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. 

The Best Special Effects in Halloween Movies

Since the advent of special effects, modern movies have been able to bring monsters, ghosts, and even dinosaurs to life. The first horror movie that used heavy effects was, arguably, "Nosferatu" in 1922. However, older movies had to rely entirely on practical effects such as prosthetics, makeup, and optical illusions. As technology progresses, it's becoming more and more difficult to distinguish the lines between what is real and what is computer generated; in some cases, it's nearly impossible. However, the best special effects are not always better when it comes to Halloween horror movies. The ones that are technically less advanced often look even more terrifying than the computer-generated images that appear real to the untrained eye.

"A Nightmare on Elm Street" is an excellent example of a terrifying effects-heavy film that was released shortly after Halloween. From the scene in which Freddy Krueger's scarred face presses against the wallpaper to the infamous blood geyser scene, "A Nightmare on Elm Street" is packed with frightening special effects. "A Nightmare on Elm Street" was made in 1984, but the effects used in the film still hold up to modern standards even though they were created without the technology moviemakers have at their disposal today. Distorted camera angles and bizarre dream sequences add to the spooky atmosphere of "A Nightmare on Elm Street" even when Freddy Krueger isn't onscreen.

"Sleepy Hollow" was another great horror movie packed with special effects. Even though "Sleepy Hollow" was released two weeks after Halloween, this movie truly embodies the spirit of All Hallows' Eve. After all, Halloween is a night full of ghosts and spirits, and "Sleepy Hollow" is about the headless ghost of a Hessian horseman and the forensic scientist who is trying to put an end to his reign of terror. "Sleepy Hollow" has plenty of impressive and frightening offerings, but the most grim of all is arguably the hollow tree filled with human heads. The tree, which bleeds if its bark is cut, opens up as a portal to the underworld and unleashes the horrible headless horseman on the nearby village.

3 Easy Tips On How To Find A Good School To Grow Your Acting Skills

Do you want to be an actor or actress? One thing is for sure, you have to be talented in acting as not everyone can do it. Acting has become popular today, as more people are hyped by the movies and TV programs being produced every day, and each day, these programs seem to be getting better and better. Acting has also become a career for many people and looking at the successful ones in the industry, everyone would like to be in their shoes! If you have the talent and would like to nurture it, you need to find a good school to learn more about acting. Below are some tips to help you find a good acting school.

• Lecturers

Your lecturers will always have an idea on the best schools for acting. In addition, they are the best people to give you referrals on the best acting instructors. An instructor will guide and assist you to have consistency in your skill. You may be criticized a lot and your flaws may be announced to everyone during the acting sessions, but it is all for your own good! If you find an instructor who only points out the good side of your acting skills, then you may not know where you need improvement and everyone needs to improve their skill, especially when you are just getting started.

Quench Your Anticipation With The Iron Man 3 Trailer

The newest movie within the Marvel Comics series is due to be launched and a good deal of its enthusiasts are already looking forward to it in eager anticipation. Self-described genius, playboy, billionaire and philanthropist Tony Stark now has a strong enemy in the evil Mandarin. In the upcoming Marvel movie, Iron Man's quest takes a distinct turn from his past displays of power as well as antics, testing his courage to the limits. Stark discovers the limit of his scruples and also traits whilst desperately trying to hold on to his loved ones.

This latest trailer shows Tony Stark fully outfitted within his upgraded armour along with his variety of devices developed with the newest technologies in the soon to be unveiled film, Iron Man 3. The producer of the movie would be none other than Marvel Studios, in close association with both DMG Entertainment and also Paramount Pictures, with the distribution element being taken care of by Walt Disney Studios. Iron Man is the character from Marvel Comics and Iron Man 3 is a sequel of both successful precursors: both of which met with huge success following their first appearance.

For those who are interested in a little background of this series, Tony stark and his alter ego came into being quite a while ago in 1963 in Marvel's Tales of Suspense #39 and it grew in popularity after then. 

Movie Review - The Book Thief

She finds her love of reading as a way to shut out the horrors of Nazi Germany. She steals them, shares them, and uses their words and thoughts to nurture those around her. In doing so, she creates a magical world that inspires them all.

Based on Markus Zusak's international best-selling book, "The Book Thief" is about Liesel, an extraordinary and courageous young girl who finds solace in stealing books. Set in 1938, the movie opens with Liesel's mother taking her daughter and son to live with a foster family in a German working-class neighborhood outside Munich. Unable to care for her children, Liesel's mother must give them up. However, on the train ride, Liesel's younger brother dies, and in the snow-covered ground, he is laid to rest. There, at age nine, she steals her first book, "The Gravedigger's Handbook" and thus begins her love affair with books.

She tries to adapt to her new life with the foster parents Hans and Rosa portrayed by Oscar winners Geoffrey Rush and Emily Watson. Hans kindly takes her under his wing, gains her trust and when he discovers she's illiterate, he teaches her how to read. Rosa, the stern one, sees problems with this new addition and questions the decision to take her in. Liesel, played by Sophie Nélisse, at first wants to run away, but then finds a budding friendship with schoolmate Rudy (German youngster Nico Liersch). Over the next six years, the characters are affected by Hitler's rise to power and the war that follows.

Books are at the center of this film, not so much for their physical presence but for their ability to unleash a freethinking society, one that can make up its own mind. When Hitler came to power, Nazi Germany was obsessed in suppressing dissident viewpoints, ideas contrary to their ideologies and the party line agenda. Public book burnings were one way to control the masses and force them to give up the thoughts, the words, and the stories that gave direction to their lives.

The book burning is one of the strongest scenes in this movie because it's a turning point in young Liesel's life. She attends and initially she is caught up in the jubilant celebration. However, her composure slowly changes when she realizes something is shamefully wrong. When pushed to take part in this horrific act, she becomes one of us and we feel her turmoil destroying the very thing she loves. Over the loud speakers, the rantings of German-speaking official combined with the flames of the burning books creates a terrifying scene. It foretells of the tragedies to come and that no one is safe in this warped and misguided world. From this moment on Liesel must live a double life, one seeking truth, the other obeying the Nazi dictates.