In his second screen appearance as the famed private investigator Hercule Poirot, both the camera and our eyes are magnetized to Kenneth Branagh. There are drop dead gorgeous and expressive characters gallivanting all around, and we can’t pull away from the diminutive observer with that prominent mustache and those impeccable suits. Watch him in character.
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The Sandlot is a 1993 film that follows the misadventures of a group of young baseball players. David Mickey Evans co-wrote and directed the film. The central character is a shy fifth-grader named Scott Smalls.
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In 2005, Julie Powell was a young New Yorker in a dead-end job who set out to prepare all the recipes in Child's book. She chronicled the life-changing experience in her own book "Julie and Julia," published in 2005. In 2009, "Julie and Julia" was adapted into a movie starring the venerable Meryl Streep as Child and then-rising star Amy Adams, almost unrecognizable in a pixie hairdo, as Powell. The following are enduring life lessons from this affirmational film.
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John Green's novel "The Fault in Our Stars" took the YA literary world by storm when it was released. The movie based on the novel was almost as popular. Interestingly though, many who loved the book didn't love the movie, while many who loved the movie didn't love the book. It's a good movie. It's a really good book. But maybe for very different reasons.
Read MoreIt's no secret that quarantine has dealt a crushing blow to the movie industry. Due to the pandemic outbreak, the largest movie distribution networks all over the world ceased operations and cinemas closed down. Businesses begin to play by new rules and use a profitable alternative to the traditional promotional methods, digital marketing. That is direction, where the money, power, and attention of the viewers are concentrated, and where the potential growth of the industry is going.
Read MoreIf cannot tell already after nearly 50 episodes of the Cinephile Hissy Fit podcast that I co-host, Will Johnson is the big personality and the star of the show. Sure, I may cuss more and have a few more credentials and feathers in my film critic hat, but Will is the beating heart of our show. He was highlighted to show that very power this week with an interview in the Phoenix New Times written by Ashley Naftule.
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The 2014 film "The Imitation Game," which takes its name from Turing's most influential paper, stars the chameleonic Benedict Cumberbatch in the role of the brilliant but beleaguered mathematician. Though tragic in some respects because of the injustice done to him, Turing's life and the film based on it also offer some valuable life lessons.
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Cheaper by the Dozen is an entertaining and funny movie the whole family will enjoy. Parents can be sure to expect some adult humor weaved in throughout the show. Kids will enjoy the silly and sometimes outrageous actions and stunts pulled by the children in the movie. All in all, pop a bag of popcorn, grab some drinks and settle in for a family movie night because you have just found the next great movie everyone will love.
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The Judge is a 2014 legal drama starring Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall. It was directed by David Dobkin. It follows the story of Hank Palmer, played by Downey Jr., and his troubled relationship with his father, played by Duvall.
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Almost everyone uses computers on a regular basis, or if not computers per se then Internet-compatible smart devices. Because such electronics are an inescapable part of daily life, it makes sense that they would inspire movies. Some movies about computers and digital life take place in the future, while others are contemporaneous with the moment in history that they were created. Some are documentaries and others are made-up tales of science fiction or horror. Here are several worth checking out for various reasons.
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The business world is a dynamic place, rich with powerful and energetic ideas that inspire. It is a place where liability mingles with equity, and where everybody's got their eyes on the bottom line. Money is what makes this world go around, and it's even been implied that money never sleeps. Is greed good? Is philanthropy a requisite of a successful businessperson? Does passion for a project determine one's level of success? Here are three great movies about business, which explore various, disparate characters engaging in the good, the bad, and the ugly side of Wall Street and beyond.
Read MoreIn the United Kingdom, students must submit personal statements when applying to universities. The chance for you to explain how, beyond your birth name and UCAS ID, you are unique. To convince your chosen institution that you are the most qualified applicant, you only have 4,000 characters. Due to the limited character limit, your personal statement must be excellent. An expert personal statement writing service can help you achieve this.
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