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    Genuine and good comedy is hard to come by, especially in one that is rated PG and not for vulgar adult audiences. Based on the 1971 novel ‘Addie Pray’, by Joe David Brown, Peter Bogdanovich’s film Paper Moon (1973) tells the story of Addie Loggins a young orphan who is thrown into the hands of a travelling con-artist. Paper Moon uniquely stands out against other classic films from the same year, such as The Exorcist, and American Graffiti. A darker portrayal of the similar ‘Bonnie & Clyde’ duo…

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    Williams has his own television show, Mork and Mindy landed, and the major parts of the film with Robert Altman’s Popeye went. Both comic and dramatic, memorable movie roles he played, and the last three nominations for best supporting actor for his role in Good Will Hunting won an Academy Award for the post. On August 11, 2014, 63-year-old actor was found dead in his home. Business Success Robin_WilliamsActor…

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    but just because they're famous, doesn't mean they're exceptionally talented. When people talk about great actors, they would immediately think of Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Tom Hanks. When people talk about great actress they would say the names of Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Natalie Portman, Julia Roberts, and Nicole Kidman. However, people tend to forget about some…

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    at the age of 6, a period where the average person wouldn't be mellow enough to be on the stage. In addition, we found Jolie's character of being loving an exceptional feature of the actress, proven by her heartwarming action of donating one-third of her salary to charity. Additionally,…

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    number one on Billboard Hot 100 charts. A close contender for second was “My All” by Mariah Carey (Billboard). As a bloody yet heartwarming film, Saving Private Ryan sold out movie theaters across the nation. Saving Private Ryan later won an Academy award for best director (On This Day in History). Mulan and A Bug’s Life appealed to the younger audience, as well as teenagers (1990s Flashback-Movies). When not relaxing in the dark excitement of a movie theater,…

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    Hattie McDaniel As known as a great African-American Actress, Singer- Songwriter, Hattie McDaniel was a great woman who paved a way for several other African American entertainers in her time. During the rapid growth of the film industry, Hattie McDaniel was a woman of visionary that took the industry under her wings and evolved into a idealists to the media industry. Hattie McDaniel was born in Wichita, Kansas on June 10, 1893; she was her parents' 13th child. Her father, Henry,…

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    Singing in the Rain What is the general opinion of film critics and moviegoers? Include at least two quotes from what professional reviewers have written about the film. The general opinion of film critics and moviegoers was overwhelmingly positive for Singing in the Rain. The only downside that was said about the film in the review in the New York Times movie review was that they were not sure how the title of the film really played in, but in the end they decided that the title did not…

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    In addition, one finds that Skeeter experiences personal gain from supporting the rights of the help. In Jackson white high-society, the norm is for women to marry, and their marriage and subsequent place in society determines how successful they are. Rather than relying on marriage as a means of success, Skeeter chooses to work and is resistant to marriage, even telling her mother that she does not want to get married. Meanwhile her friends see Skeeter’s job as a “the last stop before…

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    hilarious comedian, best known by his real name, Robin Williams, was born on July 21, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois. He developed an unconditional love for his style in a stand-up comedy. He achieved his own T.V. show called Mork and Mindy (1978-1972), and played many important parts, one with with Robert Altman in the film Popeye (1980). He played multiple remarkable movie roles, both comical and sensational. After only three pre-nominations, he won an Academy Award for “best supporting actor” for…

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    John Philpott January 19, 2016 Titanic Final Draft The history of filmmaking in America goes way back to the early 1900’s. The film Titanic, written and directed by James Cameron in 1997, is the best film of all time. With the support of the countless awards it received in its favor, this film is loved by people all around the world. With the internet breaking out in this time period, the focus of this famous love story- tragedy was all over the World Wide Webinternet. Although James…

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