Film Discussion: My Brilliant Career

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What film did Robert see at the pictures?

Judy Davis
Turn-of-the-century Australia
The Globe
My Brilliant Career (correct)

According to Robert, what made Judy Davis a real beauty in the film?

The producer
The British Academy award
The script adaptation
The make-up and clever photography (correct)

What is the main difference between a producer and a director in the film industry?

The director handles business arrangements while the producer makes the film.
The producer is responsible for the cast while the director writes the script.
The producer makes all business arrangements while the director is in charge of making the film. (correct)
The director gets the British Academy award while the producer gets critical acclaim.

Where did Robert and his wife sit at the cinema to watch the film?

In the stalls, 16th row (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Robert mention queuing up outside the Globe?

To get into the cinema to watch the film (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which award did 'My Brilliant Career' win?

British Academy Award for Best Actress (A) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following physiological responses with the emotions they are associated with:

Increased heart rate = Excitement Increased blood pressure = Anger Faster breathing rate = Fear Production of more sugar for the muscles = Surprise Signup and view all the answers

Match the following purposes of emotions with their corresponding benefits:

Running from danger = Survival Fighting enemies = Protection Killing for food = Self-preservation Solving problems = Thinking Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characteristics of an emotionally excited person with their corresponding actions:

Shouting = Speaking loudly Jumping up = Sitting still Gesticulating = Keeping hands to the sides Slamming doors = Opening doors quietly Signup and view all the answers

Match the following opinions about emotions with their corresponding effects:

Emotions can be a handicap = Impeding problem-solving Emotions can aid in emergencies = Enhancing survival Emotions interfere with thinking = Impeding decision-making Emotions are necessary for survival = Enhancing self-preservation Signup and view all the answers

Match the following aspects of emotional control with their corresponding benefits:

Gaining control of one's emotions = Becoming a functional adult Losing control of one's emotions = Solving problems effectively Expressing emotions freely = Thinking clearly Suppressing emotions completely = Dealing with emergencies effectively Signup and view all the answers

Match the following effects of strong emotions with their corresponding consequences:

Creating new problems = Solving problems effectively Failing to solve problems = Achieving success Saying and doing things that fail to solve problems = Dealing with emergencies effectively Thinking clearly and making rational decisions = Impeding problem-solving Signup and view all the answers

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