Hollywood
When it comes to the motion picture industry, a wide variety of materials, including video clips, motion picture industry news, and reviews and extensive descriptions of past and present movies are available. Some sites focus on specific genres or types of cinema, such as "B" movies, women's films, foreign productions, and independent features. This section features various resources on films, movie making and hollywood.
Famous Celebrity Deaths
Famous celebrity deaths seem to be the talk of the town these days, with celebrities dropping dead like flies while the media takes the opportunity to get juicy scoop on what really happened, while not losing the chance to pass around some salacious rumors. Let's take a look at some famous deaths that have taken place thus far...
Famous Actresses List
Can you imagine a Hollywood movie without an actress in it? I am sure it doesn't sound very exciting, as they make the movie more interesting and pleasant to watch. Take a look at some of the most famous actresses list put together just for you in the following article.
MGM Bankrupt: Bond 007 Put on Hold
With MGM bankrupt, secret agent James Bond will have to wait for sometime before he can thrill audiences around the world again.
Hollywood Studios
Do you ever wonder when watching a film with famous actors and actresses what it must feel like to enter the lavish gates of film studios? To be recognized and smiled at and honored just for being a celebrity.
The Early Scandals of Hollywood
What would Hollywood be without a scandal or two.....
FX Bags the Official Rights to the '2012' Explosion
The Roland Emmerich disaster movie, 2012, has opened big everywhere on its opening weekend. The rights of this 'already a blockbuster' movie have been snapped up by FX. Here's more on the big story...
The Dark Side of Hollywood
Not all that glitters is gold in Hollywood.....
The Many Legacies of Paul Newman
The blue-eyed heartthrob of the big screen will be remembered by many for his movies, but he will also be remembered by millions of people for years to come because of his big heart.
Interesting Facts about Hollywood
Very few places can be truly described as full of legends galore. Hollywood definitely is one of them. The very name Hollywood brings to mind an interesting mix of facts and myths to the movie buffs around the world. Read on to known about some interesting facts about Hollywood.
List of Famous Male Movie Actors
We all have our own favorites amongst actors who have made a strong impression in our lives. This list of famous male movie actors would brief you with many such names that have made their presence felt in the world of movies.
Female Hollywood Movie Stars
Hollywood has seen the launch of many movie stars who have always been our idols and have gained adulation from people all over the world. Here is a look at some of the most famous and popular female Hollywood movie stars.
Top 10 Best Hollywood Movies
Movies are an intrinsic part of our lives. They make us laugh, cry, shout in anger, cheer in glee, and help us vicariously live situations we know we never will otherwise. In this article, we give you ten movies that stand out in the many movies that Hollywood has produced over the years.
What happened to Hollywood?
Sex and violence sell… What are going to be the long-term effects of the trash movies that have invaded our homes and our minds? What will this kind of thinking do to our children?
The Enduring Value of the Underdog Story
Underdog themed stories will never die. They capture an aspect of everyday life that we all feel at one point or another - that desire to belong and be respected, which is why I'm okay with the over saturation of these stories we see every year.
The Healing Magic of the Film Festival
Film Festivals happen in almost every major city, all over the world. Regardless of their size, audience, or importance, that Hollywood free week or two or three of world cinema can be the answer to anger and cynicism starting to breed from Hollywood's recent failures.
The Dangers of Sequel Peddling
In the space of no more than 30 seconds, even a good film can be tarnished with the sequel peddling of Hollywood executives greedy to see how an audience would react to yet another film in their overplayed franchises.
The Drain of Original Thought In Hollywood
It's all too easy these days to drain a dead idea for more money in Hollywood, whipping out two, three, or four sequels from a long withered husk of a franchise.
How Disney Killed Children's Films
When I was a child, Disney films were the paramount of our movie collection. Over the last few years, that same studio has managed to kill the essence that is children's film. What went wrong?
The Evolution of Horror Film
The horror genre has long been a disturbingly socially conscious release from real life horrors. Today's horror industry is once again booming and its doing it through the resurgence of classic franchises and the torture sub-genre.
The American Image - Film's Role As International Diplomat
For years Hollywood has more effect on the world's perspective of us than any other medium or political movement we've undertaken. Through images and fictional stories, America has shown the world its excesses, but where are the stories of its people?
Movie Critics Copping Out - The Cheap Politcal Allegory
Movie critics are taking the oft traveled road of declaring every major, explosive blockbuster to be an allegory for our president and his war policies. Agree or not, it's a lazy way to peg a film and takes away from films with actual, strong messages.
Do American's Need Edited Editions of Foreign Films? I Think Not
The dumbing down of amazing films from overseas, in particular Asia, to remove cultural references that make no sense to American audiences is common practice and an insult to American audiences and the Asian Filmmakers.
The Ugly Face of Video Gaming Crossovers in Film
It's not the ugly stepchild of pop culture any more, but it is still going to take as little respect from the film industry before video gaming can be truly accepted as a multimedia force.
The Cult of Violence in Popular Film
Popular film has long used violence as a crucial tool in action and exploitation films. Of late, the hyper-stylized formatting has turned violence into something of an art form.
Film Critique - Alexander, an Oliver Stone film?!
One of the greatest directors that Hollywood has produced ventures to make a film on one of the greatest legends that the world has seen. The author takes a long, hard look at the result.
The Prolific Mr. Steven Soderbergh
Steven Soderbergh has become a Hollywood mover and shaker after being first noticed as the boy wonder in 1986 when he made Sex Lies and Videotape. 10 years of flops later Soderbergh won the Oscar for Best Director and made movies that grossed close to $500 million.
Shyamalan - the 'Unbreakable' 'Sign' of 'The Sixth Sense'
M. Night Shyamalan's "The Village" opens in US soon, and though the 19th-century suspensor stars Oscar-winners Adrien Brody and William Hurt and Alien queen Sigourney Weaver, it's the Gladwyne-based director's name that's being used to sell the movie.
Truman's Paradox
Hollywood movie, The Truman Show, is a classical illustration of the issues of free-will versus determinism. There are parallels that can be drawn with religion. Indeed, questions can be asked, about the religious ideal of a benign, omniscient entity that oversees all life.
Films for Kids
Parents who want their children to watch appropriate movies can check websites that rate content and potentially offensive elements.
Teen Thieves Robbed Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, Megan Fox and Others
Some of the biggest names in Hollywood have been burglarized recently by a group of teens driven by celebrity obsession and greed.
California Literally Buying Back Filmmakers
As the movie and film industry have moved out of California in recent years, the state is now left scrambling to try to win back the business that was once thriving in that state.
Hollywood Brats
It has been reported that producer Joe Nasser is developing a film called Hollywood Brats which we will be based on the real life scandals of three young celebrities.
Hollywood Goes Nuts Over Walrus Penis
A mummified walrus penis, measuring 4 ½' long, is the talk of Hollywood celebs and fossil collectors around the world.
Hollywood Madam Airs Dirty Laundry
Heidi Fleiss, Hollywood's notorious Madam to the stars, made a splash on Sunday by revealing even more "Dirty Laundry" to the public
Rapper Eve Arrested
It was reported that rapper Eve was arrested early Thursday morning in Hollywood on drunken driving charges.
(th)ink: "Little Known Film Fact"
A little tidbit that isn't really surprising...
Framed by a Filmmaker
My identity...
"Jesus Camp" Film Shocks Both Christians and Non-Christians
A new documentary about a Pentecostal summer camp in North Dakota is causing controversy among Christians and non-Christians alike with its scenes of children sobbing while proclaiming to be soldiers in God's army.
Toronto's Film Festival Celebrates a World of Filmmaking
For 31 years, the Toronto International Film Festival has showcased the best examples of filmmaking from around the world. One of the most controversial films to be shown at this year's festival is "Death of a President," the mock-doc depicting the assassination of President George Bush.
Porn Industry Begins Selling Adult Films Online
Starting on Monday, the adult entertainment industry will begin selling X-rated adult films through the online movie service CinemaNow, and allow buyers to burn DVDs that they can play on their television.
The Hollywood Film Institute: Learn Filmmaking Without Going West
Film education has been revolutionized forever by the Hollywood Film Institute, an educational resource center founded by a great film instructor, Dov S-S Simens.
Stockard Channing Busted for DUI
The West Wing actress Stockard Channing was busted for suspicion of drunken driving after trying to drive around a roadblock on the Hollywood Freeway.
Mötley Crüe Reunites
Mötley Crüe, the hard rocking 80s band, announced a reunion tour Monday in typical Crüe style at Hollywood’s Palladium.
Heidi Fleiss' New Venture
Former "Hollywood Madam" Heidi Fleiss has a racy new boutique opening up sometime in the New Year.
Meg Ryan & John Cusack Find Love
The big buzz in Hollywood these days is the undercover romance between actors John Cusack and Meg Ryan.
Gene Hackman Brawls in Hollywood
Gene Hackman was involved in a fist fight in West Hollywood on Monday after he rear-ended a man in a Volvo station wagon.
History Is Made As Hollywood Unites for a Star Studded Telethon
In the wake of the tragic events on September 11th, many of Hollywood's A-list actors and musicians came together for an unprecedented multi-network telethon.
Survivor: The Hollywood Scene for Colleen Haskell
Colleen Haskell, one of the original 'Survivor' cast members, has become the first to break into mainstream film with her co-starring role in 'The Animal.'
Hollywood Writers' Strike Looming
With the final deadline for negotiations less than a day away, the mayor of Hollywood pleads with the feuding writers to reach an agreement.
Famous celebrity deaths seem to be the talk of the town these days, with celebrities dropping dead like flies while the media takes the opportunity to get juicy scoop on what really happened, while not losing the chance to pass around some salacious rumors. Let's take a look at some famous deaths that have taken place thus far...
Famous Actresses List
Can you imagine a Hollywood movie without an actress in it? I am sure it doesn't sound very exciting, as they make the movie more interesting and pleasant to watch. Take a look at some of the most famous actresses list put together just for you in the following article.
MGM Bankrupt: Bond 007 Put on Hold
With MGM bankrupt, secret agent James Bond will have to wait for sometime before he can thrill audiences around the world again.
Hollywood Studios
Do you ever wonder when watching a film with famous actors and actresses what it must feel like to enter the lavish gates of film studios? To be recognized and smiled at and honored just for being a celebrity.
The Early Scandals of Hollywood
What would Hollywood be without a scandal or two.....
FX Bags the Official Rights to the '2012' Explosion
The Roland Emmerich disaster movie, 2012, has opened big everywhere on its opening weekend. The rights of this 'already a blockbuster' movie have been snapped up by FX. Here's more on the big story...
The Dark Side of Hollywood
Not all that glitters is gold in Hollywood.....
The Many Legacies of Paul Newman
The blue-eyed heartthrob of the big screen will be remembered by many for his movies, but he will also be remembered by millions of people for years to come because of his big heart.
Interesting Facts about Hollywood
Very few places can be truly described as full of legends galore. Hollywood definitely is one of them. The very name Hollywood brings to mind an interesting mix of facts and myths to the movie buffs around the world. Read on to known about some interesting facts about Hollywood.
List of Famous Male Movie Actors
We all have our own favorites amongst actors who have made a strong impression in our lives. This list of famous male movie actors would brief you with many such names that have made their presence felt in the world of movies.
Female Hollywood Movie Stars
Hollywood has seen the launch of many movie stars who have always been our idols and have gained adulation from people all over the world. Here is a look at some of the most famous and popular female Hollywood movie stars.
Top 10 Best Hollywood Movies
Movies are an intrinsic part of our lives. They make us laugh, cry, shout in anger, cheer in glee, and help us vicariously live situations we know we never will otherwise. In this article, we give you ten movies that stand out in the many movies that Hollywood has produced over the years.
What happened to Hollywood?
Sex and violence sell… What are going to be the long-term effects of the trash movies that have invaded our homes and our minds? What will this kind of thinking do to our children?
The Enduring Value of the Underdog Story
Underdog themed stories will never die. They capture an aspect of everyday life that we all feel at one point or another - that desire to belong and be respected, which is why I'm okay with the over saturation of these stories we see every year.
The Healing Magic of the Film Festival
Film Festivals happen in almost every major city, all over the world. Regardless of their size, audience, or importance, that Hollywood free week or two or three of world cinema can be the answer to anger and cynicism starting to breed from Hollywood's recent failures.
The Dangers of Sequel Peddling
In the space of no more than 30 seconds, even a good film can be tarnished with the sequel peddling of Hollywood executives greedy to see how an audience would react to yet another film in their overplayed franchises.
The Drain of Original Thought In Hollywood
It's all too easy these days to drain a dead idea for more money in Hollywood, whipping out two, three, or four sequels from a long withered husk of a franchise.
How Disney Killed Children's Films
When I was a child, Disney films were the paramount of our movie collection. Over the last few years, that same studio has managed to kill the essence that is children's film. What went wrong?
The Evolution of Horror Film
The horror genre has long been a disturbingly socially conscious release from real life horrors. Today's horror industry is once again booming and its doing it through the resurgence of classic franchises and the torture sub-genre.
The American Image - Film's Role As International Diplomat
For years Hollywood has more effect on the world's perspective of us than any other medium or political movement we've undertaken. Through images and fictional stories, America has shown the world its excesses, but where are the stories of its people?
Movie Critics Copping Out - The Cheap Politcal Allegory
Movie critics are taking the oft traveled road of declaring every major, explosive blockbuster to be an allegory for our president and his war policies. Agree or not, it's a lazy way to peg a film and takes away from films with actual, strong messages.
Do American's Need Edited Editions of Foreign Films? I Think Not
The dumbing down of amazing films from overseas, in particular Asia, to remove cultural references that make no sense to American audiences is common practice and an insult to American audiences and the Asian Filmmakers.
The Ugly Face of Video Gaming Crossovers in Film
It's not the ugly stepchild of pop culture any more, but it is still going to take as little respect from the film industry before video gaming can be truly accepted as a multimedia force.
The Cult of Violence in Popular Film
Popular film has long used violence as a crucial tool in action and exploitation films. Of late, the hyper-stylized formatting has turned violence into something of an art form.
Film Critique - Alexander, an Oliver Stone film?!
One of the greatest directors that Hollywood has produced ventures to make a film on one of the greatest legends that the world has seen. The author takes a long, hard look at the result.
The Prolific Mr. Steven Soderbergh
Steven Soderbergh has become a Hollywood mover and shaker after being first noticed as the boy wonder in 1986 when he made Sex Lies and Videotape. 10 years of flops later Soderbergh won the Oscar for Best Director and made movies that grossed close to $500 million.
Shyamalan - the 'Unbreakable' 'Sign' of 'The Sixth Sense'
M. Night Shyamalan's "The Village" opens in US soon, and though the 19th-century suspensor stars Oscar-winners Adrien Brody and William Hurt and Alien queen Sigourney Weaver, it's the Gladwyne-based director's name that's being used to sell the movie.
Truman's Paradox
Hollywood movie, The Truman Show, is a classical illustration of the issues of free-will versus determinism. There are parallels that can be drawn with religion. Indeed, questions can be asked, about the religious ideal of a benign, omniscient entity that oversees all life.
Films for Kids
Parents who want their children to watch appropriate movies can check websites that rate content and potentially offensive elements.
Teen Thieves Robbed Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, Megan Fox and Others
Some of the biggest names in Hollywood have been burglarized recently by a group of teens driven by celebrity obsession and greed.
California Literally Buying Back Filmmakers
As the movie and film industry have moved out of California in recent years, the state is now left scrambling to try to win back the business that was once thriving in that state.
Hollywood Brats
It has been reported that producer Joe Nasser is developing a film called Hollywood Brats which we will be based on the real life scandals of three young celebrities.
Hollywood Goes Nuts Over Walrus Penis
A mummified walrus penis, measuring 4 ½' long, is the talk of Hollywood celebs and fossil collectors around the world.
Hollywood Madam Airs Dirty Laundry
Heidi Fleiss, Hollywood's notorious Madam to the stars, made a splash on Sunday by revealing even more "Dirty Laundry" to the public
Rapper Eve Arrested
It was reported that rapper Eve was arrested early Thursday morning in Hollywood on drunken driving charges.
(th)ink: "Little Known Film Fact"
A little tidbit that isn't really surprising...
Framed by a Filmmaker
My identity...
"Jesus Camp" Film Shocks Both Christians and Non-Christians
A new documentary about a Pentecostal summer camp in North Dakota is causing controversy among Christians and non-Christians alike with its scenes of children sobbing while proclaiming to be soldiers in God's army.
Toronto's Film Festival Celebrates a World of Filmmaking
For 31 years, the Toronto International Film Festival has showcased the best examples of filmmaking from around the world. One of the most controversial films to be shown at this year's festival is "Death of a President," the mock-doc depicting the assassination of President George Bush.
Porn Industry Begins Selling Adult Films Online
Starting on Monday, the adult entertainment industry will begin selling X-rated adult films through the online movie service CinemaNow, and allow buyers to burn DVDs that they can play on their television.
The Hollywood Film Institute: Learn Filmmaking Without Going West
Film education has been revolutionized forever by the Hollywood Film Institute, an educational resource center founded by a great film instructor, Dov S-S Simens.
Stockard Channing Busted for DUI
The West Wing actress Stockard Channing was busted for suspicion of drunken driving after trying to drive around a roadblock on the Hollywood Freeway.
Mötley Crüe Reunites
Mötley Crüe, the hard rocking 80s band, announced a reunion tour Monday in typical Crüe style at Hollywood’s Palladium.
Heidi Fleiss' New Venture
Former "Hollywood Madam" Heidi Fleiss has a racy new boutique opening up sometime in the New Year.
Meg Ryan & John Cusack Find Love
The big buzz in Hollywood these days is the undercover romance between actors John Cusack and Meg Ryan.
Gene Hackman Brawls in Hollywood
Gene Hackman was involved in a fist fight in West Hollywood on Monday after he rear-ended a man in a Volvo station wagon.
History Is Made As Hollywood Unites for a Star Studded Telethon
In the wake of the tragic events on September 11th, many of Hollywood's A-list actors and musicians came together for an unprecedented multi-network telethon.
Survivor: The Hollywood Scene for Colleen Haskell
Colleen Haskell, one of the original 'Survivor' cast members, has become the first to break into mainstream film with her co-starring role in 'The Animal.'
Hollywood Writers' Strike Looming
With the final deadline for negotiations less than a day away, the mayor of Hollywood pleads with the feuding writers to reach an agreement.