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September 11

Face/Off 1997 Film

It's difficult for me to understand some of the Events in the Movie called Face/Off

Is anyone able to answer any of my questions about the Movie called Face/Off? Yes or No.

1. Castor Troy has a girlfriend, Sasha.

2. In the movie, does Troy find out that Sasha gave birth to a kid? Yes or No.

3. When Archer breaks out of the prison, Archer goes to Dietrich's apartment.

4. When Pollux Troy informs Castor Troy that Archer's sitting inside Dietrich's apartment, Castor sends the FBI Team to Dietrich's apartment.

5. Since Pollux & Castor are brothers, it means that Pollux & Castor love each other.

6. Castor & Pollux are evil. Castor & Pollux are not gay. Castor & Pollux are not bi-sexual.

7. Why does Castor send the FBI Team to Dietrich's apartment?

8. Since Castor's sending the FBI TEAM to Dietrich's apartmnet, I know that it's because Castor wants Archer to die.

9. Since Castor's sending the FBI Team to Dietrich's apartment, is it also because Castor hates Dietrich? Yes or No.

10. Since Castor's sending the FBI Team to Dietrich's apartment, is it also because Castor hates Dietrich's henchmen? Yes or NO.

11. Since Castor's sending the FBI Team to Dietrich's apartment, is it also because Castor hates Sasha? YES OR NO.

12. In this movie, does Castor love Sasha? YES OR NO.

13. In this movie, does Castor stop loving Sasha? YES OR NO.(Sean Archer123 (talk) 01:24, 11 September 2011 (UTC)).[reply]

Face/Off#Plot should answer many of your questions. --Colapeninsula (talk) 09:27, 12 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]
To me, the really difficult thing to understand is how merely transferring the skin from the face of person A to person B would make person B look like what person A used to look like. Bone and muscle structure would also have to be transplanted. ←Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? carrots20:13, 12 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

French films regarding Arabs

Is there any film regarding Arabs in French produced in France like 100% Arabica and Beur Blanc Rouge? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.53.228.180 (talk) 01:50, 11 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

The only ones I can find are Lila dit ça (2004), Adieu Gary (2008), and if you're including documentaries Nous, princesses de Clèves (2011). --Antiquary (talk) 10:00, 11 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I can recommend Le Thé au harem d'Archimède too, as well as La Haine, though that one is more about young second-generation immigrants in general, not just Arabs. ---Sluzzelin talk 12:32, 11 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I believe The Battle of Algiers was shot in French Algeria, if that counts? Comet Tuttle (talk) 18:02, 13 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]
You didn't ask for this at all, but I just happened upon the article for Reel Bad Arabs and thought I'd mention it; it might point to other films of interest to you. Comet Tuttle (talk) 23:32, 13 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

films in Britain about immigrants

Is there any films regarding immigrants especially desis besides Bend It Like Beckham and East is East and West is West? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.53.228.180 (talk) 01:53, 11 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Well I was going to suggest The Buddha of Suburbia , but apparently it was only a TV series in the UK. However, it did come from a book which is worth reading if you can't track down the episodes. --TammyMoet (talk) 08:31, 11 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Bollywood Queen? ---Sluzzelin talk 08:48, 11 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Just remembered My Beautiful Launderette. --TammyMoet (talk) 09:28, 11 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Also A Private Enterprise (1974), Sammy and Rosie Get Laid (1987), Bhaji on the Beach (1993), Brothers in Trouble (1995), My Son the Fanatic (1997), Love + Hate (2005), and Four Lions (2010). --Antiquary (talk) 09:35, 11 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I didn't know desi meant someone from the Indian subcontinent so thanks for that new word. Anyway, it's not about desis but I recommend To Sir, with Love, one of the best films about the immigrant experience I've ever seen. --Viennese Waltz 07:37, 13 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Coming of ages books for males

I really love these type of books but I find it very hard to find them plz help thanks --FilmGuySuper8 (talk) 18:02, 11 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Have you already read all the ones recommended here?--Jac16888 Talk 18:09, 11 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I realize this is the same question from a month ago, but I have some to add that I didn't the first time around. For guys' reading in general, you can find good stuff at www.guysread.com this list from the guardian, http://boysdoread.blogspot.com, http://www.theskykid.com/books/coming-of-age-books-for-boys/, http://thedamari.wordpress.com/2010/07/25/book-list-coming-of-age-books/
Google coming of age boys will find even more. Mingmingla (talk) 23:39, 11 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Try A Kestrel for a Knave by Barry Hines. Great coming-of-age story. The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner by Alan Sillitoe is great, too. Dominus Vobisdu (talk) 00:59, 15 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]