Steven Spielberg, widely regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, has a unique ability to bring his films to life through powerful themes and masterful storytelling. Alongside other notable directors such as Stephen Sommers, Gary Fleder, Robert Rodriguez, and his close (and equally popular) friend George Lucas, Spielberg has left an undeniable […]
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I have many favourite years that are special to me, especially if they involve the numbers 3, 5, 6, 7, or 9. One of my favourite years is 1997 because it was when I first visited Kenya, one of my favourite countries. The number 9 is my favourite because in 1999, I visited Singapore
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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Both the Lion and the Tiger are everything to me. Being my favourite animals, they are an inspiration to me, motivating me to see in myself, awesomeness, bravery, strength, greatness and presumably even romance. I view my passion for them as people would for singers or actors Yet I do not want to belittle 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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