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Entertainment > Directors & Film Makers Notable appearances of directors in the films of other directors: 3 of 5
It is almost standard practice for a director to make a cameo appearance in his own film, but there have been some notable instances of directors appearing in the films of other directors. Of course we have to exclude famous actors who went on to become directors, such as Ron Howard, Rob Reiner, Clint Eastwood and more recen... More..
Entertainment > Directors & Film Makers Steven Soderbergh's influence on filmmaking today: 2 of 3
Steven Soderbergh's biggest influence on filmmaking has been his creative use of visual effects. His trademark is the use of filters to infuse different scenes in his films with a wash of color. The varying hues help convey a sense of place as well as an emotional overtone. Soderbergh used this technique to spectacular effec... More..
Business > Business News & Issues Biography: Carl C. Icahn: 2 of 3
Carl Icahn was born on February 16, 1936 in Queens, New York. He received a degree from Princeton University. He attended New York University School of Medicine, but dropped out, reportedly because he disliked working with corpses. He has since earned billions with his stock picking talents. Icahn established his reputation ... More..
Entertainment > Directors & Film Makers The digital revolution and the independent filmmaker: 2 of 3
With the digital filmmaking tools readily available today, nearly anyone can make high quality movies. Digital camcorders keep getting better and cheaper, which puts them in the hands of more wannabe filmmakers. Inexpensive film editing software allows people to produce theater ready movies, complete with special effects. A ... More..
Entertainment > Directors & Film Makers International filmmakers' influence on American cinema: 2 of 3
International filmmakers have a history of influence on the American cinema. This impact can be seen in the original works of American filmmakers and in the American adaptations of foreign films today. Jean-Luc Godard is probably the most influential of the French New Wave directors. He is know for his innovative techniques,... More..
Sciences > Sciences (Other) Events you don't want to miss at the 2007 Australian Science Festival: 3 of 4
Among the events you don't want to miss at the 2007 Australian Science Festival are several exhibitions, workshops and shows planned for children to make learning about science fun. These are part of the ActewAGL's Amazing World of Science. The popular Madlab workshop will be returning to the 2007 Australian Science Festival... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed Why playing with blocks, Legos and other building toys is important: 10 of 13
Did you know that one of the most popular rides at Disneyland and Disney World was designed using an Erector set? For the Soarin' Over California attraction at Disney's California Adventure, the Disney Imagineers had to devise a way to safely simulate the experience of hang gliding, in a way that could serve many guests at o... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Exit polls and their accuracy: 4 of 5
The fact that exit polls are an unreliable means of predicting election results was proven during the 2004 presidential election. According to the exit polls, John Kerry was going to be the new president. Once the votes were counted, we learned that there must have been a silent majority of voters who weren't included in the... More..
Entertainment > Directors & Film Makers Joss Whedon's influence on filmmaking today: 4 of 5
Joss Whedon, the creative force behind hit television series such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel and Firefly, has some trademarks that can be seen in other shows and movies today. Whedon's popular shows feature strong women who can defend themselves. This may have influenced the decision of movie studios to release films... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Church participation and voting trends in the U.S.: 12 of 14
To see the correlation between church participation and voting trends in the United States, one need only to look at a map that breaks out the election results by state for any of the last several elections. The southern and Midwestern states, the so-called "bible belt" of the country, are nearly all colored red, meaning the... More..