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Magic Realism

Magic Realism. The Green Mile (1999). Directed by: Frank Darabont Starring: Tom Hanks, David Morse, Michael Clarke Duncan, Michael Jeter, Doug Hutchison Genre: Drama/Crime/Fantasy

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Magic Realism

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  1. Magic Realism

  2. The Green Mile (1999) Directed by: Frank Darabont Starring: Tom Hanks, David Morse, Michael Clarke Duncan, Michael Jeter, Doug Hutchison Genre: Drama/Crime/Fantasy Plot: The story about the lives of guards on death row leading up to the execution of a black man accused of child murder and rape, which has the power of faith healing. Quote: “I can’t see God putting a gift like that in the hands of a man who would kill a child.”

  3. Big Fish (2003) Directed by: Tim Burton Starring: Ewan Mcgregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange, Helen Bonham Carter, Steve Buscemi Genre: Drama/Fantasy/Comedy Plot: A story about a son trying to learn more about his dying father by reliving stories and myths his father told him about himself. Quote: “A man tells his stories so many times that he becomes the stories. They live on after him, and in that way he becomes immortal.”

  4. The Prestige (2006) Directed by: Christopher nolan Starring: Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson Genre: Drama/Mystery/Thriller Plot: The rivalry between two magicians is exacerbated when one of them performs the ultimate illusion. Quote: “Are you watching closely?”

  5. Life of Pi (2012) Directed by: Ang Lee Starring: Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Adil Hussain Genre: Adventure/Drama/Magic Realism Plot: A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor: a fearsome Bengal tiger. Quote: “If it happened, it happened. Why should it have to mean anything?” Academy Awards: Best Director- Ang Lee

  6. Forest Gump(1994) Directed by: Robert Zemeckis Starring: Tom Hanks, Sally Fields, Gary Sinise, Robin Wright Penn Genre: Comedy/Romance Plot: Forrest Gump, while not intelligent, has accidently been present at many historical events, but his true love Jenny, eludes him. Quote: “Mama says they was magic shoes. They could take me anywhere”. Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Actor- Tom Hanks, Best Director- Robert Zemeckis, Best Screenplay- Eric Roth

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