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"A Fistful of Dollars" Started Sergio Leone's Masterpiece Trilogy of Spaghetti Westerns  By : Is it possible for an excellent, groundbreaking film in a specific genre to be overlooked at award ceremonies? Absolutely, and a perfect example is "A Fistful of Dollars" that gave rise to what we commonly identify today as "the spaghetti Western". A Fistful of Dollars was the first of Director Sergio Leone's masterpiece trilogy. Learn why Director Sergio Leone made movie history. "A Lot Like Love" Is Light Enough to Fly Away and Never Be Missed  By : Ed Bagley "A Lot Like Love" chronicles the indecision of two young adults who are misguided and muddled in both their careers and love life. They haul off and do nothing with themselves and then wonder why they are not happy. No wonder they are confused about love. They deserve each other. See this film once and move on. "A Man for All Seasons" Demonstrates What Integrity Should Be in the Middle Ages and Now  By : Ed Bagley A Man for All Seasons poses the question: What would a man sacrifice for his principles? When Henry VIII seeks approval to divorce his wife and marry Anne Boleyn, his new Chancellor and Cardinal—Sir Thomas More—stands in his way. In the end, Sir Thomas becomes the only person in England who will die for his principles. A Man for All Seasons won 6 Oscars at the 1967 Academy Awards. "Breakfast on Pluto" Is Really Not About an Alien from Outer Space  By : Ed Bagley "Breakfast on Pluto" is a gender preference movie about a boy who really wants to be a girl, and settles for being a transvestite trying to find a place in a world that curses his very existence. I endured Boys Don't Cry and Transamerica and am pleased to say I did not have to endure Breakfast on Pluto. I think that Neil Jordan is the reason why. This film is worth viewing for its message: to thine ownself be true. "Camelot" Is a Magical Movie, and a Primer in Civilized Human Relationships and Growth  By : Ed Bagley Camelot, released in 1967, celebrates its 40th anniversary this October, and was based on the 1960 musical play Camelot written by Alan Jay Lerner with music by Frederic Loewe. Camelot became a modern day legend when it was immortalized after President John F. Kennedy's assassination. Camelot the play and Camelot the film were both truly inspirational musical productions. "Coach Carter" Sends an Outstanding Message About a Coach with Integrity, Honor and Goodness  By : Ed Bagley Samuel L. Jackson plays Coach Ken Carter in a good sports drama with an outstanding message for today's high school basketball players who see playing with the pros as their only objective in life. Carter believes that a basketball scholarship and ethics should go hand in hand. This is an incredible story of a coach who will not compromise his values by not compromising his integrity. "Ed Wood" Is a Very Strange Movie About a Very Strange Real Life Director  By : Ed Bagley "Ed Wood" is a biographical movie about Edward D. Wood, Jr. who has been dubbed the worst director in the history of filmmaking. The movie depicts the life of Ed Wood in the 1950s and shows Wood as a very determined director with virtually no financial backing and no real talent. Wood liked to direct really bad films and enjoyed dressing as a woman on the set. Johnny Depp stars as Ed Wood. "For a Few Dollars More" Establishes Leone as a Master of Creating Emotion  By : After the unexpected, smashing success of Sergio Leone's direction in "A Fistful of Dollars" with the newly-found presence of Clint Eastwood as the gunfighter who would become The Man With No Name, Leone 's direction in "For a Few Dollars More" was even more successful, artistically and financially. Learn why a film that could not garner a single award in its day has become a classic western film with a faithful following. "Lost in Translation" Makes the Meaning of Life Sound Elusive  By : Ed Bagley "Lost in Translation" was written and directed by Sofia Coppola and won enough awards to fill a grocery cart. Seeing this film, I would not have guessed it would have won so many awards. I gave this film an average rating rather than a good or excellent rating. I wanted real substance in this film and I was left wanting. Learn why in my review. "Nanny McPhee" - An Excellent Movie with Magic and a Message for Children  By : Ed Bagley In an entertainment world full of trashy and violent video games and movies, Nanny McPhee is everything good about movies for children. You and your children can watch this film without fear of unpleasant and unwanted garbage rooted in sensationalism for ratings and greed. Nanny McPhee is an excellent film with a wonderful message for all children to recognize and understand. "Prada" Boss Drives Away Everyone and Everything But Blind Ambition  By : Ed Bagley Meryl Streep, one of Hollywood's best actresses, carries The Devil Wears Prada like the namesake handbag we see early in this movie, which is about Miranda Priestly, a powerful New York fashion magazine editor who hires Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), a recent journalism grad, to be her new gofer. In the end, she ditches the job when she realizes that life without her boyfriend, her friends and family are not worth the price of being exclusive. "Pretty Woman" Rocketed Julia Roberts into Becoming Hollywood's Sweetheart  By : Ed Bagley Read more of my other reviews on romantic comedies, including "Four Romantic Comedies That Will Not Stress Your Emotions", "Mystic Pizza", "Something's Gotta Give", "The Holiday", "What Women Want", "Failure to Launch" and "For Love or Money". "Ryan's Daughter" Is a Love Triangle with Passion, Adultery, Rebellion and a Village Idiot  By : Ed Bagley "Ryan's Daughter" is a love story that evolves into a love triangle set in the epic splendor of an isolated village on Ireland's scenic Dingle Peninsula. Like all love triangles, it ends in a disaster that becomes a tragedy. Cinematographer Freddie Young captures the raw beauty of Ireland with its ocean cliffs, green countryside, lazy pastures and hidden forest love nest. He won an Oscar for his filming. "The Departed" Is Best Mob Film Since Mario Puzo's "The Godfather" in 1972  By : Ed Bagley Let me get to the most important thing first: Director Martin Scorsese won an Oscar for "The Departed". Scorsese, one of the most accomplished directors of our era, has been nominated for 7 Oscars—5 for Best Director and 2 for Best Screenplay—before winning with The Departed. The Departed is simply the best mob film since Mario Puzo's original Godfather in 1972. "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" Is Difficult to Understand But Rewarding  By : Ed Bagley "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" is the story of Eddie (Jon Voight), a simple man living a simple life as a maintenance man who has a regret and an ache in his heart. He dies while trying to save a little girl in an accident, and does not know if he saved her life or not. He awakens in Heaven and finds out the real meaning of his life. A complex but rewarding story and movie. "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" Ends Sergio Leone's Spaghetti Western Trilogy  By : From virtually no acclaim at the time, Sergio Leone's "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" is now regarded as a classic by many critics. It was part of Time's "100 Greatest Movies" of the last century. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly is currently ranked no less than 5th among the Internet Movie Database Top 250, all of which is not too shabby for an Italian guy directing an American Western. "The Quiet Man" Is a Love Story Set in the Emerald Isle of Ireland  By : Ed Bagley No one ever said that filmmaking was easy, only that it could be very good and sometimes enduring, as in "The Quiet Man", starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara with legendary Director John Ford. The Quiet Man was the first American feature to be filmed in Ireland's picturesque countryside. Ford earned his 4th and last Best Director Oscar for The Quiet Man in 1952. See the film and understand why this love story will touch your heart. "Tipping the Velvet" Is First Alternative Lifestyle Film with an Educational Message - Part 1  By : Ed Bagley "Tipping the Velvet" is what some viewers would consider a terrible film about a sinful, raunchy lifestyle, and what I would consider an excellent film despite any apparent raunchiness. The BBC brought this controversial movie to a 5-millon strong mainstream television audience in England. Tipping the Velvet is an incredibly unusual firm because you rarely, if ever, see an alternative lifestyle movie with a happy ending. "Tipping the Velvet" Is First Alternative Lifestyle Film with an Educational Message - Part 2  By : Ed Bagley Based on Sarah Waters' acclaimed debut novel, Tipping the Velvet was adapted by Andrew Davies, an Emmy award-winning British screenwriter who has also written "Doctor Zhivago", "Bridget Jone's Diary", "Sense and Sensibility", "Vanity Fair" and "Pride and Prejudice". Davies is a very talented heavyweight. "To bluff or not to bluff" that is the Question! Article by CMax  By : searchrankpros Have you thought of 'bluffing the bluffer' in poker and casino rooms online? How do you know when someone it bluffing you ask? When is the best time to perform such an act? This short passage should answer a few of these questions plus lots more... "To Kill a Mockingbird" Exposes the Destructiveness of Bigotry  By : Ed Bagley Gregory Peck won a Best Actor Oscar in this adaptation of Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about white lawyer Atticus Finch defending an innocent African American man accused of raping a white woman. This is a story that illuminates everything that is wrong about hate, prejudice, bigotry, ignorance, stupidity, lack of backbone and lack of a heart. "Transamerica" Transsexual Tale Misses Opportunity to Inform and Educate Viewers  By : Ed Bagley There are easier films to review than productions involving alternative life styles, and Transamerica is an example. It is one thing to make a comedy or romantic comedy with no other purpose than to entertain viewers, it is quite another to tackle a difficult, controversial subject without assuming some responsibility for making its presentation a positive, productive impact upon viewers. To do less is entertaining but useless. "Who Else Dreams Of Winning The Lottery? You Better Read These Tips..."  By : Tanya Renner Who else wants to win the lottery? Could the Law of Attraction hold the answer?... step by step guide to visualising the riches you desire easily. "You'll Shoot Your Eye Out, Kid!"  By : C A Mc Craw The Best and Worst Movie Santas through the Years 10 Fun Projects With Magnets  By : Erwin Metius Summer, fall, winter or spring, if you have young children with time on their hands you need to have some activities planned. 10 Grey's Anatomy Quotes to Get Us Through the Writers' Strike  By : Noel Jameson If we ever needed some Grey's Anatomy quotes, it's right about now. With the writer's strike coming up, there are no scripts for new episodes and us die-hard fans are in a pickle. Here are 10 Grey's quotes to get you through the dry spell. 10 Steps to become a magician  By : Alan murray Have you ever thought about becoming a magician? 10 Tips On Investing in Original Contemporary Art  By : Tia Marks Buying, collecting and selling art can be interesting - even profitable. There some things to remember when you are shopping for art - especially as an investor. 10 Tips to Writing Great Trivia Questions  By : Liz Nast The best trivia questions take life when your brain cells are popping with creative ideas. It's no different than being in the mood for any form of creative writing, be it a short story, a blog post, a novella. Anything good that's worth sharing with others just cannot be rushed. 11 Country Music Quotes For National Country Music Day  By : Noel Jameson Did you know that country music has its own day dedicated to it? Yes, this month we celebrate National Country Music Day. If you love country music, you're going to love these 11 country music quotes. 12 Different Ways Americans Pay the Government  By : Roni Deutch As Benjamin Franklin famously said, “in this world nothing is certain but death and taxes.” We are all used to giving part of our hard-earned money to the government, but you will be surprised at all the different ways we pay to the different levels of our government. 12 Music Quotes to Celebrate Guitar Month  By : Noel Jameson Nothing can quite lift our spirits, help us over a heartache or get our point across like a great song, and the greatest songs leave us with music quotes that are hard to forget. This month (April), we're celebrating Guitar Month with some of the best music quotes ever written. 15 Most Stylish Hollywood Couples  By : globalbpo1 Hollywood couples, the frontrunners of fashion and gossip. Sometimes it’s not enough seeing one incredibly beautiful person. Nothing beats quantity, and of course quality at the same time. So we squared off, and paired off the couples who we think should be on the top 15 Most Stylish Couples. Here’s what we came up with: 16 Grey's Anatomy Quotes – Famous Words From Your Favorite Characters  By : Noel Jameson If you're a fan of the TV hit Grey's Anatomy, check out these 14 Grey's Anatomy quotes from your favorite characters. 17 Keats Quotes to Celebrate John Keats's Birthday  By : Noel Jameson John Keats, though his life was short, left an eternal impression on the literary world. This month we celebrate his birthday. Let's remember his poetic genius with these 17 Keats quotes. 2 Weird Films That Have Stood the Test of Time: "Drag Queens in the Desert" and "Rocky Horror"  By : Ed Bagley What would Hollywood be without its share of bitchy, catty, gaudy, outrageous and crazy films? Two examples are "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" and "The Rocky Horror Picture "Show". Both of these films have a very limited audience because they are more negative than positive and have few redeeming qualities. 20 Shakespeare Quotes To Celebrate The Birth of a Master  By : Noel Jameson "To be or not to be" may very well be one of the most famous Shakespeare quotes ever written. But Shakespeare's written masterpeices go well beyond this short line from a single play. To read more of Shakespeare's famous words, read on... 2007 Reflections, 2008 Predictions  By : Sharon Housley The lens through which viewers receive their news has changed. The images of struggle are no longer frozen in time; technology has helped preserve and personalize these conflicts by producing moving tributes to the conflicts of humankind. 25 Barbara Walters Quotes to Celebrate Her September 25th Birthday  By : Noel Jameson Barbara Walters is one of the most influential personalities of our time and Barbara Walters quotes offer us a glimpse of the depth and wisdom her words convey. On September 25th we'll be celebrating her birthday. Let's do it with these 25 Barbara Walters quotes. 25 Funny Quotes to Celebrate Smile Week  By : National Smile Week is right around the corner. What better way to celebrate than with some smile-worthy quotes and jokes? Here are twenty-five funny quotes that are sure to get you in the mood. 2nd Golden Age of Animation  By : Michael Trigg Animated films have far outstripped other genres in home video and DVD sales in the last fifteen years with retail dollars now capturing 32% of total sales, far ahead of second place comedy at 20% according to the Producer To Producer Book, 2nd Edition. 30 Ways To Save Money and the Environment  By : GreenNetwork This is a list of 30 ways you can both save money and the environment at the same time. Excellent resource for educators and homeowners. You can feel good about yourself for implementing these practices into your everyday life. Whether you believe in global warming or not, we can all agree that we should be good stewards of our environment, and saving money at the same time isn't a bad way to do it. The purpose of this eBook is to give you some concrete methods to become more friendly to the environment, and provide you with some motivation to do it, namely, saving money. This eBook will include some tips and advice on how use less energy, as well as improve your quality of life. I hope you the best success in obtaining better fuel efficiency and save some money at the same time! 3D animation and learning to read – the Shrek effect and other reasons to be optimistic.  By : Blabber fruit The benefits of 3D animation in phonics based early learning education 5 Crafting the Essentials in Scrap Booking  By : suegold How to learn craft terms for scrap booking: Terms are important in life, including when crafting scrapbooks. When you visit craft stores it is great to know a few terms so that the sale clerks will think you are an expert. In addition, having a basic line of terms will help you find your way, rather than getting lost when you hear the clerks talk foreign craft lingo. To get started we can consider acid. 5 Tips for Buying an MP3 Player for Listening To Old Time Radio  By : Ned Norris If you are looking to buy an MP3 player for listening to old time radio shows, or spoken word in general, there are several important factors that should concern you. These factors might not be at the top of the list if you’re buying one to listen just to music, but if you’re an old time radio fan they’re well worth remembering. 5 Tips to Play at Online Casinos That Are Willing to Pay You  By : Chris Wiseman You definitely want to be able to withdraw your winnings from your casino account to enjoy the money you won, right? Then, you should only play at online casinos that are able to pay you and let you withdraw your money without any problem. Here are a few tips to choose these online casinos. 5 Ways to lose blog readers  By : trichnosis Those are the 5 ways to lose blog readers. There are others of course but hopefully the basics are covered there. Many of them are pure common sense but you would be surprised how many people fall fowl of them. Number 1 is the most prevalent in my opinion, because the authors see it as a sort of 'happy medium' between a site full of ads and a site that provides a service so make sure you spread sponsored posts out. 5 Ways to Make You Feel A Better, Cooler Person  By : globalbpo1 1. Read. There’s nothing better than knowing a lot of things and sharing them to your friends. Not only does your brain gets fatter, but you’ll also see how fulfilling it is to feel smart. If you’re not quite the bibliophile, you can always browse the internet for good reads and current events. 6 Simple Steps How Not To Trash Your Treasured Photos - Part 1  By : Whenever you are taking photos at an important event, you need to be sure that you plan ahead so you do not run the risk of losing your pictures. In this article, I cover some of the ways that photographers do lose photos due mainly to a lack of planning ahead. 6 Specific Steps to Run A Great Pub Quiz  By : Nick Moseley 6 steps to pub quiz success - Learn how to prepare a "pro" quality pub quiz that can be run by anyone to make money, by landlords to get more business in on quiet nights – or just for fun anytime, anywhere, no pub required! How to structure your quiz. All about teams and entry frees. What prizes to offer. How to make sure people come and play, and critically, the best places to get quiz questions and answers. 6 Steps To Protect Your Treasured Photos  By : This is part 2 of a two part article, covering 6 steps to take to ensure you do not lose any of your treasured photos. By not following these simple steps, you will leave yourself open to losing pictures. If you would like to learn wedding photography, this steps will help you to have a successful day. 60 Female Songs That Cross The Fourth Wall  By : Jeremy Fisher You're looking for songs for women that you can use to communicate directly with an audience in your cabaret, theatre show or even karaoke night. What you need is a "House song". This article describes 60 songs from Musicals for women that you can use to connect with your listeners. 60 Musicals Songs For Men That Cross The Fourth Wall  By : Jeremy Fisher You're a singer looking for a song that can reach out to an audience, one that you can play to them directly. You're looking for a "House number". This article describes three types of "House number" and lists 60 songs for men that can cross that mythical fourth wall to connect directly with the audience. 7 Golden Rules to Financial Prosperity  By : Irena Whitfield I believe that most people haven't got enough money for everything they wish to have - the more you have the bigger your plans, and you have a feeling that you have less and less money. Whether you have lots of money or just so-so, you need to economize and take proper care of your money ie your income, expenditures, savings and investments. Here I give you 7 Golden Rules to a Financial Prosperity. 7 Good Reasons to Take Your Shoes Off  By : Todd Rodriguez Sometimes there is nothing nicer than getting home from a gruelling day at work, kicking off your shoes and relaxing on the couch. There is something symbolic about the taking off of the shoes, representing the end of the working day and the beginning of a relaxing evening. 7 Tips to Find Best Free Satellite TV Online  By : kyle norton With the internet maturing to it current age, you must have heard about how to watch Satellite free TV online. If you search the phrases "Free TV online" or "Free Satellite TV on Internet"on any search engine, you are greeted immediately with millions of websites. It's a reality for you to watch TV online now because of the amazing advancement of internet technology. The fact is not every site worth checking out when it comes to watch satellite TV online. 8 Best Albums Of 1997  By : Marvin J Markus Marvin J. Markus's 8 favorite albums of the year 1997. Includes Radiohead, Spiritualized, Ween, The Flaming Lips, Oasis, Primal Scream, Bob Dylan, and Cornershop. 8 First steps towards Mastering the art of Landscape Painting  By : kath Landscape paintings are extremely popular in every part of the world. Right from the time when we are kids, we start drawing landscapes. Nature is a favourite way of expressing thoughts, dreams, beliefs and imagery for anyone who loves to sketch or paint. However, it is not possible to capture an entire vast and beautiful landscape on one canvas. Read this article to get some tips on how to do landscape paintings..... 8 Places a Family Can Go to During a Florida Vacation  By : nathfiset Orlando Florida is a sure destination for family fun vacation 9 MP3 Audio Book Facts for Newbies  By : Nick Moseley When I first came across audio books online, I found myself asking a number of questions; now today as an audio book site owner I hear a lot of people asking these very same questions so I decided to publish some of the most common audiobook question and answers. A 1-375 WoW Herbalism Leveling Guide  By : Greg Mee The World of Warcraft has introduced a new skill, Inscription. This one skill will bring new life to another profession, Herbalism, which now becomes the best gathering skill in the entire game. A Beginner's Guide to Beauty Pageant Dresses and Gowns  By : Tiffany Hansenn When it comes to beauty pageants, everyone knows that pageant dresses and gowns can make or break a contestant. Choosing the best pageant dress is critical to ensuring that you have given the competition your very best effort. Along with exuding self-confidence, poise, and grace your choice of pageant gown may be the determining factor of how the judges score your performance. A Brief History Of Music - The Greeks  By : Mike Shaw The musical history of the Greeks may be divided into two great periods, the historical, and the mythological. The mythological period covers the entire range of traditions and legends, and extends up to the time when the Greeks began to reckon by Olympiads. A Brief History of Trivia Games in America  By : William J. Lund What is “Trivia” and where did it originate? The first recorded use of the word "trivial" in English occurred around 1589. "Trivium" was used in reference to the study of the Liberal Arts, and indicated "insignificance" in that certain facts were considered to be "only of interest to graduate students." Gradually, "trivia" came to mean any information that is of little or fleeting importance and of general interest. A Brief on Free Movie Downloads  By : Weera Kunti The article provides general information about free movie downloads. A brief outline of the tapestry arts from around the world.  By : anne dickens dickens Throughout the world, tapestry collections have captivated small and large audiences alike. Artists have historically found many of their works transformed into the tapestry medium, allowing for not only a greater widespread appreciation of their work, but for new and exciting interpretations to emerge around the vivid use of color and the complex textural attributes inherent in the extraordinary weavings. A Call to End Format Wars, Boost On Demand and Untether Digital Downloads  By : Scott Consolatti Want to own the current Holy Grail invention of blue laser but are disappointed that no one format offers movies from all major studios? Want to watch any TV show or movie on demand but can't find enough content available? Want to buy songs in open mp3 format but can't find enough songs sold that way? You're not alone, and the industry should know their customer better. A complete guide to Candle Making  By : kensium Making candles can be great fun. It is very exciting to decide what type of candle to make and getting your supplies. However, some individuals quickly become disappointed and frustrated with the process and give up. There are some common problems that beginners experience with candle making. Most of them have quick and easy solutions. It is recommended that all beginners start with the basic candle making process. This gives you the opportunity to learn the basics, then you can move on to making the types of candles you really want to. A considerate gift idea: a magazine subscription  By : David Yuri Sometimes we all get tired in the hunt for the perfect gift. Whether you want to beautifully surprise a friend or a relative on an anniversary or whether you want to express your love on holidays, the perfect gift is always a matter of some trouble. A Florida Home for an Orlando Vacation  By : nathfiset Orlando Florida is a sure destination for family fun vacation A Glorious Feast of Traditional Chinese Dance  By : Benjamin Lee New Tang Dynasty Television’s Chinese New Year Spectacular offers a truly tantalizing variety of dance this year, featuring all-new dance troupes and drawing upon 5,000 years of history spanning a vast range of different folk traditions, from Mongolia to Tibet to the Yunnan region of China. A good entertainment magazine for teens.  By : Tatiya T. Some good magazines for teenagers also provide not only entertainment stuff but also any of knowledge and perhaps tutorials off lesson, which may be useful for them, for example, they may have a column specially dedicated for a competition which teens can send their writing works and win the price, so this is a very good example of what you have to look for your children. A Happy Relationship With Animals  By : Karl Humor and funny stories relating to animals and crazy people. A Journey Into the Wild  By : Kim McGinnis # Into the Wild is a wonderfully inspiring film. Through Alexander's (the main character) journey we learn a life-changing lesson. The cost, in his case, was great - but it was worth it if others learn from his sacrifice... A Place to Hear the Last Silken Sighs of a Dying Art  By : Donovan Baldwin Chinese silk art is a dying art, but there is a place where it can still be seen...at least for a few more years. You see, there is a small Chinese silk embroidery gallery in Carmel, California where Lu Luo will be happy to tell you all about it.

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