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    The Hurt Locker

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    Jeremy Renner as Staff Sergeant James is like a specialist who knows his bombs inside and out, sometimes better than the makers of the bombs. Although he sometimes seems overly confident, he does his job as best as anyone can do giving the viewer the idea that there is no one better than James. Next in line is Sergeant JT Sanborn played by Anthony Mackie. Sanborn provides cover fire for James as well as provide him with “ears” while James is suited up in his…

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    be inspiring. However, Christopher Nolan is not simply a good director, he is one of the greatest directors of all time. Not to mention his impeccable writing, his directing expertise is beyond comparison: he skillfully draws the best performances out of the renowned actors in his cast, his imaginative stories can bogle even the most ingenious of minds, and his movies, while mostly fictitious, feel very real, which lets you slip into the deep storytelling going on in his films. He also holds a…

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    Michael Moore is a writer, director, actor and political activist. He was born in Flint, Michigan on April 23, 1954. He started his career in print journalism and was briefly the editor of Mother Jones magazine. Moore uses satirical comedy to campaign for. issues firearm legislation, medical care, Bush ’s position on Irak war and major company closures. His first film, Roger & Me(1989), became the most successful American documentary of all time. .His main documentaries are Fahreneit (2004),…

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    “Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli” Film influences our lives in multiple aspects. New films are released every day; however, only a great film can make a lasting impact on society. In 1972, America was faced with national cynicism and an ever-changing cultural view, due to the Watergate Scandal, the Civil Rights Movement, and the Equal Rights Movement for women. Francis Ford Coppola made a bold move by producing a film called The Godfather, which detailed the inter-workings of the Mafia in a…

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    Oscars? It is assured that the Oscars will have people tweeting and posting about their favorite films and actors. So why is #OscarsSoWhite the #1 trending topic on every social media page? Since the first Oscar was awarded, it has been lacking one thing and that is diversity. Although television shows and some films have been doing a fair job of casting diverse characters, non-white actors are still lacking winning numbers. The problem is not just diversity, but also gender equality. Movies…

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    very good because America was about to go into The Great Depression. As stated, “Talking films also hurt the careers of the many orchestra musicians who provided the live score to many of the original silent movies.The speech and voices of certain actors also proved to be a difficult hurdle for many studios to overcome”(Talking Motion Pictures). This had made a bunch of people go into unemployment due to…

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    Africa In Blood Diamond

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    Blood Diamond, directed by Edward Zwick reaped success at many film awards shows, including the 2006 Academy Awards, its reach was worldwide. The film takes place during the civil war in Sierra Leone in the year 1991. The film follows Danny Archer, an ex-mercenary from Zimbabwe and Solomon Vandy, a Mende fisherman. Though both men are African, their pasts and presents are in stark contrast to one another. Through Solomon’s discovery of a rare pink diamond, the prospect of change in both these…

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    Why Is Trumbo Important

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    The first big round of Award season nominations are in with Trumbo leading a balanced field at the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. Director Jay Roach's biopic about the life of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo bagged three nominations, the most of any film in contention. The film's leading man, former Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston, scored a best actor nod in an extremely crowded field. His co-star, Helen Mirren, was also recognized in the supporting actress category. The pair, together…

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    mentioned before. Robin Williams had this unique ability to move audiences and viewers from tears of laughter or tears generated by an emotionally intense performance. Which was for example his Oscar-winning performance opposite Matt Damon in the Best Picture Oscar nominated film “Good Will Hunting.” It’s also impossible not to cry during the emotional breakthrough moment when Sean advises Will the child abuse he suffered was not his fault. Robin Williams proved his acting prowess time and…

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    The Shawshank Redemption Full Movie The Shawshank Redemption was premiered in the United States on September 23, 1994. This is the best movie that has the highest rating among other best films so it is worthy of inclusion in the Top 250 version IMDb Your new director Frank Darabont-, low box office that year and the premiere of Forrest Gump were imposed on "The Shawshank Redemption", the film starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. Now, twenty years after its release, the scenario has been…

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