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** Another ''[[Star Wars]]'' example: the battle in the Emperor's throne room in episode VI featured severely muted colors, and twisted if angular structures. The only splashes of colors, the red Royal Guard, were pointedly sent away. The only colors in the fight are the lightsabers and Luke's face. |
** Another ''[[Star Wars]]'' example: the battle in the Emperor's throne room in episode VI featured severely muted colors, and twisted if angular structures. The only splashes of colors, the red Royal Guard, were pointedly sent away. The only colors in the fight are the lightsabers and Luke's face. |
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* In ''[[The Incredibles]]'', the Insuricare offices are soul-crushingly drab, to better convey how much Bob Parr hates that job. Contrast that with the gorgeous jungle and [[Raygun Gothic]] architecture of Syndrome's island to see how much Bob loves being a superhero. The Parr home, with its Googie architecture, falls somewhere in the middle, since Bob doesn't appreciate his family until it's almost too late. And Mirage points out the link between the brilliant-but-unstable Syndrome and his chosen home: |
* In ''[[The Incredibles]]'', the Insuricare offices are soul-crushingly drab, to better convey how much Bob Parr hates that job. Contrast that with the gorgeous jungle and [[Raygun Gothic]] architecture of Syndrome's island to see how much Bob loves being a superhero. The Parr home, with its Googie architecture, falls somewhere in the middle, since Bob doesn't appreciate his family until it's almost too late. And Mirage points out the link between the brilliant-but-unstable Syndrome and his chosen home: |
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{{quote|'''Mr. Incredible:''' I've been meaning to ask you. Of all places to settle down, why... |
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'''Mirage:''' A volcano? My employer is attracted to power. As am I. It's a ''weakness'' we both share. |
'''Mirage:''' A volcano? My employer is attracted to power. As am I. It's a ''weakness'' we both share. |
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'''Mr. Incredible:''' Seems a little... unstable. |
'''Mr. Incredible:''' Seems a little... unstable. |
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'''Mirage:''' I prefer to think of it as misunderstood. |
'''Mirage:''' I prefer to think of it as misunderstood. |
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'''Mr. Incredible:''' Aren't we all? |
'''Mr. Incredible:''' Aren't we all? |
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'''Mirage:''' Volcanic soil is among the most fertile in the world. Everything [[No, Mr. Bond, I Expect You to Dine|at this table]] was grown right here on this island. }} |
'''Mirage:''' Volcanic soil is among the most fertile in the world. Everything [[No, Mr. Bond, I Expect You to Dine|at this table]] was grown right here on this island. }} |
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* ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]: The Two Towers''. While King Theoden is under Saruman's control, his hall is dark and colorless. After he regains his right mind, the lanterns and fires in his hall are lit. |
* ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]: The Two Towers''. While King Theoden is under Saruman's control, his hall is dark and colorless. After he regains his right mind, the lanterns and fires in his hall are lit. |
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