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    Over the years, Bollywood has emerged as its own distinct identity in the global Film industry. Bollywood is the global leader in production of movies with a staggering 27,000 featured films and thousands of short films. ( Pillania 1) However, Hollywood is still the leader in revenues generated. Due to the growth of the Indian market and globalization, Bollywood has made its way to the international markets. Globalization is often misrepresented as the growing influence of the western culture in

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    narrative features in media texts: Julia Strachan “Slumdog Millionaire”, directed by Danny Boyle, is a complex, fast pace film. We are taken on a journey through India as Jamal Malik tells us his life story to prove his innocence. Jamal grows up in the Slums of India and with his brother Salim by his side the learn how to survive on their own. Through different life events Jamal progressively learns the answers to the ‘who wants to be a millionaire’ questions. This film breaks the boundaries of stereotypes

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    and the impact it has on one’s life. Throughout the first 17 years of my life, I have encountered many books, novels, and spectacular films. Especially during my education, we study and analyse an array of different texts which all have meaningful themes and teachings that make them relevant to people who are growing and learning at school. In the next several paragraphs I will be discussing the life lessons I have learned from literature and how it will help me on my life journey. I will start off

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    music is what I prefer the most out of the vast majority of labels given to describe songs’ musical aspects. About seven years ago, I remember hearing the song “Jai-Ho” coming from the speakers of my television as my dad watched the movie “Slum Dog Millionaire” I remember the fast pace rhythm, the

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    unavoidable. It is even apparent in a reputable persons life. In response to this observation, one must inquire as to the purpose and prevalence of this emotion in the life of human beings. This question is one of man points of interest in the film Slumdog Millionaire. Jamal 's story is filled with numerous hardships; many of which could be considered undeserving. However, it is through these obstacles that Jamal 's capacity for jh is made accessible. Similarly, in the Kite Runner, Amir must endure many obstacles

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    Danny Boyles film Slumdog Millionaire follows two brothers from the Juhu slum in Mumbai as they face the trials and tributes of growing up in poverty. Although Salim, the elder brother, is given the same childhood experiences and trauma as his younger brother Jamal, his drive and hunger for power lead him to a life of crime, corruption and misconduct. These actions later have a detrimental effect on his relationship with Jamal, which in turn, becomes his demise. Boyle uses a range of effective

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    In Danny Boyle’s film ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, a vast range of effective film techniques are used to communicate not only transitions and character traits/personalities, but also the ideas of how power can corrupt individuals, and how ideas can be communicated, such as how ambition can enhance an individual, or be the reason for their downfall, and how our past informs our future; our outcome in life is determined by where we’ve come from. They are able to visualise this with the three main characters

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    Fight Club Psychology

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    “Fight Club” is a 1999 movie based of the book written by Chuck Palahniuk. The film is considered apart of the cult film genre. The main characters are Tyler Durden, played by Brad Pitt, and the unnamed narrator protagonist who is played by Edward Norton. However, as we find out near the end of the film, Tyler is an alternate persona of the narrator that he has created. The film creates ties to international relations, specifically with Luke’s three dimensions of power. Luke’s first dimension, in

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    In Danny Boyle’s film ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, a vast range of effective film techniques are used to communicate not only transitions and character traits/personalities, but also the ideas of how power can corrupt individuals, and how ideas can be communicated, such as how ambition can enhance an individual, or be the reason for their downfall, and how our past informs our future; our outcome in life is determined by where we’ve come from. They are able to visualise this with the three main characters

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    Danny Boyles film Slumdog Millionaire follows two brothers from the Juhu slum in Mumbai as they face the trials and tributes of growing up in poverty. Although Salim, the elder brother, is given the same childhood experiences and trauma as his younger brother Jamal, his drive and hunger for power lead him to a life of crime, corruption and misconduct. These actions later have a detrimental effect on his relationship with Jamal, which in turn, becomes his demise. Boyle uses a range of effective

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