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Center for Story and Symbol: Joseph Campbell a Scholar's Life

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Joseph Campbell, a leading academic in the study of myth. Discusses his books and his ideas about myth and folklore. His work was a big influence on filmmaker George Lucas for the screenplay of the first Star Wars movie.
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American Film Institute: Top Ten Science Fiction Films

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Explore this top ten list of the greatest science fiction movies as picked by the results of a poll taken of leaders from the creative community. Number one is "2001: A Space Odyssey" which was released in 1968.
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New York Times

New York Times: Hollywood Composer

For Students 9th - 10th
Survey the career of John Williams, a prolific composer of movie music whose work includes the scores of many blockbuster films such as "War of the Worlds" and "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith."
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Songwriters Hall of Fame: John Williams

For Students 9th - 10th
John Williams has written many famous themes for many popular movies. Learn more about him and his music by reading a brief biography and viewing a short discography of his work.
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Roger Ebert: Review of Anna Karenina

For Students 9th - 10th
Roger Ebert, film critic for the Chicago Sun-Times, reviews the 1997 film version of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel Anna Karenina. The movie starred Sophie Marceau and Sean Bean as Anna and Vronsky.
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Digital History: The Gipper

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical history of President Ronald Reagan.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Washington (State): Arthur Foss (Tugboat)

For Students 9th - 10th
Built in 1889, the Arthur Foss is one of the oldest wooden-hulled tugboats afloat in the United States. She gained worldwide fame when the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer movie studio leased the vessel for its 1933 production Tugboat Annie, starring...

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