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Myths in the park

Article Abstract:

The movie 'Jurassic Park' attempts to portray dinosaurs as they might have looked and behaved. Through computer animation and models, director Spielberg has made the dinosaurs realistic and believable. The film leaves out some of the more violent scenes from Michael Crichton's book.

Authorship, Crichton, Michael, Spielberg, Steven, Jurassic Park (Motion picture)

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The Canadian patient

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Canadian motion pictures occupy less than 2% of screen time in Canada even though Canada boasts some of the most talented writers and motion picture directors and producers in the world. The Canadian motion picture industry cannot compete with that of the US or Australia.

Motion picture & video production, Motion Picture Production, Motion Picture and Video Production, Canada, Motion picture industry, Movie industry, Movie production, The English Patient (Motion picture)

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The new beat generation

Article Abstract:

Percussion is increasing in popularity. Stomp, a group that beats on household objects, has toured more than 50 North American cities. Community drumming circles, which encourages nonmusicians to drum in order to find their inner selves are also discussed.

Social aspects, Popular music, Percussion, Percussion (Medicine)

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