“Agora”

Kubrick remembers that he kept revising the script right through the production period. “During shooting many substantial changes were made in the script, sometimes together with the cast during improvisations. Some of the best dialogue was created by Peter Sellers himself.” Sellers played not only the title role of the eccentric scientist, but also the president of the United States and Captain Mandrake, a British officer who fails to dissuade General Ripper from his set purpose.

General Ripper’s mad motivation for initiating a nuclear attack is his paranoid conviction that the explanation of his diminishing sexual potency can be traced to an international Communist conspiracy to taint the drinking water. Kubrick subtly reminds us of the general’s obsession by a series of suggestive metaphors that occur in the course of the film. The very opening image of the film shows a nuclear bomber being refueled in mid-flight by another aircraft, with “Try a Little Tenderness” appropriately playing on the sound track to accompany their symbolic coupling. As Ripper describes to Mandrake his concern about preserving his potency, which he refers to as his “precious bodily essence,” Kubrick photographs him in close-up from below, with a huge phallic cigar jutting from between his lips while he is talking. Later, when the skipper of a B-52 bomber (Slim Pickens) manages to dislodge a bomb that has been stuck in its chamber and unleash it on its Russian target, he sits astride this mighty symbol of potency clamped between his flanks, as it hurtles toward the earth.

Black ironies abound throughout the picture. During an emergency conference called by President Muffley, a disagreement between General Buck Turgidson (George C. Scott) and the Russian ambassador (Peter Bull) threatens to turn into a brawl, and the president intervenes by reminding them, “Please, gentlemen, you can’t fight here; this is the War Room!” Later, when Mandrake tries to reach the president in order to warn him about the imminent attack on Russia, he finds that he lacks the correct change for the pay telephone he is using, and that the White House will not accept a collect call. He then demands that Colonel Bat Guano (Keenan Wynn) fire into a Coca-Cola machine in order to obtain the necessary coins. Guano reluctantly agrees, ruefully reminding Mandrake that it is he who will have to answer to the Coca-Cola Company. Guano blasts the machine, bends down to scoop up the silver – and is squirted full in the face with Coca-Cola by the vindictive machine.

Kubrick had originally included a scene in which the Russians and the Americans in the War Room engage in a free-for-all with custard pies, but deleted it from the final print of the film when he decided that “it was too farcical, and not consistent with the satiric tone of the rest of the film.” Very much in keeping with the satiric, dark humor of the picture is the figure of Dr. Strangelove himself, Kubrick’s grim vision of man’s final capitulation to the machine: he is more a robot than a human being, with his mechanical arm spontaneously saluting Hitler, his former employer, and his mechanical hand, gloved in black, at one point trying to strangle the flesh and blood still left in him.

In the end a single U.S. plane reaches its Russian target, setting off the Russian’s retaliatory Doomsday machine. There follows a series of blinding explosions, while on the sound track we hear a popular song which Kubrick resurrected from World War II: “We’ll meet again, don’t know where, don’t know when.” (Kubrick used the original World War II recording by Vera Lynn, which brought popularity back not only to the song but to Ms. Lynn as well.)

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There were plenty of musical moments to celebrate at the theater in 2010, and fans of film soundtracks had plenty to hang their hats on.

Here are our picks for the best of the bunch, and whether your tastes run to hip-hop, rock, or just a big, ol’ “BONNNNNG” sound, there’s something here for your ears.

9. ‘Grown Ups’

There wasn’t much to celebrate about the latest Happy Madison production (unless you were one of the film’s stars and got to hang out with your comedian buddies for a couple months on the company dime), but if there’s one thing every Adam Sandler movie knows, it’s how to channel cheesy classic rock. The “Grown Ups” soundtrack does that in (David) spades, blowing up the nostalgia meter for the late 30s/early 40s crowd with 16 songs that would not sound out of place blasting from the windows of a van with Thor airbrushed on its side. We’re talking Cheap Trick, Journey, Eddie Money and, yes, the one and only REO Speedwagon, chiming in with lost classic “Time For Me to Fly.” It’s enough to make us want to feather our hair. Again.

8. ‘Jackass 3-D’

Anyone who’s ever watched “Jackass” can instantly recognize the first three notes of the Minutemen’s “Corona,” which plays over the show’s opening credits. That song gets another remix treatment on the soundtrack to the third film featuring Johnny Knoxville and his crew of demented pranksters, but it’s not the only highlight on the 13-track, ramshackle collection. We also get a new version of “Memories” by Weezer, and a surprisingly touching rendition of the tune that best sums up the “Jackass” philosophy, “If You’re Gonna Be Dumb, You Gotta Be Tough,” sung by Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. And then, of course, there’s Twisted Sister, because, seriously, this is a movie about watching people hurt themselves; we don’t want to get too sentimental.

7. ‘Step Up 3-D’

If you’re going to make the ultimate dance movie, you’d better have some booty-shaking music to back it up. The folks behind “Step Up 3-D” tried with mixed results for the first part, but pretty much nailed the second, providing a 16-song dance bomb that deserves to be detonated at clubs and house parties around the world. The roster is downright deadly, featuring hip-hop luminaries like T-Pain, Trey Songz, Chromeo, Estelle and Busta Rhymes, and Flo Rida even chimes in with a brand new (and eminently danceable) single, “Club Can’t Handle Me.” Unfortunately, simply listening to this record won’t automatically make you dance as well as the kids in “Step Up 3-D,” but it’ll get you closer than, say, the score from “The King’s Speech.”

6. ‘Burlesque’

Opinions on Christina Aguilera’s acting chops may vary wildly, but there’s no denying that the girl can sing like a siren; among the pop diva pantheon from which she sprang, she’s definitely the one with the talent (sorry, Britney). So it shouldn’t be surprising to hear her do quality work on the soundtrack to her I’m-gonna-make-it-after-all flick, “Burlesque.” What is surprising is the quality of the tunes, a collection of mostly torch jazz numbers by the likes of Linda Perry and Sia that really play to Aguilera’s strengths as a performer. And, lest we forget that she exists, Aguilera’s “Burlesque” co-star, Cher, even chimes in with a couple of songs. It probably won’t convert the indie rocker in your life to a pop lover, but if you were into the likes of “Moulin Rouge” and “Chicago,” this one should be right up your alley.

5. ‘TRON: Legacy’

Seldom has there been a better match between soundtrack artist and movie than this. The two electronica masterminds that make up Daft Punk are ostensibly French, but we’re pretty sure they actually warped into our reality from some sort of robot dimension, so matching them with the digital delight of Disney’s “TRON” sequel seems like a no-brainer. What’s surprising is how conventionally orchestral a lot of this record is; those hoping for a full-length Daft Punk record here will be disappointed for at least half of it, until they get to the awesome electronic goodness of “Derezzed,” the 8-bit blast of “End of Line,” and the synthy “Solar Sailer.” Let’s face it: When the first thing most reviewers mention in the “positives” section of their critique of your film is the soundtrack, you know you’ve done something right in that regard.

4. ‘Inception’

This list is primarily focused on soundtracks with actual songs, not scores, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t include the one piece of movie music that was on everyone’s mind in 2010. The trippy, atmospheric score from Christopher Nolan’s surprise summer blockbuster made almost a big a splash as the film, and the distinctive “BONNNNNG” tone was so zeitgeist-y that someone even made a button for it. Plus, there’s no beating the meme-inspiring revelation that composer Hans Zimmer had come up with some of the score’s elements by slowing down Edith Piaf’s “Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien” to a glacial crawl, creating what sounded like entirely new music and tapping into the movie’s themes of time distortion. Consider our minds blown.

3. ‘Get Him to the Greek’

Fans of Infant Sorrow, rejoice! At last, the Britpop band’s greatest hits collection is here. What’s that you say? Infant Sorrow is the “fake” band fronted by comedian Russell Brand in his Aldous Snow persona and featured heavily in this year’s “comedy” film “Get Him to the Greek?” Are you trying to say that movies are capable of lying to us? What’s next, no Santa Claus? All kidding aside, this soundtrack’s conceit of featuring Brand’s made-up band is pretty darn brilliant, and it works so well because the songs kick ass in their own right, selling the illusion while also being downright ludicrous (“The Clap” being a perfect example). Rose Byrne also chimes in with a couple of pop parodies that work surprisingly well as straight-up pop songs. Big ups to the makers of “Get Him to the Greek” for this creative approach.

2. ‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’

Everybody likes to make fun of “Twilight” – adults, children, house pets – but the producers of the films threw a monkey wrench in the gears of the irony machine by stuffing the soundtrack to their latest effort full of awesome songs from ultra-cool indie bands. “Eclipse” is a who’s who of moody indie rock, featuring a lineup that would make Pitchfork’s brains explode: Beck, Bat For Lashes, Metric, Vampire Weekend, Muse, the Black Keys…the list goes on and on. Perhaps this all shouldn’t be surprising given that music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas made a name for herself turning television’s “The O.C.” into an avenue for indie rock exposure, but it’s still a very pleasant surprise to see the music from a “Twilight” film become the “Singles” soundtrack of the aughts.

1. ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. the World’

Set your hip meter to hyperspeed, kids, because one of the year’s coolest movies has what is absolutely the year’s coolest soundtrack. Director Edgar Wright and producer Nigel Godrich would have a hit on their hands if you based your judgment solely on the included pre-existing tracks from indie superduperstars like Broken Social Scene, Beachwood Sparks (contributing a kick-ass cover of Sade’s “By Your Side”), and Frank Black, but toss in the original songs written for the flick (Hipster hero Beck penned all the tunes for the title character’s band, Sex Bob-Omb), and you have 2010′s best conjunction of movie and music. See if you can make it through Metric’s sexy “Black Sheep” (performed on-screen by the sexy Brie Larson as the sexy Envy Adams) without swooning.

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Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (from the Harry Potter series)

The biggest no-brainer on this list. You’d be hard-pressed to find a teenager who wouldn’t give just about  everything for one day of taking classes in charms and transfiguration instead of math and biology. Beyond just the academics, Hogwarts also boasts moving pictures, changing staircases, house rivalries, forbidden forests, and – every once in awhile  - a Triwizard Tournament. Think P.E. was lame? That’s probably because your school didn’t offer Quidditch.

East High (from “High School Musical”)

While opinions may vary regarding the acting talent of Zac Efron and the quality of High School Musical’s plots/songs/dance moves, few would deny that going to East High School would make high school at least about a zillion times more entertaining than where you’re at now. In what other school does algebra class routinely turn into a full-blown song-and-dance routine?

Rydell High (from “Grease”)

Rewind thirty years to 1978 and replace Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens with John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, and you’ve got “Grease.” Learning at Rydell High extended well beyond the classroom—as soon as the bell rang characters were off to a car race, carnival, or school dance broadcast on live TV. Not to mention the fact that you’d get to wear leather jackets and poodle skirts. Fun? We think so.

Bronson Alcott High (from “Clueless”)

In the world of 1990s high school fashion icons, no one could hold a candle to Alicia Silverstone’s cardigan-skirt ensembles as Cher in “Clueless.”Located in Beverly Hills and populated with the trendiest (and richest) teens you could rub shoulders with, it goes without saying (although we’ll do it any ways) that spending your days playing matchmaker and giving impassioned anti-P.E. pep talks sounds way better than real school.

Ridgemont High (from “Fast Times at Ridgemont High”)

“Fast Times at Ridgemont High” taught a generation of high school students how to get the most out of their four years, and we don’t mean academically. Important lessons were taught outside the classroom and usually with hilarious consequences. “Fast Times” epitomized the teenage lifestyle – sex, rock n’roll, and malls. Sitting through Mr. Hand’s never-ending history lectures would be well worth it for the chance to hang out (and maybe catch a wave) with Jeff Spicoli.

Sunnydale High (from “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”)

Admittedly, the fun of being a student at Sunnydale High would have less to do with the daytime activities (classes, socializing, staying out of trouble) as the nighttime adventures (slaying demons, maintaining the balance between good and evil). One day of fighting evil alongside Buffy and her gang would be enough excitement to make the tedium of third-period geometry seem pleasant in comparison.

Shermer High (from “The Breakfast Club”)

Of all the injustices in high school, few rank as high on students’ lists as detention. Not so in “The Breakfast Club,” however, where five teens from different cliques are brought together in friendship by their forced proximity. So why would you want to attend Shermer High? Well, not only does it have some of the only students alive willing to overlook stereotypes, the music was pretty great and you’ve gotta love Molly Ringwald and her red, red hair. Sure, she may be the mom to an admittedly annoying, teen mother these days, but back in the eighties, she pretty much ruled the teen scene.

Lawndale High (from “Daria”)

Lawndale High is proof that you don’t have to be a star athlete or quarterback to make a splash in high school. Sure, it may help, but at Lawndale High Daria and Jane pulled off the seemingly impossible: getting through high school at the very bottom end of the social pyramid. Therefore, if you’re goal in life is to stay as far away from the popular kids as possible, this school may be for you. Just follow Daria’s example, and take pleasure in ridiculing everything around you. Laughter is the best medicine, after all.

McKinley High (from “Freaks and Geeks”)

“Freaks and Geeks” made misfits of all persuasions feel like they were not alone. While life at McKinley wasn’t entirely without its share of harassment and teasing, the solidarity of the freak and geek cliques gave them the strength to weather even the most humiliating event. If you’d like to go to a high school that actually functions like a real high school, this is the place for you. Plus, who wouldn’t want to go to high school with Seth Rogen, James Franco, and Jason Segel…err, that is to say, Nick, Daniel, and Ken.

Bel-Air Academy (from “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”)

If ’90s Will Smith rapping in the hallways of Bel-Air isn’t enough of an enticement, you’re probably better off going to some stuffy boarding school in New Hampshire. For everyone else, the chance of being in the same zip code as the Fresh Prince is reason enough to deal with the dorky uniforms. Not only would you have Will Smith to look forward to everyday, but the amount of shenanigans these kids got up to is no small feat. Not to mention, who doesn’t want to see Carlton dance at least once in the hallways between classes?

Bayside High (from “Saved by the Bell”)

There’s never a dull moment at Bayside High, usually thanks to Screech’s antics. How he managed to get into the popular crowd at Bayside still puzzles us, but it gives hope for hapless dorks everywhere. Attending classes in California with the likes of Zach, Kelly, Jessie, Slater, and the rest of the gang sounds pretty great and having a principle as lax as Belding would be icing on the cake.

Lee High (from “Dazed and Confused”)

Life at Lee High has its ups and downs—especially if you’re a lowly freshman—but the variety of larger-than-life characters roaming the halls (Matthew McConaughey as David Wooderson exudes cool from every fiber of his being) makes it worth the hazing rituals you will inevitable endure. Plus, once you’re a senior, you’ll rule the school (and, let’s face it, the herbal refreshments would make any high school tolerable).

Padua High (from “10 Things I Hate About You”)

In one of his first roles, Heath Ledger as the dark and moody Patrick was already a heart throb for teen girls everywhere. At Padua High you will find Shakespeare obsessed teens, ALEX MAC (impersonating a different character, of course), stoner teachers, and pretty amazing declarations of love (Heath Ledger singing “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You).” All in all, it could be a lot worse, especially when you consider the physical school, which vaguely resembles a castle and appears to be situated directly next to the ocean. Impressive.

Middlesex Ridge (from “Donnie Darko”)

If you’re looking for a little excitement in your high school life, then this is the place for you. The teachers at Middlesex Ridge are some of the most original you’ll ever meet, from the uptight Kitty Farmer to the brilliant Dr. Monnitoff to the sensitive Ms. Pomeroy. What’s more, occasionally your school will be closed for such absurdities as axes wedged into solid metal statues.  Whatever your reasons for wanting to attend Middlesex, the presence of Jake Gyllenhaal and his crazy giant rabbit friend is enough for at least one year of attendance.

Rushmore Academy (from “Rushmore”)

Rounding out our list is Rushmore academy, with its ivy-colored walls and genius students. Max Fischer has created so many extracurricular programs (did your high school have an astronomy society and fencing club?) that you’ll never be short of things to do.

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Is it the throwback to a forgotten time when things were simpler, when everyone knew their place and communities were close knit affairs, not internet chat sites that saw people be best friends with people they had never even met? Is it the yearning for something different, the ultimate escapism into a time that held infinite potential and was filled with ‘gentlemen’ and ‘real ladies’ rather than lads and ladettes, yobs and thugs?

Or is it something more simple? A surprising number of people relate to the feel of the period more than the characters, meaning that much of the allure could be down to look of period dramas rather than what they are actually saying. Many modern period dramas offer allegories for the current state of the world and therefore emotionally they may simply carry a similar impact. So could it be that the props and costumes are the things that really get people hooked on these shows and films?

Props are certainly very important; the nostalgia of a forgotten world often comes much more through the fashions and styles than it does through the actions of its characters. So it could be said that the right movie props might be even more important that the right script. When the movie props are just right, it is much easier to gloss over inconsistencies in script or direction, as the audiences’ brains are thoroughly engaged in the look and feel of the piece.

So next time you are watching a period drama, just notice how much of your enjoyment is created through the style rather than the script. You may be surprised.

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Many of you probably only remember Bill Cosby from The Bill Cosby Show, as host of Kids Say the Darndest Things or simply as a Jello salesman. But that’d be like judging Def Leppard entirely on their career after losing a guitar player and a drummer’s arm – it misses all the best stuff.

Originally from North Philly, Cosby got his start in comedy working as a bartender, telling jokes to up his tips. He was soon being booked at bars in Philadelphia and New York, landing a spot at the Gaslight Cafe in 1962. By ‘64, he’d toured the entire US and released his first comedy album, Bill Cosby Is a Very Funny Fellow…Right!, which highlights the humor of his childhood rather than focusing on the raunchier sides of life. And while Cosby remains righteous in his promotion of family values, the son-of-a-b***h can still tell a joke.

Robin Harris

Known for his hard-hitting humor and quick put-downs, Robin Harris big-eyed act began developing a mainstream following in 1985. His recurring “Bébé’s Kids” act, based on having to take his girlfriend’s three punkass kids with them on vacation, became his best-known and was scheduled to be made into a movie before Harris died from a heart attack in 1990. In addition to his stand-up performances, Harris debuted his acting career in ghetto-acclaimed, I’m Gonna Git You Sucka and played “Sweet Dick Willy” in Spike Lee’s classic, Do the Right Thing.

Chris Rock

Voted the fifth greatest comedian of all time, Chris Rock is a modern-day comedic powerhouse, with scorching social commentary that cuts straight through the bullsh*t.

After a few minor roles in movies like Beverly Hills Cop II, a stint on Saturday Night Live and the success of New Jack City, Rock landed his first HBO special, Big Ass Jokes, which first aired in 1994.

Since then, he’s produced five hit HBO specials, had his own television show and stared in scores of movies.

Eddie Murphy

Despite coming out with some real pieces of c**p movies later in life, Eddie Murphy is one of the most talented comedians of all time. From his early stand-ups like Delirious and Raw to his swath of movies like Trading Places, Beverly Hills Cop and Coming to America, Eddie Murphy’s ability to rip apart people from all walks of life while still being gut-bustingly hilarious has made him one of the most copied comedians in history. And he’s currently ranked as the highest grossing film star in history, with 33 films grossing a total of $3.4 billion just in the U.S.

Dave Chappelle

Before fame (and a $50 million contract) made him lose his mind and run off to Africa, Dave Chappelle was on the fast track to becoming one of the biggest stars on television.

By the second season “The Chappelle Show” took off, making him the funniest man in America, and causing every single person you know to run around saying “I’m Rick James, bi**h!” every 10 f**king seconds.

Thanks, Dave…

Redd Fox

Best known for his role on the television series Sanford and Son, Redd Fox is a godfather of modern comedy.

With what was considered one of the raunchiest stand-up acts of his day.

The subversive topics and language changed how people viewed stand-up comedy, and came to pave the way for later greats like Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock.

Richard Pryor

Laugh Messiah, The One, the Godfather of Comedy – this guy did it all, from writing to acting to his imfamous stand-up acts, Richard Pryor was what we call a “comedic genius”. And if you haven’t ever heard his stand-up acts, take the time to study them. Listen closely, and you’ll probably hear every joke any commedian’s told in the past 25 years. His storytelling style and liberal use of vulgar language and racial epiphets are so integrated with modern comedy, it’s hard to imagine how there were jokes before this guy got on a stage.

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Set three months after his destructive run through Los Angeles, Hitman Chev Chelios (Statham) launches himself on a literally electrifying chase through Los Angeles in pursuit of the Chinese mobster who has stolen his nearly indestructible heart and replaced it with a battery-powered heart that requires regular jolts of electricity to keep working

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10. Chucky. Okay, the Child’s Play franchise has gone from all-out horror to comedy-horror over the course of five films, but any way you look at it, the Lakeshore Strangler is one mean SOB. Let’s also not forget Tiffany, Chucky’s wife, in Bride of Chucky and Seed of Chucky. Be prepared for Charles Lee Ray to return in a remake of the 1988 original.

9. Ghostface. With a mask inspired by Edvard Munch’s painting The Scream, Ghostface is actually five people over the course of three films. Scream, brought to us by Wes Craven, revitalized slasher flicks in the mid-90s. After two successful sequels, and the Scary Movie spoofs, Ghostface deserves to be on this list.

8. Michael Myers. John Carpenter brings us Mr. Myers, who killed his sister when he was a kid, went to a mental institution, escaped 15 years later and now kills people on Halloween. Originally in theaters in 1978, Halloween spawned seven sequels, not including a remake of the original by Rob Zombie. Another one is slated to be released by Zombie.

7. Jigsaw Killer. Unlike others, Jigsaw does not intend to murder. He wants to see if the victim has the will to survive, thus inflicting enough psychological trauma for them to appreciate their life and save themselves from their own demons. If anything, he’s doing them a favor. Saw VI will be out on the fall, but only the first one is must-see.

6. Freddy Kruger. Robert Englund plays the dream killer in the Nightmare on Elm Street series, also brought to us by Wes Craven. Kruger’s motives are to kill teenagers as revenge on their parents, who had burned him alive years before. Expect more Nightmares to come, but this time reportedly without Englund.

5. Jason Voorhees. Slashing up teens at Camp Crystal Lake through 12 Friday the 13th flicks (most recently a remake of the original), Jason did wonders for the old school hockey goalie mask. Met another legend, Freddy Kruger, in 2003’s Freddy vs. Jason (That was the most fun I ever had at the movies, as audience members were loudly cheering for their favorite of the two.) Unlike Kruger, Jason has a sad backstory, having been deformed and humiliated as a child. Eight of the Friday films came out in the 80s, 1 in the 90s, and 3 in the 00s.

4. Leatherface. Loosely based on real life killer Ed Gein, Leatherface is severely mentally retarded and disturbed, often using a chainsaw and sledgehammer to slaughter his victims. His family of fellow cannibals abuse him and tell him what to do. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre came out in 1974, the first in line of more slasher flicks to come. Six films have been made over the years, including a remake of the original in 2003.

3. John Doe. After killing five people who are, in fact, sinners, John Doe, played by Kevin Spacey, delivers a this-all-makes-sense monologue to Brad Pitt, justifying the murders and making the Seven audience nod along in agreement. But then he turns out to be a sinner himself, “envy,” to be exact, and completes his masterpiece with his own death by the hand of “wrath.” This is the only killer on this list in a stand-alone film.

2. Norman Bates. Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 film Psycho, most notably the shower scene, set the tone for just about every serial killer made after that. The cross-dressing, momma-loving motel peeper was based on real life killer Ed Gein (Gein was only convicted of killing two, but his grave robbery and hobby of making trophies out of bones and skin made him arguably the top killer that influenced other very famous fictional serial killers.) Five movies have been released in this series, including an unnecessary remake of the original in 1998.

1. Hannibal Lector. Lector, played by Anthony Hopkins in three films (Silence of the Lambs, Hannibal and Red Dragon), was voted by The American Film Institute as the most memorable villain in film history. Why? Because the audience rooted for him, unlike his former patient, transvestite wanna-be woman killer Jame Gumb (also inspired by Gein). Lector was popular even before his tragic backstory was told in 2007’s Hannibal Rising.

Yes, there are some I purposely left off, such as the guy in American Psycho, the Driftwoods in House of 1,000 Corpses, the Leprechaun, and many, many others. Argue amongst yourselves.

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In the recent months of 2010 there have been many articles written on the Internet regarding the future of tridimensional movies at the US box office as well as their potential. Most of these analysis made on the current 3D movies have been one-sided, instead of being 100% objective, judging the pros and cons. This year we saw many 3D movies that failed to earn big money at the box office, but at the same time there were others that were a hit in terms of ticket sales. This situation applies to the non-3D movies released in 2010.

Judging the quality of a 3D movie should be done very carefully and from an objective point of view, taking into consideration not only the quality of the format, but also competition, time of release and screen count. After the release of movies like Clash of the Titans or The Last Airbender across the theaters that support 3D, most of the viewers realized the fact that this new generation of 3D movies isn’t the same, meaning that some are different than the other. These two examples as well as other 3D films gave the new video format a bad name, convincing viewers that in order to make them pay more money in comparison to a 2D movie, the film must have something special that the old format cannot feature.

This summer has seen the first batch of rushed 3D conversions that made it to the big screen and as with the vast majority of their visuals, the logic and common sense of using the 3D technology is getting murkier with every new movie released in this format. For every film that is capable of fully integrating the 3D aspect to a breathtaking level like How To Train Your Dragon, there is a counter example – like Clash Of The Titans, which many movie buffs will say that it is more pleasurable if seen without the 3D glasses.

In the present there are many film directors that are considering implementing this technology in their future movies for increased creativity (like Steven Spielberg for Tin Tin, or George Lucas for the Star Wars franchise), there are at the same time a couple of movies that will most likely be better watched without the glasses, as there is no need to pay extra for your cinema ticket. In the following months, there will be many 3D movies launched all over the world, like: Shrek Forever After, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Yogi Bear, Tron: Legacy and others like Cats & Dogs 3: The Revenge of Kitty Galore, these of course are most likely to be big hits at the box office, we will have to wait and see what other 3D movies will be launched, hopefully of good quality.

Without any doubt these are the first days of the 3D technology and although it has some great potential, in the near future it will be most likely ruined by the people that are looking only on ways to earn money by rolling out 3D movies that are not only badly written, but giving the viewer of feeling that it was done in a rush, with the simple purpose of making him pay for the ticket. The most successful 3D movie at the moment is of course Avatar, earning $2.73 billion. In the future we hope that all movies will be just as exquisite like this one, with great acting, script and incredible 3D image quality.

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2010 was a big year for cinema, with the biggest surprise coming from the success of 3D’s return to the big screen. The visual effect, which was largely dropped around the early-90s for not being particularly affective, has made a silver-screen return thanks to far better technology being readily available today, namely 3D movies cameras. So with Avatar and Inception taking the box offices by storm in 2010, what are the most anticipated movies releases of 2011 set to be? In no particular order, here are some of the most eagerly awaited.

Making a comeback from the 80s, Transformers continue its franchise with the third instalment set for release in summer 2011. Transformers 3: Dark of The Moon sees Shia LaBeouf return under Michael Bay’s direction to lead the Transformers into another futuristic battle. Staying within the realms of fantasy, 2011 is set to be a big year for super heroes too. The big announcement of 2010 was that Marvel are to continue their chain of super hero hit movies with the production of Captain America : The First Avenger. After failing to make it into the US army, soldier Rogers, played by Chris Evans, signs up for a top secret government experiment which inadvertently turns him from a nobody into Captain America. From one super hero to another, 2011 also sees the release of the much-anticipated The Green Hornet. By day Britt Reid is a moneyed newspaper publisher but, by night, he turns into crime-fighting masked crusader The Green Hornet.

From fantasy to just plain fiction, Tom Cruise is set to reprise his role as Ethan Hunt. Though it’s been almost fifteen years since the first Mission: Impossible movie, the fourth film in the series, titled Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, is apparently set to be a departure from the first three M:I movies.

One much-anticipated movie which needs virtually no introduction is the final instalment of the Harry Potter series. Perfect for high definition screens, Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 will be the eighth and final film in the most successful movie franchise in history. Of course the plot will comes as no surprise to avid fans of the children’s books, but the real anticipation comes from JK Rowling’s promise to make the final movie the darkest one yet.

From ghouls to comedy, the two big releases of 2011 that are set to get funny bones twitching are Paul and The Hangover 2. After almost four years apart, the comedy duo of Nick Frost and Simon Pegg are set to return to the big screen with their self-penned road movie Paul. A tale of two British comic book geeks who travel across America, where Paul deviates from the norm is when the pair inadvertently pick up a hitch-hiking alien. 2009′s surprise breakthrough comedy was undoubtedly The Hangover, which made instant stars of both Bradley Cooper and Zach Galifianakis, and 2011 sees the team return again but this time on an ill-fated trip to Bangkok.

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