Movies Based on Hockey

If you are a true hockey fan, you probably enjoy seeking out movies on the sport to add to your collection because you simply can't get enough of the action. There are a wide variety of flicks to satisfy your desire to be on the ice, while providing you with the excitement, heartache, suspense and drama of the game. Whether you enjoy a good comedy or prefer a realistic tragedy, there is something for everyone.

One of the most popular comedy movie series about hockey is "The Mighty Ducks." The original was released in October 1992. The story follows former star hockey player Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez), who is now an egocentric lawyer. Ironically, he goes to court after being stopped for drinking and driving. As part of his restitution, Judge George Coe (Judge Weathers) orders Bombay to coach a peewee hockey team. Irritated at first, Bombay nonetheless sets out to make the team he calls The Ducks a winning team. Throughout the film, he confronts his past, gets close to the boys, and gives back to the community. "The Mighty Ducks" is an excellent film for the whole family that teaches the importance of teamwork and the joys of hockey. Those who enjoy the film should also enjoy "D2" and "D3: The Mighty Ducks" sequels.

If you are looking for a realistic drama about hockey, "The Rhino Brothers" is the story of one young man's struggle on the way to play in the professional hockey league. Stefan Kanachowski (Curtis Bechdholt) returns home after playing in the minors. His family doesn't say much to him because they assume he will follow in the path of his older brother Sasha (William MacDonald), who also played in the minors before returning home. Stefan is determined to be more than his brother, who still lives at home and spends the majority of his days drinking. Through the love and support of his mother Ellen (Gabrielle Rose), Stefan overcomes his older brother's jealousy and rises to the top. The film was released in July 2002.

Tips for Anime Newbies: "Which Anime Should I Start With?"

Anime is a type of entertainment. Just as books, movies, television and video games are. Asking where to start in this medium is a very broad question. There are many types of anime including romance, comedy, science fiction, adventure and much more.Similar to how a teenage girl would choose to watch a romantic mystery and a professional may choose to watch a documentary, your choices will be based on your personal preferences.

Ask yourself questions like:

"Do I want to be intellectually challenged?" "Do I want to cry?" "Do I want to laugh?" "What are some great classics?" "Which titles will my friends/family and I be able to discuss together?" "Can I learn something from this anime?" "Do I want to see sword fights? robot fights?" "Is there going to be mature themes in this anime?"... The list goes on.

Below I listed a variety of some of the best anime of all time. I would recommend the following to anyone.

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
Genre: Action, Mecha, Psycological

Lelouch Lamperouge is a Britannian prince who was sent to Japan, as a result of bargaining in the midst of war, along with his sister Nunally. One day the Britannian forces raid a Japanese city and wiped out everything in sight. From that day on, Lelouch swore to his Japanese friend, Suzaku, that he would one day obliterate Britannia.

7 years after that eventful day Lelouch has become a strategic genius and a tactical mastermind.On his way to school he is caught up in a "terrorist attack" and meets a girl called CC. CC grants Lelouch the power of kings, a power called geass. This ability allows Lelouch to compel anyone he chooses. Lelouch decides to use this new power to accomplish his goal of destroying Britannia.

In this journey Lelouch becomes the leader of the Black Knight resistance and takes the role of a masked mastermind by the name of Zero.

Death Note
Genre: Psycological Thriller, Mystery, Dark Fantasy

A genius high school student, Light Yagami, who is bored of mundane everyday life, encounters a notebook called the Deathnote. The Deathnote was dropped form the sky by an equally bored "Shinigami"(God Of Death). This book allows Light to kill anyone by writing their name in the book. After multiple experiments and tests Light decides he wants to exterminate all the criminals of the world and become the god of the resulting earth.

A Closer Look At American Beauty

I've been in the mood of searching for and watching "classic" movies no matter how old they are. Last weekend, I finished God Father Triology, which I have watched twice and still find the movies astonishingly wonderful and interesting. Last night, I watched American Beauty, for the first time, getting to know by accident how well the movie did at the 1999 Academy Awards and other international film festivals. And gosh, I gotta share with you right away because this movie truly deserves the title, one of the masterpieces of all time that brings a perfect blend of intelligent screenplay, perfect acting and a powerful story!

Whereas some movies will glide by as "good" until they might, decades later, slip into the realm of "classic", American Beauty is one of those rare films whose place among the classics has been guaranteed since its appearance. In this movie, a metaphorical magnifying glass is placed over American society and in particular the lives of people living in a typical middle-class suburban. However, I do think the message of this movie is applicable not only to American society but also to all societies around the world. It's the film's tag line: "Look closer".

The movie is a story about Lester Burnham, a man in his mid-40s going through an intense midlife crisis. The nice-looking 2-storey house complete with shutters and the bright red door does a great job of hiding and trapping Lester, his boring life and dysfunctional family. Lester's relationship with his wife Carolyn is not a warm one. While on the surface, Carolyn strives to present the image that she's in full control of her life, inside, she actually feels empty and desperate.