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John Carpenter's The Thing is quite possibly the finest horror movie remake ever made.
Review of 1982 John Carpenter Cult Horror, The Thing
Produced by Howard Hawks and directed by ( in all but name ) Christian Nyby TTFAW still remains a classic film, whose imagary has stood the test of time extremely well.
An examination of how Paul's Case and The Defeated are both short stories that deal with dread and fear of the known.
L.A. Theatre Works offers two exciting new radio plays from accomplished dramatists
A plot summary poem.
In the 16th century there comes to Scotland many things, but perhaps the thing that has the most overwhelming and longest lasting implications for the Scottish people, is that of the Scottish Reform.
The story of Maher Arar has been largely ignored by the media and, in the wake of this ridiculous "compromise" on the McCain-Graham-Warner proposal, this is just the thing to illustrate the destructive and malicious nature of this administration's detainee policies.
When you feel on your own that something is being said without ever asking for clarification of the statement made by the person who has said the thing you are actually running into a delusion .
Americans have been urged to support the troops since this madness began. But what exactly is meant by "supporting" the troops? What is the best way to support them? And should they all be supported?
No matter your religious beliefs, the Da Vinci Code movie is fun and entertaining, exactly what a movie should be. The scavenger hunt aspect keeps your interest, and the art isn't too shabby to look at it either!
Are you feeling like you are wasting away in class while the rest of your friends are spending their summer at some exotic beach? Here are a few summer ideas in Tallahassee for the college student on a strict budget.
Forget the sophomore slump - The 88 earns big honors on every track of their second CD.
The founding fathers of the USA knew what they were doing just as the emeror's taylor knew what he was doing.
The late, great Douglas Adams weaves a comical tapestry full of puns, zany characters and loopy situations in this sci fi satire. Don't Panic...read The Guide.
The story of how radio has "grown up" to be a commodity.
At times the movie has promising crisp dialog, that under achieved in its ultimate possibilities.
Jawbreaker (1999) - The Fight Between Style and Substance
In The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Twain presents a satirical look at adult society by depicting an intricate child society that mimics the adult world, and by showing adult figures behaving childishly.
With a bit of careful preparation, a trip to the Far East can benefit you and your photography! There's a lot to see and experience and even more to record with your cameras!
If you have coffee in the morning, an antacid for lunch, a painreliever in the afternoon, and a sleeping pill at night, you may want to consider trying a cup of herbal tea instead....
The U.S. Government gives us the freedom to choose to use an addictive drug that will increase our likelihood of getting cancer by up to 90%. Yet we are not allowed to choose to cure ourselves with the many treatments used in other parts of the world.
Most children nowadays are totally hooked on video games, but what about showing your children something many adults loved when they were kids. Most parents today grew up during a time when westerns were definitely the thing to watch.
An overview for Nashville Star 4's first episode. Meet the contestants and find out what the judge's had to say about their first performances.
This paper is about the 1925 Scopes "Monkey" Trial and its effect on the teaching of evolution in schools.
I've coined a new term for us baby boomers who grew up before computers: Technosaur. Besides having to walk six miles to school in the snow every morning, we didn't have the advantages of Bluetooth technology....
This is a look at some of the murals on the Falls Road and Shankill Road in West Belfast, Northern Ireland after a trip that I took in May 2004. The images are truly unforgettable and help to literally paint a picture of life in West Belfast.
We all ask ourselves why we can't find the one for us. There is always a time and place set out for you to meet them you just have to be patient and have faith that he/she will be there for you when you and them are ready.
Leadership is a big deal these days. And when you look at Enron and the fall of key leaders in business, politics and even the church-you have to wonder if anyone really has a foundation on character. Well maybe the red letter verses provide the clues!
The Yankees have been in a bit of a World Series Drought of late.
A quick look at potential hitting, pitching, defense and coaching can make prognosticating a little easier.
Village Prose, a Russian literary style arising in the mid-twentieth century, while expressing distaste in the policies and momentum of the Communists, also expressed the nationalist sentiments later involved in the Soviet downfall.
Surprise, surprise, Ally G. refused to be there. I didn't expect her to be there anyway, did you? After all, she had to go back to making her "big bucks," or maybe she did join the convent, who knows.
Higher than the Eiffel Tower, Berlin's Fernsehturm is also the highest building in Germany.
One of Marvel's oldest characters, Namor (aka Sub-Mariner), has an important place in comic book history. He is considered to be one of the first comic book anti-heroes.
We have to educate ourselves about the risks involving our children and the internet.
The "Roswell Incident" has gone from small-town legend to international phenomenon in the almost 60 years since something fell from the skies over New Mexico. Actual reportage of July 8, 1947, shows that today's hoopla may be based on...well, not much.
A review of the top rated MP3 players in the flash-memory and mini hard disk categories. Several professional reviewer's opinions are featured along with a local reviewer from the hometown scene.
As the holidays approach having fine wines for entertaining is a great idea but the wines do not have to be confined to the holidays. Fine wines can be enjoyed all year around.
If you've owned a notebook or laptop, whatever you want to call it, you've probably had one of these problems and didn't know what to do. The easiest solution is not always taking it in for a checkup at your repair shop.
Is Christianity merely a religion, or is more going on here than we can see? Is the church in America What Jesus intended?
Alienware has the reputation to being one of the top machines for gaming, and that is true, but what is it exactly that attracts people to this machine? Perhaps it is it's space like look, combined with extreme power?
Old time radio drama is a forgotten medium today, except by a large band of dedicated enthusiasts who collect and listen to the programs, and relive the thrills of yesteryear.
Despite previous negative reviews, the Fantastic Four is entertaining and enjoyable. The characters are likeable, reluctant superheroes that are a refreshing change of pace in the comic book turned live-action film world.
Although the PS3 appears to be a mightier machine, many are speculating Xbox 360 will topple Sony's stranglehold on the console market.
His voice is gritty and beautiful like the people who built this country and his message is pure like the need to survive. Springsteen has always had his finger on the pulse of America...
The thing I remember most about that day is the smell of burnt popcorn. Not that I have any trouble remembering that day. But now, every time I smell burnt popcorn, I think of him.
What it's like to dress up at an anime convention and all of the perks that come along with it.
The road trip is a fundamental part of the American experience -- and with only a little forethought and planning, your road trip can be safe, enjoyable and inexpensive.
I watch Charlton Heston hold up a rifle at an NRA meeting in Denver, Colorado, as shown in "Bowling for Columbine" and exclaim, "from my cold dead hands." This is a movie I have avoided because the image of Columbine haunts me to this day.
It will not replace real estate as your number one investment in life but it does have advantages: Like no bank points, lawyers, tax assessors, closing fees and, unlike the house, if you do not like the market, drive it to another one!