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    Jim Carrey Ghostbusters

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    On the surface, this movie looks like a typical example of Hollywood arrogance. Produced by the same people behind "Ghostbusters" and "Happy gilmore", this is the movie responsible for Jim Carrey becoming the first actor to collect a $20 million dollar bank cheque. But to his acclaim, Carrey returns to the heat by going the extra mile and sticking his neck out more than ever before. After the successful horseplay of "The mask" and "Batman forever", The cable guy tells a venturous departure. Alright, in the central role he acts as another overdone, frantic and insane character. But for once, he is not a likeable dimwit. Instead, he is a unpleasent maniac. The movie is not a pure travesty, but rather a mockery with an unsettling edge to it.…

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    Jim Carrey is one of the best comedians of our time. He has been in many amazing movies and has made many people laugh. He is now an extremely famous and popular comedian but he was not always this successful he had a very humble start. Jim Carrey although now a famous comedian he started just like anybody else. Jim Carrey grew up in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada; he was born on January 17, 1962 (Biography.com). Carrey got his start at a stand up spot in a club in Toronto (biography.com). In 1978,…

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    Immediately Jim Carrey the famous comedian actor pops into your head. He has starred in a multitude of number 1 box office hits like Ace Ventura pet Detective, Dumb and Dumber, The Mask and Liar Liar to name a few. The Golden Globe winner has became a household name despite the many setbacks in his life. Jim Carrey path to success was not easy by any means. The beginning of his life had a rough start. James Eugene “Jim” Carrey was born in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada on January 17, 1962. He was…

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    Jim Carrey was born January 17, 1962. He is known for his adventurous acting in many movies some including, Ace Ventura, the Mask, Dumb and Dumber, and Yes Man. Jim Carrey was born in Ontario, Canada. He eventually relocated to Los Angeles, California to pursue his comedy career. He landed a spot on the show In Living Color, which set his career into motion. The disorder I believe Mr. Carrey may have is Dissociative Identity Disorder. DID is defined in our textbook as having multiple…

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    Eventually, I overcame that depression as I progressed through my grade school education. However, I would have never have made it had I not been introduced to one who's struggle was even greater than my own. His name was James Eugene Redmond, or "Jim" Carrey.(Wikipedia) Jim Carrey's life inspired me whenever I needed help by comparing his hardships to mine and even…

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    grew up in a small town in Canada to a stay at home mother and a father who was a musician/accountant.(Wikipedia) Throughout school, Carrey struggled as an undiagnosed dyslexic. (Dyslexiahelp.umich.edu)” I wasn’t dyslexic, so he probably struggled more”, is what I would tell myself when comparing out struggles. However, not only did Carrey battle with dyslexia during school, but in the 8th grade, Jim and his family had to work an 8 hour evening as a custodian because his father had been fired,…

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    Did you know that the actor who played the Grinch, Jim Carrey, spent a total of 92 days in the Grinch Outfit? He also had to go through two and a half hours just to put it on and then an other hour just to take it off! How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a family favorite Christmas fantasy movie, directed by the talented Ron Howard. The movie has an amazing cast featuring Jim Carrey as the Grinch, Taylor Momsen as Cindy Lou Who, Christine Baranski as Martha May Whovier, Molly Shannon as Bette…

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    Jim Carrey is a white, twenty four year old male. Jim was raised in a nice middle class neighborhood, he is close to his family, but does not know much about his cultural background except that he is mostly Scottish. He currently works at a mental health facility, just graduated college with a Master’s degree in social work, and was just hired as a clinical psychologist. Jim makes about $65,000 per year, and works 8 – 5 Monday through Friday. Jim has high character, he prides himself on…

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    In this latest pic, Carrey is very much the James-Stewart-kind-of-Everyman. However, this strong performance has stiff competition from Harris, whose character must do everything in his power to prevent Truman from leaving the show-- a task which he finds difficult, since he has watched the star of his show grow up from infancy, creating a somewhat fatherly attachment. Noah Emmerich, who plays Truman's best friend and confidante, also gives a memorable performance as a man whose motivations seem…

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    Iw Fredy Analysis

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    Fairfield, Iw – Jim Carrey, actor, comedian, and impressionist, gave a commencement speech to the graduating class of Maharish University of Management to inspire then about the life after they graduate and what is in store for them, in the future. “I am here to plant a seed that will inspire you to move forward in life with enthusiastic hearts and a clear sense of wholeness.” Carrey continues, “The question is, will that seed have a chance to take root, or will I be sued by Monsanto and forced…

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