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Challenging the New Epics
Summer has arrived and with it has come a broad swath of high-budgeted, action-packed blockbusters. Between Iron Man, Zohan and Batman the hits will keep coming.
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David Lean
Biog of the director David Lean
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Lawrence of Arabia
Entertainment Weekly dubs Peter O'Toole's Lawrence the greatest performance ever committed to fim. Is it?
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Lawrence of Arabia
T E Lawrence's role as a British liaison officer during the Arab Revolt of 1916-1918 was immortalised in the 1962 film, "Lawrence of Arabia", starring Peter O'Toole.
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Lawrence of Arabia
Review of Lawrence of Arabia
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Lawrence of Arabia:The Great Epic Film
In my opinion, the greatest example of the epic film genre.
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Lean's Historical War Epic "Lawrence of Arabia"
David Lean's epic portrait of the controversial and complex T. E. Lawrence entitled "Lawrence of Arabia" is one of the most enduring and stunning classics on celluloid.
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AFI Names Top Ten Epic Films of All Time
Lawrence of Arabia was selected as the number one Eric drama by the American Film Institute in their listing of the "Top Ten Epic Films of All Time."
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Eating Soup with a Knife: T.E. Lawrence and Iraq
This article concerns 'Lawrence of Arabia' and Iraq.
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Hejaz Railway – Built by the Ottoman Empire
In the first year of the 20th century the Ottoman sultan ordered the start of building work on the Hejaz railway to allow easier access for pilgrims to the holy places.
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Jordan Attractions - Amman to Wadi Rum
A tour of Jordan offers the visitor, the lush Jordan Valley, the stark beauty of Wadi Rum, the fortress of Ajloun and the Jerusalem mosaic at Madaba.
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King Faisal I
He spent most of his adult life fighting the enemies of his people in hopes of building a nation for Arabs.
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British Woman Formed Modern Iraq
A key shaper of today's Iraq was a powerful British woman who knew the value of Iraqi oil and advised Winston Churchill not to give power to the Shiites.
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10 Important Middle Eastern Films
10 important films that demonstrate how the Middle East is portrayed in cinema by talented homegrown film-makers and western directors alike.
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From Globes to DGAs to ACE ... Precursors Aplenty!
Back in the swing of the 2002 Film Awards season precursors, there were plenty last week, most notably the 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards, and the announcement of the Directors Guild nominees.
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Mrs Bernard Shaw
'Shaw - The Ascent of The Superman' delves into GBS's sex life, but his wife remains enigmatic.
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Old Obi Wan, We Hardly Knew You
Sir Alec Guinness remembered.
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Orde Charles Wingate
He trained Israel's future leaders, and helped that tiny country on it's path to freedom.
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Ten Worst Movies, 2008
Halfway through the year some real stinkers have been unleashed upon audiences. Below are ten films to avoid as they make the trek to DVD.
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The Life Of T.E. Lawrence
T.E. Lawrence is considered as one of the greatest heroes of World War 1 as well as being a great author and poet. His role in the Great War is still prevalent today.
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Best Films of the 1960s
Vietnam, Woodstock, The Summer of Love... the 1960s was a decade of immense change, reflected in - and likewise changing - the films of the decade.
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Albert Finney
Profile of Albert Finney
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Best Pictures of All Time
Stumped at the video store for what to see? Hope this list of all the Oscar Best Pictures to make your choice easier.
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New album from And One - next millenium.
The latest news on And One's new album "Virgin Superstar".
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Almeria: Visit Desert Film Studios
Having seen many of the great actors of the Spaghetti Westerns it may come as a surprise to find that a lot of the old favourite 1960s films were shot in Almeria, Spain.
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Experience the Best Turkish Massage in Istanbul
If you are going to experience a massage in a Turkish bath, it should be in the most famous baths in Istanbul. The attendants know their stuff and are used to tourists.
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Frankly my dear...where are today's classics?
Though the Golden Age of Film may be over, we still have modern cinema classics which will be with us forever. Let's discuss them!
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Movie Locations in Morocco, Southern Oases
Clear skies, scenery and light, Morocco has it all, a magnet for film producers and cinema fans who follow in their footsteps.
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Oscar Trivia: Test Your Movie Knowledge
More interesting Oscar trivia! Find out the two Oscar categories in which no women have ever been nominated! Try to guess first!
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Remembering Sir Alec Guiness
A tribute to the late Sir Alec Guiness, who was best known to Sci-Fi fans as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the <i>Star Wars</i> Trilogy.
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1960s Academy Award Winners
These five Oscar winning movies from the 1960s included two classical musicals, a desert war epic, a comedy drama, and a bawdy tale from 18th century England.
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25 Best Films Ever Made
Contributing author's opinion on the 25 Best Movies ever made as voted by the Hollywood film industry.
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Academy Award Winners from the Late 1980s
Although these best films from the late 1980s did not leave as rich a legacy as other decades, the Academy did select some good, if not great, movies.
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And Starring Gary Cooper As...Rhett Butler!
A Hollywood Role Call Of Actors Who Turned Down Great Parts
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CMT Profiles Country Music Legend Merle Haggard
Country music legend Merle Haggard tells all in a CMT profile. The Scripps Broadcast group offers free airtime to candidates. This week in television history remembers <i>The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles</i>. Our website of the week focuses on <i>Lost in Space.</i>
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Dealing with Vendors at the Great Pyramids
The Great Pyramids at Giza are awe-inspiring, but the vendors are numerous and quite aggressive. Here are some tips for running the sales gauntlet at Giza.
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Don't Look Now – A 1973 Horror Classic in Review
Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie play a psychologically fragile couple mourning the loss of a child, in the Gothic city of Venice.
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Fun Things to See and Do in Cairo & Giza
Cairo Museum included, this Egyptian capital also promises perfume palaces, papyrus galleries, Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar and exciting camel rides!
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How the West Was Won
Cinerama baby!
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John Buchan a Scottish Writer
The Thirty Nine Steps was subsequently made into a movie,one of the best Alfred Hitchcock films.
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Living and Working in Saudi Arabia
Foreigners offered employment in Saudi Arabia should research location, social factors and the pros and cons of working in a different climatic and cultural environment.
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Morocco, Favourite for North African Winter Sun
Orson Welles, Ridley Scott, Yves Saint Laurent, Winston Churchill, Peter Bowles, Sean Connery and Jimi Hendrix are just a few of the rich and famous fans of sunny Morocco
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Oscar Winners for Best Picture - 1950s/1960s
In two decades, the last filled with political and social unrest, movies went from dramas and romances to epics and musicals. The Academy Awards reflected these changes.
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Outdoor Activities in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has mountains, coral reefs, ancient tombs, volcanoes, caves and spectacular sand dunes for hikers, campers, divers, cavers and climbers.
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Survey on Perceptions of Arab Americans
The results of a survey on Perceptions of Arab Americans.
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Teaching Canadian Poets
Teaching poetry to teenagers is often as successful as the poets one selects. These three Canadian poets appeal to high school students with their language and content.
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UK's National Motorcycle Museum Biggest in World
With 850 motorcycles and growing, the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham is England's largest motorcycle museum. The museum also claims to be the world's largest.
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A War Film Without Heroes and Villians
David Lean`s classic <i>The Bridge on the River Kwai</i>.
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Amedeo Guillet Cavalry Hero of WWII
Flamboyant Italian Lt. Amedeo Guillet, with his motley Gruppo Bande a Cavallo Amhara, became the ghost of the desert in Eritrea and northern Ethiopia during WWII
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An Interview with a Movie Extra
Movies are replete with movie extras; low-paid, hard-working men, women and children that help the movie medium deliver believability, scale, scope and the look of life.
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