Although they’d both previously appeared in The Godfather Part II, Robert De Niro, and Al Pacino – arguably the two finest actors of their generation – didn’t share the screen until Michael Mann paired them up in the tense diner scene in Heat. A cat-and-mouse thriller was the perfect vehicle to bring De Niro and Pacino together, with the former playing a notorious bank robber and the latter playing the cop on his trail....
Update: Like others before it, Apple is now pulling QuasiDisk from its global iTunes stores. But we’ve added another below the fold [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNx6X4ZZFRA] It appears another tethering app snuck into the App Store. QuasiDisk ($1.99) purports to be a file manager for the iPhone, but it appears that in the most recent update over the weekend, it stealthily got the ability to tether via proxy. Apple is usually pretty quick to pull these, so you might want to jump on this app if you want some tethering without a carrier plan....
The horror genre is an ever-changing thing and what scares one generation of viewers can seem tame to another. It’s hard to get real scares out of modern audiences even with many films that are considered horror classics. But there are those masterpieces of the genre that maintain their reputation years after their release. As the 1970s saw Hollywood taking more risks with the films that produced, this New Hollywood movement extended to horror films as well....
The phenomenal talents of the Disney animators and vocal performers are responsible for creating some of the world’s most beloved characters. From the zany one-liners from the Genie to the loveable laugh of Mickey Mouse, Disney knows how to make characters that stick with us for life. They know how to make the magic happen. That all being said, Disney has a slew of other characters where no vocal performance is required....
There is no mistaking it when you are watching a Robert Altman film. Even those who think they are unfamiliar with Altman’s work will pick up on the distinct style and feel that is shared throughout his movies. The overlapping dialogue, the large ensemble cast, and the immersive story are all telltale signs that Altman is at work. Despite the similarities in his films, he managed to tell create an extremely versatile body of work throughout his iconic career....
Horror films have really been going through quite the renaissance since the slump that it hit in the 90s with self-aware rip-offs of Scream like I Know What You Did Last Summer and other examples of meta-horror being too self-righteous. After that mess, we had the thoroughly mean-spirited era of horror that happened in the early 2000s with films like Rob Zombie’s Halloween remakes being frequently cited as examples. With companies as exciting as A24 and Spectrevision, horror is finally getting back on it’s feet....
10 Customer Experience Agencies to Transform Your Business: What Aspects of Customer Experience (CX) are Most Important? Multinational firm PwC researched CX and found that U.S. customers prioritize speed, convenience, hospitality, and knowledgeable assistance as the top features that set a brand apart from others. Outside the U.S., speed is also the main priority for customers in terms of retention and loyalty. Nearly half of the respondents would choose same-day service or delivery even if it incurs higher fees....
Whether two or forty-two, a Disney fanatic, can’t help but sing along when ‘I Just Can’t Wait To Be King’ comes on. There are a handful of songs that could be labeled as “iconic” Disney songs given that they remain permanently engrained into our minds, despite the number of years that have gone by. Singers and voice actors from Idina Menzel (Elsa in Frozen) to Jodi Benson (Ariel in The Little Mermaid) are generally the culprits behind these catchy songs, as they have lent their voice to some of today’s most legendary Disney characters....
Number 12 Grimmauld Place was introduced in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Audiences learned of this dusty old solace when Dumbledore brings Harry to the depreciating townhouse in London. Much to his surprise, Harry is met at the home by Hermione, Ron, and his godfather, Sirius Black who had recently escaped from Azkaban. Avid readers will know a decent amount of history concerning Sirius’ old stomping grounds. But like most things Harry Potter, a lot of the delicious details had to be nixed from the film franchise....
Fans of Game of Thrones were introduced to the Dornish with Oberyn Martell back in season 4, and since then the southernmost country and its people have become subjects of scrutiny due to the many ways they’re portrayed differently in the books. Oberyn himself became a fan-favorite immediately upon his introduction, only to be brutally murdered at the hands of The Mountain during Tyrion Lannister’s trial by combat. However, other members of the Martell family and the Dornish plotline in general generally aren’t viewed as favorably when compared to the books....
As soon as MTV reality series Siesta Key started airing in 2017, people drew comparisons to The Hills, a show on the same network that also featured pretty people dealing with personal drama. Now in its third season, Siesta Key has many hallmarks of a classic reality show: lots of romance, friends fighting, miscommunication, and a general sense that everything is falling apart at any given moment. It’s definitely not boring....
Crypto traders have been trying to figure out the next Bitcoin or best cryptocurrency to get their hands on. Generally, altcoins are higher-risk investments when compared to Bitcoin, but they often provide higher returns in a bull market. Since there are many cryptocurrencies available in the market right now, you can always look for a good option to invest in. Following is a handpicked list of Top Cryptocurrency to Invest Right Now with their popular features and website links....
With a franchise like Harry Potter that boasts several books, movies, video games, and even a stage play, there are bound to be fan theories galore. After all, what we fans love to do is fill in the gaps that the canon material leaves open. Harry Potter obviously has many of these, some of which J.K. Rowling has debunked and some of which still have yet to be addressed. But whether Rowling has given them her blessing or not, there are some fan theories that are just too good to be denied....
The DC Extended Universe made a valiant effort at tying their respective film franchises together, though the problems with Justice League seemed to have put the final nail in the coffin for DC’s shared universe. And while there are a few survivors of the DCEU still making waves (Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Harley Quinn), Warner Bros. seems fine with moving past the DCEU with films like Joker and Matt Reeves new Batman film....
While the main focus of Mad Men might be on the cutthroat business of advertising, where nearly all the men are womanizers and have no problem sleeping with as many people that aren’t their wives as possible. However, that doesn’t mean that they aren’t able to put on the charm as well. There’s a reason that the men are able to tie down some incredibly attractive and powerful women on the show, and that’s through romance....
Parks and Recreation blessed the airwaves with seven seasons of hilarious comedy, but since the hit sitcom was set in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana it left every viewer disappointed with the sheer fact that they’ll never be able to visit any of their favorite Pawnee establishments. Throughout the entire series, audiences and fans were treated to some of the most clever and creative small-town businesses that have ever been concocted by a television show, reminding everybody just how interesting and innovative local shops and establishments can be....
Stephen King may well have hated what iconic director Stanley Kubrick did to his novel, but the rest of the world disagrees with him pretty intensely. The Shining has gone down in history as one of the most iconic works of cinema ever, and it’s easy to see why. The cinematography, acting, and script are all masterful, coming together to form a film full of tension and horror. No film can be perfect, though, and Kubrick wasn’t able to keep a lid on every continuity error....
The MCU’s long-lasting success can be greatly attributed to the number of catchy phrases its films present to us. Fans can quote several lines from the films all the way back from 2008’s Iron Man, and Marvel makes sure every film has at least a couple quotes that fans will carry forward and keep alive for years to come. Avengers: Endgamefavored the emotional aspect of its storytelling more since it’s the final film to star many of the characters we’ve seen for a long time, and there are certain quotes that will have you feeling heavy in the heart thanks to the impact they have on our feelings....
Billy Elliot is one of the most critically acclaimed and culturally significant British movies of the past several decades. Set in the 1980s during the miners’ strike, the film follows a young boy as he finds a new love for ballet, going against his family’s working-class traditions. The film was a huge critical success, with Billy Elliot going on to receive Academy Award nominations after its release. In addition to its critical success, the movie was also incredibly popular, with Elton John even writing a stage musical based on the Billy Elliot movie....
Comedies have always been an important genre in regards to the movies. While some are far more serious than others, laughter has proven to be one of the more powerful elements in determining a film’s success. While not every film needs humor to be successful, there are still several ways to approach it in an appropriate way that fits within the world of the film. Over the past decade, a very large number of comedies have come in and out of theaters....
