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Entertainment > Hollywood & Movie Industry Assessing if movies are getting worse or if we have lowered our standards: 4 of 35
There are several things wrong with the film industry today. Yes, films are getting worse; and yes, we are lowering our standards. It would be difficult to say if one were a direct result of the other. but the fact is that the film industry seems to be less goal oriented when it comes to making a decent film and more concerne... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Honesty: 1 of 7
Chaz held the one hundred dollar bill in his left hand, staring at it. He slapped it down on the mahogany bar. "All of it on Pharaoh's March!" He shouted for everyone sitting at the bar to hear. "You always bet on Pharaoh's March," a man across the bar started in, "when are you gonna learn that she never wins." The man across... More..
Entertainment > Movies (Other) How much do you value movie critics and reviews?: 5 of 30
There is an old saying that says, "Those who can't do, teach." In many ways, this applies to movie critics who many will say criticise because they lack the talent to do anything creative of their own. In many cases this may be true. When you look at critics who simply slap their signature "two thumbs up" on to a title and th... More..
Entertainment > Movie Remakes & Adaptations Movie remakes: Comparing the original Halloween with the 2007 Halloween: 3 of 15
First and foremost, it is important to understand that Rob Zombie's version of Halloween is not a remake. It is his own vision of the telling of the story of Michael Myers: like many writers who will take a Shakespeare play and retell it from the point of view of a different character. When John Carpenter released Halloween i... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Should your teen have to do housework?: 1 of 5
The earlier someone is taught to take care of themselves and their environment, the better off they will be once they are out on their own. Everyday practices in home maintenance and good hygiene will lead your children far during college and long after they have graduated. For a teenager, nothing is less fun than cleaning th... More..
Entertainment > TV Networks & Industry TV network reviews: FX: 3 of 9
With several titles being major hits, FX is in the running to be one of the best networks in drama. Shows such as Rescue Me, The Shield and Nip/Tuck, make FX both bold and daring, as well as meaningful and current.Rescue Me develops our consciousness to a post-9/11 world where we question our own life issues; and it forces us... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Assessing renewed interest in horror movies: 7 of 20
It is not a renewed interest in the horror genre. It is a renewed faith. Many wonder why those in the industry are still bothering with the genre, because most would say that they are all the same story about a deranged killer who, for some reason beyond the screenwriter's ability to explain, cannot die and wants to kill ever... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts & Gift Ideas (Other) What are the most returned Christmas presents?: 10 of 13
Wouldn't it be nice if everyone you bought gifts for told you what they wanted, instead of saying, "You don't have to get me anything"? Ironically, when you ask someone what they want for Christmas, it is a time when you wish they would be less polite and just tell you what they want. As everyone does, you probably buy gifts ... More..