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    Every year at the end of the school year college students look forward to graduating and starting their life, whether it is a career, starting a family or even going back to grad school to further their education. In 2015 an actor named Natalie Portman gave the commencement speech to the graduating class at Harvard University where she had previously attended. In Portman’s speech she discusses with the graduates and the audience about her insecurities, time she spent at Harvard University,…

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    Celebrities are some of the most visible proponents for healthy living and eating well. There are many celebrities who promote vegetarian lifestyles, but some take it to another level and follow vegan diets. Kristen Bell "Frozen" star Kristen Bell 's decision to become vegan wasn 't without a few drawbacks. Giving up cheese took time to adjust, as cheese was one of her favorite non-vegan foods. However, a month after beginning a vegan diet, Bell found the lifestyle rewarding and she found she…

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    Piercing the Darkness a book by Frank E. Peretti is about a little town named Bacons Corner that has found themselves caught up in a battle of spiritual warfare. This book tells the story of Sally Beth Roe, who has been driven away from Christianity because of the demons inside her head, but realizes along her journey that she too can be saved. It tells of how Tom Harris a righteous man is accused of child abuse for doing what he thought was right. It also shows us that when you stray from the…

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    Like most ballerinas Ninas (Natalie Portman) life revolves around ballet. She is one of the brightest stars in the New York City Ballet Company and when the the time comes to replace prima ballerina Beth (Winona Ryder) as the lead role in Swan Lake is Nina is next. But she gets an unexpected competitor, newcomer Lily (Mila Kunis), who impresses the director with her sensuality and passion. The two rivals develop a twisted friendship. Nina becomes more and more desperate, and the question is how…

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    The Perfect Body

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    Gloria Steinem once said, “If you ask men about their body image, they will tell you they look better than they do. And if you ask a woman, she’ll tell you she looks worse (Body Image Quotes).” In today’s society, women are more worried about how their bodies look than they ever have been. Women have to have a “perfect” body because the media tells them that they have to look a certain way in order to get a guy’s attention or fit in. Some will do anything it takes to achieve that “perfect” body,…

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    The Professional A young Natalie Portman fueled by rage begins to train with the help of Léon played by Jean Reno, to be an assassin in order to avenge the death of her family. The movie is the holy grail for any action and plot loving movie lovers because it incorporates intense thrilling action scenes while also mixing in an intriguing plot line. Directed by Luc Besson, The Professional is nothing short of a work of outstanding artistry, it can be compared to movies like La Femme Nikita.…

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    understood that she needed to represent whatever remains of her life. She began acting when she was only 9 years old.Her first gig was in 1995, in which she played a character named Melinda in Make a Wish, Molly (1995). Natalie Portman Natalie Portman was conceived Natalie Hershlag on June 9, 1981, in Jerusalem, Israel, to a Jewish crew. Her moniker is Nat. She graduated with distinction, and her scholarly accomplishments permitted her to go to Harvard University. She was found by a…

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    Myers-Briggs Types

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    after taking the MBTI came up with the letter representation of ISTJ which the website 16personalities.com coins as “The Logistician”. This places me in the same company with notable people such as Sting, Denzel Washington, Angela Merkel and Natalie Portman. The website also goes on to say how ISTJ types are a no nonsense type people and they rely of facts to support their decisions. I do believe this personality type does reflect me very well since many of the descriptions are very relevant to…

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    The cultivation theory will help me find an understanding on the transition of female roles in science fiction films. Films are a big part of the culture here in the United States. Today superheroes are the common films made today but it is slowly starting to shift to science fiction and horror films. Many fans of the superhero movies look up to the heroes in the films and want to be just like them. Depending on the gender the viewer their hero most likely the same. There have not been many…

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    Wes Anderson Essay

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    However, he is surprised when his former girlfriend (Natalie Portman) comes to visit him. Just by looking at this short film, you can tell that this is a Wes Anderson production. The cinematography, set design, and dialogue are unmistakably his style, and echo the look and feel of his other works. Anderson’s use…

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