A classic at the end of the 1980s, Dead Poet’s Society, directed by Peter Weir and released on June 2nd, 1989, left an unforgettable impression on me. Set in the austere, tradition-bound world of Welton Academy for boys in 1959, the film explored the suffocating weight of conformity through the eyes of a group of […]
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Chapter 1: The Light Behind the Music Four years had passed since the rescue. The galaxy of the star system unknown to most had learned the truth: that the music of their favourite band known as the Crescendolls on Earth had been stolen, corrupted, and nearly lost by an evil human who wished to use
World War II was one of the darkest times in history, even worse than World War I. Many countries suffered deeply because of revenge, discrimination, and indifference. Germany, in particular, was devastated under the rule of Adolf Hitler, whose hatred of Jewish people led to the murder of millions. Yet, in the midst of this
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By Vikram Wagh Prelude……………………………………………………………………………….. 2 Personal Reflection on the Film………………………………………………. 3 Introduction…………………………………………………………………………. 3 The Oscars Incident………………………………………………………………. 4 Subsequent Developments………………………………………………….. 11 Public and Industry Reactions………………………………………………. 13 Personal Reflections on Celebrities’ Responses and Favourite Films………………………………………………………………………………………… 14 Bollywood Award Ceremonies Comparison……………………………. 16 Award Controversies in Bollywood………………………………………… 18 Return to the Main Topic………………………………………………………. 19 On the Provocation and
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Beauty and the Beast and Rapunzel, two of the world’s most recognized fairy tales are entirely different subjects which have no relation to each other. Must there have been any difference at all then what may or may not be known is that Beauty and the Beast was originally a French fairy tale known as
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Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, was more than just a political figure. Known for his love of adventure, conservation, and bridging gaps, he could be considered the world’s first celebrity, though Abraham Lincoln may also considered one. Before I learned more about Roosevelt, I only knew him as the American
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While I proudly consider myself a Kiwi, I also acknowledge my Indian roots. However, one thing I will openly admit without any disrespect to my culture or any other diaspora from the subcontinent, worldwide that there are a few Indian names which give me the giggles because of the way they sound. Examples include ‘Munni’
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Star Wars and The Lion King are both iconic works that have left a lasting impact on global culture, particularly in popular culture. Despite being fundamentally different in genre and medium, they share some intriguing similarities and cultural significance. The Lion King is part of Disney’s Renaissance era, which began with The Little Mermaid
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Created by Tomoyuki Tanaka and brought to life by special effects wizard Eiji Tsuburaya, Godzilla first appeared in the 1954 film “Godzilla,” directed by Ishirō Honda. The creature has since become one of the most recognizable symbols of popular culture not just in his native Japan but worldwide as well. Originally conceived as a
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Songwriter Roger Radcliffe had been working hard all day. It was harder than usual to do his best to come up with original songs as is known for any person with such a career. He did not believe that any of them would be hits but he still liked them and knew well that it
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