Nominated as “America’s Funniest Man”, Steve Carell has managed to produce successful careers both in television and the movies. His movie credits include voice-overs in animated films. His first TV stint was in the successful comedy series, The Dana Carvey Show in 1996 while his film debut was in the movie Curley Sue in 1991.
Steve Carell’s movie career has produced several commendable works. The top 4 are: [Read more…]
From 2000 to 2009, Hollywood attempted to remake a number of its classic movies. While some did well at the box office, others simply missed their mark. Movie remakes of classic films have truly become a trend in itself. As the trend continues, the demand for retrospective remakes is at an all time high. In fact, the previous decade was blanketed by movie remakes from a number of genres and styles. This was simply Hollywood’s attempt to recapture nostalgia, while countering the domination of Internet based video and movie sharing sites.
Leading the pack was Dawn of the Dead, a horror remake based on the George Romero classic. With Sarah Polley and Ving Rhames, the action was a lot more intense than the original incarnation. The movie also scored 7/10 stars and was an instant hit. In fact, the film has become a cult classic with zombie film enthusiasts. [Read more…]
So you’re a film geek. You love watching movies, and you have really strong opinions about the films you’ve seen. Now you want to have a platform from which to spread the gospel that is film appreciation. Then it’s time for you to set up a film review site.
You might be intimidated about the idea of setting up a website but it’s really easy. Here are some things you should need to know so you’ll know how to start a website – your film review site. [Read more…]
Lots of people enjoy movies, and when you are always having people over to watch them in your home, you may want to think of ways to improve the experience, making your home more accessible and accommodating for frequent viewings. There can be many ways to achieve this, but if you are looking to create the ultimate home viewing experience, then you must go a little further, transforming your room into a paradise for movie buffs everywhere.
Christopher Reeve achieved worldwide stardom when he played the title role in Superman at the age of 25. Prior to this he had had roles in college plays and then at the renowned Julliard College. Casting directors has previously rejected Reeve three times for the Superman role before the casting director pleaded with the director who eventually gave in. Following a meeting between Reeve, the director and the producer, Reeve was sent a 300 page script. He then went for a screen test after which he was offered the role. The film grossed over $300 million and Reeve received positive reviews. He went onto star in a further 3 Superman sequels and others include Somewhere in Time with Jane Seymour which he considered to be his best film and Street Smart for which he received his first Academy Award nomination. Sadly, following a riding accident, he was made a quadriplegic and after many infections, died in October 2004. [Read more…]