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Joan Fontaine, Star of Golden Age of Hollywood

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By: Teresa Knudsen

Joan Fontaine has thrilled and entertained generations of movie-goers. At age 92, Joan is as vibrant as ever, especially on the Internet - MySpace and YouTube. more...

Budget Entertainment Options in a Down Economy

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By: Katriena Knights

It's possible to eliminate the cable bill, the cost of DVD rental, and trips to the bookstore, and still keep your entertainment options rich and varied. more...

July 2009 New Summer Movie Preview

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By: Margaret Burke

June has been a very strong box office month, largely due to the premieres of The Hangover and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. What will July hold? more...

How to Write Film Reviews

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By: Lauren Flanagan

Writing film reviews is a great way to express one's opinion about the the merits and/or failings of a particular movie. more...

Top 4th of July Movies

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By: Mary King

A 4th of July celebration includes great movies. After the barbeque and before the fireworks, why not cool off and enjoy one of the patriotic movie choices shown here. more...

Oscars Go For Ten Best Picture Nominees

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By: Jenn Reid

In a throwback to the old Hollywood years, the Academy Awards are going back to ten nominees in the Best Picture category. more...

Skincare for Make-up Artists

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By: shefali choudhury

Applying make-up is the fun and creative side of being a make-up artist. Successful make-up is helped by taking into account skin and will keep a client happy too. more...

Tim Burton Transforms Lewis Carroll's Fairy Tale

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By: Milena Brown

Exclusive photos have just been released from USA Today for Tim Burton's newest flick, Alice in Wonderland with Johnny Depp starring as The Mad Hatter. more...

Low Budget Horror Make-up Tips

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By: shefali choudhury

Low budget filming is a fun part of starting out in make-up and often allows for more creativity than at a later stage when high end materials are affordable. more...

How to Prepare a Film Budget

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By: John Thomas

"Where's the budget?" is a request that catches many filmmakers unprepared. Here's how to be ready when the time comes. more...

Bloom, Hamlet, Elizabethtown, Shakespeare, Crowe

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By: Teresa Knudsen

Cameron Crowe's film Elizabethtown differs from Shakespeare's play Hamlet. Yet, Elizabethtown has parallels with the Elizabethan playwright's masterpiece. more...

Ten Things Every Producer or Director Must Know

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By: John Thomas

Making a feature film is one of the most difficult and demanding occupations imaginable. Here are some time-tested suggestions to help keep your head above the water. more...

SAG's Ultra Low Budgets: Producer Beware

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By: John Thomas

The Screen Actors Guild continues it's long-profitable relationship with the major studios at the expense of today's independent-minded, low-budget filmmakers. more...

The SAG Ultra Low Budget Agreement

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By: John Thomas

Will SAG's Ultra Low Budget Agreement give low budget filmmakers access to great actors or is it a waste of time and money? more...

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