- Bob Hope Stories by Stephen Schochet
Once when he was a little boy in England, Leslie Hope (He later renamed himself Bob after a race car driver he idolized) wanted to pick an apple off a tree. Symbolic of his career, he didn't want just any apple but the highest one possible.
843 words 2006-07-22 - I Come From the Movie Planet, How About You? by Jesse S. Somer
When people ask me where I am from I often reply jokingly, “I’m from the Movie Planet. ’ That’s what I reckon people from other planets would call us here on Earth. How many movies have I watched in my life?
747 words 2006-07-20 - Persuasion Through Needs is Achieved in the Film Fargo by Scott Fish
The film Fargo, an Academy Award winner for Best Picture in 1996, has several characters that exemplify the first process premise of needs, in turn making this film persuasive. This film is based around the life of a man named Jerry Lundegaard, whom is deep in debt and is married to a woman whose father has no respect or admiration for him.
2188 words 2006-07-15 - 2004 Poor for Movies by Ryan Parsons
Here is a case in point- 2004 was a strange, if not bad, year for movies. Now, I'm not talking about the quality of films, they were probably right on par. But, Hollywood has been growing scared.
975 words 2006-07-12 - It's A Wonderful Movie by Stephen Schochet
It's A Wonderful Life (1946) began as a short story called "The Greatest Gift". Writer Philip Van Doren Stern was unable to sell it to a publisher, so he sent the tale out as a long Christmas card to friends.
1192 words 2006-07-12 - Lindsay Lohan to Star in “Herbie the Love Bug” Remake by Scarlett Tomei
Start your engines! Herbie, that lovable Volkswagen Beetle with a mind of its own, races back to theaters this summer, and this time Lindsay Lohan is going along for the ride. In "Herbie:
238 words 2006-07-12 - My Favorite Movies Journal by Doreene Clement
The movies--what a wonderful way to spend an afternoon! I love going to the movies. When I thought about why I look forward to going to a movie, I realized it was like meditation for me.
366 words 2006-07-08 - Hollywood’s Just a Click Away by Ray La Foy
The district of Hollywood, Los Angeles, California is known as the film industry center of the United States. It is also the main focal point of the American television business with which thousands of tourists are attracted each year.
597 words 2006-07-08 - Car Chase Classics: chase.punyportal.com by Mark Mahorney
I hit my teenage years in the early 80s about the same time VCRs and independent video rental shops came to every small town in America. This was before yogurt shops and tanning booths hit, and after most of the drive-ins and arcades had faded away, though my town had all five simultaneously.
659 words 2006-07-05 - Movie Review - Shrek 2 by Chris N. Fernando
The film opens with Shrek (voiced over by Mike Myers) and his beloved (now turned into an Ogre) Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) enjoying themselves on their honeymoon at sand-kissed beaches. Returning from their romantic idyll, Shrek and Princess Fiona are summoned by Fiona's parents, the king (John Cleese) and queen (Julie Andrews) of the "Kingdom Far, Far Away" (a fairy-tale version of Beverly Hills).
330 words 2006-07-05 - Ten Percent Of Jimmy Stewart by Stephen Schochet
Jimmy Stewart was seen one night in 1933 in New York performing on stage as a female impersonator by an MGM talent scout. He was signed to a contract to come to California to work for the prestigious studio.
477 words 2006-07-05 - Monsters and Demons: A Short History of the Horror Film by Astrid Bullen
Going to the movies may not seem like a novel way for little kids to spend an afternoon. But have you ever brought your child to see a Disney flick and ended up viewing trailers for Jeepers Creepers 2 or Freddie vs.
938 words 2006-07-04 - A Miraculous Movie by Stephen Schochet
It was originally called The Big Heart. Daryl Zanuck the shrewd head of Twentieth Century Fox couldn't buy the image of Santa Claus in a court room. But like so many ventures Miracle On 34th Street (1947) came about because of passion, in this case that of Director George Seaton who had gone to New York on his own and made arrangements with the real Mr.
694 words 2006-07-04 - Actress Shannon Elizabeth Is America's Sweetheart by Dawnell Harrison
What does actress Shannon Elizabeth, animals, and Christine Santos have in common? , They are all angels sent to us by some high power. Animal Avengers began rescuing and helping the cute critters of the world about 2 1/2 years ago and have three branches, all on the west coast in the gorgeous San Fernando Valley, LA, and South Bay.
210 words 2006-06-26 - Face of Death - Final Destination 3 by DeWayne Strickland
Do you remember a time in your life, where you stopped doing something because you thought you might die? Maybe it was flying on a plane, visiting New York City, riding on a train, or eating health food vs junk food.
604 words 2006-06-24
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