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In 1933 King Kong was released as a ‘state of the art’ modern thriller. The film was aimed at an adult audience and certified as an X. in contrast the new version was released in 2005 with a 12 certificate. The special effects in the first film look primitive to a modern audience but terrifying […]

Metaphors are omnipresent in language, the title of this essay, for example, contains a metaphor, but for the sake of accuracy, let us define exactly what a metaphor is. According to the Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary, metaphor is “a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea […]

Logical positivism was a movement that was officially established in the small Vienna Circle in the 1920s. The group of 11 mathematicians, scientists and philosophers met regularly to discuss and campaign for a change in philosophical discourse. Rather than the metaphysical and normative pretensions that epitomised philosophy throughout Europe, the group advocated for a systematic […]

The answer will try to convey the evidence to support Rousseau claim that obedience to the general will increases our moral liberty. Through the idea of the general will Rousseau advocates a form of direct democracy whereby the masses make decisions by themselves for themselves, therefore eliminating the need for a ruling party.Rousseau’s argument that […]

In the proposed scenario there are many factors which potentially affect whether an actual contract would exist. These include the distinction between an invitation to treat and an offer, the application of the postal rule and the circumstances when revocation may or may not be appropriate. There are also relevant case precedents that can be […]

In Children of Heaven (1997), director Majid Majidi explores the world of children in Iran through a sweet little story of an ordinary family. With its moving plot development, realistic and plain camera movement, and an intuitive and down-to-earth performance by the two young actors (Amir Farrokh Hashemian as Ali, and Behare Seddiqi as Zahra), […]

On the Waterfront was released in 1954. The film received eight academy awards securing it’s place as an American cult classic. The film is about Terry Malloy (Marlon Brando), a young boxer-turned longshoreman who struggles to stand up to the corrupt Dockers Union with the help of Edie Doyle (Eva Marie Saint), and Father Barry […]

The following work concerns the now grown-up Antonio Marez from Bless Me, Ultima, by Rudolfo A. Anaya. The book ends with Antonio’s final step into manhood and an understanding of life, but no information on his future is given. This is disappointing, because I have wondered about Antonio’s profession. Therefore, I portray my own thoughts […]

From perhaps the dawn of mankind, human beings have differed from less sentient beings in many ways; not the least of which is the belief in a higher form of life, a god or creator. This uniquely human characteristic has contributed to the shaping of our concepts of “good” and “evil. ” The impact of […]

This documentary is an investigation into the complicated death of global rock superstar, Kurt Cobain. Seattle born, he was the lead singer and guitarist of Nirvana, a band that revolutionised rock in the early nineties, and for many were the driving force behind the grunge phenomena. On April 8th 1994, his body was found in […]

Over the past four decades, ‘Lord of the Flies’, Sir William Golding’s top-selling novel, has been adapted twice into films. To assess the matter at hand, I intently viewed the initial five minutes of these motion pictures, taking note of all the visual and auditory details. Additionally, I scrutinized the lighting techniques, cinematography, and post-production […]

In Mandras de Bernieres creates a character of immense complexity. He has many qualities, which allow “us” as readers to be critical of him, but he also has many admirable traits. De Bernieres creates a very human character, which makes it easier for the reader to identify with. However, the multifaceted presentation of his character […]

Alfred Joseph Hitchcock, the youngest child of William and Emma Hitchcock, was born in east London. He went on to direct ‘Psycho’. Alfred Hitchcock was a renowned director who directed several classics including ‘the birds’ (1963), ‘Marnie’ (1964), and ‘Topaz’ (1969), as well as the unfinished film ‘number 13’ in 1922. Yet, his most famous […]

In this essay I will write about the film ‘The Sixth Sense’ and what the director does to appeal to the audiences’ emotions in this film. The director and screenwriter of this film is called Mr Night Shyalaman. He also directed films such as ‘Unbreakable’ (a suspense thriller); ‘The Village’ (paranormal/extra terrestrial); and ‘The Blair […]

One of the main branches of philosophy is epistemology, that is knowledge, what it is, how much we can know and how we can ascertain truth. Scepticism questions whether it is possible to know anything and challenges our ability to obtain reliable knowledge. Generally speaking this is founded upon the argument that empirical data, although […]

Two of the main Management issues discuss in this report are how are event organisations lowering Co2 emissions and what waste management techniques and applications are being used. Both issues are becoming increasingly more important within this sector. Both indirectly relate to each other. The carbon footprint of any event has the opportunity be down […]

For this project I have decided to study one of the greatest Vietnam War films of all time, ‘Apocalypse Now’. The film was completed in 1979 after many problems with the production of the film. They ran into problems such as Martin Sheen having a heart attack as they were filming and great money problems […]

Preliminary work: – We went on a nature walk around the grounds of the school, to see the different varieties of plants and grasses in different areas. We noticed that in the area in front of one of the buildings where the children waited for the coaches, there were a lot less flowering plants, than […]

To produce an engrossing and mesmerizing film, it is imperative to include fundamental components. These include a properly crafted storyline that captivates the viewers, authentic characters that can establish a rapport with the audience, and selecting suitable actors for their respective roles. Both a well-written script and visually appealing edits and special effects made possible […]

Teenagers are usually represented very negatively in the Media, as shown on Soap Operas, Dramas, Movies and the News! They are usually stereotyped as sex-crazed, troublesome rebels that show no sense of responsibility for themselves, for the world around them. Mainly because they have no real worries, apart from “who’s going to be in the […]

Many people assert that the documentary “Bowling for Columbine,” directed by Michael Moore, has enlightened them about current America. Although this is accurate for those who have only watched it casually, a closer examination exposes its lack of substantial evidence in certain cases, ultimately preventing it from being entirely factual. This raises the question: can […]

When surveying Europe’s legal landscape, English law’s refusal to incorporate a general duty of good faith identifies it as somewhat of an oasis, standing in stark contrast to those around it. Yet in examining the net result of those ‘piecemeal solutions’ used in its place, is it truly so adrift? If, after all, these present […]