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Double bill of sci-fi action films based on the first two novels of
Suzanne Collins' trilogy. In 'The Hunger Games' (2012) Jennifer
Lawrence stars as 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen, a citizen of the
totalitarian post-apocalyptic country of Panem, formerly the United
States. Every year, the all-powerful ruling agency known as the
Capitol selects one boy and one girl from each of Panem's 12
impoverished rival districts to fight to the death on live national
television in a contest known as 'The Hunger Games', in which the
winner is given food to feed their entire district for a year. When
her younger sister Primrose (Willow Shields) is selected as a
contestant, Katniss steps up to take her place. Under the tutelage
of inebriated former champion Haymitch Abernathy (Woody Harrelson),
Katniss goes into training for the fight of her life. In 'The
Hunger Games: Catching Fire' (2013), fresh from her triumph in the
74th Annual Hunger Games, Katniss, along with fellow winner Peeta
Mellark (Josh Hutcherson), returns home to District 12 for some
much-needed rest. But soon after, while on a 'Victory Tour' of the
other districts, she becomes aware of growing dissent to the
Capitol's rule, and realises that rebellion is in the air. As Panem
prepares itself for the third 'Quarter Quell' (75th Hunger Games),
autocratic ruler President Coriolanus Snow (Donald Sutherland),
still smarting from the Capitol's humiliation in the last games,
stacks the deck to ensure that the upcoming tournament will wipe
out any resistance from the districts once and for all.
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The Hunger Games (Blu-ray disc)
Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Banks, Liam Hemsworth, Stanley Tucci, …
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Gary Ross directs this sci-fi action film based on the best-selling
novel by Suzanne Collins. Jennifer Lawrence stars as 16-year-old
Katniss Everdeen, a citizen of the totalitarian post-apocalyptic
country of Panem, formerly the United States. Every year, the
all-powerful ruling agency known as the Capitol selects one boy and
one girl from each of Panem's 12 impoverished rival districts to
fight to the death on live national television in a contest known
as 'The Hunger Games', in which the winner is given food to feed
their entire district for a year. When her younger sister Primrose
(Willow Shields) is selected as a contestant, Katniss steps up to
take her place in the match. Under the tutelage of inebriated
former champion Haymitch Abernathy (Woody Harrelson), Katniss goes
into training for the fight of her life.
The relationship between philosophy and theatre is a central theme
in the writings of Plato and Aristotle and of dramatists from
Aristophanes to Stoppard. Where Plato argued that playwrights and
actors should be banished from the ideal city for their suspect
imitations of reality, Aristotle argued that theatre, particularly
tragedy, was vital for stimulating our emotions and helping us to
understanding ourselves. Despite this rich history the study of
philosophy and theatre has been largely overlooked in contemporary
philosophy. This is the first book to introduce philosophy and
theatre. It covers key topics and debates, presenting the
contributions of major figures in the history of philosophy,
including: what is theatre? How does theatre compare with other
arts? theatre as imitation, including Plato on mimesis truth and
illusion in the theatre, including Nietzsche on tragedy theatre as
history theatre and morality, including Rousseau's criticisms of
theatre audience and emotion, including Aristotle on catharsis
theatre and politics, including Brecht's Epic Theatre. Including
annotated further reading and summaries at the end of each chapter,
Philosophy and Theatre is an ideal starting point for those
studying philosophy, theatre studies and related subjects in the
arts and humanities.
The relationship between philosophy and theatre is a central theme
in the writings of Plato and Aristotle and of dramatists from
Aristophanes to Stoppard. Where Plato argued that playwrights and
actors should be banished from the ideal city for their suspect
imitations of reality, Aristotle argued that theatre, particularly
tragedy, was vital for stimulating our emotions and helping us to
understanding ourselves. Despite this rich history the study of
philosophy and theatre has been largely overlooked in contemporary
philosophy. This is the first book to introduce philosophy and
theatre. It covers key topics and debates, presenting the
contributions of major figures in the history of philosophy,
including: what is theatre? How does theatre compare with other
arts? theatre as imitation, including Plato on mimesis truth and
illusion in the theatre, including Nietzsche on tragedy theatre as
history theatre and morality, including Rousseau's criticisms of
theatre audience and emotion, including Aristotle on catharsis
theatre and politics, including Brecht's Epic Theatre. Including
annotated further reading and summaries at the end of each chapter,
Philosophy and Theatre is an ideal starting point for those
studying philosophy, theatre studies and related subjects in the
arts and humanities.
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Sleepless Night (French, DVD)
Laurent Stocker, Samy Seghir, Catalina Denis, Tomer Sisley, Joeystarr, …
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Discovery Miles 240
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Tomer Sisley stars in this French crime thriller directed by
Frédéric Jardin. The film follows Vincent (Sisley), a police
detective with ties to the criminal underworld. When Vincent and
his partner steal a batch of cocaine from local drug dealer and
nightclub owner Jose Marciano (Serge Riaboukine), they set off a
series of events which puts themselves and their loved ones in
danger. Can Vincent extricate himself from the difficult situation?
A revised and updated new edition of the bestselling workbook and
grammar guide The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation is a
concise, entertaining workbook and guide to English grammar,
punctuation, and usage. This user-friendly resource includes simple
explanations of grammar, punctuation, and usage; scores of helpful
examples; dozens of reproducible worksheets; and pre- and
post-tests to help teach grammar to students of all ages.
Appropriate for virtually any age range, this authoritative guide
makes learning English grammar and usage simple and fun. This
updated Eleventh Edition reflects the latest updates to English
usage and grammar and features a fully revised two-color design and
lay-flat binding for easy photocopying. * Clear and concise,
easy-to-follow, offering "just the facts" * Fully updated to
reflect the latest rules in grammar and usage along with new
quizzes * Ideal for students from seventh grade through adulthood
in the US and abroad For anyone who wants to understand the major
rules and subtle guidelines of English grammar and usage, The Blue
Book of Grammar and Punctuation offers comprehensive,
straightforward instruction.
Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) remains one of the most
challenging, influential and controversial figures in the history
of philosophy. The New Cambridge Companion to Nietzsche provides a
comprehensive and up-to-date guide to his most difficult ideas,
including the will to power and the affirmation of life, as well as
his treatment of truth, science, art and history. An accessible
introduction sets out the nineteenth-century background of
Nietzsche's life and work. Individual chapters are devoted to
significant texts such as The Birth of Tragedy, Thus Spoke
Zarathustra, Beyond Good and Evil and On the Genealogy of Morality.
Other chapters explore major influences such as Wagner and
Schopenhauer, as well as examining Nietzsche's reception and
investigating his enduring and often divisive legacy. The volume
will be valuable for readers seeking to enhance their understanding
of Nietzsche's philosophy and of his role in the development of
Western thought.
Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) remains one of the most
challenging, influential and controversial figures in the history
of philosophy. The New Cambridge Companion to Nietzsche provides a
comprehensive and up-to-date guide to his most difficult ideas,
including the will to power and the affirmation of life, as well as
his treatment of truth, science, art and history. An accessible
introduction sets out the nineteenth-century background of
Nietzsche's life and work. Individual chapters are devoted to
significant texts such as The Birth of Tragedy, Thus Spoke
Zarathustra, Beyond Good and Evil and On the Genealogy of Morality.
Other chapters explore major influences such as Wagner and
Schopenhauer, as well as examining Nietzsche's reception and
investigating his enduring and often divisive legacy. The volume
will be valuable for readers seeking to enhance their understanding
of Nietzsche's philosophy and of his role in the development of
Western thought.
The Philosophy of Theatre, Drama and Acting is the ideal collection
for students and scholars of aesthetics, theatre studies and the
philosophy of art. Ever since the Greeks, philosophy and theatre
have always enjoyed a close and often antagonistic relationship.
Yet until recently relatively little scholarly attention has been
paid to the relationship between philosophy and theatre, drama or
acting. This book offers a collection of new essays by renowned
scholars on important topics. It includes a clear account of
different contemporary debates and discussions from across the
field, and includes coverage of significant figures in the history
of philosophy (such as Schlegel, Hegel and Nietzsche) and
contemporary philosophical analysis of the nature of theatre, drama
and acting, as well as theatre's relation to philosophy and other
arts.
The Philosophy of Theatre, Drama and Acting is the ideal collection
for students and scholars of aesthetics, theatre studies and the
philosophy of art. Ever since the Greeks, philosophy and theatre
have always enjoyed a close and often antagonistic relationship.
Yet until recently relatively little scholarly attention has been
paid to the relationship between philosophy and theatre, drama or
acting. This book offers a collection of new essays by renowned
scholars on important topics. It includes a clear account of
different contemporary debates and discussions from across the
field, and includes coverage of significant figures in the history
of philosophy (such as Schlegel, Hegel and Nietzsche) and
contemporary philosophical analysis of the nature of theatre, drama
and acting, as well as theatre's relation to philosophy and other
arts.
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