11 days ago by Arti

What a delight it was for me to catch the Canadian premiere of Lost in Austen on the new VIVA channel last night, two months after its UK debut on ITV. No, I had not anticipated it with much eagerness, I admit, nor had I held any expectations before I watched it. But, what a pleasant surprise. I was ...

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16 days ago by admin

Kathryn Bailey “Kate” Beckinsale (born 26 July, 1973) is an English actress, known for her roles in the films Pearl Harbor (2001), Underworld (2003), Van Helsing (2004), and The Aviator (2004). Biography Early life Born in Finsbury Park, London, Beckinsale is the daughter of actor Richard Beckinsale ...

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22 days ago by Rachel

by Ian McEwan New York : N.A. Talese/Doubleday, 2002, ©2001. ISBN: 0385503954 9780385503952 OCLC: 47665315 Date completed: 10-29-2008 Why I read this book: The movie looked good, and I am doing this as my book/movie program at work for November. Wow, I thought this was very good. First off, it's a p ...

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24 days ago by an online journal of the michael apeluddin

Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are The imaginary adventures of a young boy named Max, who is angry after being sent to his room without supper. He then creates a forest inhabited by many large imaginary monsters, who crown him their ruler.

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24 days ago by worldofmatmos

As anyone who knows anything about film, there is resounding agreement that Ridley Scott is one of the few remaining master filmmakers still working. The man has undoubtedly “the best eye in the business” and has proven himself for nearly 40 years. The legendary director’s earlier films are some of ...

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24 days ago by worldofmatmos

Yoshiaki Kawajiri has been one of the Japanese anime industry’s greatest influences for nearly 30 years, and his seminal period piece Ninja Scroll ( Jubei ninpuchou) is another one of his masterful works adored by fans worldwide. So, it’s only natural Hollywood wants to cash in on a live-action adap ...

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25 days ago by admin

Jennifer Ellison (born 30 May 1983) is an English actress, glamour model, television personality, dancer and singer. Ellison, who was born in Liverpool, is perhaps best known for playing Emily Shadwick in the television soap opera Brookside until 2003 and has recently made appearances in many differ ...

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25 days ago by Carver

I haven't read the Neil Gaiman novella, but I did read the somehow unsatisfying graphic novel adaptation by P. Craig Russell. The film adaptation, directed by Nightmare Before Christmas' Henry Selick, will be a stop-motion / 3D combo, featuring the voices of Dakota Fanning and Teri Hatcher. The visu ...

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26 days ago by Rachel

by Ken Kesey New York, Viking Press [1962] OCLC: 189375 Date completed: 10-25-2008 Why I read this book: Did a book/movie program on it at work. I had read this before, but I gave it the ol' re-read. This a book where the movie is also really good, but in a different way. People who have just seen t ...

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30 days ago by worldofmatmos

The film adaptation of Alan Moore’s iconic cult graphic novel is shaping up to be something quite spectacular. Director Zack Snyder has done a great job translating those pages to the screen. Of course, there will always be its critics, but check out the world premiere trailer that just aired on Spi ...

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