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The 50 Most Influential Directors of the Century

The 50 Most Influential Directors of the Century

In the theatre there are 1,500 cameras rolling at the same time- in the cinema, only one,” as quoted by Orson Welles, the prolific director of the most studied film of all time, Citizen Kane. Within the last century cinema has grown from pioneering silent films into orchestrated musicals, “spaghetti...

83rd Annual Academy Awards Air Sunday, February 27, 2011

83rd Annual Academy Awards Air Sunday, February 27, 2011

The highly anticipated 83rd Annual Academy Awards air Sunday, February 27, 2011 on ABC beginning at 8:00 p.m. EST. The Oscars honor film industry professionals, including directors, actors, and writers, whose excellence is recognized by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences...

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2011 Academy Awards Oscar Nominations

Here are the official 2011 Oscar nominations for the 83rd Academy Awards. BEST PICTURE127 HOURS (Fox Searchlight Pictures)BLACK SWAN (Fox Searchlight Pictures)INCEPTION (Warner Bros Pictures)THE FIGHTER (Relativity Media/Paramount Pictures)THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT (Focus Features)THE KING'S SPEECH...

The 50 Most Brilliant Atheists of All Time

The 50 Most Brilliant Atheists of All Time

Atheism is generating quite a lot of attention these days. Prominent atheists are getting the word out about their views in increasing numbers and generating lots of public debate on the proper place of religion in governments and societies in the modern world. And now more than ever, atheists...

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Academy Awards 2010

The Academy Awards were held Sunday, March 7, 2010. The highlights of the show included many highlights. The awards show kicked off with a shocker: a red carpet arrest by police after a man clambered over a 7 foot fence and police took him to the ground and the suspense maintained as statues were...

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2011 Academy Award Winners

Last night people all over the world watched the 2011 Academy Awards while the winners were being announced. And no one was surprised that The King's Speech won best picture. Overall the awards were distributed evenly between several of the top movies including Inception, The Fighter and The...

Oscar Winners 2013

Oscar Winners 2013

Hollywood's night to shine was celebrated with this years four hour live presentation of the 85th Annual Academy Awards given by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The brightest lights and biggest stars of the silver screen attended the Oscars presentation held last night (Feb. 24,...

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BAFTA Showcases Worlds' Biggest Stars and Royalty

The British Academy Film and Television Awards showcased the worlds' biggest stars and royalty. The event held in London, Englands Royal Opera House in the Covent Garden featured British royalty Prince William and "Twilight" stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson as well. Prince William is...

10 Most Reclusive Literary Geniuses in History

10 Most Reclusive Literary Geniuses in History

The world’s greatest writers use their literary genius to illustrate and comment on the human condition. And yet, those who could be considered to have the best understanding of human feelings often choose to hide themselves away from the public eye. The stereotype of the reclusive author is not...

Tom Hardy Wins 2011 Rising Star BAFTA

Tom Hardy Wins 2011 Rising Star BAFTA

Tom Hardy, the acclaimed actor for his role in Inception, wins the Orange Wednesdays Rising Star BAFTA award. Hardy accepted the award during the Orange British Academy Film Awards in London, England at the Royal Opera House on February 13, 2011. Hardy won the public determined Rising Star...