Movie Reviews

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According to BBC Online, the four Italian consultants have come up with a list of 50 movies for their book, "Cinema per manager" (Cinema for Managers) , which they say showcase good business practice.

Among the films on the consultants' list is Volver, the latest critically-acclaimed film by Spain's top director Pedro Almodovar. In the film self-made businesswoman Raymunda, played by Penelope Cruz, uses her feminine skills to acquire and successfully run a restaurant. Volver was hailed as highlighting inventive way to succeed

In The Terminal, Tom Hanks plays an immigrant from Eastern Europe trapped in an American airport. The authors say the story is a typical example of turning "diversity" into an advantage and an innovative strategy for succeeding in business.

Westerns starring John Wayne are seen as an inspiration for "leadership and mission", the authors say.

The movies we review you will be those we consider helpful to growing your career.

MOVIE REVIEWS

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1. The Office (2001)