Armaghan Houshmand

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  • in reply to: Little Miss Sunshine Movie Review in Film Criticism #122489
    Armaghan Houshmand
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    I really enjoyed this movie and it help me to cheer up a bit. The main message was that there is no loser or winner, you just have to don’t give up and try. I loved the characters as well, every single one of them were unique, specially Olive, which was the sunshine of the family. And the thing that got my attention the most was the support of that family for Olive, the father, the brother, the uncle, the mother and the grandpa, all of them were such a good supporters. which I admired a lot.

    in reply to: Hachi Dog’s Tale Movie Review in Film Criticism Course #122179
    Armaghan Houshmand
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    I drowned in my own tears while watching this movie. I have to admit that I never cried this hard over a movie in my whole entire life. It was really beautiful and Hachi was really cute. Also, I admired professor’s personality and his love for Hachi and animals.

    in reply to: The School Boy by William Blake + Video for ESL Students #122177
    Armaghan Houshmand
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    It was a nice and beautiful poem, but I have a question: Did children go to school in summer in the past?

    Armaghan Houshmand
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    I got familiar with this poem (quote) for the first time from Dead Poet Society movie. The theme of this quote and the movie ( Carpe diem), still makes me think and wonder. I was a teenager back then and this quote had touched me and inspired me to follow my passion and live a better and more conscious life.

    in reply to: Captain Fantastic Movie Review in Film Criticism Course #121905
    Armaghan Houshmand
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    The theme of this movie was unique and I really enjoyed it. The last scene of the movie made me cry, it was so emotional and dramatic. The movie showed that although the parents managed to live a healthy and unique life in the wild, the children lacked communication abilities.

    in reply to: Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer’s Day By Shakespeare #121492
    Armaghan Houshmand
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    Although it was a complex poem and full of difficult and obsolete words, still I enjoyed it.
    Such a gifted writer and poet Shakespeare was!

    in reply to: Jonathan Livingston Seagull Movie – Film Criticism Course #121491
    Armaghan Houshmand
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    Jonathan is a seagull that wants to break the limits and fly faster and higher. He wants to find a more profound and reasonable purpose of living.
    This movie was beautiful and the music was very delightful.
    The fact that they made the movie like a documentary was interesting.

    in reply to: The Pianist Movie Review in Film Criticism Course Forum #121337
    Armaghan Houshmand
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    To be prepared for this role, Adrien Brody gave up his apartment and his car, broke up with his girlfriend, learned to play Chopin on Piano, and lost 30 pounds. His outstanding performance brought him an academy award and his Oscar was well deserved.

    There are so many movies made about the sad things happened to Jewish people through WWII. Such unfair and cruel destiny they had.

    The scene that touched me the most was when Szpilman was playing again in studio after the war and he saw his friend and started crying while playing.

    in reply to: Death Be Not Proud By John Donne – Best English Poems #121336
    Armaghan Houshmand
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    Throughout history, there were so many different perspectives and beliefs said about death and life and the concept of them.
    Some say death is the end, some don’t have any idea, some don’t care and say Carpe diem and seize the moment, and at last some say it is just a gate to another world just as John Donne.

    in reply to: The Father Movie Review in Film Criticism Course Forum #121170
    Armaghan Houshmand
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    This movie really broke my heart. It was very emotional and dramatic. The actings were superb and exceptional.
    It was about an old man suffering from dementia and its impact on their family. It truly does worth watching.

    in reply to: Joker Movie Review in Film Criticism Course Forum #120858
    Armaghan Houshmand
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    Before watching this movie, I used to consider jokes as a psychic antagonist. But after that I could undrestand new and different sides of its character and his background story which was a true tragedy. And it made me to feel empathy for him and not judge him badly anymore.

    in reply to: The Truman Show Movie Review in Film Criticism Course #120342
    Armaghan Houshmand
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    This kind of movies always make me to question my life, my actions, and the world around me. Which I don’t consider as something negative. It helps me to don’t take everything too seriously and enjoy life more; as if all of this is just a game.
    About the movie it self I have to say that I liked it very much. I am a fan of Jim Carrey and as always he gave a very nice performance.

    in reply to: Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley – Best English Poems #120340
    Armaghan Houshmand
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    I have to admit that this was a profound and complex poem. Also it was a challenge for me to undrestand the meaning and the theme of this poem.

    in reply to: The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost – Best English Poems #120023
    Armaghan Houshmand
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    To me, there is no such thing as the best path or the right path. I assume, that every single direction and action leads us to the next and it’s up to us what to get from it. With this point of view, we can leave the regret and remorse behind.

    in reply to: A Beautiful Mind Movie Review in Film Criticism Course #120022
    Armaghan Houshmand
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    It is said that genius people don’t get to live a normal life, so it was for John Nash. He was such a brilliant and kind-hearted person but unfortunately, everything comes with a price.
    I have to say that the plot twist somehow blew my mind. I couldn’t have a clew what was really going on.
    I also admire Alicia’s patience and care for John, after all that happened she still chose to stay with him and not leave his side.

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