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"There is a theory which states that if ever anybody discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which states that this

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Entertainment > Movie Genres Favorite movie opening lines: 1 of 12
A lot of my favorite opening movie lines are the ones that usually evoke a sense of the entire movie in the first lines. If I see the movie again, all I have to do is hear the first words in order to be instantly transported back to my first experience of the film.Just a few of favorites, and the scenarios that brought them a... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Authors Is Mary Higgins Clark one of America's best suspense writers?: 1 of 7
While Mary Higgins Clark is certainly an excellent suspense writer, familiarity in some ways breeds contempt. This is true, in general, of suspense writing, but can be said in particular for some of Mary Higgins Clark's work.I was once what you would call an addict. For a long while I collected every Mary Higgins Clark myster... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Most romantic movies ever: 9 of 34
There are quite a few romantic movies out there that tug at my heart strings, but I've like to mention a few in no particular order:-Amelie - French subtitled movie about a girl who meets the love of her life though she's kind of busy trying to save the world as well-Somewhere in Time - the classic starring Christopher Reeve-... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Mystery Science Theater 3000: 2 of 7
The premise for Mystery Science Theater 3000 is quite brilliant find some of the most horrible films and have a group of spectators comment on it. The concept works because of the writing the writers of MST3K are made up of a motley group, whose various backgrounds lead to the show's cultural references that run the gamut fro... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Best movies ever: 29 of 80
Here's a few to whet some appetites:Amelie - Audrey Tautau (probably now better known for role as Sophie Neveu in the Da Vinci Code) plays an extremely likeable protagonist who finds herself at a crossroads in her life. It is impeccably filmed with vibrant colors and equally colorful characters, with a storyline that celebrat... More..
Entertainment > Directors & Film Makers The Coen brothers' influence on filmmaking today: 3 of 8
Joel and Ethan Coen, who commonly alternate credits for directing and producing their films, are responsible for some of the most uniquely written and unusually presented movies of today. Their vision is so similar that George Clooney once commented that you can ask the same question to each brother and can guarantee that you... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: 3 of 8
(*SPOILERS TO FOLLOW*)The 2005 film, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, loosely combines elements of Douglas Adams' series of books. The likeability of the series, turned many of the existing sci-fi world on its head, echoes the likeability of the movie. With names like Helen Mirren, Mos Def and Zooey Deschanel, it's really ha... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Super Size Me: 7 of 18
The premise is simple but brilliant: A family sues stating that fast food has caused a child's health and obesity problems. The court rules that it cannot be proven whether the child's issues stem from her fast food lifestyle. Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock decides to see if he can prove it. Thus for the next 30 days h... More..
Arts & Humanities > Art Appreciation The art of interpreting art: 11 of 27
To simplify, there are two ways to interpret art. The first is the easiest, involving only the artwork and its audience, with no outside interference needed. Many schools of thought consider this the only way art is really interpreted. This basically boils down to a series of Socratic questions: How does the artwork make you ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: Dance Dance Revolution (DDR): 3 of 7
It is rare in the video game world that a phenomenon like this occurs, mixing appealing music with physical activity that defies the critics of television who say that video games and the like are creating a world of couch potatoes.Dance Dance Revolution, produced by Konami (and known as Dancing Stage in Europe), is a game th... More..