often focused on the disparity in wealth between nations. Jared Diamond‚ in his book Guns‚ Germs and Steel (GGS)‚ has forwarded an explanation of how such inequality arose. This essay will assess his analysis. The contention here is that while he has produced a persuasive account of the disparities of the world‚ his evaluation is inadequate. The importance of bio-geography in shaping the contemporary world is unquestionable‚ but Diamond has given it too much weight to a subject that has multiple causes
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Tagolimot‚ Ma. Arvie 2012-52221 Movie Review THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE “May the odds be always in your favour.” This is the famous line in the Hunger Games movie 2012. This movie talks about the game of life which is to survive. Hunger Games is an annual ceremony of Panem in which there will be two tributes in every district. This game declares only one winner so the tributes can do anything they want‚ just like killing their opponents‚ in order to stay alive. This year‚ 2013‚ Francis
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TITLE: GLADIATOR PLOT: The story is about Maximus‚ one of the leading generals in the Roman army. He led the Romans to victory in a decisive battle with the Barbarians that ended a long war between them. This victory helped him gain trust and favour from the old Emperor Marcus Aurelius‚ which is now old and near his end. Emperor Aurelius wishes to appoint Maximus as the temporary leader of Rome‚ even though he has a son‚ Commodus. Commodus‚ being told by his father that he would not be the appointed
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Rose out of jumping overboard‚ but tragedy awaits as the unsinkable ship hits and iceberg and begins to flounder. In the movie‚ this story is presented to the audience as a flashback. The narrator is Rose‚ 101 years old‚ with the last name Dawson. She tells the story to a treasure hunter (Bill Paxton)‚ who is looking for the famous (and valuable) Heart of the Ocean‚ a diamond that was given to Rose by her fiance‚ Hockley. The recreation of the ship‚ both the exterior (the rendering for which was
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The Queen review Arle Uus My opinion Movie The Queen is a drama film about British royal family. My first impressions were a little surprising in a good way because I had different expectations about it. The movie itself was very honest and close to the reality. I think that the filmmakers have done a great job showing people the life of the royals and ordinary people. Although it is a drama‚ I enjoyed that there was still some good old British humor. I would say that it is not only an excellent
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Movie Review: Centurion I chose this movie because it was about the Romans which I enjoy studying. I also enjoy movies about war. There was lots of blood such the reviews told. The reviews on this move were positive except for the ones talking about how the movie was quite historically inaccurate. This movie was loosely based on the massacre of the ninth legion and centered on the supposed disappearance of the Ninth Legion in Caledonia in AD 117. The ninth legion was commanded by Quintus Petillius
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Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet as members of different social classes who fall in love aboard the ship during its ill-fated maiden voyage. Titanic is also three stories at once. The story of Brock Lovett (Bill Paxton) searching for the lost diamond that Rose Bukater (Kate Winslet) wore back in 1912. It’s also the story‚ being told in flashback‚ regarding two lovers torn because of class destinction and a jealous fiancee who wants nothing but to win. It also chronicles the sinking of the Titanic
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Catherine Cox October 10‚ 2011 Casablanca Movie Review Grade 9 drama A The movie watched from September 26th to the 28th in Mr. Sheridan’s class was Casablanca. It was produced by Hal .B. Wallis‚ directed by Michael Curtiz with music done by Max Steiner. It is based on a play written by Murray Burnett and Joan Allison called “Everybody comes to Rick’s”‚ a contract was signed by the original writers‚ giving Warner Bros. complete ownership of the play. Warner Bros. then hired Julius J. Epstein
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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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Choice #1: Movie Review Entourage – The Movie Brief Overview: The Entourage movie is a spinoff movie of a very successful HBO television series that follows the life of a superstar actor‚ Vincent Chase and his friends Turtle‚ Eric‚ Drama‚ and his agent Ari Gold as they attempt their toughest challenge ever‚ Vince not only starring but also directing in a summer blockbuster movie. There are lots of twists and turns for them to finish the movie on time‚ on budget‚ and to be the best movie of the summer
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