Bowling for Columbine) and Cannes (for Fahrenheit 9/11) award winning writer/director. Again‚ at the recent Cannes Film Festival‚ Michael Moore’s premier of "Sicko" was an overwhelming success. It received a 15-minute standing ovation when the curtain went down‚ and according to the American Society of Registered Nurses‚ “had made even the most hardened journalists weep.” This film depicts the story of the American health system in crisis. Albeit being an avid fan of American medical series-
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Citizen Kane Essay Two E. SETTING/SET 1. Citizen Kane: Susan’s room Considered as one of the greatest films of all time‚ Citizen Kane portrays Charles Foster Kane as a man of materialism‚ who uses money to buy everything he wants. This theme of the film is revealed at the climax when Kane trashes Susan’s room after she leaves him. Undoubtedly‚ setting and sets play a key role in the success of this plot. First of all‚ Susan’s room appears to be an attic room‚ which is quite small
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This film exhibits Free Will in a unique way. Through sheer determination and strong will‚ Joel and Clementine overcome their own brains. This film’s plot highlights the idea that if you set your mind to something‚ you can accomplish it. Many people would out themselves in a situation like Joel’s and as they find themselves regretting it after it’s “too late‚” they simply submit to their “fate”. In other words‚ they let external factors control them. Instead of Joel wallowing in self- pity and giving
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Wajda’s film‚ Katyn‚ has a remarkable way of delivering the insight of the Katyn Massacre to the viewers. The stories of each characters were told in different perspectives‚ which I thought was quite intriguing because they were all fairly tied to one another. Straight off the bat‚ the opening of the film introduced the separation of Anna and her husband‚ a Polish Officer‚ Andrzej‚ which really hinted the initial issue at the time. Officers were separated from others and were set to deport. The progression
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doors. Once the beam is placed there‚ it then relies on the act of gravity. One example of the post and lintel method is the Lion Gate at Mycenae. The Lion Gate is located in Greece. It was created about 1250 B.C. This gate is believed to be a tomb portal; it is the entrance to the city of Mycenae. There are two lions above a doorway facing each other. The lions are believed to be there to protect the city. Another example of this construction is the Treasury of Atreus‚ also known as the tomb
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World War I‚ Germany and England were at war against each other. One of England’s allies‚ Australia‚ fought against the Ottoman Empire‚ who were one of Germany’s allies. The film‚ Gallipoli‚ illustrates the story of two Australian sprinters‚ who grew a bond with one another after they enrolled in the Australian military. The film began focusing on Archibald Hamilton‚ a young farmer who possessed a talent for fast sprinting. After Archibald overheard his parent’s conversation about enlisting in the army
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statement with detailed reference to the film ‘The Matrix’ ‘The Matrix’ is a science- fiction film directed by brothers Larry and Andy Wachowski. The film was highly appreciated and well received by both the audience and critics. ‘The Matrix offers a dystopian view of the future by exploring the relationship man has to machine. The film experiments with the use of intertextuality to create an intricate plot where all scenes are of utmost relevance. The Matrix is a film consisting of many sub-plots‚ however
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into most people’s mind. Consequently‚ some people question whether or not the film‚ Stagecoach‚ is truly a western because of it having many more complex elements that are not typically featured in westerns. However‚ upon analyzing the plot of Stagecoach‚ it becomes quite evident that despite having details that separate it and make it stand out amongst the other westerns of the time‚ it still qualifies as a western film because it has all the content to make it a stereotypical western. When you boil
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There is nothing better than watching a film and then being able to go to the location and relive the moments while standing there. It makes me feel like I am a part of it. The feeling I got while walking the halls of Alcatraz‚ setting in the same room Billy Bob Thornton filmed in Sling Blade‚ setting on the grass they actually played baseball on in Field of Dreams‚ hearing the ire tells of what went on in the Winchester House as you are looking at the stairs to nowhere‚ or hiding in the same foxhole
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opposite.” With the ever-expanding Australian film industry starting to be recognised now on a global scale‚ this is no better reason to showcase all Australia has to offer. From our rich sense of culture‚ to light hearted humour‚ the Australian film industry’s time is now – and what better way to shine than with the box-office hit‚ The Sapphires. Based on true story‚ The Sapphires aids in the exploration and celebration of the ways in which Australian films have
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