The greatest scientific invention

Personally, I think the motion pictures are the greatest scientific invention. The motion picture is a series of still or moving images that is captured by camera or created by animation techniques. A motion picture may be made up of several individual images and when these pictures are shown continuously at a moderate speed, the motion of a subject occurs.

Eadweard Muybridge, a photographer from Britain, who spent most of his time in the USA, made this discovery in 1878. He used 24 cameras to capture a series of images of a galloping horse. These images were printed out on separate papers which attached to a drum in a viewing machine. The viewer needed to look into this viewing machine and turned the drum by a hand crank. Meanwhile, the pictures would be shown at a changeable speed, therefore, motion picture occurred.

There are several reasons why I think this scientific invention is so important. First of all, it is an unique form of art which combines literature, drama, music, dance with sculpture, photography and even computer techniques. Secondly, it is also an industry needs cooperation. Therefore, the prosperity of motion picture, promoted the developments of several, relevant industries, including the operation and management of motion picture, computer technology, tourism and so on. On the other hand, it also combines the sense of hearing and sight which make motion pictures acceptable to people all over the world. Besides, motion pictures reflects the human civilization and affects it at the same time. For these reasons, motion pictures are the greatest scientific invention.



---Eadweard Muybridge(1830~1904)

(source:http://en.wikipedia.org/
wiki/Eadweard_Muybridge)

the first motion picture

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Get Smart

(http://fvblogger.wordpress.com/2010/11/14/get-smart-get-a-tutor/)

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PK7RSEzP9Q)

Last Thursday, we watched a movie called Get Smart, which was directed by Peter Segal in 2008. There are five main characters in this film: Max (Agent 86), Agent 23, Agent 99, the chief and Shtarker.

 In this film, the organization KAOS threated the government with nuclear weapon. There are many good agents in the secret American intelligence agency CONTROL, but for some reasons, the chief of CONTROL could only sent Agent 86, which was a freshman. Agent 86 worked together with Agent 99 to fight against KAOS and save the world.
This is a very funny movie combined the most imaginative equipments and weapons, and this is why I like this movie. The best scene that I like in this movie is the end of the movie: Max, Agent 99 and the Chief got to the concert hall and stop the bomb.) It makes me really impressed.

There are four important events that I write down while I was watching the film.

1.      CONTROL was attacked by the organization KAOS.

2.      Max was promoted by the Chief of CONTROL.

3.      Agent 99 and Max worked together to fight against KAOS.

4.      Agent 23 betrayed CONTROL.

I think this is a good film for teenagers because of its funny actions while teenagers can still learn something by watching this movie. For example,
everyone can be successful,
if he or she trusts himself or herself.
                                                                                 (http://robsmovievault.wordpress.com/2008/06/23/get-smart-2008/)

My Favorite Movie

My favorite movie is Shutter Island. This is a 2010 American psychological thriller film which is directed by Martin Scorsese and is based on Dennis Lehane’s novel Shutter Island. The main actors of that movie are Leonardo Wilelm Dicaprio, Mark Ruffalo,  Ben Kingse.

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(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shutter_Island)

In 1954, marshal Teddy Danniels and his new partner Chunk Aule arrived at Shutter Island, which is located in Boston, and accessed by ferry. They came to investigate the disappearance of patient who lives in the Ashechliffe Hospital. Teddy suspected Dr. John Cawley used his patients for doing biological experiments and wanted to reveal the fact that the US government uses patients for biological experiments. He also told his patner Chuck that his main purpose of his travel to Shutter Island was to find out Andrew Laeddis who murdered his wife.

The best scene in this film is when Teddy heard the “truth” from Dr . John Cawley. The unbelievable expression and the sweat on his face, with a trembling voice came out from his throat which made me very impressed. Leonardo’s perfect acting expressed the character’s feeling very well.

I like this film for two reasons. Firstly, it is a film that needs you to think over it to understand it, because this film this film contains two totally opposite endings. It forces you to think over all the details in the movie with the main characters, instead of just watching the characters in the film. Another reason is that Leonardo’s wonderful acting skill caught my attention throughout the entire
film.

                                (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlSGd3uAjPA)

Travel Blog Provence

France is my favorite country and the place. I have always wanted to travel to. Whenever I think of France, the first thing that comes to my mind is the smooth and mellow smell of coffee. For me, France is always the symbol of a romantic and pleasant life style.


(source:http://decordeprovence.blogspot.com/2011/04/dreamy.html)

(source:http://www.frenchexperience.com/)



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(source:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kux93AlZNo)

Provence is my favorite place which locates in the southern part of France. Its beautiful scenery, warm sunshine and various native products have attracted travelers form all over the world ever since ancient Roman times until mow. Artists such as Cloude Monet, Pablo Picasso and so on were inspired by its colorfulness and freedom. The reason why I love this place is the easy,
comfortable, and enjoyable life style. Provence seems like a combination of quiet and excitement. The genial warm wind, open plains, quiet valleys and mysterious castles all make you fell very peaceful. Especially when all the lavender blooms, it makes you relaxed when you are in this vast purple ocean. However, Provence can also be very lively. There are numerous types of festivals and celebrations which can let you experience local traditions.

I've always lived in crowded and busy city centre for the past years, and that's why I dream of traveling to a peaceful and quiet place like Provence

                             (source:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kux93AlZNo)