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Sounds fuckin cliche to me, but good luck and if it's published send me an autographed copy

I have stolen via Napster etc, and I understand how easy it is...I can't blame a person for doing it, because it's so easy and who wants to pay $30 for a thing u can get free. The facts are; multibillion dollar companies (adobe) aren't hurt by piracy. But take for an example; a platinum band...

I'm no tax lawyer, but I know from experience that HECS is indexed annually - but no more. If yours went up 26% I'd be asking questions. HECS should be indexed (inflation) annualy which should be no more than 3% if P Costello does his job. Maybe your HECS went up because you were at uni and...

Yes they are. Obviously people are buying tickets and albums. Unfortunately Wolfmother is a clone of several great '70s bands - the thing is, they are channeling a sound that has sadly been lost of late

I've thought that before too, and I guess that makes me a target for feminists for the rest of my days. The Bible says an eye for an eye. But if you don't take the eye to which you are entitled, isn't that more virtuous? (I'm not religious BTW) Also, the fact the girl is 'developmentally...

Havn't read any other posts but: An argument in the legal community is; these kids are underage and therefore shouldn't be 'named and shamed' to used the Today Tonight term. It would do undue harm to them and their rehabilitation progress. My objection is - This girl's reahbilitation process...

As you suggest, it's a v. broad question. An interesting analysis of American Pie could be done - it's a heavily male oriented film. Look at Film Noir - male protagonist, females are usually stupid & hysterical. Bond - Goldfinger "Run along, man talk" [Slaps her bum]. All I can think of are...

I'm not sure in the HSC context, but I have studied Pulp at uni: Pul relies heavily on 50s/60s film (see American Graffiti). It's also a heavily genre film, like most Tarantino film. Drugs/violence etc are all cliches, there is nothing original about them. Tarantino casting himself is also...

I burnt all my HSC notes and my mum took photos.

You may be shocked to hear it, but HSC examiners are real people. My HSC English teacher was one, my Mum was one! These people understand the pressure that you are under. If you missed a tiny part of the cover - they will work it out. Trust me. If your results come back as 'non-attempt' and your...

I'm a bit concerned by some of the things that have been said in this thread. In my HSC year we had a near-suicide, a very clos friend of mine. While I do agree that anyone who makes an attempt on their life is severely misguided - they are just that - 'misguided'. As a close friend, I didn't...

Havn't read anyone elses replies, but as an ex (2yrs recovered) HSCer, I agree. It's a bug build up to nothing. The bonus is, once you get to uni End of Semester exams, they are a breeze compared to HSC, becuase all you need to do is get a Pass (>50%). Do your best and see where your future...

I'm working in the industry at the moment, and have read a few scripts etc so don't take my advice as someone who knows what they requirements of the HSC are, just inside the industry.... A screenplay is different to a stage play. MOST scripts don't have anything to do with camera, or if they...

I didn't read the whole question but: In my HSC Physic class, the teacher was a bit of a loser, so me and another guy decided to ditch class for the elective topic, and teach ourselves another one. When you're in the exam room, and you are selecting which topic to answer, the school has no...

That's piracy, and if you have any ambition to make a living in the entertainment (Film/TV) industry, I'd stop it right away. Piracy takes BILLIONS out of the pockets of practising filmmakers every year. If you're that strapped, Final Cut can be bought for under $300, otherwise use iMovie, or...

My advice, as someone who is working in Film and TV (not as an actor thank god) is this. #1 no matter what you are doing, the audition process is hell, whether it's for a community theatre or NIDA. #2 nobody cares where you studied drama, if you don't audition well, you don't get the part...

I know this is very late for you guys, but I've decided on a whim to come back here and try help HSC kids out. I'm a USYD English/Film student FYI. This is an idea which is explored thoroughly in Ingamar Bergman's Persona. It's certainly a film you will want to see more than once to fully...

I must say my least favourite part of the First World War was the poetry. I mean...come on. I'm just kidding of course. I have a tough time with poetry but I am a big fan of lyrics, which in some cases I believe are just as good as a good poem. Case in point, Roger Waters (Pink Floyd). He...

I'd reccomend anyone interesting in writing for a living, look at Hunter S Thompson's letters, The Lost Highway. Covers his early period, including the time he spent in Puerto Rico which became the Rum Diary. It gives a good perspective on what has just been said - was it Einstein who said...

Sheet music is just a way of communicating music from 1 person to another, but not the only way. Guitar Tabs are awesome because they are so easy to learn, but they also encourage you to learn by ear. Music theory does not require you to learn to read any form of music - it can be learnt...