The 300 movie and its Mixed Bag: The 300 movie has some good points, but it's still a bit of a mixed bag. In this article, I'll discuss Orientalism, the lack of Spartan women in the film, and the misrepresentation of Leonidas. And, as always, I'll try to avoid spoilers! But...
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After being brutally torn from their Aboriginal mothers, three mixed-race girls are sent to a training camp for domestic workers as part of the government's policy of integrating Aboriginal people into the mainstream. The girls have no idea where they are or how to get back to their native land,...
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Inman (Jude Law) takes us on a journey through a soon-to-be-defeated South. The story also includes the kindness of Inman's neighbors and Ada Monroe's journey through the South. We'll also learn about her father's death and the Spencer carbine. Read on to discover the secrets of this bestselling novel. Then,...
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Life and Debt In "Life and Debt," documentary filmmaker Stephanie Black looks at how aid organizations have transformed the Jamaican economy. The film looks at the effects of World Bank and IMF policies on the island. It is a harrowing tale of poverty, greed, and the devastation it can cause. Though...
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A Wrinkle in Time A Wrinkle in Time is a young adult novel by Madeleine L'Engle. Published in 1962, this novel has won numerous awards including the Newbery Medal, the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award, and the Sequoyah Book Award. It was also a finalist for the Hans Christian Andersen Award. Here...
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If you have never heard of Maleficent, you should start by learning about her dark, ruthless nature. This fairy is the ultimate example of pure evil, as she taunts the prince and calls him a poor simple fool. Even her closest friends and allies are considered her...
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The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Review In this "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas" review, I'll talk about Vera Farmiga's performance and the film's logic, both before and after the ending. But before I get to those points, let me give you a quick overview of the film. It is...
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The novel Ethan Frome was written by Edith Wharton in 1911. It is set in the fictitious town of Starkfield, Massachusetts. It has been adapted into a film starring Brad Pitt. In the novel, Ethan frome finds his love life to be complicated. The characters he encounters are all well-written...
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If you're looking for an engaging and thoughtful film about young men and their plight, Dead Poets Society is for you. This film is directed by Peter Weir and stars Robin Williams, who plays a brilliantly extroverted young man. Tom Schulman's screenplay and Peter Weir's direction are also noteworthy for...
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The Truman Show: An Exploration of Media, Reality, and Identity The ersatz father of Truman (Jim Carrey) appears in Seahaven, a town with inhabitants who look like extras in 1950s situation comedies. They follow the commands of Christof (Ed Harris), the man who created Truman's show. Christof is a sinister authority...
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Just Mercy has several main themes that you can't miss, but what are its most important points? Read on to discover how the film made its points and how you can apply them to your own life. The film is a powerful piece of cinema, and one that will linger...
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A review of the film titled "Remember the Titans" by the Hollywood Reporter finds the movie a mixed bag. While the overall quality is good, it glosses over real cultural differences between black and white communities. However, these differences are minimal among those in the same socioeconomic class. The film...
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