Topic: Movie Reviews

Two MMA Films, A Million Complaints- One Conclusion

In the past year or so, two MMA related films have come out. One is Never Back Down, the other is Red Belt. There has been a lot of talk about the legitimacy of these films. These films have one thing in common- MMA. Outside of that, ...READ»

Movie Ratings: Running the Numbers

On November 1, 1968, bowing to howls that movies were corrupting youth, the film industry unveiled a voluntary rating system, which told youth what to see to be corrupted. The ratings have evolved (X is now NC-17, though we still say "X" since "triple-NC-17" sounds lame), but kids' desire to sneak into R movies hasn't changed. Here's a look at the system and its stats.READ»

• Now November 2008

Chatter

Thanks, Mom!READ»

Fast Talk: Superman Returns

He has spent decades bounding through comics, television, and film. Now meet the latest creative team charged with keeping America's original superhero original.READ»

Live from E3: Capcom announces movie deal

Capcom, the video game company behind franchises like Resident Evil and Street Fighter, have just announced a another movie deal last night. They held a press conference announcing that their game, Lost Planet: Extreme Condition, is ...READ»

RED Preparing a Pro DSLR

RED has already turned the movie industry upside-down with its high-quality, economical digital movie camera, beloved by Peter Jackson and other top-tier directors. Now the company appears to be taking on Canon [NYSE:CAJ] and Nikon ...READ»

The Lost Symbol Audio CD

The Lost Symbol Audio CDDan Brown’s new novel, the eagerly awaited follow-up to his #1 international phenomenon, The Da Vinci Code, which was the bestselling hardcover adult novel of all time with 81 million copies in ...READ»

Actress Namitha Photos

Actress Namitha PhotosNamitha, the most glamorous girl of kollywood was born and brought up in Mumbai. Namitha's dad is a businessman and her mom is a housewife. Namitha is basically a malayalee and her entry into films was through a ...READ»

Lights, Camera, Recovery!

A Spy in the House of WorkREAD»

Careers: When HR Goes Too Far

While the streets of Madrid team with anti-globalization demonstrators, a multinational corporation pits seven candidates for a senior position through a cut-throat job selection process. The winner must be chosen by the end of the ...READ»

The Duo Behind Inglourious Basterds' Signature Style

David Wasco and Sandy Reynolds-Wasco have designed the look of some of the most stylish films in memory, from the "Royal Tenenbaums" to "Pulp Fiction"--and now, "Inglourious Basterds."READ»

Art of Darkness

He has explored the heights and the depths of the human spirit, from the haunting closing notes of The Conversation to the defeat-snatched-from-the-jaws-of-victory conclusion of The Rainmaker.READ»

Incentive Clauses Gone Bad

Incentive clauses are an integral part of the sports world -- and often go awry. READ»

• Why Incentives Are Effective, Irresistable, and Almost Certain to Backfire
• CEOs Who Risk Big for Big Paydays

Virtual-Reality Check

Bill Buxton is the chief scientist at the company that helped create the computer-generated characters in the film "Final Fantasy." We asked him to speculate on what our world will look like 10 years from now. Here are his predictions.READ»

the lost symbol robert langdon

the lost symbol robert langdonSony/Columbia Pictures is moving forward on a third Robert Langdon film to be based on the upcoming Dan Brown book, "The Lost Symbol." The upcoming book follows the character of Robert Langdon after ...READ»

Media: Summer's Hollywood Hero

Late August is usually the time when Hollywood takes a break from the summer blockbuster bombardment and begins preening up for the fall award season. But this past weekend proved to be an exhilarating time. Box-office sales in the ...READ»

Tropic Thunder is a Lightning Rod of Controversy

The storm of controversy surrounding faux-Vietnam War film, Tropic Thunder, emerged late last week when disability advocacy groups began protesting the comedy's portrayal of the intellectually disabled. But the movie's premise, about ...READ»

Tim Burton's Beautiful Reboot of 'Alice in Wonderland'

Unveiling the first production stills of the fantasy master's next movie.READ»

Spielberg Draws on Rear Window, Gets Slapped with a Lawsuit

When Disturbia, the pre-Transformers Shia LaBeouf-vehicle hit theaters last year, most critics made reference to its similarities to Hitchcock's universally hailed Rear Window. Both featured a murderer next door, an intently curious ...READ»

Selling “Sex and the City”

Sure Sex and the City has become a cultural phenomenon regarding relationships and the challenges 30-something women face. But let’s get real -- this film is all about the money. And money it has certainly delivered. According to ...READ»

Celluloid Leadership II

In my post yesterday, I asked for FC Now readers to mention some film characters, fiction or non-fiction, who embody strong leadership qualities. The prolific NeoTheologue named Coach Herman Boone, immortalized in 2000's Remember ...READ»

Celluloid Leadership

I finally, as I had promised myself I would, watched Patton from start to finish in one sitting. Unbelievable performance by George C. Scott and a truly epic film. Patton was most definitely a leader, and his leadership has often ...READ»

'Objectified' Review: A Hurricane of Consumer Values

    There's a moment, at the beginning of the documentary Objectified, where Jonathan Ive, Apple's head of design, takes his iPhone out of his pocket and wipes it along the hem of his shirt to remove the ...READ»

• Gary Hustwit's "Objectified" [video]

YOUR LOGLINE: How to write back of your book copy that will SELL your book!

Writing your logline is an imperative step to writing your “back of the book” and other marketing copy that will inspire audiences to buy your work. Here are the steps necessary to create an exciting logline!Step One: The ...READ»

The Leadership Lessons We Can Learn from Ben Campbell in the Movie "21"

Vison. Hard work. Team work. These are all qualities that good leaders employ. It's also how Ben Campbell, the star character in the film "21," used them to his advantage. Here's what we can learn from an MIT mastermind ...READ»