Category: Movie
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Embracing Change and Time: Lessons from Groundhog Day
Read more: Embracing Change and Time: Lessons from Groundhog DayGroundhog Day is a film from my childhood that has always stood out to me. The story follows a self-centered weatherman, played by Bill Murray, who is sent to a small town to cover the annual Groundhog Day event. What he doesnât expect is to become trapped in an infinite time loop, reliving the same…
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Awakenings: A Reflection on Consciousness and Society
Read more: Awakenings: A Reflection on Consciousness and SocietyAwakenings, directed by Penny Marshall and based on a true story, centers around a doctor who, as one of many researchers, struggles with social interactions and prefers the solitude of his laboratory. He takes a position at a psychiatric hospital where he encounters catatonic patientsâindividuals who have been unresponsive for years. The doctor begins experimenting…
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The Power of Awareness: Reflections on Itâs a Wonderful Life by Frank Capra
Read more: The Power of Awareness: Reflections on Itâs a Wonderful Life by Frank CapraFrank Capra’s Itâs a Wonderful Life is often compared to A Christmas Carol, as both stories focus on personal transformation and the discovery of life’s true meaning. The filmâs protagonist, George Bailey, faces a series of external challenges that push him into a state of despair. Gradually, he starts blaming others for his misfortunes, which…
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The Jurassic Park Paradox: Balancing Scientific Advancement with Human Evolution
Read more: The Jurassic Park Paradox: Balancing Scientific Advancement with Human EvolutionIn Jurassic Park, science brings dinosaurs back to life, a marvel of human achievement with far-reaching consequences. Despite the good intentions behind the project, unforeseen complications arise, highlighting the dangers of unchecked technological advancement. This fictional world serves as a warning: progress in science must be accompanied by progress in human awareness and responsibility. The…
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Unleashing Potential: Lessons from Memento on Memory, Awareness, and Action
Read more: Unleashing Potential: Lessons from Memento on Memory, Awareness, and ActionMemento is the kind of movie that often requires multiple viewings to fully grasp its intricate narrative. The protagonist, suffering from short-term memory loss, wakes up each day with no recollection of his actions beyond a certain point in time. Through tattoos inked on his body and Polaroid pictures with cryptic notes, he embarks on…
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The Power Beyond the Suit: Spider-Manâs Lesson
Read more: The Power Beyond the Suit: Spider-Manâs LessonIn Spider-Man: Homecoming directed by Jon Watts, the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues its tradition of intertwining characters and storylines, leading to unforgettable moments. Following nearly twenty years of Marvel films, culminating in Avengers: Endgame, this first Spider-Man reboot features Tom Holland as a youthful Peter Parker, with Tony Stark (Iron Man) stepping in as his…
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Actions speak louder than words.
Read more: Actions speak louder than words.Gladiator tells the story of Maximus, a Roman general who is betrayed by Commodus, the son of Emperor Marcus Aurelius. After his family is murdered, he is reduced to slavery. Sold into the life of a gladiator, Maximus’s experience as a general, his strength, and his leadership soon begin to shine through. Until the famous…
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Escape the Matrix: Break the Chains of Consumerism and Choose Change!
Read more: Escape the Matrix: Break the Chains of Consumerism and Choose Change!We can argue all day that The Matrix is just a movie. However, how is it that the message from it still feels relevant? I watched the film as a teenager, around 14 years old. Twenty-five years later, the society we live in is driven by money-hungry businesses and increasingly aggressive marketing that exploits human…
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Don’t let others pull you down : believe in yourself
Read more: Don’t let others pull you down : believe in yourselfTrinity is running for her life as agents are after her and they end up jumping from roof to roof of buildings. At one point, they do a jump so big that the one of the cops chasing her says âItâs impossibleâ in an iconic dramatic way. When we see, for the first time in…
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Everyone Falls the First Time
Read more: Everyone Falls the First TimeWhen Neo first wakes up in the real world, Morpheus believes he has found the One. Neo undergoes a short training session and is loaded into a program to test his awareness: the jump test. He fails miserably, and Cypher, a member of Morpheusâs crew, remarks, “Everyone falls the first time,” while the others grow…