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An Ultimate Guide to Sunset Boulevard by Billy Wilder

Sunset Boulevard is a 1950 film noir written and directed by Billy Wilder. It follows Joe Gillis, a struggling screenwriter, as he stumbles upon former movie star Norma Desmond.

Lindsey Dang

An Ultimate Guide to Oedipus The King

Sophocles' tragic play Oedipus The King dramatises the spectacular deterioration of its titular protagonist as he uncovers the devastating truth of his own identity. The drama opens in Thebes, where a catastrophic plague ravages the city.

Paul Huynh

An Ultimate Guide to Bad Dreams and Other Stories

Tessa Hadley, born in Bristol in 1956, is a British author most famous for her novels, her short stories, and her non-fiction writing. The main concerns of her writing are usually human relationships, domestic lifestyles, and family dynamics, and her writing is usually realistic rather than fantastical.

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Deep Dive: Analysing The Opening Sequence of High Ground

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Deep Dive: Analysing The Opening Sequence of High Ground

Covering a violent chapter in the colonial history of Australia, director Stephen Maxwell Johnson and screenwriter Chris Anastassiades crafted a suspenseful drama in High Ground, whose opening sets the tone for a journey that tackles colonialism, identity, violence, and the various human responses that follow.

Deep Dive: Analysing The Opening Sequence of Sunset Boulevard

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Deep Dive: Analysing The Opening Sequence of Sunset Boulevard

Sunset Boulevard's 1950 opening sequence, brought to life by Billy Wilder, is not just a captivating introduction to a classic film noir, but a striking commentary on Hollywood's darker side. It elegantly uses imagery, music, and dialogue to set a haunting tone for the complex narrative about fame, vanity, and the blurred line between reality and illusion.

Grammar Mistakes That Are Killing Your VCE English Score (And How to Fix Them)

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Grammar Mistakes That Are Killing Your VCE English Score (And How to Fix Them)

When you’re knee-deep in analysing how the author’s use of metalepsis reflects the protagonist’s existential crisis, grammar is probably the last thing on your mind. Fair enough! But here’s a truth bomb: those pesky grammar details can be the difference between your essay being merely good and absolutely brilliant.

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