1. A CIVIL ACTION (1998); with John Travolta and Robert Duvall‚ based on a true story regarding chemical violation of a community’s water sources. 2. ERIN BROCKOVICH (1999) with Julia Roberts and Albert Finney‚ based on the same basic issue as A Civil Action‚ but with decidedly different conclusion! 3. THE ACCUSED (1988); with Jodie Foster & Kelly McGillis. True story of a Massachusetts gang-rape case and follow-up case. Issues regarding admission of evidence‚ criminal prosecutions‚ victim’s rights
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Potapova Daria A42.1 Essay The film “Wag the Dog” is about the relationship between the president‚ the media and the public in the country. It focuses on the media as a strong power which can manipulate people’s minds. Speaking about the title‚ I think that “dog” here is a public opinion and tail represents the media. So the phrase "the tail wagging the dog" means that media can easily influence the public opinion. The description of the title set the satirical tone of the movie which is a comedy
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How To Write a Theatrical Review Many newspapers and local entertainment websites seek out reviewers to critique local theatrical productions‚ often as a means to promote quality cultural events in the local area. These theatrical reviews do not have to be written at a Broadway level‚ but they should be fair and accurate. A good theatrical review is a blend of both positive and negative aspects‚ usually with an eye towards improving future performances by that particular theater company.
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1/24/13 Language and Gender Chapter 1 ! http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/pat- and-chris/1353353/ ! This will be on D2L when we get it up and running‚ or I will email it to you. ! The importance given to gender What’s the first thing that is said about a newborn child? ! ! ! It’s healthy! It’s human! It’s female! -- It’s male! ! Do parents delight in a newborn girl as much as in a newborn boy? 1 1/24/13 ! What does “it’s a girl/boy” say about the child
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LAW MOVIE REVIEW/research project At the end of these instructions is a list of just a few of the hundreds of law-related movies that are available on the market. You are free to use any law-related movie you like (with TWO EXCEPTIONS - Double Jeopardy is NOT acceptable‚ because Hollywood got the legal issue completely wrong; and A Few Good Men is limited to military law‚ so not really helpful for the general population). (up to 50 points) PRINT YOUR NAME: _________________________ NAME OF MOVIE:
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INTRO “My deeds upon my head! I crave the law‚ The penalty and forfeit of my bond.” Good evening Ladies and Gentleman. I expect some of you will have recognised the quote I just presented as Shylock in Act 4 Scene 1 of The Merchant of Venice. This‚ I’m sure you’ll agree‚ is one of the most powerful plays ever written. I am Liam Marshall and in my twenty years of experience acting with the Royal Shakespearean Company I have become acutely aware of the worth of William’s work. I am very honoured
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it seems like it would be bipolar disorder‚ but by definition‚ it isn’t by a short landslide. The first time it makes itself actually noticeable is when Teddy is telling Dustin that he wants to paint something clear‚ but Dustin is trying to tell him that it’s not possible to paint something clear. When asked what was wrong‚ Dustin completely snapped at Teddy‚ saying‚ “Just shut up!” before just trying to shut down and ignore any and all problems. He just goes from one to one hundred then down to zero
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disorders which includes Asperger Syndrome‚ Pervasive Developmental Disorder (atypical autism) and classic autism also known Autistic disorder. Several myths surround the disease because of popular shows and movies such as “Rain man”‚ in which actor Dustin Hoffman portrays an adult male named Raymond Babbitt whom is autistic. The film won four Oscars at the 61st Academy Awards in 1989 which included best picture. Because of the spark of exposure on the disease most people assumed that there was instant
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from history and literature‚ geography and numbers‚ to sports‚ music and dates. He can recall some 9600 books from memory. Peek can also do calculations in his head. So how do you know him? He was the inspiration for Raymond Babbitt played by Dustin Hoffman in The Rain Man.’ This was the first time that people were introduced to this rare disorder. In the movie Raymond Babbitt is able to remember baseball statistics‚ the phone book‚ and has the ability to count
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Unit 547 Promote good practice in the support of individuals with autistic spectrum conditions. 1. Understand how the different and evolving theories about autism reflect the complexity of autistic spectrum conditions Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with‚ and relates to‚ other people. It also affects how they make sense of the world around them. It is a spectrum condition‚ which means that‚ while all people with autism share certain difficulties
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