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Questions for On the Waterfront

1. The film answers the question of location with the first shot. The film opens with a shot of the waterfront; the viewer can see ships and boats parked in a harbor in the background. The shot conveys to the viewer that the film's story will revolve around this location.

Terry's testimony becomes essential not only for the longshoremen but for his character as well, because if he doesn't speak out, he will remain a bum and never be a contender.



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October 31, 2006 @ 4:58 PM | Comments 2 comments | Add comment Post a comment | Link to this article | | Email this post | Share on Facebook

DigiTuesdays

More stuff you shouldn't have saved on public computers.


But if God is omnipotent, why does he care? As we see in Exodus 20:5, God declares that he is a "jealous God". Could this be true? Is this why the Jews received a grand total of 613 commandments—to keep them in check?


Also, each program will have only one hour dedicated to an activity, and the other hour is dedicated to PHOTO-VOICE!



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October 3, 2006 @ 4:09 PM | Comments 4 comments | Add comment Post a comment | Link to this article | | Email this post | Share on Facebook

Principles of Home Economics
Overheard on the Carman elevator:

Guy A: Well, what are you going to do with a waffle maker?

Guy B: Make waffles.

Dear Feminism,

Thank you for teaching men how to cook.

Sincerely,
The Bwog
Read more: Carman, Feminism, Overheard, The Obvious

March 22, 2006 @ 9:38 PM | Comments 1 comments | Add comment Post a comment | Link to this article | | Email this post | Share on Facebook

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