money to create a string of equally bad sequels and knockoffs. The Matrix‚ (written and directed by the wachowski Brothers) is one such movie. It perfectly melds together underlying symbolism‚ special effects‚ and Visual style to create one of the greatest science fiction films of all time. The Matrix contains many instances of symbolism that range from religious to philosophical. Gnosticism is the main religious influence in the matrix; (Gnosticism as an "offshoot" of Christianity‚ in which knowledge
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Steven Ton-Tho MKTG 4400 Watson 5/1/13 Virgin Mobile USA Case Study This case speaks of Dan Schulman who has just recently taken the position as CEO of Virgin Mobil USA. In the summer of 2001‚ he assembled a team and set a goal of 1 million subscribers by the end of the first year‚ and 3 million by the end of year four. Virgin although a top brand in the UK had a weak following in the states at this time. They had success in the UK with the launch of their mobile network and devices‚ but did
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The Virgin with Chancellor Rolin‚ Paris Muse du Louvre Oil painting by the Flemish master Van Eyck‚ dating 1435 commissioned by Chancellor Nicolas Rolin himself shows the chancellor knelling at a prie-dieu clothed in a luxurious elaborate robe of gold lined with fur trimmings‚ before him the Virgin Mary and baby Christ. Between the two central figures is several arched openings revelling the detailed background showing the city of Ghent and all of the surrounding country. The detailing of the background
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Assumption of the Virgin is a masterful and imposing piece of art‚ spanning almost 7 feet in width and standing over 13 feet tall. The work was commissioned by the church of the Cistercian convent of Santo Domingo in Toledo to be the central panel of the church’s high altar‚ thus it should be imagined in its original form not as a single piece but one flanked by other religious artwork and alters including paintings of individual saints and the trinity. The painting depicts the Virgin Mary ascending
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Considering the youth that Virgin Mobile is targeting‚ we conclude that the best strategic decision will be to establish a new plan that offers no contract requirements‚ lower than industry average minute prices‚ fixed minute rates with no additional or hidden fees‚ prepaid plans internet and text messaging included and subsidies of around 40 dollars per cellphone. This new plan is necessary to differentiate Virgin Mobile from its competitors and retain market share. By having the new venture with
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the Virgins‚ to Make Much of Time (Gather ye rosebuds) Analysis Symbolism‚ Imagery‚ Wordplay Welcome to the land of symbols‚ imagery‚ and wordplay. Before you travel any further‚ please know that there may be some thorny academic terminology ahead. Never fear‚ Shmoop is here. Check out our... Form and Meter Meter: Alternating Iambic Tetrameter and Iambic Trimeter with CatalexisDon’t worry about the complicated name for this poem’s meter; it sounds worse than it really is. "To the Virgins" alternates
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The Bible vs. The Matrix The Matrix is a current movie and the Bible is a piece of inspired literature that has withstood scrutiny throughout the ages. The Matrix has many biblical themes and it parallels the Bible in numerous ways. Let me briefly explain a simplified plot of The Matrix. The story centers around a computer-generated world that has been created to hide the truth from humans. In this world people are kept in slavery without their knowledge. This world is designed to simulate the
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How does the Sofia Coppola‚ in The Virgin Suicides‚ use a range of stylistic features (film techniques) to display the movies themes and with what effect on the audience? INTRO: Director Sofia Coppola uses a range of film techniques to display themes of obsession‚ the superficiality of vision and isolation from the real world in her film The Virgin Suicides. Through use of symbolism‚ characterization‚ setting and techniques specific to a film such a soundtrack‚ Coppola is able to construct
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Matrix Organizational Structure: Advantages‚ Disadvantages & Examples A matrix organizational structure is one of the most complicated reporting structures a company can implement. Read on to learn why a company might implement a matrix structure‚ and the advantages and disadvantages for both company and staff. A matrix organizational structure is a company structure in which the reporting relationships are set up as a grid‚ or matrix‚ rather than in the traditional hierarchy. In other words
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Virgin and child with Lilies Currently situated at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston‚ Luca della Robbia’s Virgin and Child with Lilies is a sculpture created in relief to give the impression that it has been raised above the background plane. This fine piece of art has been sculpted from terracotta‚ a glazed clay-based ceramic and along with clear religious aspects; the work of art is given a hard realism via individual techniques of the artist. The relief shows colors such as blue‚ white‚
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