Movie Review: Spiderman(2002)

 

Title: Spider-Man

Director: Sam Raimi

Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Willem Dafoe, James Franco

Release Date: May 3, 2002

Writers: Stan Lee, Steve Ditko

Producers: Laura Ziskin, Ian Bryce

Language: English

Budget: $139 million

Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Superhero

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars.

"Spider-Man," directed by Sam Raimi and released on May 3, 2002, is a gripping superhero tale featuring the talented Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker. Bitten by a radioactive spider in a laboratory, Peter discovers newfound superhuman strength, the ability to shoot webs, and the capability to crawl on any surface. Vowing to use his powers for good, Peter is motivated by the emotional last words of his uncle Ben. To know the complete story, watching the movie is highly recommended.

Both the writer and the director have executed their roles admirably. The background music enhances the cinematic experience, and the visual effects (VFX) and costumes are commendable. The entire cast, including not only the protagonist but also the antagonist and supporting actors, delivers stellar performances.

The movie's underlying message, "with great power comes great responsibility," adds depth to the narrative. Whether you're a fan of Tobey Maguire, Spider-Man, or superheroes in general, this movie is a must-watch.

by Jeebit Singh Sunuwar,

Grade 9,

Manoram Boarding Secondary School,

Suryabinayak-5, Bhaktapur 

Poem: My dream and my journey

"My dream is to be a doctor,

Engineer might be right,

But I don't know what to do.

I have a lot to choose.

Well, it's not so easy, of course,

Hard work comes first, that's the source.

There are ups and downs on this course,

I don't know what to do, feeling quite unsure.

I can't stay stuck like this,

Because I have to make my dreams,

From now on, I have to work harder it seems.

So, let's go and make my dreams come true."

By Sejal Shilpakar, Grade 8

Modern English Secondary School 

Bhaktapur

A letter to friend about junk food

 

 Suryavinayak 5, 

Katunje. Bhaktapur

 25th  August 2022

Dear Kripa

Long and sweet remembrance,

A lot of thanks for your letter. I received it yesterday. I hope that you are fine there. I am also fine here. I am glad to hear that your exam went good. You asked me to write about the harmful effects of junk food on our health. And, I am going to do that  in this letter.

First of all,  Junk food is food that has less nutritive value and high calories.  They are good in taste but they are harmful. They may cause many diseases like heart disease, diabetes, diarrhoea etc. They may cause obesity. I know that they have high satisfactory value and they save time but they cause various diseases. They and available everywhere. I am not totally against junk food but if a person eats more Junk food then s/he may be obese. I don't want to see you obese so please refrain from overconsumption of junk food.

We may eat junk food but to a limit. We should have a balanced diet. It may contain junk food once a week. We can maintain both our health and a desire to eat junk food in such a way.

Now, I am going to stop my running pen and flying heart. Convey my namaste to uncle and aunt and don't forget to write about your summer vacation in your next letter. Hope to hear from you soon. Hasta la vista!

Love,

Rajal

(Written by Rajal Shrestha from grade eight, 

Unique Academy Secondary School, Bhaktapur)

An article on a unique tradition of Nepal: NepalJanku: A Newari Custom

                        Janku: A Newari Custom

The world has been enriched with thousands of different cultures. Nepal is also rich in its unique customs and cultures. Janku is among those. Janku is a Newari custom with its own historical and cultural values, celebrated when people reach a certain age. This essay describes when it is celebrated, how it is celebrated, and its importance.

Janku is quite famous in the Newari community. There are five total Janku celebrations: 77 years, 1000 months old (roughly between 81-84 years), 88 years, 99 years, and 110 years old. In ancient times, the average life expectancy of a person was only 67 years, so when someone reached a Janku age, it was like they were given a new life. After their last Janku is performed, elderly people in the Newari community are considered as symbols of divinity. The date for celebrating Janku is calculated by the priest based on the lunar calendar. After the second Janku, the person is given the "Thakali" status and is respected equally to gods or goddesses.

Janku is celebrated by the family members dressing the man in his finest attire, and the woman looking like a new bride. The man or woman is treated like a bridegroom or bride, visiting different temples and vihars. Various Janku rituals are performed to please the gods and seek help to overcome problems. It is a very important celebration in the life of the Newar community. Janku is celebrated according to birth dates. The significance of this celebration is related to Newari texts, which mention that Janku celebration ages mark auspicious times in a person's life when even the smallest threat may pose a serious risk to one's life.

Janku is a custom that respects the spirituality and wisdom of the elderly. Janku is quite important because it celebrates and congratulates long, healthy living within Newari culture. It symbolizes a long life and provides respect to the elders.

By,

Kohinoor Karki

Grade 9

Modern English Secondary School

Bhaktapur 

Story Writing: Happiness before money

 Write a story with the ending, "And the family lived happily ever after." Also write a moral.

Happiness before money

Once upon a time, there was a family of four -Michael, his wife Lily and their two children, Emily and Will. Michael was a farmer and he was the only one to earn a bread for the family. They had always lived a poor life struggling to make ends meet. 

One day, when Michael was ploughing the field, he found a hidden treasure under the soil. It was a chest filled with gold coins and jewels. They were amazed to have something that could change their life. With all the wealth, they could finally buy their dream home, travel the world and live comfortably. However, as they were about to leave their old home, they remembered all the wonderful memories they had there. They realized that the true treasure wasn't the wealth they had found, but the love and memories they had created as a family. 

So, they decided to stay in their old home and use the treasure to give back to their community. They donated to charities, schools and helped their neighbours in need. They found joy and fulfillment in helping others and their lives became richer than ever before. And the family lived happily ever after.

Moral: True happiness and fulfillment doesn't come from material possesions, but from the love we share with others. 

By Pranisha Bakhunchhe

Grade 9

Manoram Boarding Secondary School 

Suryabinayak-5, Bhaktapur 

A short biography about Gautam Buddha

 

Gautam Buddha, the messenger of peace, equality, and fraternity, was born in Lumbini in the 6th Century BC, in the Terai region of Nepal. He belonged to the royal family of Kapilvastu. He is also known as Siddhartha Gautam. His father was Suddhodhan Shakya and his mother was Maha Maya Devi. His childhood was spent in luxury and comfort, wherein he was completely unaware of the suffering, pain, and struggles of the common world. 

Siddhartha got married to Yashodhara at the early age of 16 but he was never interested in his married life. As per the Buddhist manuscripts, when Siddhartha saw an old man, a sick person, and a dead body, he understood that nothing in this material world is permanent. So, he left his home at the age of 29 to find the real truth and purpose of life. He wandered different places and continued meditation to attain enlightenment. He attained enlightenment in a place called Bodh Gaya at the age of 35.

Gautam Buddha died at the age of 80 in Kushinagar, India. He is known as the Light of Asia because he was the most enlightened man in the world and he gave light to the whole world.His teachings are equally relevant in the modern world.

An essay on “Relevance and need of mutual cooperation for nation building”

“Relevance and need of mutual cooperation for nation building”

Mutual cooperation is required for the rapid all-around development of the nation and it is possible if all the people come and unite together. Mutual cooperation refers to the process of working together for a common interest to achieve a common goal. And that common goal for our country Nepal is to bring drastic changes in all the sectors. In this essay, we will discuss the need for mutual cooperation among political leaders of our country and the also among the citizens of our country.

Every politician must understand that politics is the supreme form of social service. That’s why a political leader must work for the interest of the common people. In the context of our country Nepal, recent political events show that there is no proper solidarity between the political leaders and parties. Most of them seem to be after money and power. It is high time for them to understand that rather than fighting one another, they should have a common consensus and work together towards the greater goal of nation-building. They must work together even though their political ideologies differ because it is the need of time.

Mutual cooperation is not only required on the political level but also on the ground level. Every citizen must understand that it is their duty to work for national development. People must cooperate with one another regardless of their caste, religion, class, race, or geographical location. Educators should teach students about the importance of mutual cooperation. Quality education is the first step towards nation-building. Similarly, people and organizations involved in various sectors should mutually cooperate with one another and make contributions toward shared visions and values. For instance, private and public medical sectors can mutually collaborate with each other to provide affordable yet quality health services.

Singapore is a country that achieved miraculous development in a span of about 3 decades. And it became possible due to mutual cooperation on different levels. The diverse population of the country lives and works peacefully. The government and the people work together. The need for mutual cooperation starts with our homes and it is not limited to a nation. We have to mutually cooperate with other nations as well for mutual benefit. Thus the bigger goal of nation-building can be achieved by the sum of small efforts of different parties in form of mutual cooperation.