Inspiring Movie: Life of the Party (2018)

It's never too late to study and have fun !!! 

Favourite Lines
Deanna Miles: "I'm gonna finish what I started."
Deanna Miles: "Hello to my fellow tigers, fellow students, because somebody's mom just enrolled in college ! I am referring to myself." 

Personal Reflection
"Brought back memories,
Memories of a time,
I would love to go back to,
Would love to fly again,
Gliding on those fearless,
Endless wings of desire."  ----#Poetic#WithHope

Movie Details
Name and Year:
Director: Ben Falcone
Producers: Ben Falcone, Melissa McCarthy and Chris Henchy
Writers: Ben Falcone and Melissa McCarthy
Music by: Fil Eisler
Cinematography: Julio Macat
Edited by: Brian Olds
Country: United States
Language: English

Movie Storyline
When her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime dedicated housewife Deanna turns regret into re-set by going back to college - landing in the same class and school as her daughter, who's not entirely sold on the idea. Plunging headlong into the campus experience, the increasingly outspoken Deanna -- now Dee Rock -- embraces freedom, fun, and frat boys on her own terms, finding her true self in a senior year no one ever expected.

Movie Trailer

  

(Movie and Trailer Credits: Original creators and artists for creating an inspiring movie. I am only sharing it here to spread the word and to inspire people all over the world.)

Musical Notes

Stumbled upon the song 'Life of the Party' performed by Shawn Mendes while searching for 'Life of the party' movie. I feel the song captures the essence of the phrase 'Life of the party' quiet beautifully.
             
               

            

Post Sources
Movie Poster: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Life_of_the_Party.png  
Movie Details: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_of_the_Party_(2018_film)
Movie Storyline: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5619332/
Movie Trailer Link: https://youtu.be/T1B1CxmAXLk
Musical Notes Video Link: https://youtu.be/5fcTCMWx2-s

 

I hope the above movie will remind you that age is just a number and it's never too late to finish what you started ! 

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With Hope. 

Inspiring Movie: I Feel Pretty (2018)

For all Amy Schumer Fans !!!

Favourite Scene 
The dry cleaner's scene (First meeting of Ethan and Renee) 

Favourite Lines
Renee: "I am me and I am proud to be me." 

Personal Reflection
"Kept looking for something,
Something that would add a spotlight,
Failed to see the light,
Burning inside, Oh, let it shine."  ----#Poetic#WithHope

Movie Details
Name and Year: I Feel Pretty and 2018
Directors: Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein
Producers: Nicolas Chartier, McG, Alissa Phillips, Dominic Rustam, Amy Schumer and Mary Viola
Writers: Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein  
Music: Michael Andrews
Cinematography: Florian Ballhaus
Edited by: Tia Nolan
Country: United States
Language: English

Movie Plot
A woman struggling with insecurity wakes from a fall believing she is the most beautiful and capable woman on the planet. Her new confidence empowers her to live fearlessly, but what happens when she realizes her appearance never changed ?

Movie Trailer 

(Movie and Trailer Credits: Original creators and artists for creating "I Feel Pretty". I am only sharing it here to spread the word and to inspire people all over the world.) 

Post Sources
Movie Poster: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:I_Feel_Pretty.png
Movie Details: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Feel_Pretty_(film)
Movie Plot: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6791096/
Movie Trailer Link: https://youtu.be/cVx9EFK3DWE



I hope the above movie will help you see the miracle of being yourself and believing in your abilities.

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With Hope.

UNESCO and Goi Peace Foundation: International Essay Contest 2018

Give wings to your ideas !!!

Deadline: June 15, 2018 (23:59 your local time)

International Essay Contest for Young People is organized by Goi Peace Foundation in an effort to harness the energy, creativity and initiative of the world's youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development. It also aims to inspire society to learn from the young minds and to think about how each of us can make a difference in the world.

*This program is an activity within the framework of the UNESCO Global Action Programme (GAP) on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).

Theme: "The Change I Want to Make"

What is the one thing you would like to change the most to make your school, workplace, community, country or the world a better place? How would you bring about that change? Please share your concrete ideas.

Guidelines   

1. Essays may be submitted by anyone up to 25 years old (as of June 15, 2018) in one of the following age categories:

a) Children (ages up to 14) b) Youth (ages 15 - 25)

2. Essays must be 700 words or less in English, French, Spanish or German, or 1600 characters or less in Japanese, excluding essay title and cover page. Essays may be typed or printed.

3. Entries may be submitted by postal mail or online.

*IMPORTANT: To send your essay online, you must go to the online registration page and follow the required steps.

4. Entries submitted by postal mail must include a cover page (free format) indicating: 

(a) category (Children or Youth)

(b) your essay title 

(c) your name 

(d) address 

(e) phone number 

(f) e-mail 

(g) nationality 

(h) age as of June 15, 2018 

(i) gender 

(j) school name (if applicable) 

(k) word count.

Teachers and youth directors may submit a collection of essays from their class or group. Please enclose a list of participants' names, ages and the name and contact information of the submitting teacher or director.

*Entries missing any of the above information will not be considered.

*They are unable to confirm receipt of essays.

5. Essays must be original and unpublished. Plagiarized entries will be rejected.

6. Essays must be written by one person. Co-authored essays are not accepted.

7. Copyright of the essays entered will be assigned to the organizer.

8. If you have questions, please consult the FAQ section.

Awards 

The following awards will be given in the Children’s category and Youth category respectively:

1st Prize: Certificate, prize of 100,000 Yen (approx. US$900 as of February 2018) and gift ... 1 entrant

2nd Prize: Certificate, prize of 50,000 Yen (approx. US$450 as of February 2018) and gift ... 2 entrants

3rd Prize: Certificate and gift ... 5 entrants

Honourable Mention: Certificate and gift ... 25 entrants

*1st prize winners will be invited to the award ceremony to be held in Tokyo, Japan on November 23, 2018 and will receive the Minister of Education Award. (Travel expenses will be covered by the organizer.)

*Additional awards (Recognition for Effort, Best School Award, School Incentive Award) will be given if applicable.

*All prize winners will be announced on October 31, 2018 (Japan time) on their website. Certificates and gifts will be mailed to the winners in December 2018.

*They are unable to answer individual inquiries concerning contest results.

*For further inquiries concerning the International Essay Contest for Young People, you may please contact essay@goipeace.or.jp. 

How to Enter

To submit your essays offline, please send your essays to: 

International Essay Contest c/o The Goi Peace Foundation

1-4-5 Hirakawacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0093, Japan

OR

To register and submit your entry online, please click here.

Post Sources 

Official website: https://www.goipeace.or.jp/en/work/essay-contest/

Poster: https://www.goipeace.or.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/96d307c9.jpg

Essay Contest Flyer In: English, Japanese, French, Spanish and German.

I hope the above opportunity will give you a chance to express your profound thoughts and ideas to create a better world. 

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With Hope. 

Inspiring Movie: Taare Zameen Par (2007)

Each one of us is different and special. 

Favourite Songs 
"Taare Zameen Par" performed by Shankar Mahadevan, Dominique Cerejo and Vivienne Pocha.

"Bum Bum Bole" performed by Shaan and Aamir Khan.

Personal Reflection 
"As the colours up above fade away,
In search of the twinkles,
My eyes reach for the sky,
For a moment, if I close my eyes,
Stars that brighten my life,
Appear to twinkle & shine." ----#Poetic#WithHope

Movie Details
Name and Year: Taare Zameen Par (titled Like Stars on Earth internationally) and 2007
Director: Aamir Khan
Producer: Aamir Khan
Writer: Amole Gupte
Cinematography: Setu (Satyajit)
Editor: Deepa Bhatia
Music: Score: Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy & Lyrics: Prasoon Joshi
Country: India
Language: Hindi

Movie Plot
An eight-year-old boy is thought to be a lazy trouble-maker, until the new art teacher has the patience and compassion to discover the real problem behind his struggles in school.

Movie Trailer

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Soundtrack Lane 
- "Taare Zameen Par" performed by Shankar Mahadevan, Dominique Cerejo and Vivienne Pocha.

- "Bum Bum Bole" performed by Shaan and Aamir Khan. 

Post Sources
Movie Poster: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Taare_Zameen_Par_Like_Stars_on_Earth_poster.png
Movie Details: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taare_Zameen_Par 
Movie Plot: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0986264/
Movie Trailer Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpxumrZ7phU 
Songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSWMEuI-kLc (Taare Zameen Par) &
            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ1NIIdHhXs (Bum Bum Bole)

I hope 'Taare Zameen Par' will help you experience the hope and joy that each kid brings into our world. 

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With Hope.

Inspiring Movie: Heartbeats (2017)

Get ready to dance!!

Favourite Song/Soundtrack 
I Just Wanna Dance
Writers: Carmen Michelle Key and Can "Stress" Canatan
Performed by: Carmen Michelle Key

Personal Reflection 
"Looking for a key,
To open your box of dreams,
Love is all you need,
Turn around, swing and sway,
To the rhythm of your heartbeats" ----#Poetic#WithHope

Movie Details
Name and Year: Heartbeats and 2017
Director: Duane Adler
Writer: Duane Adler
Music: Gingger Shankar
Country: USA and India
Language: English

Movie Plot 
This is the story of a feisty American hip hop dancer who travels to India with her family for a wedding and falls in love -- both with a new style of dance, and with the determined young man who introduces it to her.

Movie Trailer

(Movie and Trailer Credits: Original creators and artists of the movie 'Heartbeats'. I am only sharing it here to spread the word and to inspire people all over the world.)

Post Sources 
Movie Poster: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5281700/mediaviewer/rm1974546176
Movie Plot and Details: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5281700/
Movie Trailer Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGRA_BAyW_w 


I hope 'Heartbeats' will inspire you to strive for what you love to do.


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With Hope. 

Inspiring Movie: The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)

An inspiring and heartwarming story.

Favourite Lines
Christopher Gardner: Hey. Don't ever let somebody tell you... You can't do something... Not even me. All right ?
Christopher: All right.   ...(read more)

Personal Reflection
"Steps made of stones,
 Life full of thorns,
 All rests in our eyes.
 May the light within,
 Illuminate our lives"  ----#Poetic#WithHope

Movie Details
Name and Year: The Pursuit of Happyness and 2006
Director: Gabriele Muccino
Producers: Will Smith, Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, James Lassiter and Steve Tisch
Writer: Steven Conrad
Based On: The Pursuit of Happyness by Chris Gardner
Music: Andrea Guerra
Country: United States
Language: English

Movie Plot
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.

Movie Trailer

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Post Sources
Movie Poster: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Poster-pursuithappyness.jpg
Movie Details: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pursuit_of_Happyness
Movie Plot: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0454921/
Movie Trailer Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89Kq8SDyvfg


I hope the above movie will remind you about the importance of protecting your dream in your 'Pursuit of Happyness'. 

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With Hope.  

Inspiring Movie: Rocky (1976)

One of my all time favourites !

Favourite Lines 
Rocky: Let me tell you something you already know...(read more)

Personal Reflection
"Blessed with air to breathe,
Running through my veins,
Life is calling out to me,
Search for A reason to be,
Once you find it, strive for it,
Never cease to be,
What your heart longs to be."  ----#Poetic#WithHope

Movie Details
Name and Year: Rocky and 1976
Director: John G. Avildsen
Producers: Robert Chartoff and Irwin Winkler
Writer: Sylvester Stallone 
Music: Bill Conti
Country: United States
Language: English

Movie Plot
Rocky Balboa, a small-time boxer, gets a supremely rare chance to fight heavy-weight champion Apollo Creed in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect.

Movie Trailer

(Movie and Trailer Credits: Original creators and artists for creating an inspiring and motivating movie. I am only sharing it here to spread the word and to inspire people all over the world.)


Post Sources
Movie Poster: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Rocky_poster.jpg
Movie Details: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky
Movie Plot: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075148/
Movie Trailer Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VUblDwa648


I hope 'Rocky' will keep reminding you about the importance of rising up again and again no matter how many times you fall. 

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With Hope.