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The classic masterpiece, Citizen Kane (1941), is probably the world’s mostfamous and highly rated film, with its many remarkable scenes, cinematic andnarrative techniques and innovations. The director, star, and producer were allthe same individual – Orson Welles (in his film debut at age 25), whocollaborated with Herman J. Mankiewicz on the script and with Gregg…

With the advent of cloning and genetic engineering, biologists dealt with issues with regards to the ethics of their work when working with human beings. As they already devised ways in which selective breeding are used in plants and animals to improve the chance of survival of their species, they did not throw away the…

British films made since 1990 do not merely cater for audience’s tastes but have moulded them. Debate/discuss this statement with reference to at least 2 films (Human Traffic and Trainspotting) you have studied.Human Traffic and Trainspotting are two British films, which were and still are highly stylised, highly hyped and highly recommended by critics and…

            In January 1776, Thomas Pained published a pamphlet entitled ‘Common Sense’ which became an instant bestseller both in the Thirteen Colonies and in Europe. The pamphlet was, in general, a challenge both to the authority of the British monarch and the parliament – entities seen as enemies of freedom and integrity. Thomas Paine intended…

In his book Introduction to Confucianism, Xinzhong Yao aims to offer a comprehensive and balanced understanding of Confucianism, the Chinese/East Asian tradition that has undergone transformation over the past 2500 years. Yao covers the evolution of Confucianism from its ancient origins to its relevance in the present day, including its practical application and incorporation of…

Guillermo Del Toro’s Hellboy (2004) tells the story of an underground government agency dedicated to hunting down paranormal threats to Earth. The team is helmed by Hellboy (Ron Perlman) and Abe (Doug Jones), two paranormal creatures with their own unique pasts. Hellboy (complete with demon horns) must hunt down a Robot Nazi villain in order…

Kenisha D. Earls Politics in the Movies July 13, 2010 In the movie “The Candidate” I found it intriguing despite my lack of interest in politics. I was fascinated by the portrayal of campaign methods, although unsure if they still apply today. I appreciated the insight into how candidates can be chosen, particularly in this…

This reflective essay presents a brief exploration of my experiences and ideas that were acquired from taking an HRM class on Organizational change and cover the highlights of the points that stood out for me from Chapters 6 to 8 particularly leadership change and the models used for those changes to take place in an…

The movie “Seven Pounds” contains a quote that states, “God created the earth in seven days and I shattered mine in seven sec.” This particular quote is the sole reference to Christianity found within the entire movie. Although there are no explicit religious references throughout “Seven Pounds,” it encourages viewers to contemplate deeper themes. Despite…

In 2025, the involved governments deem the Jaeger program unviTABLE, and discontinue it in favor f building massive coastal walls to protect humanity from the Kaijus. The four remaining Jaegers are redeployed to Hong Kong to defend the coast until the wall’s completion. Jaeger commander Stacker Pentecost (Elba) devises a plan to end the war…