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Entertainment > Movie Analysis Great movies every guy must see: 1 of 23
A "guy film" may not be specified as a concept in any dictionary, but most people understand the general idea. The "chick flick" is probably a concept that is better understood by people and it is probably used by more individuals. When guys go to films there is often action, adventure, violence, humor, and some combination ... More..
Entertainment > Characters & Performances Who is your favorite character in the Lord of the Rings trilogy and why?: 1 of 23
Epic tale The Lord of the Rings trilogy is an epic story that encapsulates the classic struggle between good and evil in a fantasy setting. While the three stories (plus The Hobbit) were written many years ago, the creation of movie versions has re-energized the novels and given audiences a beautifully visual interpretation ... More..
Entertainment > Movies (Other) Is it better to watch movies in theaters or DVDs at home?: 5 of 112
I do enjoy going to the movie theater. There is something sentimentally fun about getting a big tub of greasy popcorn and a large soda while watching a blockbuster on a giant screen. Of course, the surround sound makes it an multi-sensory experience. Still, there are few movies today that must be seen on the big screen. Beca... More..
Entertainment > Characters & Performances Who would win in a lightsaber duel: Darth Vader or Darth Maul?: 1 of 16
I can't quite believe that I am going to weigh in on this issue, but since I was born in the 70's and I actually saw the "original" Star Wars in the theater, I'll give it a shot. Perhaps I am showing a bit too much of my "geek" side, but like any literary debate, one always wonders what would happen if characters from differ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Quantum of Solace: 1 of 12
The world has changed. Despite the enormous popularity and longevity of the James Bond series, the people who made Casino Royale and now Quantum of Solace have chosen to take the franchise in a different direction. Bond is still a British super-agent and globetrotter who scurries around the world hunting bad guys. But, the t... More..
Entertainment > Movie Analysis Movie analysis: The Golden Compass controversy: 3 of 31
The controversy surrounding "The Golden Compass" has many layers, but it has much to do with the main theme or implied message of the story. The controversy has a long history and can be summarized as a conflict between groups that believe in God versus groups that believe that there is no God. That may be an oversimplificat... More..
Entertainment > Characters & Performances Johnny Depp or Gene Wilder's version of Willy Wonka: 6 of 60
Who doesn't love the story of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"? Author Roald Dahl wrote this classic tale of a very poor and pitiful boy with a big heart, who wins a contest that gains him entry to the wonderful and mysterious Wonka Chocolate Factory. There he meets the reclusive Willy Wonka himself, and as the story prog... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Departed: 7 of 48
Winner of four Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director (Martin Scorsese), The Departed is a gritty film about freedom, choices, and the propensity of people to do good versus evil in situations where they must make difficult decisions. Jack Nicholson plays local organized-crime boss Frank Costello, who has be... More..
Entertainment > Music Education Great Christmas gift ideas for aspiring composers: 1 of 6
This gift idea for the aspiring composer may be a bit out the box, but considering the rate that technology is advancing, the more traditional methods of composition may be replaced or at least augmented by cutting-edge tools. The idea that I am suggesting may be a bit pricey, but it is an interesting way to support the aspi... More..
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) Modern society has become obsessed by media-driven entertainment: 8 of 45
Paris Hilton is famous. What is interesting about Paris is that she is essentially famous for being famous. She doesn't appear to be contributing anything in particular to our society. Her skill set does not appear to be very definitive. She is not a leader or a pioneer in any particular field. Instead, she is simply rich, a... More..