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    Satellite Boys

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    film Mad Bastards (Ryan Dennis) The Indigenous genre in recent Australian films have been depicted as falsely represented. Prime examples being recent Australian films Satellite Boy (directed by Catriona McKenzie) and Australia (directed by Baz Luhrmann). Though they are world-renowned the representation of the Indigenous genre shown through these films have been criticised as shallow. However Mad Bastards (2011) directed by Brendan Fletcher gives an insight of a unique yet accurate portrayal

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    Discuss the statement. “Where you live defines your sense of Belonging” The statement‚ “Where you live defines your sense of Belonging” implies that the location and setting in which you live‚ defines your sense of belonging. This is not wrong in saying this‚ but it is not the only aspect to belonging. The ideas of belonging‚ or of not belonging‚ vary. They are shaped within personal‚ cultural‚ historical and social contexts. A sense of belonging can develop from the connections made with people

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    Shakespeare’s time‚ and even in now days‚ the story of Romeo and Juliet are still known as one of the best tragedy. And 2 directors produced two different films with a same title of Romeo and Juliet. It was 1968 by Franco Zeffirelli‚ and 1996 by Baz Luhrmann. Although it had the same title‚ the two directors had interpreted the story in a quite different way‚ and it remains as the ‘classic’ and ‘modern’ Romeo and Juliet in people’s memories. From a scene of in two films‚ we could look at how two films

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    to the human experience. This is explored through the themes of acceptance and revenge in the film Mean Girls by Mark Waters (2004) and my related text‚ the film adaptation of the novel written by F.Scott Fitzgerald‚ The Great Gatsby (2013) by Baz Luhrmann filmed in 2013. The movie adaptation of the book The Great Gatsby originally written by F .Scott Fitzgerald tells the story of Nick Carraway and his friendship to Jay Gatsby. The movie is set from a hospital were Nick is persuaded to write a

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    Kian Kline Mrs. Passmore AP English 6 Dec. 2012 The Reunion of the Great Gatsby and the Beautiful Buchanan In the film Moulin Rouge‚ there is a famous quote that states‚ “The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return”. In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s‚ The Great Gatsby‚ the story follows the main character‚ Nick‚ on his journey through New York during the 1920’s full of glamour‚ partying and fresh new faces. During this time‚ Nick meets the great‚ but mysterious Jay Gatsby

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    Many films based upon a historical event exhibits accuracy on ideas of cultural identity. Baz Luhrmann controversial film Australia is based on two historical moments in Australian history‚ the Darwin bombings and the Stolen Generation. Aimed at an international audience‚ the film incorporates both events in two different story lines. For decades‚ people have come to understand what Australia’s true notions of identity are. Australia reinforces these traditional concepts of a fighting spirit‚ mateship

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    Comparing Romeo And Juliet

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    thing. Love is an undeniable thing that plays a part in everybody’s life at least once. Not only is love included in people’s lives‚ it also plays a big role in movies‚ books‚ or even songs. For instance Romeo and Juliet‚ the movie directed by Baz Luhrmann. In this movie two characters‚ Romeo and Juliet‚ find love. The only wringer about that is‚ Was it really love or just an obsession. Romeo‚ 18‚ and Juliet‚ 13‚ hit it off instantly. Before Juliet was part of Romeo’s life he supposedly had another

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    Thesis statement: Alexander the Great is considered to be one of the most supreme leaders of the ancient times. Treated Like A King by David Padfield The greatest battle of Alexander the Great was fought in India at Jhelum. The Indian infantry attacked with 20‚000 men and 130 elephants. The trumpeting‚ ferocious elephants were defeated at great cost to Alexander. Porus‚ the Indian rajah‚ led the final elephant charge in person. He lost more than 12‚000 troops while trying to stop the Macedonian

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    The Sacrificing Love Titanic and The Great Gatsby movies are both based on a touching love story. Even though the actual stories are different‚ the main theme remains love. The romantic plot makes watchers fall in love in the story of the movies. These movies surpass all the rivals in luxury and opulence. Titanic and The Great Gatsby are epic movies with their heartbreaking plot‚ distinguishable music‚ and unforgettable and tragic ending. Titanic One of the most romantic and at the same time

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    HISTORY OF ART 5 OUTCOME: Analysis Café Terrace at night: Van Gogh The outcome that I choose is analysis to compare‚ to contrast‚ to distinguish‚ to point out and to relate the painting charateristics. The painting “Café Terrace at Night” was a painting made by Van Gogh. Today‚ it was called Café Van Gogh it was placed in Paris. It was a painting representing the exterior of the café at night. In the painting you will notice the light coming from the cafeteria it was yellow and it is

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