and film. However‚ a small hint of bias seems to be depicted in this point of view. The quote (and many others)
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Baz Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge presents a dilemma for viewers as this movie displays the consequences of mixing obligations with personal interests and values. We see this with Satine as she is caught between two worlds in her role as a courtesan of the Moulin Rouge and also as Christian’s lover. She is obliged by her duty as a courtesan to protect Zidler’s interests‚ yet she also wishes to embrace the Bohemian values of Christian‚ those values being beauty‚ freedom‚ truth and most importantly to Christian
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their tragic deaths. Tybalt is the cousin of Juliet and a Capulet who also acts as a catalyst for the heart wrenching events that take place further on into the story. I am comparing Act 1 Scene 1 of William Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ with the Baz Lurhmann film version. The book is set in fourteenth century Verona‚ Italy in contrast the film is set in a modern day on Verona Beach‚ California. Shakespeare wrote the play between 1591 and 1596 whereas the film was produced in 1996. The main focus
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associated with Australian values. The belief of giving everyone a fair go is fully expressed through the story arc of Fran‚ whom like the ugly duckling was transformed into something beautiful by the end of the movie. This concept is expressed through the Baz Luhrmann’s portray of this character. The juxtaposition between her first appearance and her performance at the end fully showcases Fran’s role as the underdog. This is reinforced with her red dress and the lighting used during the ending of the movie
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shape meaning. Through the exploration of image in the film “Strictly ballroom” directed by “Baz Lurhmann” and “Stupid Girls” a music video by “Pink” are the themes of individuality versus conformity‚ the importance of appearance‚ and the resistance to change effectively portrayed. “Baz Lurhmann” and “Pink” use image to portray the ideas of individuality versus conformity. In “Strictly ballroom”‚ “Baz Lurhmann uses juxtaposition of Scott’s appearance/costume of his gold sequined pants and jacket
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How well does Baz Lurhmann’s adaptation if the script show the theme of conflict? I think Baz Lurhmann’s adaptation of Romeo and Juliet strongly shows the theme of conflict throughout the entire film‚ in which it is retold for the modern viewers. Baz Lurhmann shows at the start of the film two sky high building with ‘Montague’ and ‘Capulet’ in bold lettering at the top‚ this shows how the two families have a lot of rivalry‚ such as in the business world of today’s society which a lot of people
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GENERAL NOTE TAKING – BELONGING General Thesis Statements * The forces that drive us to belong are always at work whether one belongs or does not. The need to belong is an innate part of human nature‚ as is the ability to empathise. * Our life experiences teach us that when you stop trying to belong you realise that you have always belonged. * Belonging is a state integral to the human condition that shifts constantly with the changing contexts throughout life. * Belonging is
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