Kazuo Ishiguroâs novel âNever Let Me Goâ and Andrew Niccolâs film âGattacaâ portray dystopian worlds where many individuals are victim to the discrimination and the pre-determined causes provided by their fate as being classified as âsub-humansâ. In âNever Let Me Goâ, Kazuo Ishiguro exhibits a dystopian world where many individuals are cloned from others to be used as organ donors...
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In 1994, the iconic movie âForrest Gumpâ, directed by Robert Zemeckis, was released. This movie gave life to one of todayâs more inspirational movie characters, Forrest Gump. The movie âForrest Gumpâ is about a simple, seemingly uneducated manâs journey through a string of complicated times and nonetheless coming out on top. At the start of the movie, we learn Gump...
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Disney movies have been criticized in the past for promoting an unrealistic beauty standard through their princesses as well as constant reinforcement that a man is needed in order to complete a woman. However, in the 2013 movie âFrozenâ, Disney seemed to have attempted to listen to some of these gendered critiques. The main characters, Anna and Elsa, do still...
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Horror and thriller movies were born out of a need for us to confront fears and conquer something we do not understand. âThe Birdsâ directed by Alfred Hitchcock delivers the audience both of those two promises. The movie shows how something that is perceived as peaceful, such as birds, can turn into a terrifying presence at any time. The movie...
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Lord Farquaad is the main evil villain of the movie âShrekâ, and shortest one too. He is the ruler of Duloc - and a cruel one at that. At the beginning of the movie Farquaad banishes all of the fairytale creatures from his land (relocated to Shrekâs swamp), torturing others to give up the location of whatever creatures he hasn't...
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âA Beautiful Mindâ is a true story that was turned into a film in 2001 about a man named John Nash who struggled with schizophrenia throughout his life and how he eventually learned to overcome it. Throughout the film, Johnâs schizophrenia caused him to hallucinate and imagine people that did not actually exist. One of the men that John imagines...
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âThe Truman Showâ follows the life of Truman Burbank, a thirty-year-old male who lives in the small town of Seahaven. Unaware that his entire life has and is being filmed, Truman thinks heâs living a normal life. Whilst Iâm sure many people in our modern world would love to star in their very own TV show, Trumanâs life has revolved...
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Every film, fiction or non-fiction, will have their own unique ideas and themes about a certain topic. The movie âBilly Elliotâ demonstrates new perspectives about complex human experiences, such as the human desire to accomplish individual goals and the rebellious nature of human beings who feel inclined to fight against corrupt authorities. The 2008 movie by Mark Herman, âThe Boy...
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I think that the use of 3D animation films has grown tremendously over the last few years. The first 3D animated series began with âVeggieTalesâ. It was created in 1993 and basically set the stage for other 3D animated films to come after. The first totally animated movie was âToy Storyâ. Other films before it had used 3D animation to...
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The reality of the world and the truth of it is questioned every day, especially when something goes wrong. This is shown in âThe Truman Show', when Truman finally starts to question the reality of the world and the truth of the people that surrounds him. The movie serves as a symbol for our current condition. In our cultural world,...
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Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one in which we are stuck and forced to live with. We have an innate belief, or faith in our world, and our reality. This is evident in âThe Truman Showâ, directed by Peter Weir, where Truman Burbank, the protagonist, is born and raised in a mock reality. He grows up...
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Literature, a timeless piece of writing bonded together by unspoken words. Animated movies, a reel rolling a flipbook of pictures telling a story. Literature in its purest form is a film that takes place in the mind of the reader. Words slowly bind themselves into sentences that create stories, speaking in a universal and infinite language. Literature is the immortality...
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The movie âShrekâ directed by Andrew Adamson and Vickey Jenson, is an exceptional movie that follows the âHeroâs Journeyâ while simultaneously subverting it. The main theme of the movie is âDonât judge a book by its coverâ. This moral also makes you reflect on some judgements that you may have made about a person throughout your life. The key stages...
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All thrillers seem to clothe themselves in a pretentious cloth of unoriginal uniformity so much so that we have a handle on what will happen as soon as the heart-thumping cinematic music starts. They all follow the theme of a few ready-made American fetishes: demonic activity, psychopath killer, a ghost of the past, and corny revenge stories. But we have...
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âIt is as inhuman to be totally good as it is to be totally evilâ (Burgess Xiii). Life could not exist without evil. âA Clockwork Orangeâ by Anthony Burgess describes the exploits and behaviors of Alex. The author depicts him as a violent and sociopathic adolescent who strives to become a constructive member of the community. Based on the story,...
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âThe Truman Showâ offers viewers a great insight into the concept of discovery by presenting themes of Descartesâ perception and reality and the power of media are prevalent in the process of discovery promoting a sense of reality and awareness of oneâs place in life. In this film directed by Peter Weir, the viewers are confronted with the eponymous characterâs...
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In Book III of Platoâs âRepublicâ, Socrates, amid the process of constructing his ideal city in discussions with his interlocutors, introduced to the world the concept of the noble lie; in a simplified form: a lie for good. He asks: ââCould we somehow contrive one of those lies that come into being in case of need, of which we were...
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The story of friendship between two men serving life sentences in prison may sound rather dull as a movie plot. However, director Frank Darabontâs movie, âThe Shawshank Redemptionâ, is far from dull. Starring Tim Robbins as Andy Dufresne and Morgan Freeman as Ellis âRedâ Redding. âThe Shawshank Redemptionâ is a movie about time, persistence and friendship. Not qualities you would...
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Introduction The Shawshank Redemption, directed by Frank Darabont and adapted from a novella by Stephen King, stands as a compelling exploration of hope, resilience, and redemption within the confines of a prison environment. Released in 1994, the film has garnered critical acclaim and widespread popularity, often cited as one of the greatest films of all time. Its narrative centers around...
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After being released in December of 1996 by Dimension Films, the movie âScreamâ continues to be one of the most popular horror movies of all time. It was directed by Wes Craven and written by Kevin Williamson. âScreamâ is a slasher film that went on to restore and redefined the horror genre for a new generation of teenagers. It offers...
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Meeting your significant otherâs family is a strenuous situation for anyone. The suffocating tension through the air and the agonizing moments of silence describe what many people experience, although when racial indifference interferes, it changes every factor. In the 2017 horror movie, âGet Outâ, the protagonist, Chris Washington, is concerned about meeting his girlfriendâs family because for one, he is...
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Andrew Niccol directs a movie which presents a theme of bigotry in the sense that the future of discrimination would no longer be determined by social status or race, but rather science. The film âGattacaâ sends a message that both wins over prejudice and consequently overpowers any sense of individuality. Set in the not too distant future, every human status...
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Released in 1994, âForrest Gumpâ shattered box office records in breakneck speed and bagged 13 Academy Award nominations with a whopping 6 Oscars. It is an American comedy-drama film directed by Robert Zemeckis starring Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Sally Field, and Mykelti Williamson. It has an adapted screenplay (written by Eric Goth) based on a novel written by...
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Contrary to the popular opinion that Disney films contribute to the positive development of morals of the younger generation, some of them contain âbadâ morals that can teach children what is wrong. This essay is dedicated to this topic. Children are easily influenced by what they see and hear and thus what they watch. One Disney movie that shows bad...
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Introduction "A Class Divided" is a compelling documentary that explores the impact of discrimination through an innovative classroom experiment conducted by Jane Elliott, a third-grade teacher. Following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968, Elliott devised an exercise to help her students understand the effects of racism and prejudice. The film documents her "Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes" exercise,...
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Abnormal psychology is a branch of psychology that studies people who are âabnormalâ or âatypicalâ compared to what is acceptable and follows the social norms in a given society. Their behavior may be incomprehensible to others or make others feel threatened and or uncomfortable. With this definition, a person is seen as abnormal when he/she is unable to cope with...
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Have you ever watched a movie and wonder what is wrong with a certain character? After reading about various mental disorders listed and play close attention to their symptom it made me realize what could be wrong with a person. Many movies and tv shows often show or educate the public on mental disorders but often I find myself wondering...
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Countess Olenska is the talk of the opera audience because she grew up in New York and has had a controversial past which has brought her back to her roots under mysterious circumstances. The majority of the Lovell Mingott's formal dinner invitations are declined. New York's high society is sending the message that Countess Olenska is not welcome. The Archers...
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Today we will be discussing âThe changing roles and responsibilities of Women: What can modern women learn from film?â In particular, we will be discussing the historical drama Mona Lisa Smile, directed by Mike Newell and released in 2003. So, letâs get into it⌠For the listeners who are yet to see the film, Mona Lisa Smile follows its protagonist...
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Themes in Art Essay There are many different themes in art, but one that Iâve always been drawn to is mosaic/photo mosaic artworks. Mosaic works are where there are many different shapes coming together to make the final image, and photo mosaic is where other pictures come together to form the final image. Iâve always been fascinated with these types...
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