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    Sunset Boulevard is a film noir movie that was released in 1950. When looked at, the main character Joe Gillis, portrayed by William Holden, can be seen as an anti-hero. Joe shows his anti-heroic behavior in many ways. For example, he is dishonest, he uses the people around him, and he also is only focused on elevating himself. One of the many examples of the dishonesty of Joe. One of the most notable examples of his is when he meets Norma Desmond, portrayed by Gloria Swanson. He starts out being

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    Naturalism in art refers to the depiction of realistic objects in a natural setting. The Realism movements of the 19th century advocated naturalism in reaction to the stylized and idealized depictions of subjects in Romanticism, but many painters have adopted a similar approach over the centuries. One example of Naturalism is the artwork of American artist William Bliss Baker, whose landscape paintings are considered some of the best examples of the naturalist movement. Idealism is the attitude that

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    of food was produced from the subsistence gardens during the Depression. By the time of the Second World War, the War/Food Administration set up a National Victory Garden Program that set out to systematically establish functioning agriculture within cities. With this new plan in action, as many as 5.5 million Americans took part in the victory garden movement and over 9 million pounds of fruit and vegetables were grown a year, accounting for 44% of U.S.-grown produce throughout that time.[citation

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    French in general. The victory at Vitoria therefore caused a universal sense of celebration and euphoria to spread throughout Vienna. Originally written for the panharmonicon, a large, automated organ capable of creating several different sound effects, Wellington’s “Victory” was changed for the orchestra. A friend of Beethoven’s, Johann Nepomuk Maelzle, an engineer best known for inventing the metronome, requested that he compose a piece that would commemorate the victory over Napoleon. Widely considered

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    Movie Industry/Hollywood Hollywoodland, known as the most recognizable film industry in the world from the 1920’s to now, slowly went from black and white silent movies to colorful motion pictures in the screens. This lead to a major production of movies along the road and introduction to big world famous stars that helped with the expansion of the entertainment business. Hollywood became an overnight success during the 1920’s by making improvements in the film and motion picture industry. Some

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    place on the Sunday after Thanksgiving and is scheduled on November 26, 2015. Apart from its participants, the parade follows a 3.5-mile route along Sunset Boulevard, featuring top celebrities, politicians and prominent personalities from the United States and across the world. Family Event Millions of people have been flocking to Hollywood Boulevard every year since 1928 to come and celebrate entertainment capital during the Hollywood Christmas Parade. With top celebrities in attendance, this event

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    Sunset Boulevard Billy Wilder’s 1950 movie Sunset Boulevard, is a drama packed with many Implicit ideas and images presented throughout the movie. The setting takes place near Hollywood, California early 1950’s, while the plot duration takes place only a few short months from when Joe Gillis played by William Holden meets Norma Desmond played by Gloria Swanson to when the tragic climatic scene at the end. Within the movie the director of photography is shown when Norma is at Paramount studios and

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    achievement, but an individual recognized for his/her reputation created by the media. The phase of stardom is slippery, and media may choose to represent celebrities varying from exaggerated admiration to mockery. The three texts chosen, movie "Sunset Boulevard", feature article "Over the Hilton" and television show "Celebrity Uncensored Six" are texts presenting different perception of celebrities than their usual images - either corrupted by the encircling media, overloads oneself with self-indulgence

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    produced in 1990 and directed by Garry Marshall. It is set in the Hollywood hills and the rough Hollywood Boulevard. Richard Gere and Julia Roberts play the two main characters, Vivien Ward and Edward Lewis. Edward is a wealthy man who is respected and admired by others. Whereas Vivien is a lot poorer. Her only way of earning money is by her job as a prostitute in Hollywood Boulevard. In the film the music is very important. At the beginning it is set at a party. It is Edward's

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    Billy Wilder's famous and well known film called Sunset Boulevard is a masterpiece for the ages. Even though it is in black and white, don't think it isn't good. This film has so many twist and turns, the audience doesn't know what's going to happen next (even though you know the Writer in the movie is going to die because of the flash back). I thought the movie was interesting with the beginning of the film when they start out with the dead man floating motionless in the pool as police officers

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