Armaghan Houshmand

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  • in reply to: Psycho Movie Summary and Analysis in Film Criticism #119828
    Armaghan Houshmand
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    I truly enjoyed this movie. It was filled with thrillers and conundrums. The famous shower scene gave me goosebumps. The genius of the director, the writers, and the rest of the crew members was completely evident in the whole movie.

    in reply to: Best English Quote on Passage of Time by Robert Frost #119827
    Armaghan Houshmand
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    This quote somehow implies the same meaning as this famous saying (This too shall pass), which means every pleasant and repellent experience and occasion in our lives will eventually end and takes its place to the following event.

    in reply to: Dog Day Afternoon Movie Review in Film Criticism Course #119543
    Armaghan Houshmand
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    I found this movie very interesting. The fact that it was based on true events made it even more thrilling for me. The movie had its own way of comedy which was funny, for instance, the scene where the detective told the bank employee she could stay but she wanted to go back in there. The hostages felt somehow safe with the criminals. The ending was shocking and hear-rending.

    in reply to: Best English Quote on Free Will by Dr. Seuss for Speaking #119525
    Armaghan Houshmand
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    That is a beautiful idea to have about free will. I believe that Dr. Seuss is right, although there are still some obstacles that are unavoidable in some particular situations. One has the free will to choose his/her own way of life.

    in reply to: Green Book Movie Review & Analysis in Film Criticism #118829
    Armaghan Houshmand
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    This movie is a movie based on a true story. Dr. Don Shirley was an educated African-American pianist who embarked on a concert tour in South America. Which was not a safe thing to do as a black person back then due to segregation and racism. He and Tony Lip_ his American-Italian personal driver and bodyguard_ who was a racist at first, start this journey but surprisingly build up a deep friendship despite their personality differences. Green Book was an annual guidebook for African-American roadtrippers
    This was a very beautiful and meaning full movie for me and I enjoyed watching it a lot. Both main actors did a great job.

    in reply to: Best English Quote on Taking Action by Tony Robbins #118815
    Armaghan Houshmand
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    It is a beautiful and motivational sentence, but I cannot wholly agree with that. Because some ways and life routines are not for us and we wouldn’t be fitted in them. But about the choices and things that we always wanted to give a try and we didn’t, because we thought we wouldn’t be good enough, this quote can be helpful.

    in reply to: The Croods Movie Review in Film Criticism Course Forum #118595
    Armaghan Houshmand
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    As a child watching this animation in 2013, I just found it funny and entertaining. But as a grown and more experienced person, I found more points and messages through this story. Messages about comfort zone and fear of the unknown. By hiding we don’t get anything new in our lives and we should go out and have the courage to face new things. Being yourself is also another theme of this fine cartoon.

    in reply to: English Quote on Life Experiences by Abraham Lincoln #118594
    Armaghan Houshmand
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    This beautiful quote remarks that it does not matter how many years you have lived, the thing that matters is how you have used your life and the time you were given. Basically, are you living or simply just alive? Some people live a short life but a profitable one.

    in reply to: English Quote on Perception by Helen Keller #118242
    Armaghan Houshmand
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    I surmise that it is somehow true. You cannot see something’s/someone’s beauty unless you feel it within. For instance one can be shown the most magnificent place/view and they will not show a reaction unless they change their perception and attitude.

    Armaghan Houshmand
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    First of all I would like to say that this movie was one of the best movies I have ever seen. It got my attention from the very first seconds. It was cleverly written. Also, I liked how every single juror member presented different types of personalities.
    The movie was set in a single location ( Jury Room), though this feature didn’t make it boring at all. The actings were fabulous as well.

    in reply to: Who Moved My Cheese Summary & Review in Film Criticism #118171
    Armaghan Houshmand
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    The story had a profound and essential message and yet it was simply expressed.
    I enjoyed it very much.
    Because the mice were animal, they had better instinct, they could move on easier and faster. But the little people especially Ham were drowned in there negative thoughts.
    As an overthinker and sensitive person I wish the cheese in our lives would never move. But I guess the change is necessary because it is our way to grow and gain more experience. And the key is to be ready, not get used to your comfort zone and enjoy the process.

    in reply to: The Green Mile Movie Review in Film Criticism Course #118170
    Armaghan Houshmand
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    The green mile was a notable movie to me. It contained many dramatic scenes. However, it was not my favorite.

    John Coffey was a pure definition of an innocent and kind-hearted human who was unjustly convicted of a horrific crime. Not only this but also he had some kind of special gift. And the reason he was bitterly hated by the people without any official evidence was that he was a black man and at that time people were much more racist. Although John Coffey was a gigantic person, his behavior and character reminded me of a child.

    The story is written by Stephen King which I surmise was obvious if you were familiar with his style.

    Armaghan Houshmand
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    The message I get from this quote is not to judge a day by the result and the outcome you receive but by the effort and hard work you put into it.

    In other words, this quote wants to tell us that success takes time. The bigger the goal is, the more time and hard work it takes to get it. And one should be patient in their way.

    in reply to: Cast Away Movie Review in Film Criticism Course Forum #117503
    Armaghan Houshmand
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    Cast away is one of my favorite movies. It is a movie about hope, freedom, solitude and dependency of humans.
    As always Tom Hanks did a great job and the good storytelling and directing made you feel empathy for the main character.

    Armaghan Houshmand
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    War genre was never among my favorites, but this one ” Saving Private Ryan” was on another level. Usually war movies have cliche stories, but this one had a great plot and writing. The moral message of the movie and the final scenes were so daramatic that almost made me emotional and depressed. There is always a common point between war movies and that is how wars can be devastating. Needless to say that actings and the cinematography were just phenomenal and raised the tension of the movie to a higher level.

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