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What's that coming over the hill? Oh...
They'll never make them like this again," said George Lucas to Martin Scorsese as they strolled through the gargantuan Gangs of New York set. The implication was that any film, of such scale and sweep would hence...
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1
The end of the beginning...
Previously on Harry Potter... An 11-year-old Harry prevailed over a trying situation where the ethereal form of Lord Voldemort came out of the back of Ian Hart's head.
He stabbed a giant snake with a special sword and kil...
Living the Dream
Why Nolan's comprehensive fantasy feels so authentic...
Perhaps it’s all down to Michael Caine. Consider about it: adviser figure Miles (Caine) is the one who trained hi-tech thief Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) how to get into dreams, the core of Christ...
Christmas Day Family Entertainment
Christmas is just around the corner and I thought it would be nice to switch things up a bit this year. This is my favorite holiday, so I certainly don’t want to change too many of the festivities, yet I still want to liven things up for the family. It’s ...
Iron Man 2
This Christmas on Dish Network
The second episode of the Iron Man saga centers on a battle between brilliant, forceful sons driven to preserve the legacies of their brilliant, forceful fathers, which doesn’t exactly make for the same kick-ass comic-book ...
Not So Sweet Coraline
Classic fairytale with all the schmaltz spat out
Coraline is the latest stop-motion animated feature from director Henry Selick. The man behind A Nightmare Before Christmas. This time he's turned to a novel by noted fantasy author Neil Gaiman, and the re...
A Triumph of Greek Tragedy
300 returns to Blu-ray with extras to rival the armies of Xerxes
300 purport to recount the story of the 300 Spartans who stood up to the might of the Persian Empire. By taking his cues from Frank Miller's hyper-macho comic books, director Zack Snyder'...
Comcast Customers Turning to Dish Network
‘Tis the season for holiday bargains right up until Christmas . People are shopping for their electronic essentials and splurging a little more on Blue Ray players and High Definition TVs. Consumers who finally get their hands on the flat screen or plasma...
The Fighter Wahlberg Vs Bale
Everyone's preparing for the upcoming hit film The Fighter starring Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale. The movie is slated for release December 12, 2010 just in time for the slew of high budget Hollywood hits and some greatly anticipated independent films....
Dish Network Holiday Specials on TV
It's past Thanksgiving and for Dish Network programming that means its time for Holiday Specials on TV. Will Farell as Buddy the Elf Started it off on The USA Network on Black Friday. Soon to folllow will be Billy Bob Thorton as Bad Santa. Tim Allen as th...
The Future of Films
Hollywood believes 3D can deliver a cash and creativity boost
‘We view our world in three dimensions and hence we ought to create our entertainment into that.' So says Buzz Hayes, a man who has produced seven of Sony's eight 3D pictures. 'We wake up an...
Will Grace More Accessible Homosexuality
In September 1998, NBC launched Will & Grace. It was created by writers Max Mutchnick and David Kohan and directed by James Burrows, the program featured the first openly gay male character in a lead role on prime-time television. The move was risky, airi...
The Battleship Potemkin Showing Next Week on DISH Network
The Battleship Potemkin was conceived as an episode of an eight-part series celebrating the failed 1905 revolution. A French magazine article about the mutiny provided the likely starting point for the film’s scenario. The cast was assembled from resident...
The Piano Playing this Week on Dish Network
Dish Network is showing the film ‘Piano’ this week. Let’s look at the synopsis of this great movie. In 1847, Ada and her daughter, Flora, are sent to New Zealand, where the mute Ada is to marry Stewart. Mother and daughter disembark on a remote beach, whe...
The Night of the Hunter Return of the Big Bad Wolf
I have recently seen this movie at a film festival and loved it so much. And to my surprise, this is one is going to show in Dish Network this week. Let me share something about this wonderful movie.
Synopsis: When Ben Harper is arrested for murder and...