Casting Hollywood films based on real life persons can be a fun and creative task. When the fun begins, people often wonder who is the best actor or actress to play the part. The way a person looks has a big enough impact on the outcome of the given choice. In the end, the uncanny [...]
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The 84th Academy Awards is one step closer to the big reveal for the best of the best in the film industry. The nominations for this year’s Oscars have just been announced mixing history, art, appreciation and combine in a way that oozes nostalgia. There are nine films this year that are recognized in the [...]
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There is another vampire movie out there and we want to see it. We cannot get enough of the vampire movies. Is that Count Dracula? Sure, I’ll take a second helping! I take three, and even four! That is the numbered installment on this vampire/werewolf franchise: Underworld Awakening. It is a sequel into the cold [...]
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Action will truly meet adventure in this tribute to the edge of your seat genre. The movie is called ‘Haywire’ and it is in theaters now. If the presentation is anything like the trailers that have been everywhere – television, theaters, internet – then, it will delight the avid movie-goer. Exciting, pulse-pounding, and thrilling are [...]
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The Golden Globes are over and done. The host, Ricky Gervais, was present and followed his guidelines – whatever they were. What do you think? How did he do? Was he overly tame? Perhaps. Well, I say that yes, indeed, Gervais let his critics get to him. Don’t get me wrong, he was absolutely funny. [...]
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After an eventful and notable turn as host of the Golden Globes last year, Ricky Gervais is back. Hopefully at next Sunday’s awards gala, he will be as feisty as he was yesteryear. Be warned Hollywood, Ricky Gervais is gearing up for round two and do not expected him to pull any punches. [...]
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If you want to pique interest in a live television event, you include the likes of internationally renowned superstars. You include classic, time tested celebrity with a hot young cast. The trailer for this year’s Academy Awards has been released and I for one am very excited. You will see Billy Crystal return as host. [...]
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Take note Hollywood, we love action and big name stars. Oh yeah, you probably already knew that. Well, good for you. Also, thanks to you for releasing Mission:Impossible part 4 – or “Ghost Protocol” as your movie posters seem to wish to call it. We have noticed that the subtitle is significantly larger than the [...]
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