funlot: February 2012

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Secondhand Reviews: "The Darkest Hour"

Rated PG-13 for violence and a little strong language. * * * * * * * * * * Some of you might be familiar with the term "Lizard-Brain Entertainment". That's the sort of film (or other art form) that just completely bypasses the...

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Whitney Houston - Gone at 48

Whitney Houston has passed away at the age of 48...these are my thoughts

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RIP Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston has died at the age of 48. The cause of death is still unknown but the news was received a day before the year's Grammy Awards was to air. A true talent is gone but shall never be forgotten.

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Whitney Houston -- Only the Music Never Dies

Music business veteran talks about life of musicians and survival in the business.

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Top 10 Hindi Movies You Must Watch

This is a list of my favorite Hindi movies. I have watched all the movies listed here for more than once. I think that you will surely like to watch these movies.

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Has Hollywood Gone Berserk?!

Why is Hollywood so obsessed with 3-D, and why all of the sudden re-releasing of movies in 3-D? This hub goes through this fad and tries to explain why the 3-D is so popular with Hollywood.

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Memorable Movie Beginnings and Endings

One of the keys to good writing is to hook the reader from the very start. A competent writer, especially a writer of fiction, will begin his or her story in such a way that the reader wants to continue - your interest has been piqued, and you want...

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How Gibson’s brutal film helped reclaim Jesus

We will never know very much about the great historical figures who have shaped the world. Whether we’re talking about Julius Caesar, Jesus Christ or Napoleon Bonaparte, the legend rapidly overtakes the reality and all we know is the Hollywood...

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In Search of Scarlett O'Hara

The search for the actress to play what would be the premiere leading female role in American film history. Scarlett O'Hara was the lead character in Margaret Mitchell's Gone With the Wind in 1939. The search for the actress to play the part involved hundreds of try outs.

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Just Whom Is Kevin James?

Who really is Kevin James? Actor? Stunt man? Who? This is my personal viewpoint and review of James as I see him.

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Tree of Life (2011)

The story of three boys growing up in Texas, during the 1950's, as the eldest son soon becomes a witness to the loss of innocence.

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The Woman in Black

This is one of those real scary movies, no monsters, no bloody mess, just a lot of spooky moments and tension all around. If you like jumping out of your seat every five minutes. This is your film. "The Woman in Black" is a new story based in a...

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Weekly Best Movie Quotes Valentine's Day Edition #9

This is a weekly posting of ten movie quotes that have made a lasting, memorable impression with audiences. In no particular order, here is this week’s best movie quotes. But this week is a little different, as it's Valentine's Day and let's face it, love is often the driving force behind every great story and pushes the characters within to their limits in order to obtain success. This week's set of quotes are inspired by movies that have demonstrated the notion of love conquering all.

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My Adventures in Watching Cinema: El Topo(1970)

EL TOPO(1970) Directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky. Starring: Alejandro Jodorowsky I had trouble with what this Mexican film was suppose to be.I was hoping it would be a bizarre, surrealistic tale with a direct point, but it wasn’t.But I guess...

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The Time Machine (1960) - Illustrated Reference

A look back at George Pal's sci-fi classic, with facts, reviews, posters and photos.

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Daniel Radcliffe and the Woman in Black.

Now tonight I took the liberty of taking my lovely fiancé to the cinema, it is after all nearly valentines and it only seemed appropriate that I at least make the effort to open my wallet one way or another. This way I get to take a part in the...

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Iron Lady

Iron Lady The story starts with Margaret Thatcher (Meryl Streep) at an old age, going off to a store to buy milk and she figures out that the price of milk has gone up, she never let’s any factor get her down age or the fact she’s a woman,...

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Hugo movie

I went and saw Hugo in 3D partly because at this point there weren't many other options, but I'm glad I did. It was absolutely exquisite in 3D. I felt like "part of their world". I'll be sad when this fad ends again. Hugo Cabret (Asa...

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Carl the Critic's Top Ten Psychological Horror Films

If there was ever a kind of horror I had always wanted to make, it would be a psychological horror film. But what text book films would I have to watch before I make my first psychological horror film horror?

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The Walking Dead Merchandise

The Walking Dead Merchandise. The episodes! Digital Download. The hardback copy of the comic book series. Rick Grimes Costume. Posters. Clothing. Shirts.

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Midnight In Paris (2011)

Gil and Inez travel to Paris, as sort of a tag along couple with her parents, as they're traveling to France on business. Although Gil wants to take in all the culture of Paris has to offer, Inez fails to see the beauty of it, as it's clear they really have nothing in common. However, as the movie plays out, Gil begins to realize a few things not only about himself, but his place in life.

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treadmill reviews consumer reports

Redmon Fun and Fitness, not everyone finds working out on a job really unputdownable and fun. Yes, everyone knows that it can forbear you retrograde unit and improve your cardiovascular scheme but not all anticipate that anyone could meet but use a...

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A Separation - Movie Review

A Separation is a movie that touches really potent topics but did not do much justice to any of them. Keep reading to find out why you should still watch this movie at least once. Get a glimpse of how this movie depicts real life mature situations you would never want to be in.

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Thursday, February 2, 2012

Google Will Censor Blogger Blogs On 'Per Country' Basis‎

But now, various sources are pointing out that Twitter was actually the second network to institute far-reaching censorship policies last month. For example, if a user in India tries to access a free blog that is served from blogspot.com, ...

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