Jim Carrey at His Funniest in These Three Comedies

Jim Carrey has been a comedic staple in the film industry since the early 1980s. He has been a huge comedic contributor to movies but also made us laugh on television as well. Although his acting strengths certainly reside in the comedic category, Carrey has tried to push himself as of late to see if he can also make it as a dramatic actor. His most recent acting confirms that there is a place for him in drama movies as well.

To discover some of Carrey's funniest comedic performances we need to take a trip back in time. The only movies that will be featured are ones that Carrey played a leading role in.

Dumb & Dumber (1994)

Jim Carrey is at his all time funniest in this ridiculously funny comedy. Carrey plays the part of Lloyd Christmas, a limo driver who doesn't have a lot to live for, with best friend Harry Dunne (Jeff Daniels). After Llyod recovers a briefcase left by limo passenger Mary Swanson (Lauren Holly), he and his best pal set out to return it to its rightful owner. When they find out that it is filled with a lot of money they decide to write a few IOUs and borrow some money. Their adventures throughout the movie will keep you cracking up the entire time.

Liar Liar (1997)

Fletcher Reed, a lawyer who can't seem to tell the truth, is the personality played by Carrey in this film. Fletcher's son has a very basic wish for his birthday that his Dad wont lie for a whole day. Needless to say this is very hard for Fletcher to accomplish. The most amusing part of the whole movie is watching a lawyer try not to lie once within a day. The movie also stars Maura Tierney as Fletcher's wife Audrey. This film was creatively directed by Tom Shadyac (Evan Almighty, I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry).

Bruce Almighty (2003)

Bruce Nolen (Jim Carrey) was your typical glass half empty kind of guy who lived with his girlfriend Grace (Jennifer Aniston). After complaining about God (Morgan Freeman) too often, God decides to give Bruce a shot to see if he can play God better. Once Bruce realizes that he has ultimate power he has quite a time exploring what he is capable of. The fun wears off when he comes to understand just how much work being God is. Carrey plays this role beautifully.

Jim Carrey has been acting for over a quarter of a century and acted in over 30 films. This article is just a snapshot into that great career. Currently Carrey is work on Mr. Poppers Penguins, a comedy to be released in 2011. This movie is a comedy about a business professional who inherits six penguins and converts his apartment into a winter wonderland causing his life to fall apart.

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A Brief History of Bollywood Horror Movies

Bollywood has dabbled with the horror genre and has come up with some pretty good movies through the decades. From making unique movies, to depending on gore and risque sequences to finally understanding what horror is all about; the scream market in India has definitely matured. Here is a brief history of Bollywood Horror movies.

The first Indian horror movie was made by Kamal Amrohi, and starred Ashok Kumar and Madhubala. Named 'Mahal', which can be translated into 'Palace' in English, the movie was based on reincarnation - a concept that is well entrenched into the Indian mindset. This movie is supposed to be ground breaking one for Bollywood and is known to have launched many a career. Ashok Kumar, Madhubala and the singer Lata Mangeshkar owe much of their superstardom to Mahal.

The sixties and the seventies saw some pretty good Bollywood horror movies, and most of them spoke about reincarnation, haunted houses etc. This genre was studded with superhit movies like Gumnaam (without a name), Bees Saal Baad (Twenty Years Hence) and of course, Madhumati.

All this changed with Rajkumar Kohli's Nagin (The Female Snake) in 1976, which once again changed the very concept of Bollywood horror movies. This star studded movie was a box office hit, which made way for Jaani Dushman (Nemesis) by Rajkumar Kohli.

The horror genre became slapstick and a lucrative one, and the intelligent stories like Madhumati and Bees Saal Baad were replaced with template movies, wherein a couple or a group of youngsters would have to camp in a old mansion, only to find that it is haunted. This was the staple of Ramsay Brothers, who made quite a few movies on the premise. The Ramsay Brothers were the staple of the horror genre for at least a decade, and many of their movies, like Veerana (The Desolate Area), Purana Mandir (Old Temple) and Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche (Beneath the Ground) have a cult following even today in the DVD market.

However, the Indian audience became mature enough to reject slapstick and risqu by the nineties, and the Ramsay brand of horror had a dwindling following - and it was then that a little known director named Ram Gopal Varma changed the way Bollywood horror movies were made. His Raat (The Night) was one of the few Indian horror movies that did not have the by now cliched paper mache makeup, or the squirting of blood, etc. His 'Raat' was one of the few atmosphere horror movies and is still considered to be one of the best horror movies ever made.

Ram Gopal Varma later on made several movies in the horror and crime genre and has achieved mixed success in his movies. However, even today, people consider him to be a horror film maker first and a crime saga maker second.

The horror film genre has been around in Bollywood since the past three decades now. The entire concept has been commented upon in the Shah Rukh Khan starrer, Om Shanti Om.

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Top 3 High School Movies of the Decade

Here are the three best high school movies of the decade.

High School Musical (2006)

An original Disney movie, this is a favorite among both the young and old. It is about a basketball captain, Troy Bolton who realizes his love for singing when he meets a girl, Gabriella Montez during the New Year celebration. So happens that Gabriella is a new girl at Troy's school, and she hopes to keep a low profile from letting anyone that she is a math genius. However, things take a turn and the two end up auditioning for their school's musical. They both receive pressure and disapproval from different parties - the basketball team, the decathlon team, and the Theatre Club's siblings, Sharpay and Ryan - for changing the status quo that had been set by the students. Although High School Musical currently comes in three installments, the first is the most memorable.

Mean Girls (2004)

Cady Heron is a smart girl who has lived with her zoologist parents in the jungles of Africa. Thinking she knows survival having survived the jungles, she learns that the high school her parents are sending her to in the United States is a jungle of its own. She befriends non-conforming Janis and Damian, but is accepted by the Plastics, a group of popular girls with a mean streak. When Cady falls in love with Aaron, the pack's leader's ex-boyfriend, the pack decides to have revenge on her for dating a best friend's ex. In the meantime, Cady, Janis and Damian set up to bring the group down. Cady, however, becomes more 'plastic' as she gets involved.

Bring It On (2000)

Torrence, the newly-elected cheerleading captain is left with a stolen routine from the inner city to win the national cheerleading championships. When she discovers that her squad's winning routines were never theirs to begin with when she is warned by that squad, she has to come up with her own moves. With the help of new member, Missy, a gymnast, they come up with unconventional ways to make their routine one of a kind for the next championship. Like High School Musical, the fame of Bring It On has brought about sequels, but nothing beats the first of the high school movies installments.

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Best Musical Movies

Here are three of the best movies in the genre of musicals ever made.

Sound of Music (1965)

For musical lovers, this is probably one of the best movies you can find. It is about a failing nun, Maria who is hired to take care of the seven mischievous Von Trapp children, who simply gives a hard time for the nannies who has cared for them. It is soon that she finds out that all they want is love from their father, Captain Von Trapp, a retired naval captain and widower, who is only reminded of his late wife when he sees them. She teaches them to sing and appreciate music, and their behavior betters. In the meantime, Maria and Captain Von Trapp fall in love with one another. The problem is that Maria is a servant of God, and Captain Von Trapp is engaged! The songs in this movie are some of the most memorable, like "Sound of Music", "Do-Re-Mi", "My Favorite Things", and "Edelweiss".

Mary Poppins (1964)

A cold banker, Mr Banks has a tough time looking for a nanny that will stay to take care of his mischievous son and daughter. The children having written an impossible advertisement for a 'perfect nanny', is only shun by their father who tears the advertisement up. Blown by the wind and into the hands of a magical lady with the exact requirements, Mary Poppins requests for the job as the children's nanny. They learn to enjoy the company of her. When Mr Banks loses his job at the bank, a series of adventure and misadventure happens for the Banks family, eventually changing them for the better. Soundtracks like "A Spoonful of Sugar", "Chim Chim Cher-ee", and "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" will sure to stick to your head.

Grease (1978)

This story begins with a summer love between Sandy Olsen and Danny Zuko. They leave each other at the end of the holidays, only to find out that they both attend the same high school. However, their status quo makes it difficult for them to be the persons they knew during the holiday, as Sandy is a goody-two-shoes, and Danny, a bad boy greaser. Soundtracks like "Summer Night", "Greased Lightning", "You're the One That I Want", and "We Go Together" will keep you dancing on your seats.

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Last Holiday - Movie Review

Georgia Byrd (Queen Latifah) works in Kragen's Department Store in New Orleans where she demonstrates and sells cookware. She longs to open her own restaurant but she is very practical and down-to-earth and doesn't seriously consider that as an option. She has a crush on another employee at the store, Sean Williams (LL Cool J), who seems to return the feeling. However, both are too shy to pursue a relationship.

One day Georgia has an accident and bumps her head hard on a cabinet. Sean takes her down to the doctor's office inside the store where she is given a CAT scan by a company doctor. The tests show that she has a rare disorder called Lampington's Disease and she has only a few weeks to live without an operation. The company insurance doesn't cover the operation and she cannot afford to pay for it herself. At first depressed with the thought of dying, she rapidly decides to live her life to the fullest while she still can.

She cleans out her bank account and flies to the Grandhotel Pupp in the Czech Republic. This luxurious hotel is where her favorite chef works, Chef Didier (Grard Depardieu). She takes the very expensive Presidential Suite and is believed by the staff to be very wealthy. She shops for some nice clothes and enjoys the hotel's spa services. When she goes to the restaurant she decides to order everything on the menu, drawing the attention of Chef Didier. He comes out to meet her and they discuss the joys of food.

Also staying at the hotel is Matthew Kragen, the owner of the chain of department store that she used to work for. With him is his mistress/assistant,a congressman, and a senator from her home state of Louisiana. She meets all of them and Kragen becomes suspicious of her, thinking that she is some kind of corporate spy. He hires a woman on the staff, Miss Gunter to look for any clues in her room. Miss Gunter finds and reads a letter that Georgia had written with instructions to follow after her death. She changes her mind about Georgia and returns Kragen's money, but not until after she has revealed that Georgia used to work for his store and is not some jet-setting socialite. Miss Gunter lets the news of Georgia's impending death slip to other employees and they are sad as they've came to like and respect Georgia's attitude toward life.

She tries to go back home but finds that the road leading from the hotel to the airport is blocked by an avalanche. On the other side of the avalanche is Sean, who had learned from Dr. Gupta about Georgia's illness and had decided to come to Europe to be with her for her final days. She returns to the hotel and Sean leaves his taxi and starts off on foot around the avalanche.

That night at the New Year's Eve party the kitchen is short staffed and Georgia helps Chef Didier with cooking the meal for the evening. He is very emotional, letting her that he knows of her disease and how much he has enjoyed knowing her. When she returns to her table Kragen tells everyone that she is an ex-employee of his, expecting to humiliate her. She admits that she let them believe what they wanted to believe and then told them about her fatal disease. Everybody is disgusted with Kragen and desert him in favor of Georgia.

Kragen continues drinking by himself, becomes depressed, and climbs out onto a high ledge and thinks about committing suicide. Georgia joins him and convinces him that he can still be happy, just not living his life the way he has in the past. While they are on the ledge they hear a voice calling to her. Sean had finally made it to the hotel. Miss Gunter finds a fax that had fallen behind the fax machine. It was from Dr. Gupta and it said that the CAT scan machine was faulty, that she did not have Lampington's Disease, and she would live.

Georgia and Sean go back to New Orleans and the next time we see them it is opening night for Georgia's restaurant. Chef Didier shows up and makes his way to the kitchen. Another famous chef and one of Georgia's long-time favorites to show up is Emeril Lagasse, making a cameo appearance as himself.

My Recommendation

Personally, my wife and I love this movie and plan to watch it during the holiday season every year. It is funny, heart warming, and it makes us feel good. The film critic Roger Ebert said "Last Holiday plays like a hug." I agree. Queen Latifah was perfectly cast and did a wonderful job with her role.

Grard Depardieu was funny and believable as the over-the-top chef who knows the secret to life, "butter!" and LL Cool J had another great supporting role as the boyfriend.

The scenery at the hotel was beautiful and made me want to learn how to use a snow board. Not as fast as Georgia did in the film, but maybe a couple of turns down the bunny slope would be okay.

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My Top Five Favorite Films From Director David Fincher

One of the most successful directors working today is without a doubt David Fincher. This well established director consistently puts out some of the best films to come out in a given year, and he is on pace to become one of the greatest directors of all time.

Let's take a look at some of David Fincher's best films of his career thus far.

The first movie that I will mention is his newest film, The Social Network. I had the privilege of seeing this movie recently, and I can say with certainty that it will be an Oscar contender. This is an incredible film that discusses one of the most successful websites of all time.

Another movie that definitely makes this list is The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button. This movie tells a peculiar tale of a man who ages backwards. Brad Pitt stars as the title character, and this movie also stars Kate Blanchette.

It goes without saying that any list of David Fincher's best films has to include Fight Club. Tyler Durden is easily one of the coolest cinematic characters of all time, and this movie is truly unique and original.

Another movie that makes the list that stars Brad Pitt is Se7en. This movie tells the story of a psychopathic serial killer being tracked down by two detectives, played by Pitt and Morgan Freeman. It is quite the graphic film, and not recommended for younger audiences.

The last movie that I will include on this list is Panic Room. This movie stars Jodie Foster, Forrest Whitaker and Jared Leto, along with a young Kristen Stewart in a suspenseful thriller that all takes place within a house.

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My Favorite Robin Williams Movies Of All Time

This article will discuss the films and career of Robin Williams. Robin Williams got his big start on television, on the hit series Mork & Mindy from 1978 to 1982. After that, he established himself as one of the greatest comedians of his generation. He is an incredibly likable actor and has had some incredible films.

The following films are what I consider to be the best movies of Robin Williams' illustrious career.

Before Big Momma's House and before John Travolta decided to play a lady in the hit film Hairspray, Robin Williams had his iconic performance as the role of Mrs. Doubtfire. This is one of my favorite comedies of the 90s and a great one to watch with the family.

Another movie that definitely has to be included on this list is Good Morning, Vietnam. This film was released in 1988 and directed by Barry Levinson, and features Williams as an unorthodox DJ who took control of the US armed forces radio station during the war.

One movie that has to be included on this list, and is probably my favorite of any on this list, is Good Will Hunting. This movie stars Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Minnie Driver and of course, Robin Williams. Williams won a best supporting actor Oscar for this film, as did Damon and Affleck for best original screenplay.

Dead Poet's Society is another movie that I highly recommend. To say this is an inspirational movie is an understatement. Films like Dangerous Minds, Freedom Writers and the like would not exist without Dead Poet's Society.

The final movie to make the list is One Hour Photo. I am including this movie because it is such a departure from any other type of Robin Williams role. It is sad, it is depressing and it is creepy. I liked it because it really helped showcase his talent and showed that there's much more to him than funny jokes.

This was not an easy article to write, as most of Robin Williams' movies are enjoyable.

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Wall Street Money Never Sleeps - Is It Good?

"Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" is the story of a young stock trader looking to cash in big while the stock market prepares to collapse around him. Director Oliver Stone follows up his 1987 film "Wall Street" with this story of greed, love, and the market. Michael Douglas stars as Gordon Gekko in a reprise of the character from the original film. This time, Gekko has just been released from prison and is trying to get his feet wet in the waters of Wall Street once again. Shia LaBeouf stars as Jacob, the fiancé of Gekko's daughter, Winnie. The plot thickens when Jacob's mentor dies; a death that Jacob thinks was caused by foul-play. In exchange for revenge on the alleged murderer, Jacob agrees to help Gekko reconcile differences with his estranged daughter.

This film is set 23 years after the original Wall Street film, and takes place in the tense days before the 2008 crash. Gekko tries to warn others of the imminent collapse of the sub-prime markets, but with no luck. Instead of worrying about the markets, Gekko begins focusing on repairing his relationship with his daughter.

The film will be released today, and is expected to be one of the best movies of the year. A $70 million budget was used for filming, some of which went to training Shia LaBeouf as a trader. LaBeouf enjoyed his role so much that he reportedly studied for and passed his Series 7 exam so that he can now legally trade stocks for others. During the shooting of this film, he was even given $1 million to trade with so that he could more effectively play his role.

This movie was filmed mostly at the Federal Reserve Building, rather than on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, where the majority of the filming of the first movie took place. The Reserve Building was chosen because the majority of meetings regarding the 2008 crash were held there by important financial entities. Director Stone wanted the movie to be as true to real life as possible.

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Pondering Indy 5

After the latest revisit to the original Indiana Jones series for the thousandth time, the recent announcement of Spielberg and Lucas' collaboration on the next film came to mind and what exactly the script details were. There has been some speculation as to the best Indy films as it's been widely believed that 1 and 3 are the best films and possible reasons why came to mind. Raider of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade both centered around a heavy Christian/Hebrew plot. Christianity being the most predominant religion is easy to relate to and the stories are from the most read book in the world, the Bible(even though the Old Testament stories didn't originate there). Spielberg and Lucas struck gold in the first film with the idea to go after a relic of a biblical story centuries old and loved, the ark of the covenant and then again in the third when deciding to search for the Holy Grail. In Temple of Doomand Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, the plots are more supernatural fiction

rather than religion based and appeal to a widely different audience. Those films also left out an integral part of what makes Indiana Jones great, and that's Third Reich of Nazi Germany. Having the Nazi's as the enemy works because of the gruesome facts behind their existence and the widespread severe hatred of the organization brings the audience into the film on almost a personal level. But the need to change enemies for a fresh plot is understandable.

Being a huge fan of all of them but will admit that 1 and 3 are in the disc player more often than 2 and 4 there was hope with the next installment that Spielberg and Lucas will return to the biblical relic quest. There are a host of artifacts that could be explored, pieces of Noah's Ark, the spear that pierced Jesus, Solomon's ring, or the favorite of this editor Moses' staff. I was one of the few I believe to take hold of a somewhat recent Wii video game called Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings. The gameplay and execution were not top notch in the game world but what grabbed my attention was the originality of the plot. The staff of Moses that parted the Red Sea on the exodus out of Egypt seemed spot on for Dr. Jones to acquire. It felt as if it belonged on the big screen or already had been at some points.

The latest script rumor centering around the Bermuda Triangle leaves many open ends and most of them point to underwater which doesn't seem like Indiana Jones' style. It also doesn't seem to leave any room for any religious artifact return as there isn't too many religious tales that mention the Bermuda Triangle. But until further details are released fans will have to put their faith in Steven Spielberg and George Lucas that they will undoubtedly come up with something spectacular. Of course, anytime Harrison Ford puts on that Fedora and dawns the whip my interest is peaked.

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Jersey Shore Halloween Costumes - Which Jersey Star Are You?

Jersey shore Halloween costumes are a good selection to match the current pop culture trends. Many people like to dress up to look like their favorite characters in the Jersey shore. These costumes are cheap and can make someone look great. Though this costume is not worn by children often, they can be encouraged to have fun with it.

Snooki and Situation costumes are sure crowd pullers when attending a Halloween party. Many people tailor their costume ideas for these Jersey shore characters. You can also choose to apply these ideas to any of your favorite character from the MTV reality show.

- Snooki
Snooki is very tiny and can be easily worn during the Halloween party. It fits well for those who are not taller than five inches tall. The most distinctive character is the Oompa Loompa inspired tan. Since many people don't prefer the tanning beds, you can choose to use the spray tan instead. The spray tan is cheaper and faster and also fades away more quickly if you don't want to keep the Snooki persona for long. A self tanning product might also be good but take great care when applying it so that you avoid the streaks.

As with many Jersey girls, Snooki is most famous for her long and big hair and her eccentric sense of fashion. In case you need to show the true manifestation of the Jersey shore, you should wear a fantastic push-up water bra just to make sure that your breasts hold well. In case you don't have a dark hair color, then you need to invest in a long and black wig. A hair dye might also do well on you. If you are not good in back combing, then you need to visit a specialist in order to create a good Snooki hairstyle. In finality, a dark eye make up will make you look very beautiful and attractive. (About Snooki from Jersey Shore)

- Situation
This is the style for men who intend to adopt the Jersey Halloween costume ideas. The guys obviously want to look like the most visible character,'Mike' the 'Situation'. As a man, dressing up as Situation should be really easy and cheap. If you have the perfect body, air grease, board shorts and a self tanner will greatly increase your appeal. Your appeal will be enhanced further if you wear a gold chain and a cocky grin.

Most guys are however going to really work hard in order to look like the Jersey shore cast members.

In case you have a six pack, you can use a self-tanner to accentuate the muscles. You also need to be very confident so as to look the part when wearing this costume.

It is actually very easy to buy the costumes. Just visit your local store or shop around the internet and you won't miss a very good offer.

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Hot Tub Time Machine

Buddy movies have been around for a while, but perhaps Judd Apatow is responsible for their revival. Other writers soon wised up, and a new generation of buddy movies was born. However, there can be too much of a good thing. The latest movie to jump on the buddy bandwagon is Hot Tub Time Machine. Directed by Steve Pink who co-wroteGross Pointe Blank and High Fidelity, it's little wonder John Cusack stars in this comical sci-fi movie.

The story is about three estranged friends who reunite after one of them attempts suicide. Adam (Cusack) is an insurance salesman whose girlfriend just moved out, his underachieving gamer nephew Jacob (Clark Duke) lives in the basement; Nick (Craig Robinson) works in a novelty dog parlour and is married to a controlling wife; and Lou (Rob Corddry), an abrasive divorced alcoholic. The three friends are tired of their adult lives, and decide to go to Kodiak Valley, a ski resort responsible for some of their happiest times. Jacob comes along too. Kodiak Valley is not what is was though; in fact it's a total dump now. There is however a hot tub outside their room, and on their first night the four guys decide to do some male bonding by getting very drunk in the tub. They wake up to discover it's the year 1986, and decide they must be careful not to do anything different for fear they change the course of history. This means Adam must dump his girlfriend of the time and get stabbed with a fork, Nick must have sex and Lou must get beaten up. Jacob, who hadn't yet been born, flickers in and out of real time, suggesting his conception is at risk.

As in all buddy movies, the women are vapid bimbos and/or sluts, and secondary characters to the men. Also in all buddy movies, there's one girl who's different to the stereotype; quirky, fun, clever, sarcastic. The exception in this case is Adam's love interest April (Lizzy Caplan), who pursues Adam and tries to bring him out of his shell.

As per usual, the friends fight with each other, face moral issues regarding their friendships and are stronger than ever by the end.

Hot Tub Time Machine is nothing new in terms of characters and relies on second-hand jokes, vulgarity and general political incorrectness for sources of humour. The plot isn't even original, as it's definitely not the first time we've seen time travel from a comedic angle (Back to the Future, anyone?), so fingers crossed there's no sequel. It uses the same tried and tested formulae of the Apatow movies to deliver a lewd, gross-out film that's mostly devoid of substance. There are a few genuine laughs, but they're not enough to make up for all the nonsense.

Sean Anders is also responsible for the abysmal Sex Drive, so it's no coincidence that HTTM translates an older version of it. I'm quite disappointed in Cusack, but I suppose it's a sign of the times that he's reduced to starring in movies like these to earn his keep. Perhaps I'm not the target audience for this movie, I might even be the antithesis, and I'm sure others really enjoyed it. But I can't shake off how familiar this movie felt, or how many times I've seen similar characters before.

If you want to see a buddy movie that's not full of wasters or teenagers looking to lose their virginity, watch The Hangover, as it's genuinely funny and has a lot of heart. Watch Hot Tub Time Machine if you want, but bear in mind you'll never get that hour and forty minutes back again.

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Tamil Cinema Industry Set to Make a Movie About the Civil War in Sri Lanka

The ethnic struggles in Sri lanka have been going on for three decades. Those years have been littered with bloodshed and heartbreak, leaving thousands homeless, and even more without mothers or fathers. The history of the brutal civil war that has plagued the island nation for thirty years. The problem existed many decades before the riots of the 70's or the 80's. The sinhalese and the Tamil people should realize that before either of their ancestors descended to the island, there were indigenous people already on the island when they got there in 700 BC. Where did these indigenous people come from?

There has been much speculation about the indigenous people and the complete absence of both historical reference and in representation in government today. Most of the natives either married the Tamils or Sinhalese, or more likely, The males got killed off and only the women were left to procreate. This is the premise of the new movie coming out of the Kollywood cinema industry, entitled Thaamirabharani. It is scheduled to start shooting early next year in 2011, and will hit theaters around this time next fall.

The movie is going to be directed by Tarun Gopi. And M. S. Viswanathan contributed to the soundtrack. The movie has a interesting cast with many up and coming stars who are eager to prove themselves as legitamate actors. Priyanka Chopra; is plaing the heorine role while Vijayakanth is going to play the protagonist in the love story adaptation of the civil war in Sri lanka. Among the movies Gopi has directed, this one is no doubt the one with the biggest budget, but it is also the only film that he will have the ability to add a political tone to the film. He is a vocal proponent for Tamil people and equal rights for all, but he hasn't had the platform to do it in a appropriate manner that still fits in with the story line. There not that many avenues to be political when you are making a comedic film.

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Going 3D With Your Home Cinema

Brand new in June of 2010, there are a huge new range of AV receivers on the market that make it so easy to be getting 3D sound from your home receiver. Some of these entry and mid range level home cinema receivers are labeled with the Apple "works with iPhone" badge, meaning that they seamlessly integrate with your iPod touch or your iPhone. For example, Yamaha have decided that by quipping all models VSX-520-K/5 onwards with 3D HDMI 1.4 technology, all of the new receivers will be able to produce High Definition 3D connectivity for the Blu-ray systems.

We truly are entering an age where technology is superseding our demands and at a much faster pace that ever before. Many companies and economists are predicting that 3D television and 3D home Cinema are the way of the future, with millions of homes expected to be into the new technology within the next 5 years. Therefore is makes sense to be focused on getting 3D sound from your home cinema receiver, because sooner or later, this type of platform will be the standard.

You always know when things are starting to heat up. All you have to do is look at the market and see what the major players are doing. If we research a little of the Home Cinema market we see that Yamaha, Onkyo, Sony, Pioneer, and others are already busy establishing their mark in the 3D sector, making sure that you as a consumer can be getting 3D sound from your home cinema receiver, as and when you decide to incorporate the technology into your home entertainment package. Taking the surround sound affect one step further, 3D sound puts you in a position where you can experience your movie as if you were right there in the scene.

We all know and understand that 3D was first bought to our attention on the big screen, and it had basically stayed there, until recently that is. We now have Sony setting up training camps for movie producers, so they can be versed in all things 3D. This means of course that we will start to see many more movies coming out on DVD and Blu-ray, that are 3D, and some will provide both 2D and 3D formats. Because of this, and the fact that it will eventually become mainstream to be watching 3D DVD's, it makes perfect sense to be learning how getting 3D sound from your home cinema receiver, could be the greatest move you have made when it comes to your in-home entertainment.

It is important to note that no matter what you have heard to date, there is nothing that really compares to a great 3D sound experience in the home. Even understanding that having this technology at our fingertips, encourages us to spend more time indoors, it is a pleasure to be able to unwind after a hard day's work, in intimate surroundings, not watching, but experiencing a fantastic film and amazing 3D soundtrack.

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The IT Crowd Season One

Sick of working in a job where you don't get any respect? Tired of the same stupid questions about computers? So are the IT staff at Reynholm Industries. The IT Department is made up of a mere three people, including new recruit Jen, who remain vastly underappreciated for their efforts.

The cast consists of Moss, Roy and Jen, each funny in their own way. Moss is the quintessential nerd; academically gifted, socially unskilled, lives with his mother, terrified of women and interprets everything in the most literal sense. He's also very innocent, moralistic and sweet-natured, all of which contributes to the comic relief he brings to the show. Roy is also nerdy, but not to the same extent. He's more aware of social norms, even if he doesn't fully engage in society, and has more confidence with women, albeit with not much luck.

He's also Irish, with a typical bogger accent (I know 'cause I am one), which is sometimes at the butt of the jokes. Jen is their unlikely relationship manager, clueless about computers, but acts as a bridge between the nerdy and hidden IT Department and the 'normal' staff in nicer parts of the building. She has typical girl issues, which she unsuccessfully tries to explain to the guys, and has a bad habit of lying. Their boss is the director of Reynholm industries, Mr Reynholm himself- an overdramatic, hyper caricature of every employee's worst nightmare, with his nonsensical schemes to improve his staff and self-aggrandizing speeches. The IT Department is out of sight in the grubby, dilapidated basement, while the rest of the building is impressive, bright and clean, with glorious views of London.

In the pilot episode we see how Jen manages to blag her way into management, as she outlines her experience with computers (which includes deleting emails and clicking the mouse). Moss and Roy aren't impressed but discover she has some qualities the IT Department could benefit from. As the series progresses, we see Moss's remarkable ability with computers, but sadly little else, Jen's attempts at flirting with a handsome security man and Roy's stress-inducing behaviour. We eventually meet misunderstood sensitive goth, Richmond, played by Noel Fielding, who's delightful in this role.

The dialogue is rich in witty one-liners, there's quality slapstick moments and quirky characters, all soaked in geeky sentiment for our entertainment. It's sort of an old-school comedy, as it relies on classic comedic methods for humour, as standard for Graham Linehan I suppose, and the actors are well-cast as they have perfect comedic timing.

The IT Crowd parodies common stereotypes, including nerds, as well as corrupt middle management, television advertisements, workplace practices and seminars, and the dating game.

This isn't the first time we've seen Graham Linehan produce a comedy featuring a cranky Irish man, his peculiar misfit friend and quirky self-absorbed woman (see Black Books), but it works in the original setting of a company's IT Department.

The attention to detail is admirable, as it's so absent from most television shows today. You don't have to be a nerd to enjoy this show, but it probably helps. If you look closely at the set, you'll see Linehan's favourite comic books, tributes to retro video games, posters with tech slang on them, and countless other nerd paraphernalia. The detail of the set is lost on me obviously but it's impressive nonetheless.

Outland (1981)

Sen Connery. What a man. A man's man. A ladies' man. A Sci-Fi man.

Oh yes, indeed. The bold Sen has made the several forays into the world of Science-Fiction, some good ('The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen' for all its faults is still hugely enjoyable), some not so good (1974's 'Zardoz' - Connery is a big red nappy - and it's Irish!).

But one of his better ventures was Peter Hyams' forgotten Sci-Fi actioner, 'Outland', released to critical approval in 1981. Aptly summed up as 'High Noon' in space, it deals with a police officer (Connery) being dispatched to a large mining colony on Io, one of the moons of Jupiter. There he encounters corruption, organized crime, drug smuggling, unscrupulous corporate politics and a shootout finale. All this takes place in a maze of low-light tunnels, futuristic corridors and metal-wrapped rooms that look like they came straight out of Ridley Scott's 'Alien'.

Indeed the marked similarities in layout and design between both movies has often been remarked upon, usually to the disparagement of 'Outland', but in fact both movies merely extrapolate a future based upon the ideas and concepts of the late 1970s and early '80s in a realistic manner and come up unsurprisingly with much the same results. The mining colony of Io looks remarkably lifelike, with a worn, industrial lived-in look. It is a dark, grimy place reflecting its purpose and much of the technology still looks remarkably believable today.

Though liked by critics the audience reaction upon release was mixed and today the movie enjoys a greater reputation than it did then as a primer of what a realistic Science-Fiction movie should look like - and feel. Thirty years on it can still be enjoyed as a western set in space, and any film with Sen Connery is always going to be good.

Doctor Who

Doctor Who is a highly acclaimed, British science fiction program, produced by the BBC. It's about a Timelord, who travels around the universe, and in time, in his TARDIS, with a companion righting wrongs, saving civilizations, and changing lives. Doctor Who started on the 23rd November 1963, starring William Hartnell as the title character. To date there have been eleven actors, in canon, to play The Doctor and there have also been a total of 31 series', and one feature length film. Right now, The Doctor is portrayed by Matt Smith, with his companions, Amy Pond, and Rory Williams, being portrayed by Karen Gillan, and Arthur Darvill. The Doctor(like many heroes) has his adversaries, including the famous, but dreaded... Daleks, The Master, Cybermen, and more.

Doctor Who is one of the five top grossing titles for BBC Worldwide, the BBC's commercial arm. BBC Worldwide CEO John Smith has said that Doctor Who is one of a small number of "Superbrands" which Worldwide will be promoted heavily. Every year since the new series started, Doctor Who has won the award for the Best Drama at the National Television Awards, with David Tennant winning best actor, for his unforgettable portrayal of The Doctor from 2005-2010, before handing the torch over with his last words "I don't want to go," regenerating into the latest incarnation of The Doctor.

As well as the television series, there is now a Live show extravaganza, which is touring the UK, and coming to Scotland, at the Glasgow SECC. Also there are downloadable adventure games from the BBC official website, enabling you to take part in The Doctor's adventures.

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Biography of James Bond Creator Ian Fleming

Born in Mayfair, London, 1908, Ian Lancaster Fleming was a British author, journalist, and World War II Navy Commander. Though, in popular culture, Fleming is best known for creating the James Bond character, chronicling his adventures in twelve novels and nine short stories.

Also accredited to Fleming are the children's story, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and two other non-fiction books. Fleming died in 1964, but his timeless character James Bond continues to live on with numerous movies, the more recent movies being throwbacks to the first book, Casino Royale, and its sequel, Quantum of Solace.

Fleming was born to Valentine Fleming, a Member of Parliament, and his wife Evelyn Ste Croix Fleming. He was the younger brother of travel writer Peter Fleming and the older brother of Michael and Richard Fleming. Fleming was educated at Sunningdale School in Berkshire, Eton College, and at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

He was honored Victor Ludorum at Eton, two years in a row - something that had been achieved only once before. Fleming would attend school in Austria, attempting to improve his German and prepare for Foreign Office exams. Finally, he ended up at the University of Geneva, where he failed to join the Foreign Office, ultimately working as sub-editor and journalist for the Reuters news service.

In 1939, on the eve of World War II, Fleming was recruited as Rear Admiral John Godfrey's personal assistant. Fleming was eventually promoted to Commander with the codename 17F.

In 1942, Fleming formed an Auxiliary Unit known as 30AU, or 30 Assault Unit that he nicknamed "Red Indians", the unit was specifically trained in lock-picking, safe-cracking, hand-to-hand combat, and other techniques and skills involving collecting intelligence. Fleming's group collected key intelligence for many missions during the war, especially with successful missions such as Operation Overlord.

Fleming's time in the service of the Navy proved to be inspiration for his writing career. The intelligence work provided him with a solid background for spy novels.

In 1953, he published his first novel, Casino Royale. It was with this classic novel that Fleming introduced the world to the character, James Bond, famously known by his code number, 007. Rumors of Fleming's involvement with Camp X, a specialized training program during WWII, supplied Fleming with character details for Bond.

Bond's actual name came from famed ornithologist James Bond, son of the Bond family who befriended Fleming, allowing him to use their Jamaican estate to write. The Bonds were wealthy manufacturers whose estate outside of Philadelphia, Pa. eventually became Gwynedd Mercy College.

The Bond novels realized little to no success with the American audience until then President John F. Kennedy cited From Russia With Love on a list of his favorite books. After that, sales quickly increased. Fleming would go on to write a total of 14 Bond books.

After the financial success of the Bond series, Fleming was able to retire. Along with the Bond series, Fleming has also written a children's novel and two guide books: Thrilling Cities, and a study of The Diamond Smugglers.

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James Bond Plays the Casinos - The Top Five Scenes

Although Casino Royale is an obvious clue that the movie will feature gambling, gambling scenes and James Bond's predilection for the game of Baccarat, this James Bond movie is far from being the only movie that includes scenes of Bond enjoying one of his favorite pastimes.

The James Bond character reflects everything that is the ultimate gambler--coolness in the face of danger, calm when the opponents are obviously increasing to the boiling point, intelligent enough to know when to play a hand and how to make the best use of the hand he is dealt, and oozing with self-confidence.

Casino Royale was written by Ian Fleming, with the casino scene based on a visit to the Casino Estoril located in Lisbon. In history, the Casino in Portugal's capital was a popular gathering place for German agents during World War II.

The novel and earlier versions of the movie have Bond playing Baccarat, but the signature movie capitalized on the increasing popularity of a game called Texas Holdem--a form of poker. Televised poker events such as the World Series of poker and other events have made poker a spectator sport. The plot of the movie required that large pots be on the table such as are available with the poker game. The movie Casino Royale was set in a fictional French town called Royale-les-Eau.

The James Bond film from 1983, Never Say Never Again, also featured a Casino Royale in the plot. However, this Casino Royale was set in Monte Carlo and was actually filmed on location at the Casino de Monte Carlo in the principality of Monaco. Te Hotel de Paris on Casino Square was the specific filming site.

Also set in Monte Carlo was the casino in the 1999 James Bond movie GoldenEye. The GoldenEye casino was given yet another name, but the setting was the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino, as was the filming location.

The casino in the 1996 James Bond movie Thunderball was set not in France or Monaco, but in the Bahamas. It was the first of two official James Bond movies to use a Bahamas casino setting.

Although not officially part of the James Bond movie hits, the 1967 spoof filmed in England features a French Casino Royale. The movie was also named Casino Royale. The telemovie called Climax!: Casino Royale produced by Television City, Los Angeles used a Monte Carlo setting and was filmed on the casino set at the studio lot.

The excitement of the casino surroundings, with well-dressed people enjoying themselves at the various games as a background for the individual action at the Baccarat or Poker tables create a mix of sensations and images.

On the one hand is the Bond character who portrays the ultimate of controlled emotions giving specific instructions for the preparation of his signature drink in the middle of a tense game, while in the background are murmurs of appreciation as other players celebrate their winnings, albeit in a genteel way.

The Two Scariest Horror Movie Costumes

When it comes time to dress up for Halloween, there's always the choice to make: do you go silly or scary? Many love causing trick-or-treaters or their friends to jump so they opt for the latter. Choosing a costume of one of the scariest horror movie characters is a sure way to get screams and shrieks as you celebrate Halloween.

One of the scariest horror movie costumes is Jason Voorhees from the "Friday the 13th" movies. The first film brought Jason to life on the screen in the early 80's and viewers have continued to be terrified up through the recent reboot of the movie. What makes Jason so scary is his silent slasher nature and his horrific face shielded by that hockey mask. A Jason costume on Halloween will scare many people who come across his path.

Along with Jason, the other scary horror movie icon is Freddy Krueger. A Freddy Krueger costume consists of his gruesome burnt up face, striped long sleeve top and his brown hat. Freddy is famous for the "Nightmare on Elm Street" series of movies including a remake as well. In those movies, teenagers are afraid to go to sleep because Freddy will turn their dreams to deadly nightmares.

Freddy has gone through plenty of films including a face-off against Jason Voorhees. There wasn't a clear winner in their battle and there likely never will be. As far as scaring the costume competition one thing is clear though. Choosing either the Freddy Krueger or Jason Voorhees classic horror movie costumes is a great way to celebrate their iconic status and scare the living daylights out of others!

Dancing With the Stars Season 11 Starts Up

Dancing with the Stars is really a wildly well-liked show. Considered to be within the 'reality TV' genre, Dancing with the Stars is now entering its eleventh season. The new cast of Hollywood stars dance partners was announced during an episode of ABC's new reality show 'Bachelor Pad'.

The eleventh cast lineup includes musical master Michael Bolton, and renowned funny lady Margaret Cho. Jennifer Grey of 'Dirty Dancing' is making a TV appearance as a cast member too. It will probably be interesting to see how her 'Dirty' moves translate to DwtS two decades later. The highlight for a lot of viewers might be America's Favorite Mom, Florence Henderson of the Brady Bunch.

Dancing with the Stars comes on around several peoples' bedtimes. Unique episodes, including the season kickoff episode, run lengthy at two hours. Does this mean that several individuals watch Dancing with the Stars from their bedrooms and mattresses while getting ready for bed? It does seem like a great show to do a couple of bedtime rituals to. Lots of women like to paint their nails at night. Still others appreciate doing light exercising, like sit-ups just prior to taking to bed. Dancing with the Stars offers a pleasant show without a lot of drama. This makes it a fantastic show to watch prior to settling into a cozy memory foam mattress on a crisp fall evening.

Dancing with the Stars season 11 starts just as autumn comes creeping in. The nights are already becoming cooler than they were just a couple of short weeks ago. The days have begun their annual shortening too. As individuals bed down extra early because the crisp darkness has them inside more, Dancing with the Stars offers fun entertainment for passing the evening hours.

If individuals take to watching this show and other fall startups from their bed mattresses, are they likely to seek new, nicer televisions with crisper pictures? Maybe a larger screen TV would fit the bill. Watching television from a memory foam mattress that's covered in luxurious high thread-count sheets, and fluffy pillows, and a billowing duvet can make the autumnal evenings much more pleasant. With the children back in school, life starts to recover a semblance of pleasant routine. Every day schedules set a simple rhythm. As yard work slows down for the colder months, the family finds itself indoors increasingly early each day. Several television shows are full of intense drama, which will get the blood pumping prior to bed. For a lot of people, Dancing with the Stars is the ideal method to end the day in bed.

My Top Five Favorite Ben Stiller Movies

One of the kings of the modern day movie comedy is Ben Stiller. For over ten years, Stiller's face has become synonymous with hit comedies, and everything points to this trend continuing on into the next decade. Stiller is a very likable guy who clearly does not take himself too seriously, in movies at least.

Let's go through and take a look at some of Ben Stiller's best movies so far.

The first movie that I will mention on this list is Meet The Parents. From a likability standpoint, this might be his best movie of all. No other movie of his has been able to have two spinoffs. The sequel is Meet The Fockers, and the third installment, "Little Fockers" hits theaters this winter.

Another great movie that Stiller starred in was There's Something About Mary. I remember going into this movie having no idea what to expect, and wow was I surprised. This was easily one of my favorite comedies of the 1990s.

This list would not be complete without giving praise to Tropic Thunder. In my opinion, this is an incredible movie. The plot is absolutely brilliant, and it manages to balance action and comedy very well. One of the better comedies in recent years.

While I am not the biggest fan of these movies, it is hard to deny the popularity of the Night At The Museum franchise. These two films have made some serious money at the box office, and all signs point to another installment.

One other movie that definitely makes the cut for me is Heavyweights. This might be my favorite Ben Stiller role of all, playing the part of the psychotic Tony Perkis, a fitness guru who takes over a camp for fat kids.

My Top Five Favorite Jim Carrey Movies

One of the funniest actors of today's generation of movies is Jim Carrey. Over the years, his career has expanded and he is no longer limited to comedies, which is a great thing. Carrey happens to be a very talented actor, regardless of the genre of film he is working in.

Let's take a look at some of Jim Carrey's greatest movies in recent memory.

The first film on this list that I will discuss is Dumb and Dumber. If you are looking for an absolutely hilarious comedy that will not require much thinking, but plenty of laughs, look no further. This very well might be his funniest film. Jeff Daniels also stars in this movie, and I have no idea where he has been since.

It goes without saying that one of the Ace Ventura movies has to be mentioned on this list. I personally liked Ace Ventura 2: When Nature Calls more. There are a few scenes in this movie that absolutely put me in stitches.

Another movie that I definitely have to include on this list is Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind. This is one of my top twenty favorite movies of all time, let alone one starring Carrey. This film is directed by Michel Gondry and also stars Kate Winslet. If you are looking to see one of best films of the romance genre the past few years, then this is it. It is amazing and yet, not cheesy at all.

Me, Myself and Irene was just an impressive role for Jim Carrey. He managed to pull off two completely different personalities in this film while having both characters be hilarious in their own way. This movie also stars Rene Zelwegger. The scene with the cow in the middle of the road is tough to watch, but really funny.

No list of Jim Carrey movies would be complete without mentioning The Mask. This is Jim Carrey at his best. It also doesn't hurt that this is the movie that helped establish Cameron Diaz. She was amazing in this movie. In fact, I will go on to say that if you ask most middle aged men what movie Cameron Diaz looks the most attractive in, most of the time the answer will be The Mask. Maybe it was that red dress.

Picking the Perfect Christmas Movie

We all know that when you've spent one or more days in the bosom of your family, you may just be in need of a small break, after all that eating, singing and playing games. How about the perfect family Christmas Movie Marathon?

However, how do you pick a movie that will suit all tastes? My own family is a rag tag bunch of single middle aged men, aka my divorced brothers, angry teens, small children, thanks to a sudden desire to have just one more that my sister had, my mom, who really only likes things if they were scripted by Jane Austen and my step dad, who doesn't like anything that isn't related to the second world war.

So how to find a way out of this dilemma? Is there a movie out there that will play to everyone's tune? Or at the very least won't have them complaining from start to finish?

Well, there are a few ways to go with this:

Firstly, there's the tried and true Classic. In my case, I always have The Sound of Music at the ready. It has everything, from the second world war to singing and dancing and talking goats! Add a bit of romance and it's such a classic even my mom can't object.

Secondly, a kid's movie that (almost) all grown ups love: I would suggest Harry Potter. One of the earlier ones if you have small children that are easily scared, a later one, for instance Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, if your kids can handle a bit of evil magic!

Thirdly: a funny Christmas movie. I would suggest Groundhog Day, as I have yet to meet anyone who doesn't like that movie!

Lastly: a recent Christmas movie. For instance this year's Nutcracker 3D. It's got everything, from Christmas Trees to evil rats (I'll tell my step dad they were inspired by Nazi Germany). It's old enough (1920's Vienna) for my mom to like it, spectacular enough for even the most sullen teen and not too scary for little ones. I hope. Maybe check out the movie trailersin advance to see whether your kids would be okay with it. That's always a smart move, because some kiddie films these days can be pretty darn scary!

The Force Powers of Yoda - Jedi Master

Those familiar with the Star Wars Saga will certainly recognise the powerful Jedi Master Yoda. In the original trilogy, Yoda's character was mainly that of a teacher, and it is not until the prequel movies that we see some of his abilities with the lightsaber. Long recognised as one of the most powerful Jedi in the universe, here is a brief summary of Yoda's life and Force abilities.

George Lucas does not provide much detail of Yoda's early life. He is a male of an unknown (and un-named) species, born in the year 896BBY, on a remote, and also un-named planet.

NOTE: BBY stands for Before the Battle of Yavin - the year the Death Star was destroyed, leading to the eventual overthrow of the Empire. Due to the significance of this event, the Republic established this date as Year 0 when it set the new post-Empire calendar.

Standing at barely 26 inches tall, it is not even known if Yoda is of average height for his species. What we do known is that early in his life, he left his remote home planet for the core worlds when his ship was struck by an asteroid and disabled, barely managing to reach an un-named swampy planet (not Dagobah). It is on this planet that he encounters the Jedi Master N'Kata Del Gormo, who recognises that Yoda is extremely Force sensitive and trains him. It is here that Yoda becomes a Jedi Master in the year 796 BBY. Over the next 600 years, Yoda trains countless younglings as head of the Jedi Training Academy, and continues to add to his own skills as a Jedi Master. Soon recognised as one of the greatest Jedi Masters, Yoda has the following Force abilities.

Swordmaster - Title given only to those who have mastered all techniques in lightsaber combat. Yoda prefers the Form IV Technique which employs a variety of whirling and acrobatic movements.

The Force - Generally considered to be the Jedi Orders greatest Master of the Force, including his extremely powerful, and precise, telekinetic abilities, including:

Force Push: Ability to throw objects/people away

Force Pull: Ability to pull objects towards himself

Force Whirlwind: Advanced Force Push that lifts, spins and immobilizes opponents

Force Repulse/Force Throw: More powerful Force Push, used to fling objects at high velocity away from the user

Force Wave: Most powerful form of the Force Push, creates a wave of pure Force energy that pushes anything in its path away from the source (Yoda)

Force Valor: Used to focus abilities, increase resolve, and increase ones capacity to move faster and strike harder. used by Yoda to overcome limitations of old age

Force Lightning: Yoda had the ability to deflect and dissipate Force Lightning with his bare hands.

Battle Meditation - Ability to simultaneously lift the spirits of his allies while disheartening the resolve of his opponents. Enhanced by Yoda's reputation as a warrior, he was known to win battles by his presence on the battlefield.

At the core of Yoda's abilities was his skill as a teacher. As Grand Master of the Jedi Order, he had a hand in training nearly all Jedi. He also teaches young Luke Skywalker, who after the Jedi are nearly exterminated by Darth Vader, goes on to found the New Jedi Order.

The Greatest Jeff Bridges Movies Of His Career

This article will focus on the career and movies of Jeff Bridges. Bridges has been acting for over 40 years and has quietly established himself as one of the better actors in the industry. If you ever read magazine interviews with actors and actresses, anyone who has worked with Bridges only has great things to say. It comes as no surprise that such a great actor gets to star in great movies.

Here are some of the better movies to come out that have starred Jeff Bridges.

One movie of Bridges that I have to include is White Squall. Maybe I am impartial because I love stories taking place at sea, but I thought this was an excellent film. This movie was directed by the great Ridley Scott.

Arlington Road is another film that I certainly will discuss. This movie is not for the faint of heart, and is an incredibly gripping film. While Jeff Bridges is great in this film, the true star of this movie is his neighbor, Tim Robbins.

Another movie that I would definitely include on this list is Tron. This is one of the founding fathers of both science fiction and special effects driven movies, and I cannot wait to see what Tron 2 will look like in 3D. The sequel will also star Bridges.

Of all the movies that Bridges has starred in, in no movie was his performance as impressive as in Crazy Heart. If you put any other actor in this film, it probably would have been overlooked; Bridges managed to make this movie into his personal masterpiece, culminating in an Academy Award.

To not put The Big Lebowski on this list would be a shame. This film has become such a cult classic that bowling leagues across the country have sprouted up in its honor. This is definitely one of the better comedies of the nineties.

5 Things You Need to Know Before Buying a 3D TV

Although there were many skeptics who felt 3D TV would never get off the ground, the launch in 2010 of numerous models of 3D TVs and the ever-increasing availability of 3D programming sources has made it abundantly clear that the 3D TV revolution has begun. Television viewing will never be the same.

2010 brought the first wave of 3D TVs to the market, and they have been very well received, even at a time when consumer spending overall is down. Samsung and a handful of other manufacturers are ushering in the age of 3D.

This article is written to help 3D novices get the basic understanding of 3D technology that they will need before seriously considering spending the money to make the move to 3D TV.

5 Things You Need to Know About 3D TV

1. What Exactly is 3D TV? It's a feature on a standard HDTV which gives it the capability to display three-dimensional images from 3D content. Models incorporating this feature, such as the Samsung 750 Class, are already on the market.

2. Can You Watch Regular TV on a 3D TV? Yes you can. 3D TVs can also handle standard 2D programming, just like any other TV. In fact many of them have a feature that will convert a 2D image to 3D. For example, a Samsung 3D TV has a button on the remote that will convert the 2D image to a 3D image. Put on your 3D glasses and you're good to go.

3. Is Special Programming Required? Yes, you need a 3D program source to get the benefit of 3D TV. As mentioned, some TVs can convert a 2D source for viewing as a 3D program.

4. Are 3D Programs Readily Available? Although we are in the infant stages of the technology, because of the huge consumer interest, companies are scrambling to produce more and more 3D programming. Right now, in addition to a growing list of 3D Blu-Ray movies, some 3D programming is available on cable and pay-per-view. Further, new 3D movies and shows are being produced all the time, and there are companies currently developing entire 3D cable networks.

5. What Do I Need Besides the TV? As mentioned, you need a 3D capable, HD TV and a 3D source of programming. In addition, you will need some of those cool 3D glasses. Despite how they may look, they are not just ordinary sun glasses. 3D glasses have a battery built in and have special technology which enables you to view your programming in 3D. Since each company has its own proprietary 3D technology, you must be sure to get the same brand of glasses as your 3D TV, so they'll match up and work together to give you that 3D viewing experience you're looking for.

The Three Elements of Science Fiction Movies

ET, robot, time travel and virtual space are the main elements that widely used by the science fiction movie. Then what are the symbolic meanings of the three elements? What distinct temperament it brings to science fiction movie? 

ET stands for an image that exists independently with the human being. It is a symbol and metaphor of human being's various desire, dream and nightmare. At first, ET was described as a huge creature which is giant, evil and has mental retardation. They wave their hands, use ray gun to fire human beings. UFO like alien spacecraft, octopus-like monster from outer space and death ray weapon, etc, is the novel elements in science fiction movies. Human being's courage, unity and wisdom shown when they overcome the aliens are the main theme of these films.

Robot is a human creation, in science fiction movie they are supposed to be a combination of machine and human. They are nothing more than imitation of human. They have three kind of relationship with human being. First, the relationship between master and servant. Second, the relationship between man and machine; Third, the relationship between man and god.

Robot is always moulded as the servant of human being, even like a domestic dog. Transforming man includes cloning, human that produced by the biological transformation and people with extraordinary capacity. It usually means a deformation of human being. This description of robot can reflect the potential human nature. So the main theme of this kind of movie is always the question that whether human can be god or not. When human has an equal power with god, his spirit can't control his power. Therefore, this film is often confused, pessimistic and with a prophetic function.

Whenever a time travel or space travel is a means not the ultimate goal. The meaning of travel can be generally summed up with adventure and treasure hunt. Space travel is not that simple to take your package. For example, in the beginning of Star Wars, Luke begins his adventure journey when he catches the first sight with princess Lea's image. But in the end, what he is looking for is not the superficial target but his vision and growth.

Time travel movies are more complicated on the surface. In this type of movie time becomes a false concept; the most important thing is self-identified. However, film with the theme of time will not easily let you wake up, it always use another time travel to overthrow all the things have happened.

Summary: have you noticed that ET, robot, time travel and virtual space has become the main elements in science fiction movies? What does is play as? This article will show you
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