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    ‘The Castle’ is an iconic Australian movie, directed by Rob Stich. Filmed in 1997, it is set in 1980s Australia and really portrays the idea of the stereotypical Australian family. Key values endorsed in this movie are family, home, community and justice. The movie explores the theme of what is right, regardless of the law from the viewpoint of a middle class Australian family. The key message of both the scenes is justice, beyond what the law states. The first scene is when Darryl first makes an

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    Australia is a vast landscape, known for its laid back attitude, beautiful never ending beaches and snags, but Oz has more to offer than just slang culture. Ever since its colonisation, Australia has branched off from its European counterpart and grown into a vibrant society that the American dream could never top. Yet the country isn’t nearly as recognised as much as it deserves. Film above all other forms of Art is one media that has the ability to capture worldwide attention and while Australia

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    camera work and Australian stereotyping, the movie can be very relatable to Australian viewers, typically those of the blue-collar working-class level. Even with light-hearted humour that could be taken offensively, and seen as a ‘dig at Australian culture, in my opinion, the Castle portrays the typical Australian working -class family and has an underlying message of being resilient and never giving up! Plot Summary: Set in Melbourne, The Castle is a movie

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    scene, or a story or theme that has never been explored in previous films, or hasn’t been executed in the same manner. Psycho (1960, Alfred Hitchcock) changed cinema in many ways, either through its themes of graphic violence, which hadn’t been seen in mainstream media before, or it being one of the first well executed movies, in which suspense played a key role. This intertwined with the villain being a human was also very uncommon during this time. These aspects of the movie changed cinematography

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    enlisted, our relationship with Great Britain, and the coming age of Australia as a nation. Many historians, however, suggest that the film does not tell a totally accurate version of what happened in this key moment in our nation’s story. I was shocked by Weir's simplistic and inaccurate portrayal of the attack at the Nek. The various inaccurate representations and twisted historical facts demonstrated in this classic Australia film were utterly beyond belief.

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    Through Australian film Australia to discuss its multicultural identity. 1. Introduction It is proudly acknowledged that Australia has played a role of the pioneers in the sublime world film industry, leaving abundant benefits to the nation so as to obtain a relative cinematic enjoyment in the contemporary era. Along with strong adherence to its multicultural value, it is foundational to the discourse of Aussie cinema. Australian movies not only are able to help enrich the establishment of national

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    Luhrmann showed this theme through imagery, narrative, set & costume design, cinematography, and spoken dialogue. Imagery and color is used to distinguish the difference between social classes. The wealthy are shown in a more colorful and vibrant atmosphere, while the working

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    during these times that watching an entertaining movie can bring your dull and boring day to one that is filled with excitement and exuberance. To enlighten your day, two movies you should watch over the summer are The Great Gatsby and Frozen. If you like movies that are action packed, filled with drama, and involve classy parties, then The Great Gatsby is a perfect movie for you. Leonardo Dicaprio is the star of the film, and with him, the movie can be a huge hit or a huge miss; thankfully, this

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    INTRODUCTION The movie ‘Lion’ directed by Garth Davis, and the book "Looking for Alibrandi" written by Melina Marchetta both talk about finding out about your identity, belonging and a person’s roots. The movie "Lion" tells the true story of Saroo Brierley, a young Indian boy who becomes separated from his family and sets out on a mission to find his way back home. Through great cinematography and heartfelt performances, the film captures Saroo's journey from the crowded streets of Kolkata to the

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    water park; several restaurants; children's areas Nick Central, the new Wiggles World for toddlers and infants; as well as many themed playcentres such as Tiger Island, The Australian Wildlife Experience and Gold Rush Country. (Dreamworld, Gold Coast theme park, viewed: 16/09/06) � 3 IDENTIFICATION OF MARKET SEGMENTATION _3.1 THEORY OF MARKET SEGMENTATION_ According to Horner and Swarbrooke (2005: 39), Segmentation may be defined as the process of dividing a whole market into subgroups or segments

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