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Type of Thriller Movie
Thriller films are usually mistaken for horror films when in fact the former has a much broader meaning. Thrillers are characterized by fast pacing, frequent action, and heroes who use their resources to thwart the plans of more powerful and better-equipped villains. It is also known for extensively employing literary devices like suspense, red herrings (elements that would distract the audience f... [Read More]
All About the Oscars
Slumdog Millionaire, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and Milk are locks. Frost/Nixon has sustained its steam and is likely to sneak in. And it's a slugfest between The Dark Knight and Wall-E for the much-coveted final slot. The Revolutionary Road and Doubt are so dead in the water. Is Meryl Streep poised to win her third statuette? A lot of critics have no doubt about it, but will the Academy... [Read More]
History of the Golden Globe Awards
If the Oscar is the dream wedding of movie awards in Hollywood, then the Golden Globe Awards is the bachelor party. The Golden Globes is a formal dinner and ceremony televised to over 150 countries. Given annually, it recognizes outstanding achievements in motion pictures and television of the season. More importantly, the body lends financial support to some entertainment-related charities.Organi... [Read More]
Top 10 Hollywood Gay Films
Homosexuality is making huge waves in Hollywood. Yes, American Idol finalist Clay Aiken is gay. So is Lindsay Lohan. Today, celebrities are coming out of the closet left and right, following the footsteps of Ellen DeGeneres, Elton John, Ian McKellen, et al. Thus it is hardly surprising that more and more movies that portray homosexuals are produced every year. While many of these movies are accept... [Read More]
Jim Carrey: Life and Career
Jim Carrey is a Canadian-American actor/comedian best known for his slapstick and manic performances in comedy movies like Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994), The Mask (1994), Dumb and Dumber (1994), and Liar Liar (1997). He is also a critic favorite for his dramatic roles in The Truman Show (1998), Man on the Moon (1999), and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004). Early lifeJames Eugene Red... [Read More]
Alfred Hitchcock: The Master of Suspense
Alfred Hitchcock is one of the best directors of all time, known for his films that revolutionized the suspense-thriller genre. Truly the "Master of Suspense," most of his films revolved around murder and mystery, with witty dialogues and intelligent plots. Despite his mastery of filmmaking, he never won an Oscar for his work. Rebecca won Best Picture but not Best Director for Hitchcock.... [Read More]
Producing Francis Ford Coppola The Godfather
Francis Ford Coppola's 1972 film The Godfather is based on Mario Puzo's 1969 novel of the same title. A true cinematic epic, the film is widely considered as one of the best films of the 20th century. It spawned two successful sequels: The Godfather Part II (1974) and The Godfather Part III (1990). From its top-rate cast to compelling story, The Godfather is definitely a triumph for Coppola. The m... [Read More]
Introduction to Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal name given to Hindi cinema, currently the largest film producer in the world. The term is a play on the term "Hollywood" and the B in Bollywood comes from the city of Bombay (now known as Mumbai). The term "Bollywood " has made it to the Oxford English Dictionary. History of BollywoodBollywod began in 1899 when the first Indian short film was shown. In... [Read More]
History of Hollywood
Hollywood has had a penetrating effect not only on American cinema but all over the world since its very beginning. The history of Hollywood is often separated into four major periods: the silent film era, the Classical Hollywood, the New Hollywood cinema, and the contemporary period (post 1980).The beginning of the motion pictureIn 1894, the world's very first commercial motion picture was exhibi... [Read More]
Most Famous Vampires
With the release of Twilight, and the sight of millions of prepubescent and teenage girls swooning over Edward Cullen, bloodsuckers are once again the talk of the town. From Count Orlok to Lestat to Edward, it seems that we just can't get enough of these night (and day) creatures. Sink your teeth into our 5 awesome un-deads to know more about them.Count DraculaDracula is hands down the most famous... [Read More]