The sci-fi world created in the movie may be vastly different from our own, or almost exactly the same. It may feature aliens, or robots or cool gadgets. But, then again, maybe not. In fact, there are dozens of sub-genres within the sci-fi category of movies, and that is before you even begin to consider the sci-fi/fantasy hybrid movies. Back in 2007 we presented a broad-strokes list of Top 15 Science Fiction Movies....
Having said that, there’s a line between borrowing and outright larceny. Pablo Picasso said (unless someone else said it first) that good artists copy and great artists steal. If that is true, then these are the stories of the greatest artists in history. 10 Kung Fu In December 1971, martial arts legend Bruce Lee appeared on The Pierre Berton Show, a Canadian talk show. During the interview, he shared details with Berton about a project that he had been working on: The Warrior, a TV series in which he would star as a disciple of the martial arts who roamed the American Old West....
10 Creation Of The Guillotine Joseph Ignace Guillotin was said to have been born on the streets of Saintes, France, when his mother sporadically went into labor after hearing the horrifying screams of a man being executed on the town’s breaking wheel. Whether or not the story is true, French historian Daniel Arasse described how “the conditions of [Guillotin’s] birth determined his later renown.” Guillotin, a physician who lobbied against the death penalty, devoted his career to making a device that would allow for a more humane method of execution....
This site, dedicated to married/single folks seeking out “arrangements” with other married folks, sadly has (to date) 4,255,000 members. This site recently took off in America and was like a rash over popular radio station commercial breaks and contains the tagline: “Life is short. Have an affair!” The site GUARANTEES an affair if you sign up, although they do mention in their disclaimer that they are not personally held liable for personal injury or death that should happen to you if you use their services....
So, for those of you planning to exit the world-wide lockdown by immediately going on a pork-tube tour of the earth, here’s a list of the 10 most strange sausages you’ll ever have the (mis)fortune of sampling on your travels. 10 Bizarre Things You Should Know About Sausage 10 Ossenworst, The Netherlands Go into any quintessential American bar and what will you find to eat? Chicken wings, nachos and burgers....
One entire scene revolves around Sandra Bullock’s character explaining to Sylvester Stallone’s unfrozen cop from the 90s that Taco Bell won the franchise wars and “now all restaurants are Taco Bells.” They then proceed to a fancy, sit down place where no Mexican food is present at all. It has nothing to do with the plot of the movie and any restaurant name could have been used. I guess Taco Bell was the highest bidder....
Charlotte Church Church’s big break came at the age of 11 when she sang “Pie Jesu” on the television show Talking Telephone Numbers in 1997, closely followed by her performance on ITV’s Big, Big Talent Show in 1998. This led to concerts at Cardiff Arms Park, Royal Albert Hall and the opening spot for Shirley Bassey in Antwerp. Tanya Tucker Even as a child, she stunned people with her voice....
When you cook in a pan which is not hot enough, things stick and they don’t color. This is a very common mistake made when cooking steak or other meat dishes in a frying pan. Don’t be afraid to turn the heat right up – you can always remove the pan from the heat if it looks to be too hot. Make sure you use a little oil to the pan before you begin to heat it (don’t use a non-stick pan – throw all the non-stick cookware in to the bin)....
Aloe Plant Aloes are succulent plants that need very little attention in the garden and give a nice show whether in bloom or not. Their healing and first aid properties from the semi-sticky fluid within the stems is well known. Aloe has been added to burn-healing products for years which can be taken gingerly from a plant itself. Amorphophallus (Misshapen Penis Plant) As is normal of this plant family, these species develop an elongate or oval ‘sheath’, which usually envelops the flower itself....
When it comes to family, there are bonds of loyalty. These bonds can make a family partnership an extremely effective unit, for better or for worse. After all, blood is thicker than water—and there is a lot of blood here. We will travel from the American frontier to Central Asia via an unremarkable house in rural England to look at some of the deadliest families in history. Their motives may sometimes surprise you....
He spans every genre, comedy, satire, and drama and is a great foil for any hero or anti hero. Now in the age of visual media, the Devil still hasn’t lost his charm. Here is a list of the Top 10 depictions of the Devil in Television and the Movies. Silly movie, WONDERFUL devil! You’ve got to love female Satans. She offers Brendan Fraser’s character wishes so that he can land the girl of his dreams....
Eragon Created and written by Christopher Paolini, Eragon is a poor farm boy who stumbles upon a most unusual stone which eventually turns out to surround a dragon, Sephira. The two try to outwit the forces of evil while attempting to become friends and learn the ways of the famed Dragon Riders along the way. It spawned a feature film released last year, a second book in the trilogy called Eldest, and the release date of the third book stands as September 23, 2008....
For this infamous blood-sucker, you’ll need white face paint, a set of fake vampire teeth, a comb, and a button-down shirt. A tuxedo is optional. First, you should gently put the face paint on your cheeks, chin, nose, and forehead. Get none in your mouth, eyes or nose. Because Dracula is seen as civilized, put gel in your hair and comb it backwards, like Bela Lugosi’s Dracula. Then, put on the tuxedo/button-down shirt, to further convey the image of a groomed person....
They brought new surprises in animal behavior, looks, and evolution. Some were just plain bizarre, while others, millions of years old, gave first-time looks at rare soft tissues and death a little too fresh. 10 The Forgotten Bone In 2017, a museum curator found a forgotten box at a Japanese university. Inside was a dinosaur femur and a note carrying the name of its discoverer. Curious about the species and the history behind the original discovery, a new analysis was done....
Beyond noticeable everyday plastic pollution, the methods of extracting the petroleum and natural gas required to produce plastic often devastate the surrounding environment. The toxic chemicals contained in plastic also leach into foods, beverages, oceans, and groundwater. Most shockingly, recycling merely slows down the journey of plastics to landfills where the material fragments into smaller and smaller pieces of plastic rather than biodegrading. Alas, scientists, engineers, and environmentally conscious individuals are shifting their focus to ecologically friendly alternatives that can biodegrade and add nutrients to the soil....
Not only does the director have to worry about being historically accurate, they also have to ensure that they don’t offend people, too. Jesus of Nazareth was first aired in 1977, and it has become the most popular Bible story ever put to film. It featured an all-star cast of disciples and Romans and is often shown over the three days of Easter. In many countries, it even became a Christmas and an Easter tradition....
Top 10 British Comedy Series 10 The Jerk (1979) The Jerk was Steve Martin’s firsts starring role of the 1970’s after his stand-up success. Directed by the brilliant Carl Reiner, the attitude on set was extremely laid-back which led to many wonderful unscripted scenes. Initially not knowing which direction to go with the film, Mr. Martin mentioned to the screenwriters that he had a great line from his act that always seemed to win the room....
We have gathered 10 of the most fascinatingly bizarre myths surrounding some of the more colorful goddesses who have been worshiped throughout India’s history. Ever wondered why the Sun crosses the sky every day? Or what made the stars? Or where lightning comes from? Or how to save a goddess from being devoured by a giant toad during an eclipse? Read on to learn how the ancient peoples of India answered these perplexing and intriguing questions....
Matt Damon’s Speech Good Will hunting Pride comes before a fall and in this scene – we see a perfect example of it. This is a wonderful scene that anyone who has ever made mocked will appreciate. I especially like the way he wraps things up with the offer to “step outside” – he may be a walking library, but he is also a badass! This has to be on the list simply because Christopher Walken is so amazing....
10 The First Suicide Long-term residents started referring to the Cecil Hotel as “the suicide” in 1962, and with good reason. While the first-ever death at the hotel, a man named William Mckay, was determined to be caused by natural causes in 1926, the very next year saw its first suicide. Percy Ormand Cook committed suicide by shooting himself in the head at 52 years old. This began a long and tragic trend of people attempting suicide and completed suicides at the hotel....
