Abstract: The optical and photocatalytic properties of Nb2O5 sculptured thin films (STF) are investigated. Films are synthesized via sol- gel route using spin coating technique. The sol is prepared from niobium ethoxide. The films are prepared at different rpm to tailor the thickness. The structures of the films are investigated through XRD measurements. Refractive index‚ extinction coefficient and thickness of the films are determined from Variable Angle Spectroscopic Ellipsometery. The absorbance
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basically means the film starts with Kane’s death and from there the audience goes back in time to explore Kane’s life. How the film does this however‚ is through the testimonies through Kane’s peers. The entire story is about this group of Journalists led by Mr. Thompson (William Alland) who are investigating what Charles Foster Kane’s last words “Rosebud” means. Through his interviews with several of Kane’s friends and family‚ the audience explores the life of Kane and figures out what rosebud actually
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of Dracula are one dimensional and the silent figures are given no human qualities. Christopher Lee who was famously given very little lines for his portrayal said in an interview with Total Film‚ “all they do is write a story and try and fit the character in somewhere‚ which is very clear when you see the films. They gave me nothing to do! I pleaded with Hammer to let me use some of the lines that Bram Stoker had written. Occasionally‚ I sneaked one in.” More recent adaptations tend to have a more
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are four concepts‚ perception‚ reality‚ illusion‚ and deception. People have different perceptions about Eisenheim’s magician shows. Eisenheim does compelling illusions that lead people to wonder if he has supernatural powers or it’s just tricks. The film tells an extended story about Eisenheim and Sophie and there is a plot twist at the end‚ this is when the theme is revealed. Sophie and Eisenheim plan out a scheme‚ and pretend that the Emperor killed Sophie. They planted everything out and in the
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It cannot be taken for granted that all human beings are born with the physical traits that would fuel them smoothly to their destinies. However‚ as the film Gattaca reveals‚ success is “by no means guaranteed” to only perfect beings‚ just as it is not completely unreachable by weak beings. Niccol reveals that through fortitude and commitment‚ even a weak individual can take hold of his or her dreams and create unexpected twists in the society. He also shows how one’s determination‚ the ability to
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During the 20th century‚ approximately 174 million people have been killed by the government only and mostly by the communist governments (Dominic & Abimbola‚ 39). The figures are quite shocking. This clearly depicts that government exploits the innocent people and incite them to stand against their brothers and sisters. The same story happened in Rwanda‚ It was the Habyarimanian government‚ who planned the genocide a long time before to retain their political power. The magnitude of the genocide
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The key props that I found in this film Cronos by Guillermo del Toro that plays a huge role in the movie is that there’s Golden Mechanic scarab device called Cronos. This Cronos device was invented in the 1536 by an alchemist‚ that gives eternal life. The characters in the film tell a story about a dying old man Dieter de la Guardia and his nephew Angel the bad guys‚ where they want this device for eternal life. In the other hand there’s Jesus Gris and orphan granddaughter‚ Jesus is an antique dealer
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many languages. “Babel” takes place in Morocco‚ North America‚ Mexico and Tokyo where many different languages are spoken throughout the movie. The main theme of the movie is lack of communication and miss-communication amongst the characters. The film is divided into four parts: the American couple‚ the shooter kid‚ the Japanese girl‚ the two Americans children’s nursery maid that brings them to her sons weeding in Mexico. Each of these stories is close to the other‚ and the causes of each story
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“Precious” is a tormenting yet hope-filled story of “Precious”‚ based on true accounts adapted from the Novel ’Push’ by Sapphire. This film comprises all the main elements: main characters‚ plot‚ setting‚ dialogue‚ formatting‚ momentum‚ and genre. The theme covers rising from the pits of despair to the heights of self-fulfillment and triumph. This plot-driven movie is set in a poverty-stricken Harlem neighborhood about 1987. Often tough to watch‚ it is a dreadful and heartrending story of a poor
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Raja‚ known by his stage name Bow‚ an Indian film actor‚ producer‚ songwriter‚ playback singer‚ best known for his work in the Tamil cinema. As of 2016‚ he has won three National Film Awards and six Filmfare Awards. Ilamai Thulluvadho Dhanushan film‚ Kasthuri directed by King‚ which received mostly positive reviews from critics and the public began. He then Selvaraghavan’s directorial debut‚ her brother appeared Kaadhal Kondein. His father in the film ‚ directed by claiming it as his previous venture
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