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Monday, January 25, 2010

Unusually Excellent Movies For Your Entertainment Delight

By Krista Wynn

Available are some of the best movies of all time are the "oldies but goodies". If you fancy to watch a wonderful motion picture tonight, here is some information on some of the best films you may have never heard of. Check them out. Keep in mind you can download them almost instantaneously to your own computer in the ease of your own house.

The Defiant - A captivating account of 2 runaway convicts, one black and one white who are chained together as they escape from the penitentiary in the South. Superior performances by Williams and Chaney as individuals they meet during the voyage. Academy Prize for screenplay by Harold Jacob Smith and Nathan E. Cast includes Tony Curtis, Sidney Poitier, Theodore Bike, Charles McGraw, Carnie Williams, and Lon Chaney, Jr. 97 minutes, 1958.

Above the Law - This is Steven Segal's breakout film. He plays a Chicago Cop who takes matters into his own hands. As the title implies, he is 'above the law'. He uses his large body and martial arts skills to wreak chaos on the bad guys. Stars include Steven Segal, Pam Grier, and Sharon Stone. 1988 Action.

The Ploughman's Lunch - Complicated, cynical censure of British behaviors, ethics and affairs of state, focusing on the maneuvers of wholly egotistical journalist (Pryce) and others throughout the Falklands battle. The movie is somewhat perceptive, within the restraints of its outlook. Cast includes Jonathan Pryce, Tim Curry, Rosemary Harris, Blunt Finlay, and Charlie Dore. 100 minutes, 1983.

Uncle Buck - Cindy Russell must visit her ailing dad. Her lone choice for someone to look after her kids is good old Uncle Buck. Reckless Buck has to in some way pull himself together and take care of the kids for a couple of days.

Hootenanny Hoot - Unsurprising comedy about college hootenanny show carried to TV is made tolerable only by presence of Money and other nation/people actors. This is one of Sam Katzman's "normal" low-budget movies. Cast includes Gene Nelson, Peter Breck, Joby Baker, Rita Lee, Pam Austin, Johnny Money, Sheb Wooley, The Brothers 4, and Judy Henske. 103 minutes, 1973.

Belles on Their Toes - Here, Myrna Loy plays a widowed architect who will crusade to raise her aging brood. 20th Century Fox back lot seen at its best in recollecting early 1900s America. Clifton Webb makes a succinct appearance at the climax. Cast includes Myrna Loy, Jeanne Crain, Debra Paget, Jeffrey Hunter, Edward Arnold, Hoagy Carmichael, Barbara Bates, Robert Arthur, Verna Felton, and Martin Milner. 89 minutes, 1952.

The Beverly Hillbillies - This is a movie based on the 1960's TV series. When Jed Clampett fortuitously finds oil on his rural land in Arkansas, he becomes an instant millionaire. He brings the whole Clampett kin out to Beverly Hills. Being down-to-earth country folk they are prey to every cash hungry con artist in the great big city.

Thunderheart - There have been a number of killings on the Sioux Indian Reservation. The FBI goes in to cope with the situation. One agent, Ray Levoi, has Sioux blood. As he investigates the case he soon realizes there is much more going on than some accidental killings. - 18423

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The Rolling Stones : Top Album Facts

By Adrian R.S. Mitchell

If you were told that a band would produce countless songs and albums that were loved around the world, would you believe them? And later they would be crowned as one of the worlds biggest rock and roll bands to ever have existed. That their songs and albums were written by various writers, played and recorded in various locations and would top the record charts in the US and the UK. The Rolling Stones are loved by their fans for producing outstanding music from 1964 to the present day. Not only have they captured their fans ears they captured their hearts too.

Starting their fame in 1964, the band's album, "The Rolling Stones" was a total success. Released on April 16, their debut album became one of the biggest bestsellers in the UK, staying at number 1 for two weeks. The famous song writing duo, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards from the band contributed one song for the album. Nankher Phelge, Phil Spector, and Gene Pitney were also contributors to the record sessions of the band. The songs "Tell Me (You're Coming Back)", "Little by Little", and "Carol" are some of the titles included in the 12 tracks of the album.

In the UK, The Rolling Stones released 22 albums produced in the studio, ensuring their ongoing success and fame in the musical industry. Following on with their R & B style, their "The Rolling Stones No.2" album continued their original success. This time the bands songwriters, Richards and Jagger, provided three songs for the album. Their fourth UK studio album "Aftermath" was noted for the bands use of the African xylophone and harmonica, experimenting with new sounds.

The band has also released 24 studio albums in the US. Eight live albums in the UK including top albums "Got LIVE if you want it!", "Still Life", and "Love you life" were also in the UK's bestsellers. Added to their albums were compilations, 14 all in all including "Big Hits (high tide and green grass)", "Through the Past Darkly", and the 2002's hit, "Forty Licks". Solo albums were also released by the band members; Mick Jagger's "She's the Boss", "Primitive Cool", and "Wandering Spirit"; Keith Richards' "Talk is Cheap" and "Main Offender"; Bill Wyman's "Monkey Grip" and "Groovin"; and Charlie Watts' "Long Ago and Far Away". The latest The Rolling Stones Album released is the "Shine a Light Single Disc Edition".

Starting from the 1960's, The Rolling Stones have produced numerous albums that are still played around the world. Furthermore, fans still look forward to new albums from the Stones. - 18423

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Unusually Good Motion Pictures For Your Entertainment Enjoyment

By Wanda Valencia

Here are some of the best movies of all time are the "oldies but goodies". If you fancy to watch a good movie tonight, here is some information on some of the best movies you may have never heard of. Check them out. Bear in mind you can download them almost instantaneously to your own PC in the luxury of your own home.

Faces - Very personal drama in regards to many infidelities is one of the few Cassel movies to become a big hit. Here is a commanding motion picture with breathtaking action, particularly by Carlin and Cassel. Cast includes John Marley, Gena Rowlands, Lynn Carlin, Seymour Cassel, Fred Draper, and Val Avery. 130 minutes, 1968.

Sugar Town - Entertaining mosaic of LA life characterizing a handful of characters whose lives unite - a musician aspirant who'll do anything to get ahead, an uptight lone lady who allures the wrong men like a magnet, and a band made up of cleaned-up '80s rock stars, to name a few. Made on a shoestring, although sharp and well recognized; outstanding cast comprises a variety of actual musicians. Cast includes Ally Sheedy, Rosanna Arquette, John Taylor, Jade Gordon, Michael Des Barres, Lucinda Jenney, and Martin Kemp. 92 minutes, 1999.

Pretty Woman - A chance meeting of a street prostitute and a callous and especially prosperous businessman leads to a unique proposition. He employs her for the week, to attend some functions with him as an companion. He has no clue what he has gotten himself into. Starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere.

Internal Affairs - Youthful policeman Raymond Avila works in the Internal Affairs Department of the Los Angeles Police Department. He and his partner observe something dubious with Dennis Peck. His financial situation is much stronger than expected on a police officer's salary. After Peck is attentive of the investigation, he turns his attention away from his corrupt dealings to center on Avila.

Bopha - Restless, engaging outburst with Glover and Woodard who portrayed Nelson and Winnie Mandela in the TV motion picture MANDELA featuring as a wedded couple living in a serene South African town. He is a patrol officer who maintains the status quo; their world is sure to crumple while their child Ezia takes part in a revolt divergent to the control and course of the regional off-white-run school. Cast includes Morgan Freeman, Danny Glover, Malcolm McDowell, Alfie Woodard, Marius Weyers, Maynard Eziashi, Malick Bowens, and Grace Mahlaba. PG-13, 120 minutes, 1993.

Straight Time - Hoffman knocks heads with greasy parole officer Walsh following his release from penitentiary and starts a downhill skid. An immersing if not specifically differentiated melodrama that gets a true shot in the arm from incredible acting by the supporting cast. Cast includes Dustin Hoffman, Theresa Russell, Harry Dean Stanton, Gary Busey, Emmet Walsh, and Rita Taggart. 114 minutes, 1978.

House on Haunted Hill - Zillionaire Price offers group of individuals $100,000 each if they will survive a night in a spooky old mansion with a haunted history. Cast includes Vincent Price, Carol Ohmart, Richard Long, Alan Marshal, Elisha Cook, Carolyn Craig, and Leona Anderson. 75 minutes, 1958.

The Defiant - A captivating story of 2 escaped convicts, one black and one white who are chained together as they escape from the penitentiary in the South. Excellent performances by Williams and Chaney as individuals they meet during the voyage. Academy Prize for screenplay by Harold Jacob Smith and Nathan E. Cast includes Tony Curtis, Sidney Poitier, Theodore Bike, Charles McGraw, Carnie Williams, and Lon Chaney, Jr. 97 minutes, 1958. - 18423

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Have A Look At These Good Motion Pictures For Tonight's Leisure

By Cory Vang

Excellent information about some of the best motion pictures that you may have never heard of is right here. Get a charge out of this list of movies that are "oldies but goodies". Take into account that you can download any of them you choose directly to your own computer in the convenience of your own residence.

Frequency - John Sullivan lost his father thirty years back. He is still affected by the death. Somehow with the use of his dad's old ham radio, he can commune with his father, when his father was still living. He tells his father of the fire that would kill him. This saves his dad but sets off new actions that now must be resolved, or John's mom will now die.

Internal Affairs - Young cop Raymond Avila works in the Internal Affairs Department of the LAPD. He and his colleague see something dubious with Dennis Peck. His financial situation is much stronger than expected on a cop's wages. When Peck is conscious of the investigation, he turns his attention away from his corrupt dealings to center on Avila.

In God We Trust - Uninformed friar Feldman takes off to L.A. to create cash for his monastery. This film is a comedy that is disastrously not funny starring Richard Pryor, who is cast as God. Cast includes Marty Feldman, Peter Boyle, Louise Lasser, Richard Pryor, Andy Kaufman, Wilfrid Hyde-White, and Severn Darden. (97 minutes, 1984)

The Ploughman's Lunch - Complex, cynical disapproval of British behaviors, ethics and affairs of state, focusing on the exercises of completely egotistical journalist (Pryce) and others throughout the Falklands battle. The motion picture is somewhat perceptive, within the restraints of its outlook. Cast includes Jonathan Pryce, Tim Curry, Rosemary Harris, Blunt Finlay, and Charlie Dore. (100 minutes, 1983)

Thunderheart - There have been a number of killings on the Sioux Indian Reservation. The FBI goes in to handle the situation. One agent, Ray Levoi, has Sioux blood. As he investigates the case he soon realizes there is much more going on than some chance killings.

The Beverly Hillbillies - This is a movie based on the 1960's TV series. When Jed Clampett unintentionally discovers oil on his rural land in Arkansas, he becomes an instant millionaire. He brings the entire Clampett kin out to Beverly Hills. Being simple country folk they are prey to every money hungry con artist in the big city.

Clue - Silly and insipid mystery based on the popular board game of the same name with all the identifiable characters Mrs. Peacock, Colonel Mustard, Miss Red, et al. assembled for a murderous day in a Victorian mansion. Everyone tries tremendously hard but there is nothing they can do to save this weak film. Cast includes Eileen Brennan, Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Michael McKean, Martin Ponder, and Howard Hesseman. (87 minutes, 1985)

Faces - Very personal drama in regards to many infidelities is one of the few Cassel films to become a big hit. Here's a powerful motion picture with awesome action, particularly by Carlin and Cassel. Cast includes John Marley, Gena Rowlands, Lynn Carlin, Seymour Cassel, Fred Draper, and Val Avery. 130 minutes, 1968. - 18423

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Eight Uncommonly Great Motion Pictures For Your Amusement Pleasure

By Marisa Mckee

Americans have long had a love affair with their actors, and of course, we all love movies too. There have been a a small number of motion pictures that have become classics, as much for the stars as for the film. While any lists of the "greatest" will always miss someone's favorite, here are a couple of movies starring some impressive actors.

Bopha, apprehensive, charming outburst with Glover and Woodard who played Nelson and Winnie Mandela in the Television film MANDELA starring as a wedded couple living in a serene South African community. He is a patrol officer who maintains the status quo; their world is sure to collapse while their child Ezia takes part in a revolt contrary to the control and curriculum of the neighboring off-white-run school. Cast includes Morgan Freeman, Danny Glover, Malcolm McDowell, Alfie Woodard, Marius Weyers, Maynard Eziashi, Malick Bowens, and Grace Mahlaba.

Colleague X was a classic motion picture from the year 1940 Structure with American Gable heating up arctic Russian Lamarr a streetcar conductor. Feigned romance tale by no means persuades; Bressart has splendid closing line, Cast includes Clark, Gable, Hedy Lamarr, Felix Bressart, Oscar Homolka, Eve Arden, and Sig Ruman.

The earliest Internal Affairs. Young police officer Raymond Avila works in the Internal Affairs Department of the Los Angeles Police Department. He and his colleague observe something suspect with Dennis Peck. His economic situation is much stronger than expected on a policeman's earnings. As soon as Peck is alert of the investigation, he turns his attention away from his shady dealings to center on Avila.

Basic is a memorable movie from the year 1995. While things go askew throughout an armed forces work out, base captain Daly brings in Travolta, the best interrogator he ever had, to question the surviving members of the squad, whose tales do not add up. In reality a whodunit, this movie keeps us guessing, as a good plot should. Cast includes John Travolta, Connie Nielsen, Samuel L. Jackson, Giovanni Ribisi, Tim Daly, Roselyn Sanchez, and Harry Connick.

A unforgettable from the year 1968 "Dracula Has Risen From The Grave". Dracula runs afoul of small-town monsignor while he chases the churchman's gorgeous blonde niece. Cast includes Christopher Lee, Rupert Davies, Veronica Carlson, Barbara Ewing, Barry Andrews, and Michael Ripper.

Encino Man, When Stoney and Dave are digging a hole in Dave's backyard for a swimming pool., they come across, a prehistoric man, frozen in a block of ice. When the ice thaws, the prehistoric man, they name Link, comes to life. Can Link learn to live in the contemporary world?

Hootenanny Hoot is a memorable film from the year 1973. Predictable comedy about college hootenanny show carried to TV is made tolerable only by presence of Money and other nation/people actors. This is one of Sam Katzman's "characteristic" low-budget movies. Cast includes Gene Nelson, Peter Breck, Joby Baker, Rita Lee, Pam Austin, Johnny Money, Sheb Wooley, The Brothers 4, and Judy Henske.

Fade-In is a peculiar little flick made concurrently with Blue, in reference to love event between film editor Loden and guy she meets when performing on site. Not very excellent, however an absolute curiosity on no account discharged theatrically. Cast includes Burt Reynolds, Barbara Loden, Noam Pitlik, Patricia Casey, James Hampton, and Joseph Perry.

And there is your brief list, just a few of the best motion pictures. There are more and there will be more because we will until the end of time adore our motion pictures. - 18423

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Getting The Best Guitar Sound Effects

By Jarvis D. Burris

You simply may have someone close to you who knows ways to play the guitar terribly well. This should be a bro, a sister, an uncle, an, aunt, even your mummy and your father, and lots of best friends who can provoke any one with their fast fingers all over the instrument. And that person just might already have close to everything when it comes to augmenting the music the guitar generates.

So, what are you able to get that person for him to have more guitar sound effects? Apart from the amplifier, what else can be done to get guitar sound effects? Before we are going into that, it is vital to comprehend the idea behind guitar sound effects. You see, guitar sounds are produced with the use of electric signals. These signals are then manipulated and processed using particular strategies and instruments. Special instruments , for example pedals, are used to change the sound generated by the instrument. These altered sounds are then the guitar sound effects that are produced. The method here is that the guitar first produces a selected sound. This sound is taken by a specific instrument or sound device. The sound device then processes and modifies the sound, then sends it off to the speakers. The speakers then blast out the altered guitar sound effects.

So, what can you get for that close person to have the desired guitar sound effects? As mentioned already, pedals make great instruments for generating guitar sound effects. Effects pedals usually come with a lot of options that you can try. The convenience right here is that you can use your foot to change the settings of the pedal to achieve the guitar sound effects that you want. Some pedals have a lot of channels that produce varying sounds. The popular pedal that gives such guitar sound effects is the Line 6 PODSX Live Pedal. Others just come with a single pedal. To switch it on for the guitar sound effects, you just have to step on it.

You may additionally want to take a look into effects processors. This device takes the electric signal then changes it, just about like the pedal. But the processor can be hooked to a P. C., so revealing options for guitar sound effects. With this option, you can experiment with the different guitar sound effects the device is capable of giving. Express your feelings thru the tune by employing the acceptable guitar effect. Well-liked makes of effects processors include Yamaha, Manager , and ToneWorks.

To pick which processor to get, flick through the effects they give, and match them with your own preferences and wants. - 18423

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