Songs
Title
Hall of Fame
Artist
The script
The Script is an Irish pop-rock band from Dublin known for blending emotional songwriting, radio-friendly rock, contemporary pop, and R&B influences.
Song
Song
Title
When I seven year old
Artist
Lukas Graham
The song Released in 2015. Written and performed by the Danish band Lukas Graham, with lead singer Lukas Graham.
Song
Movie
Title
The Martian
The Martian is a science fiction survival film released in 2015. It was directed by Ridley Scott and is based on the bestselling novel by Andy Weir. The story follows astronaut Mark Watney, who is accidentally left behind on Mars and must use science, creativity, and determination to survive until a rescue mission can reach him.
Genre
Science Fiction
Plot Synopsis
The Martian tells the story of astronaut Mark Watney, who is part of a NASA mission to Mars. During a powerful dust storm, the crew is forced to leave the planet quickly. Mark is struck by debris, and his teammates mistakenly believe he has died, so they leave Mars without him.
Fun facts
The movie was filmed in about 70 days and earned more than $630 million worldwide. It received seven Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Matt Damon. Many scientists praised the film for its realistic portrayal of space exploration, although the opening dust storm is scientifically exaggerated.
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Movie
Title
The Margin Call
Margin Call is a 2011 American drama and financial thriller written and directed by J. C. Chandor. The film is set during the early hours of the 2008 financial crisis and shows how a large investment bank reacts after discovering that it is on the verge of collapse. The movie explores themes of greed, ethics, and corporate responsibility.
Genre
Financial Thriller
Plot Synopsis
The story begins when several employees are laid off from an investment bank. Before leaving, a risk management executive gives junior analyst Peter Sullivan an unfinished project. Peter discovers that the company's investments are so risky that the firm could soon become bankrupt. Senior executives hold an emergency overnight meeting and decide to sell their toxic assets before the rest of the market realizes their true value. Although this decision helps save the company, it causes major financial losses for investors and raises serious ethical questions.
Fun facts
One interesting fact is that the entire story unfolds over approximately 24 hours. Although the company in the film is fictional, the events are inspired by the real-life 2008 financial crisis and the collapse of major investment banks. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, and critics praised it for making complex financial topics understandable to general audiences. Despite its modest budget, Margin Call became a critical success and remains one of the most respected films about the global financial crisis.