Brendan Gleeson

each of the main characters make that ultimately lead to moral dilemmas. This essay will also explore supplementary themes such as conflict, redemption and forgiveness. In Bruges follows two Irish hitmen, Ray (Colin Farrell) and Ken Daley (Brendan Gleeson). After a completely botched job they performed in London, they are ordered by their boss, Harry Waters (Ralph Fiennes) to hide out in Bruges and wait for further instructions. Although Ken is fascinated by the city’s architecture and history

‘The Sapphires’ by Wayne Blair was the trigger that led my research into the effects of the Stolen Generation on Aboriginals in Australia. This film is about an Aboriginal singing group who want to make a name for themselves, but find it difficult because of the racism against them. This film also tells the stories of their cousin Kay, who was a half-caste and was stolen from her Aboriginal family at a young age to be taught the ways of white people, and forget her culture. This film made me realise

Question: Interesting views on society are conveyed through distinctive voices. Question: Interesting views on society are conveyed through distinctive voices. People in society can have interesting views on issues around the world, these views on society are best conveyed through distinctive voices as it evokes feelings from the listener and allows them to relate to the situation through their own personal experiences. People in society can have interesting views on issues around the world, these

The "Stolen Generation" was a group of tragic people in Australian history, they are the victims of the "White Australian policy" pursued by the Australian government at the beginning of the 20th century. The apology to the Stolen Generations was the first conducted in Parliament by Kevin Rudd and it established a path to resolving the historical injustice which was fully controlled by the government (Reilly, 2009). This paper will reflect on my experience of the lecture from Ivan Clarke on the Stolen

In February of 2008, on behalf of The Australian Parliament, Prime Minister of the time, Kevin Rudd, presented a speech directed towards “the Stolen Generation”. This extract addresses the horrific losses that the Indigenous community has endured in the recent past, acknowledging the mistreatment and offering stories of the abuse. In the context of an influential speech, the correct use of language is essential. When attempting to persuade listeners to agree with them, speakers must use a particular

“For every 40 seconds, in this world, one suicide occurs” "Suicide doesn't kill people, sadness kills them" "The first sigh of love is the last step of wisdom" ******* FML...FML...FML... I must die. There is none who cries for this useless, hopeless and unlucky soul. I am nothing but a fallen dried leaf. My chest can't bear this pounding anymore. I am lost in the whirlpool of self-hate and failure and will never reach my shore. Now, I just exist. Or nearly so. What’s the point

But he wanted to check that the gun was working alright or not, so he killed a rabbit of his wife who died on the spot. But when he tried to kill himself the gun fell and he said, “What a fucking day” (Brendan Gleeson Stars In Black Comedy Six Shooter, From In Bruges Director Martin Mcdonagh). It shows that the man was also mentally disturbed and not able to think clearly about his

Fans of the successful video game Assassin's Creed are understandably excited for the upcoming film adaptation, which will not only star critically acclaimed actor Michael Fassbender, but will also be produced by the X-Men: Apocalypse star. Although not much is known about the lead character Callum Lynch, Fassbender recently opened out about his mysterious role. The Shame actor shared a few details about Callum with GeekTyrant, and admitted that the character has had a difficult past even before

Closing the Gap between Disabled and Nondisabled The democratic ideals that the United States were built upon are freedom and equality; it is in the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and used as a defense when a person can think of nothing snappy to say (i.e. "It's a free country!"). However, while American culture is based on the notion that you have the power and ability to become anyone or achieve anything, it is painfully obvious to people with disabilities that government

Pollard, Jr. (Benjamin Walker). And, despite his reluctance, Chase agrees to be Pollard’s first officer, aboard the Essex – which sets out to collect a thousand barrels of whale oil. Reliving the events is an elder seaman, Thomas Nickerson (Brendan Gleeson) – who is paid by a novelist, Herman Melville (Ben Whishaw), for his reluctant story. As a boy, Thomas (Tom Holland), recounts the strained relationship between Chase and Captain Pollard, although both men agree to carry out their mission – in