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  • Maverick Marsalis - Producer and Film Maker  By : Kevin Montaglia
    Maverick Kellee Marsalis (January 1, 1971 - (January 29, 2010) is a Porsche(928 & 944) tuning specialist and Muscle car shop owner, automotive designer, photographer, fabricator, as well as writer, producer and film maker.
  • Bollywood on a Roll as 3 Idiot Outperforms Avatar  By : Srinjan Bhowmick
    3 Idiots have changed the level of Bollywood and have taken it to the next level. It’s gaining more prominence and money day by day.
  • A Serious Man  By : Douglas Kent
    A movie review of the new Coen Brothers film A Serious Man
  • How to Tune a Ukulele  By : Pamelina Siow
    Ukulele beginners usually start with the soprano ukulele since it is cost effective and is also easy to play, while the more experienced ones who are usually familiar with the guitar generally play baritone ukulele. Baritone ukulele is crafted for experts and costs a few thousand dollars.
  • Movie reviews for Pitch Black  By : Mr D Stevens
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  • Possible Oscar for White Wedding?  By : Sandra Olivier
    The South African Academy Award Selection Committee and the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) last month (September 2009) announced the selection of White Wedding for consideration as the South African entry for the 82nd Academy Awards.
  • J8DED The Series: A Unique Cable and Television Series in the Making  By : Chris Robertson
    A quick review of J8DED The Series, a new dark comedy/drama show for international cable and television...
  • "Chocolat" Is Moviemaking at Its Best: A Sweet Story With an Important Message  By : Ed Bagley
    It is rare when you can say that a movie is so warm and wonderful that it can even overcome a manipulative, vindictive authority figure and a husband guilty of spousal abuse, but "Chocolat" manages to do so with some great acting, writing and directing. Chocolat is everything that is right about moviemaking—don't walk, run to this film and warm your heart with a wonderful viewing experience you will remember.
  • "Serendipity" Poses an Important Question: Can We Trust Fate to Bring Us Together?  By : Ed Bagley
    "Serendipity" begs the question, "Can you trust pure fate or destiny to bring two people together when the odds of doing so are impossible?" It is the idea of the movie—that we want to believe in the magic of two souls finding each other in the end—that draws us in and makes it work. On this score, I am just as big a sucker as the next guy. Find out why.
  • Why "27 Dresses" by Aline Brosh McKenna Is Better Than the Average Romantic Comedy  By : Ed Bagley
    Make no mistake, "27 Dresses" is better than average for a romantic comedy with pure entertainment, but not quite able to garner a 3-star (good) rating. What separates out 27 Dresses from other romantic comedies is that the central character Jane (Katherine Heigl) does experience some personal growth in finding that special someone. Find out what it is, and why it matters.
  • "Mama Mia!" - A Fun Film - Becomes the Highest Grossing Movie Musical in History  By : Ed Bagley
    Every now and then a movie comes along that makes no pretense of featuring great acting, singing, directing and writing, but seeks to be only what it is—just plain fun! The most recent of these rare movies is "Mamma Mia!", released in 2008. Based on the music of Abba, Mamma Mia! is not an artistic gem, but it did become the most successful movie musical worldwide by generating $610+ million in revenue.
  • Great Writing, Directing, Acting and Music Make "Steel Magnolias" an Excellent Film  By : Ed Bagley
    It isn't often that a guy could get pulled into a movie about a bunch of women sharing their lives, loves, hopes, dreams, struggles and tragedies in a beauty shop, but Steel Magnolias reeled me in like a bait on a fishhook. This movie is no "chick flick"; it has great writing, great direction, great acting and great music that make it an excellent film. Find out why.
  • "Miss Congeniality 2" Is Not the Right Vehicle for Sandra Bullock's Potential as an Actress  By : Ed Bagley
    Ah, sequels. I am trying to think of one that was better than the original and cannot, and when the original was only average, then you get the idea of where I would rate "Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous". Just what is the problem here, and why isn't Bullock getting that elusive Oscar nomination as Best Actress?
  • Seinfeld- The Show About Nothing  By : Emily Curwood
    Seinfeld has been described as one of the "great TV sitcoms. The show was created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld. It stars Jerry Seinfeld, who is a character based largely on himself.
  • Two Funny Comedies, "Talladega Nights" and "Wedding Crashers", But Only One Is a Good Film  By : Ed Bagley
    There are comedies that can make you laugh that are not good films because they lack any meaningful substance or worthwhile message. Then there are comedies that can make you laugh that appear to have a lack of substance, but slowly pull you into a character as you become emotionally involved with his situation. Find out what makes the difference.
  • Two Action Adventure Films, One Comedy and One Serious, Both Turn Out Average  By : Ed Bagley
    If you want some over-the-top laughs, see Ben Stiller's "Tropic Thunder", a very confused film that can't make up its mind whether it wants to be an action adventure, war story, comedy, satire, mockumentary or wannabe drama. If you want fantasy disguised as action adventure, see "300", a film with more animation than acting.
  • Tintin Goes Hollywood  By : Jimmy li
    This article gives a brief history on the history Tintin in comic form. It recounts the authors own memories of Tintin growing up and his feelings on the upcoming Tintin film.
  • Faithful (1996) - Directed by Paul Mazursky  By : ExpertsColumn
    This 1996 Black comedy film directed by Paul Mazursky is definitely worth watching. The film is well directed and keeps the viewers interested throughout with its hilarious conversation and well defined performances by the lead actors.

    It stars Cher as a rich but rejected wife who wants to take her life on her 20th anniversary . Margaret ( Cher ) apparently happily married to Jack Connor ( Ryan O Neal) is , in fact fighting depression and wants to end it all. She writes a note to her husband and she is about to take a bottle full of sleeping pills, when she hears the door bell..
  • Bollywood is Bigger and Better than Ever  By : Parminder59 Parminder59
    From its very first inception back in 1913, the bollywood film industry has taken off like a bullet. But it was not until sound came to the big screen almost 20 years later that the industry’s main theme was born. One of the biggest differences between these films and those of today is that they still heavily rely on song and dance as their main genre in making films. And while such movies came in went in more popular film cultures like Hollywood, bollywood has proved over and over that you should never stop a good thing when you have found it.
  • Jimmy Stewart is Beloved By the Film Industry and American Pop Culture  By : Mako Kaileo
    Because Jimmy Stewart played a variety of roles in films that spanned nearly all genres, he is a beloved actor in the heart of American culture.
  • Star Trek - A new beginning for the SF legend  By : Andrew Hawnt
    A celebration of the new Star trek film from director JJ Abrams- truly a momentous occasion in the annals of Star Trek fandom.
  • Was SlumDog Millionaire Helped by the Credit Crunch?  By : Musa Aykac
    Slumdog Millionaire who won four golden globes and then went on to wipe the floor at the Oscars has been a huge movie in Britain and over seas, it has also been both celebrated by the critics and box office.
  • Top 10 Comedy Films  By : Noel Byrne
    So what is it exactly that distinguishes the good comedy films from the great? Is it their ability to endure, the way their humor creeps up on you or takes you by surprise? Maybe it's a great script, perfect timing or one-liners that hit the mark every time?
  • Vampires in Movies  By : Robert Smith
    One of those genres are monster movies, which offer a sense of suspense and fear to the audience who is deeply mesmerized by what is happening on the giant screen. This research paper will focus on only one kind of monster who invaded the many movie screens around the world for ages; the mysterious vampires.
  • Body Of Lies - Was This A Classic Spy Thriller?  By : James Woolley
    Body Of Lies is a thrilling, action packed spy movie with many twists and turns. Leonardo Di Caprio stars as Roger Ferris, a 'rising star' in the world of espionage. He's tasked with gathering intelligence to catch the elusive Al-Saleem, a terrorist who's responsible for many recent bombings in Europe.
  • Watchmen - The most anticipated comic book movie of all time is here at last  By : Andrew Hawnt
    The WATCHMEN movie is here! The most anticipated comic book movie of all time is finally coming to our screens.
  • Is Dragons' Den Serving Its Purpose?  By : Shaun Parker
    An article discussing the popular BBC TV programme Dragons' Den and its positive effect on the design industry.
  • Top 10 Classic Movies  By : Noel Byrne
    A classic movie is quite simply a movie that has stood the test of time, regardless of genre, regardless of age. A classic transcends all its classifications and manages to hold your attention all over again. In reverse order here are my top 10...
  • James Bond and Aston Martin  By : Susan Roberts
    Why is there such a firm association between James Bond and Aston Martin vehicles?
  • The Making of the Tintin Movie - The Story So Far  By : Holly Franklin
    The Tintin Movie collaboration involving Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson has hit some financial snags. It is rescheduled to begin filming in February 2009 this article explains how the Tintin Movie got to this point.
  • Carol Vorderman: Countdown To The End Of The Ignorant Celebrity?  By : Samantha Gilmartin
    Carol Vorderman, Jade Goody and Winston Churchill all failed to impress their teachers. But is education now more important than celebrity when it comes to making money?
  • An Overview of the X Factor Finalists for 2008  By : Musa Aykac
    Well we just witnessed a great X Factor semi final and probably one of the strongest that we have seen for years.
  • Motorcycles in the Movies  By : Alan Liptrot
    The wire fence jump in the movie 'The Great Escape' is arguably the greatest motorcycle movie scene of all time, but there are others.
  • A Brief History of Oprah #1  By : Alan Bentley
    I was a kid when Oprah Winfrey first burst onto the scene in the 80's. Oprah went from local talk show host to national icon seemingly overnight. When Oprah
  • Marvel Replaces Terrence Howard with Don Cheadle  By : Clarke Baldwin
    Recently Marvel had replaced Terrence Howard's role in Iron Man 2 with Don Cheadle. It sounds surreal merely to mention it, as Iron Man was such a box office hit, and replacing one of the main actors would seem to have the potential to destroy that recipe for success. The chemistry between Robert Downey Jr. and Terrence Howard was magnificent.
  • How Dancing With The Stars Differs From Other Reality TV Shows  By : MIKE SELVON
    It isn't any secret that Americans are living in a "reality television" world!
  • Star Wars  By : Gordon Sharp
    I always remember watching the original Star Wars Trilogy when I was younger. Every one of my friends watched it too.
  • "For a Few Dollars More" Establishes Leone as a Master of Creating Emotion  By : Ed Bagley
    After the unexpected, smashing success of Sergio Leone's direction in "A Fistful of Dollars" with the newly-found presence of Clint Eastwood as the gunfighter who would become The Man With No Name, Leone 's direction in "For a Few Dollars More" was even more successful, artistically and financially. Learn why a film that could not garner a single award in its day has become a classic western film with a faithful following.
  • The Fascinating History Of Hollywood Movies  By : Victor Epand
    The article traces the establishment of Hollywood and the growth in the production house system. It also touches upon the contributions of the great directors to the growth of Hollywood movies.
  • Success Story Of Gone With The Wind  By : Victor Epand
    The tale teaches the significance of life to a love-spoilt girl. It shows the nature of true love, which finally changes her into a lady. The war scenario is also depicted at its best.
  • Five Famous Science Fiction Films  By : Victor Epand
    This article describes some very popular science fiction movies that have come out from Hollywood. It gives brief descriptions of five such famous movies.
  • Marketing A Film: The Movie Trailers  By : Victor Epand
    This article speaks about the movie trailers and how they are made. It also explains how a movie trailer helps a movie to reach its audience.
  • The Magic Of The Old Classic Movies  By : Victor Epand
    This article looks at some of the all time great movies which had been the fancy of moviegoers and film critics for long periods. It gives some of their special features as well.
  • The Antiques Roadshow: Three Decades Of Traveling Pleasure  By : Victor Epand
    The Antiques Roadshow debuted in Britain in 1977, with American and Canadian versions following later. A panel of experts use their professional skills to determine the value of items, article provides historical information and tells related stories.
  • Watch College Football Online With Digital Quality And Never Pay Again  By : Davion W
    Full coverage of all college football games is possible if you choose to watch college football online, using a fantastic new invention called satellite TV on PC software.
  • Film is still a relative newcomer in the pantheon of fine arts  By : pharmacyforus
    While motion picture films have been around for more than a century, film is still a relative newcomer in the pantheon of fine arts. In the 1950s, when television became widely available, industry analysts predicted the demise of local movie theaters.
  • Filming in Bethlehem  By : Tali Gat
    According to the New Testament, Bethlehem is the birthplace of Jesus of Nazareth. The town is inhabited by one of the oldest Christian communities in the world, though the size of the community has shrunk in recent years due to emigration.
  • Sit Back, Relax, and Watch Live TV on the Internet  By : Davion W
    Viewing our favorite television shows will never be the same because technology has made us widely possible to watch live TV on the internet. Recent innovations have allowed us to carry this favorite pastime almost anywhere, and to be enjoyed whenever needed.
  • Doctor Who - One Of Sci-Fi's Greats  By : Jay Evans
    Doctor Who is a long-running award-winning British science fiction television show developed by the BBC. As a matter of fact Doctor who's the longest-running science fiction television serial in history, airing initially from 1963 to 1989 and then again from 2005 until the time of writing with seasons promised all the way up to 2010!
  • Doctor Who: Sci-Fi's Longest Running TV Series Ever!  By : Jay Evans
    Back in 1963 when the first episode of Doctor who aired on BBC television in the United Kingdom, who would have thought that this small budget science fiction series would become the longest running science fiction series of all time and eventually have several spin-offs? The success and popularity of Doctor Who over the years has simply been amassing!
  • Downloadable Movie for 2008 Juno  By : kelly chaney
    With computer technology advancing so rapidly and the popularity of movie watching showing no signs of abating, more and more people are choosing to buy programs where you can download movies for free.
  • How To Get Downloadable Movies For DVD  By : kelly chaney
    It seems that everyone wants to know how to download full DVD movies for free. The issue here is not whether you can find them, since there are probably millions upon millions of download sites that allow you to do so.
  • Constellation Factors about Popular TV Shows  By : Daniel spivey
    TV shows have become popular as millions of people around the world watch TV series and also they rank the tv shows according to their priority. Popular TV shows Lost and Heroes have won the imaginations of millions of people. Popular TV shows makes people to leave the reality of day to day life.
  • Two Films Offer Great Examples of What Not to Do With Your Life  By : Ed Bagley
    Kiss the Bride centers around four sisters from an Italian Catholic family in Rhode Island trying to work out their childhood hang-ups as three of them-all self-centered, self-absorbed and out of touch with reality-return to help their little sister get married. Sideways focuses on two men in midlife crises taking a one-week excursion through California wine country.
  • Hollywood Comedy Movies: From Charlie Chaplin To Jim Carrie  By : Victor Epand
    Hollywood comedy movies have come a long way to be where it is right now - since Charlie Chaplin to the most recent favorite comedian of all time, Jim Carrey. Comedy movies have developed in time according to the different era and it is usually directly or indirectly influenced by the immediate era.
  • Top Ten Horror Movies  By : Victor Epand
    The article gives a complete but brief overview of the popular Hollywood horror movies. It lists the top ten horror movies and provides important related information about them. The article also discusses the culmination and the development of the horror movies.
  • The Secret Behind The Hollywood Blockbuster Movies  By : Victor Epand
    The article discusses about the development, and making of the Hollywood blockbuster movies. It discusses in detail about the tricks behind making the various blockbuster movies.
  • The Goods, Bads And Uglies Of Hollywood  By : Victor Epand
    The article gives the idea of types of characters played by actors in Hollywood movies. Three important types of characters being good, bad and ugly characters are discussed. Characters from some of the films are described for better understanding of the readers.
  • Romantic Movies  By : Maria Joana
    Romance is a key part of our social path. Without romance our lives lack color, excitement and substance. TV is more and more popular, more and more people watch film, especially Romantic movies.
  • "Breakfast on Pluto" Is Really Not About an Alien from Outer Space  By : Ed Bagley
    "Breakfast on Pluto" is a gender preference movie about a boy who really wants to be a girl, and settles for being a transvestite trying to find a place in a world that curses his very existence. I endured Boys Don't Cry and Transamerica and am pleased to say I did not have to endure Breakfast on Pluto. I think that Neil Jordan is the reason why. This film is worth viewing for its message: to thine ownself be true.
  • Why Horror Films Are So Popular  By : Derek Both
    Horror films are designed to scare and disgust viewers with evil characters, plots and events that can range from realistic to completely supernatural.
  • Classic Television DVDs Bring the 1970s Back to the Small Screen  By : Ben Anton
    The 1970s were full of classic family television programs.
    This article discusses the variety of television programs available to the 1970s audience and how they are now available on DVD.
  • How To Watch Indian TV Shows  By : Davion W
    Anyone has the chance to watch Indian TV shows and it does not matter where in the world you are living today. In this particular article, we will take a look at how you can watch Indian TV shows and other international TV shows that are broadcast over the internet through your PC or laptop.
  • Stand by Me, a Stephen King movie  By : Darren Lambert
    Stand by Me is a 1986 movie, adapted from Stephen King's story The Body. The Body appeared as a novella in King's collection Different Seasons. Different Seasons also contains the stories The Shawshank Redemption, and the Apt Pupil, both of which were made into movies.
  • Watch Smallville Episodes Online  By : Ivanovich Cuxev
    Like any kid that grew up in the 70s, there were two films that came out that completely blew me away - the first was the original 'Star Wars' movie, and the second was the first 'Superman' film.
  • Prison Break is Over!  By : William Bishop
    Supposedly it will be over after this season. That was 3 months ago when someone mentioned that. As of now it seems as if we will be in for a twist in the plot. That is what makes this show.
  • Afro Samurai  By : Stephan Smith
    Introducing Afro Samurai, one of the most action-packed, high octane Japanese animes to hit television and has the power to simply blow you out of your easy chair. Beautifully drawn, Afro Samurai brings a unique and interesting twist to the standard samurai animes that we’re all use to . The only question I have is, "Are you ready?"
  • Tarot in Popular Culture: Two TV Shows that Featured Tarot Cards  By : Mothproof
    What really makes tarot ingrained in pop culture is its inherent story-telling powers. Tarot cards' rich imagery and symbolism are a great minefield of stories and narratives which have inspired artists everywhere.
  • Can Mistress of Spice Bring Aishwarya Into Trouble  By : Richa Sinha
    One of the news that can shock millions of Aishwarya Rai’s fans and no doubt her husband too is that of her erotic scenes in the movie named “Mistress Of Spice” opposite to Dylan Mcdermott.
  • Which Are the Top Movies in 2007?  By : Craig Rad
    2007 seems to be a year full of great, worth seeing movies. But do you know what to see and what to avoid? Here is a simple guidance to consider when you go to the movie theatre.
  • Aamir Khan & Kareena Kapoor In “Lajjo”  By : Pawan PANDEY
    Kareena Kapoor has decided that she will do films and roles that make her happy; she has decided that she is at a stage in her career where she can afford to be much choosier.
  • Riya Sen Receives Irrelevant Phone Calls  By : Rajesh Srivastava
    Receiving blank calls is not a new phenomenon for most of the Bollywood actress. The concept of blank call is following since the era of Rekha, Perveen Booby, Zeenta Taaman etc. Now in this very age it has taken a more crucial form.
  • You Must Live In The World Of Independent Film  By : Michael Connelly
    A discussion on how important it is for independent filmmakers to immerse themselves in the world of independent film if they want to find quality cast and crew members who are willing to work on their independent films for much less money than they are worth.
  • Abhishek Bachchan Is Rocking Ad Industry  By : Sonia
    Apart from doing movies, many of the Bollywood actors and actress also involve themselves into advertisement section. The question arises as ‘why not Abhishek Bachchan”. Now he is also involving himself with several brand names such as Motorola and LG.
  • 14 George Lucas Quotes to Celebrate His May 14th Birthday  By : Noel Jameson
    George Lucas, the father of Star Wars, is a Hollywood icon. Millions of people across the globe adore him with his fan base transcending race, gender and age. Celebrate his May 14th birthday with these 14 famous George Lucas quotes.
  • Your Favorite Classic TV Show: What Would It Be?  By : Ben Anton
    Classic television is a staple of American Society. Something so influential in the lives of so many cannot be forgotten. This article reminds us all of the impact Classic television shows had on our lives.
  • Some Facts About Shahrukh  By : Shravan kumar
    Bollywood actor, producer, and current host of the popular game show, Kaun Banega Crorepati, Shahrukh Khan is the super star and don of the film industry.
  • “Just Married” With Fardeen  By : Pawan PANDEY
    Two strangers become companions for life after an arranged marriage and go on a honeymoon in Ooty where they discover the obvious awkwardness that any relatively-not-known-to-each-other couple feels when it comes to consummating their marriage.
  • Four Romantic Comedies That Will Not Stress Your Emotions  By : Ed Bagley
    Here are four romantic comedies that will not stress your emotions: Matthew McConaughey and Sarah Jessica Parker in Failure to Launch, Jennifer Lopez (J-Lo) in Maid in Manhattan and The Wedding Planner, and Michael J. Fox and Gabrielle Anwar in For Love or Money. Just sit back and be entertained. If you want great stories, great acting and great direction, try other movies.
  • Another 5 Movies You Think Would Be Better Than They Are  By : Ed Bagley
    Here are another five movies you think would be really better than they are, unfortunately they are not. All five get my terrible rating; they include Gods and Generals (with Robert Duvall, Jeff Daniels and Stephen Lang), Mr. and Mrs. Smith (with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie), Just Like Heaven (with Reese Witherspoon), Miracle (the U. S. Hockey Team victory at the 1980 Olympic Games), and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (with Kate Hudson).
  • MySpace & Filmmakers  By : Steven Cancel
    A look at how the MySpace community is helping the independent film community.
  • Two Award-Winning Films That Are Pretty Average  By : Ed Bagley
    Antonia's Line won the 1995 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but its postscript fails to reveal a dark side that Hollywood typically ignores, making it an average film at best. The Aviator earns 11 Oscar nominations and wins five, including Cate Blanchett's portrayal as Katharine Hepburn, but was simply too negative and too graphic in its presentation to become a great film.
  • Five More Movies You Think Would Be Better Than They Are  By : Ed Bagley
    Here are five more movies you think would be really better than they are, unfortunately for the films, the scripts, the direction, and the actors, they are not. All five get my terrible rating; they include Imagine Me & You, Down With Love (with Renee Zellweger), In Good Company, It Runs in the Family (with Michael Dougles and Kirk Douglas) and Laws of Attraction (with Pierce Brosnan and Julianne Moore).
  • Yu-Gi-Oh GX Episode Guide  By : Craig Rad
    The story of Yu-Gi-Oh GX puts us in a fantastic universe, where human nature and magic coexist. A new and improved generation of duelists follows the incredible success of the Duel Monsters.
  • American Idol  By : Shakir A
    Competition encourages a person to strive towards greatness with the intention of achieving dominance. A person competes with others in various fields in which he/she is good, such as education, sports, music, dance etc.
  • An Independent Film Production That Became an Excellent, Big Fat Paycheck  By : Ed Bagley
    My Big Fat Greek Wedding is simply one of the best movies ever made about close families and their traditions. The estimated $5 million budget for the film generated worldwide revenue of $368 million, making it the highest-grossing independent film of all time, and the the highest grossing movie never to have hit number one at the box office.
  • 16 Grey's Anatomy Quotes – Famous Words From Your Favorite Characters  By : Noel Jameson
    If you're a fan of the TV hit Grey's Anatomy, check out these 14 Grey's Anatomy quotes from your favorite characters.
  • The Muppet Show at its finest  By : donna
    The Muppet show features the casts of the famous TV series The Muppets. It was produced by Jim Henson together with his team in the year 1976 and lasted until 1981. It was a combination of comedy, family and musical genre. It also features Kermit the frog of Sesame Street, as he way a happy and playful character here. He is trying to control his temper for the other Muppet characters. The Muppet show was a music hall style sing and dance variety show.
  • Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Evey Hero Goes to That Place Which He (Or She) Fears Most  By : Borat Sagidiev

    The Hero's Journey is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon. In fact, ALL of the hundreds of Hollywood movies we have deconstructed (see URL below) are based on this 188 stage template.

    Understanding this template is a priority for story or screenwriters.

  • The Hills Have Eyes Remake Is A Spooky Home Watch  By : Jonathon Hardcastle
    The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a classic horror movie which has been replicated in every shape and form over the years by a host of movies. Wes Craven paid homage to the storyline in the 1980s when he released the original "The Hills Have Eyes".
  • Two of the Best Movie Download Secrets  By : Andrew Castlewood
    Find out two of the best secrets currently emerging as the answer to What Movie Download?
  • Making Sense of Movie Downloading  By : Andrew Castlewood
    Find out more about movie downloading.
  • What Makes A Movie A Blockbuster?  By : Gregg Hall
    Blockbuster movies are extremely expensive to make, involving big named stars and costly special effects. Literally millions of dollars are spent on them with the hopes that the returns will more than make up for their cost.
  • Doctor Who Is Back - The Time Lord Returns  By : James Shenton
    There was always something a little risky in attempting to continue that venerable British sci-fi franchise, Doctor Who. Reviving a show that has run since the early sixties and gathered millions upon millions of loyal followers can be a dangerous business. Done correctly, though, it can be very profitable.
  • The Omen Is Creepy But Not Classic  By : Kadence Buchanan
    The Omen is a film that was released on, of all dates, June 6th of 2006. This was a major promotional opportunity, due to the fact that the date in numerical format was 06/06/06. A remake, the original Omen was created in 1976 and directed by Richard Donner.
  • Snakes on a Plane - Viral Marketing at its Best  By : James Shenton
    Every so often a movie will come along that is destined for greatness -- be it through powerful imagery, an engaging plot or a stellar cast. Occasionally, though, just occasionally, comes a movie whose success is based not on cast or plot (whose plot, in fact, is purely incidental to its popularity) but on simple viral marketing. Snakes on a Plane is such a movie.
  • Spiderman 3 - Your Friendly Neighborhood Blockbuster  By : James Shenton
    In 1962 a young cartoonist, Stan Lee, came up with an idea for a new comic superhero. During an era in which most of our superheroes were muscle-bound adults, young Peter Parker struck an unlikely figure.
  • CSI: NY - Back to the Big Apple  By : James Shenton
    Easily the darkest, most hard-bitten member of the CSI family, CSI:NY returns this fall for a third season: a season that opens following the violent murder of a former CSI, with another recovering from a coma.
  • CSI: Miami - Caine's Revenge  By : James Shenton
    One of the most successful spin-off series in the history of television, CSI: Miami returns for a fifth series this fall. The show, reported by Reuters this year as the most watched television show in the world, returns this season with the continuation of an explosive story line that threatens to destroy Lieutenant Horatio Caine - and has already cost the life of someone close to him.
  • Indiana Jones Returns - Too Little, Too Late?  By : James Shenton
    For those who came of age in the 1980s during a time of sleek consumerism and homogenous globalization, Indiana Jones was something of an idol. Harking back to a time when the jungles of South America and the Pyramids of Egypt were truly a world away, the Indiana Jones trilogy excited in us a feeling of adventure that has been rarely seen before or since.

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