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Last King of Scotland: A Review
The Last King of Scotland gives us a glimpse into the unusual life of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin.
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The Last King of Scotland Review
Forest Whitaker lands his Oscar winning portrayal of General Idi Amin in the film adaptation of the book The Last King of Scotland - available on DVD April 17th.
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Hollywood’s Vision of Africa
It's not often that Africa is the subject of Hollywood films. But even when it is, why are the stories of black characters seondary plots and the stars remain white?
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Frost/Nixon Opens Vancouver Playhouse Season
Frost/Nixon, based on the infamous interview between British reporter David Frost and President Richard Nixon, has its Canadian premiere in Vancouver in Sept. 2008.
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King Faisal II
After becoming a monarch as an infant his troubled reign was doomed despite the backing of the king of Jordan.
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James McAvoy, A Diverse Actor
Scotland native, James McAvoy, recently captivated Hollywood, but he's delivered high caliber performances for several years.
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Lycanthropy Once a Myth
Lycanthropy is the assumption by a human being of the form of a wolf. Known as werewolves, and thought to be the result of superstition or insanity, the truth behind their legend may have been an affliction with the medical condition, porphyria.
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NBR calls Cars best animated film
The non-profit National Board of Review of Motion Pictures calls Disney/Pixar's Cars the best animated movie of 2006.
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The Celts and Carew Castle
This article is the first in a series of articles about Carew Castle in Pembrokeshire, Wales. This beautiful castle has a long and glorious history and is a jewel in the picturesque Welsh countryside. This is a castle near and dear to my heart because it has a place in my ancestral history as well. I hope you enjoy the history of this wonderful castle
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Best Picture - 1967
Forty years ago, Oscar's top honor went to this acclaimed racial thriller - and the long tradition of rewarding message films officially began.
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Film Review: Wanted
A movie that can best be described as barely-controlled bedlam, Wanted reinvents the action film and proves that the genre does not need to be dark and serious to be fun.
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New Books Due Out in April
New releases for April, plus some other new books worth checking out.
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One of Europe's Best Preserved Medieval Castles
Visitors to the Isle of Man are given a taste of medieval life at this impressive fortress at Castletown, IOM.
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Spring in Santorini: Millennium Series 3
Spring has sprung in Santorini. Wild flowers are everywhere, fields of daisies and blood red poppies to name just a few. Spring is also, a small boy and his Grampa on a sunny beach,early morning fishermen hoping for a catch. Spring is also joggers and walkers on the Kings Road, built by villagers in just two months. This is Kamari, Santorini, in Spring. Please let me share with you the sights, the pictures of spring, wild flowers and sunrises of spectacular beauty. Lots of pictures
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The muslims in India.
To know about the culturte of pakistan one needs to know that how did they entered this region. This article is a description about when they entered this regionb and how.
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A little review on Tekken 4
Even though in this stage, the date this article is published, Tekken 4 is not out yet, however, everything is going great and a little pre-launch review would be said down here. Click on the link and have a little peek on Tekken 4
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Comic-Con Gets Beowulf, Coraline
Comic conventioneers will get an eyeful of animated films when Comic-Con hits San Diego this July. Films include Coraline, Where the Wild Things Are and Beowulf.
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Of Heroes and Flag Raisers
Eastwood replaces the common idea of heroism by the more tragic notion of human sacrifice, whether voluntary or involuntary, for an assumed greater good.
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Palaces in Sintra, Portugal
On top of a hill is the Palacio da Pena, an extraordinary 19th century neo-gothic structure. By contrast, in the center of town is the 14th century National Palace.
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The Ancient Assyrians
One of the world's first great military powers, the Assyrians used their aggressive power and cunning to build their empire to heights never seen before.
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Wanted Film Review
Exciting and full of eye-popping visual effects arrives 'Wanted,' a summer thriller that packs everything into the barrel of a gun and delivers it all.
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A Brief History of Laos
The Lao PDR claims its historical and cultural roots in the ancient Kingdom of Lan Xang. But it is mostly foreign interference that has characterized the history of Laos.
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The many King Louis of France
I have noticed, over time, that most people selling French coins and French furniture tend to get their Louis mixed up! History can sometimes be confusing and French history is no exception, especially when you try to remember the correct succession of French kings. So here are a few pointers.
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The Vanished Empire
A short analysis of European Colonialism on the continent and what this meant for one of Europe's oldest empires.
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Daffodils VS Narcissus
The consistency in making reference to daffodils and the correct usage of narcissus and daffodils seem to be a lost art. I straighten the bent record in this article.
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Tourism Comes to Luang Prabang, Laos
Despite its growing popularity, Luang Prabang remains a sleepy jewel surrounded by the jungles of northern Laos.
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Indiana Jones and the Treasures of Middle-earth
A light-hearted romp through possible scenarios that Indiana Jones might face while looking for a Middle-earth artifact.
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The Magic of the Minstrels
Middle-earth had few professional entertainers, and that may be because the greatest entertainers of all had been the Elves, whose magic was still in some ways remembered.
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Would Sandra Bullock be a good Mrs. Isildur?
Speculations about Isildur's wife and how her life might be portrayed in a movie.
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Beware That Baker in the Kitchen!
What is the nature of evil in Middle-earth, and at what point does it become True Evil? Are the Orcs responsible for their own state of corruption, or are they excusable and redeemable?
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Razing Arnor: How real were the Dunadan conspiracies?
Tolkien never explained how and why Arnor was divided into three kingdoms. Here are some speculations on possible causes leading up to the traumatic event, and an analysis of its consequences.
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Strange as news from Bree...
A discussion of Bree's significance and probable history in the Third Age.
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Charting the Shire lines
Why is it that the Hobbits didn't overrun Eriador, and how, exactly, did they end up where they did end up? Their names and the Tale of Years provide a few clues that can provide a greater, if grimmer, picture of Hobbit society and history.
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How did Tolkien actually portray the Rohirrim?
A discussion of how Tolkien portrayed the Rohirrim, comparing and contrasting them with the peoples of the Icelandic sagas and ancient Germanic tribes.
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Ranger For Hire: Have Horse, Will Travel
A discussion of possible locations where Aragorn's people may have lived in Eriador.
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The Quests of Middle-earth
A look at Tolkien's use of quests in his stories, long and short, and of how role-playing games and more recent fantasy stories have departed from Tolkien's ideas.
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