Archive for October, 2005
Movie Poster Marie Antoinette
October 24th, 2005
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Question: Can I use a photo of the Marie Antoinette poster on my public blog? Does this fall under fair use?
It's not on a commercial site, and I'm critiquing part of the movie.
Answer: I would say no, because your commentary is on the movie rather than on the poster. It thus would not fall under the copyright law's fair use exception: when the use is to comment upon, criticize or parody the copyrighted work.
As a practical matter, there would be a PR nightmare if the copyright owner sued a reviewer for this.
Advice: Follow the law, don't take chances.
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Marie Antoinette The French Revolution
October 22nd, 2005
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Question: Was Marie Antoinette entirely to blame for the French Revolution?
I need to know I have to do an essay on this and I'm not quite sure. I also need to know why if you could please. Thanks. !.x.Vicki.x.! xxx
Answer: According to Philip's Worl Encyclopedia:
"French Revolution (1789–99) Series of events that removed the French monarchy, transformed government and society, and established the First Republic. Suggested causes include economic pressures, an antiquated social structure, weakness of the (theoretically absolute) royal government and the influence of the Enlightenment. Beginning in June 1789, when the States-General met at Versailles during a political crisis caused by attempts to tax the nobility, representatives of the bourgeoisie demanded reform and proclaimed themselves a National Assembly. Popular resistance, epitomized by the storming of the Bastille, forced the government to accede to demands which included the abolition of the aristocracy, reform of the clergy, and a Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen. The Legislative Assembly was installed (October 1791) and, faced with growing internal and external pressure, declared war on Austria (April 1792). It was soon in conflict with most other European states, the governments of which viewed events in France with fear. The war hastened political change: Louis XVI was deposed (August 1792) and the National Convention met to proclaim a republic (September 1792)."
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Marie Antoinette. The French Revolution [in 4 minutes]
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