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For Horror Movie Fans Visit Gatlinburg This Fall
The Horror Weekend 2011 is going to be held in Gatlinburg this year and the Gatlinburg Convention Center has been chosen as the locale for this most unique function. For vacationers who want something ‘out of the ordinary’ during their holidays, what would be better than this! As outlined by this Shock Till Your Drop report, the event is all set to be a star studded one also.
Discover 10 Facts About Terra Nova
Have you seen the newest offering from Fox this fall called Terra Nova?
10 Best President Movies
The ten best President movies are ones that catch our interest, especially those that are based on true facts. Some have stretched the facts and have been questioned, but they have still been successes at the box office. 1. Air Force One, a 1997 release, stars Harrison Ford as President of the United States, James [...]
Alternative Movie Posters By Laz Marquez
Laz Marquez is a young graphic designer who studied in the U.S. He likes to create posters based on favorite movies (from Alfred Hitchcock and Stephen King). He’s recent achievement – a dozen posters for alternative Oscars 2011 nominees. He created posters for the movies like The Social Network, 127 Hours, Black Swan and others.
Top 10 Best Alfred Hitchock Movies
Alfred Hitchcock’s (1899-1980) own perception was that his best movies were the ones that have been embraced by the audience. Although in the Top 10 list below you can find some of his greatest box-office successes, more criteria have been included such as the acting, script, influence and innovation. Well, here we go: 10) The [...]
Oscar Nominations 2011: Fun Facts
Jeff Bridges could join Spencer Tracy and Tom Hanks as the only winners of lead actor Oscars in successive years. Also, more fun facts. — Jeff Bridges, who won the lead actor Oscar last year for “Crazy Heart,” is up in the same category for his performance as Rooster Cogburn in “True Grit.” Only two [...]
Top 10 Family Movies
The Wizard of Oz (1939) Image credit: deadline.com If you’re looking for an affordable fun-filled activity that you and your family members can enjoy, then you don’t need to reinvent the wheel. Watch a movie! Although not every movie is appropriate for children, there are still tons that are. Here are 10 fun, wholesome films [...]
10 Facts About 3D Movies
1. William Friese Greene of UK was the first innovator to file a patent for a viewing device that combines 2 pictures in one, a forerunner of the 3D image in 1894. 2. The first demonstration of a 3D film was in 1915. At Astor Theater in New York City, USA an audience wore red [...]
The CSI Effect – Fact vs. Fiction
The popular TV shows portray scientists working in labs and solving crimes at rapid speeds, with technology that isn’t yet available. We take a look at the difference between how real forensic scientists work and how they are shown on TV. View in High resolution Infographic created by ForensicScience.net
10 fun facts about “Back to the Future”
Back to the Future debuted in theaters 25 years ago this week, earning critical acclaim and big box office numbers. Let’s hop in the DeLorean for a trip down memory lane and ten fun facts about Marty McFly, Doc Brown, and the rest of the Hill Valley crew: 1. Michael J. Fox was the first [...]
10 Movies That Were Better Than The Books
Hollywood doesn’t have the best track record when it comes to transforming bestselling novels and works of literature into popcorn movies. But on some rare occasions a movie comes along that improves on its source material. A clever screenwriter, an inspired director, and a pitch-perfect actor can interpret a book masterfully: streamlining stories, fleshing out [...]
The Anatomy of an 80’s Action Movie
Art by Justin Reed Growing up as a male in the 1980s, there was one thing that was definitely a staple of our viewing – the Action Movie. Did they kick ass? HELL YES. Were they formulaic? Totally. As a connoisseur of the 80s action movie, I’ve dissected and performed an autopsy to find out [...]
‘The Pacific’ review: Brutal, epic, remarkable
Like “Band of Brothers” nine years ago, HBO’s World War II miniseries “The Pacific” is a massive achievement. And like its Europe-set predecessor, it’s at its best when it focuses on the small things as a way of reflecting the huge story it’s telling. The 10-part miniseries, which premieres at 9 p.m. ET Sunday (March [...]
2010 Academy Award Winners
2010 was the biggest night in Hollywood as the best and brightest were recognized for their work on various films. There was a lot of anticipation building up to the awards, from the red carpet pre-show down to the very last award handed out. Here is a rundown of the 2010 Oscars/Academy Awards Winners List: [...]
BAFTA Awards 2010 Winners
* Best Film : The Hurt Locker * Outstanding British Film: Fish Tank * Director: Kathryn Bigelow, The Hurt Locker * Leading Actor: Colin Firth, A Single Man * Leading Actress: Carey Mulligan, An Education * Supporting Actor: Christoph Waltz, Inglourious Basterds * Supporting Actress: Mo’Nique, Precious * Original Screenplay: Mark Boal, The Hurt Locker [...]
