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Well, Angelina Jolie is nude in the movie Beowulf, so men rejoice! At least, she's kind of nude.

Angelina Jolie is currently one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. Here is a biography of this fascinating woman that causes a commotion wherever she goes.

Why do people bother to make full CGI movies when there are actors to do the acting? I am babbling about the full CGI movie entitled Beowulf, starring the voices of Angelina Jolie, & Anthony Hopkins to name the least.

Angelina Jolie, Anthony Hopkins, John Malkovich. Beowulf could have been a great movie. But the actors make a film something less than the sum of its parts, surprisingly.

Why you should go see Beowulf.

Robert Zemeckis's latest motion capture "animated" film has a vastly made over Ray Winstone as an ancient hero battling a family tree of monsters- and Angelina Jolie.

Magnificent story of Beowulf finds attainable height as a new film directed by Robert Zemickis

Beowulf wasn't a cinematic achievement, it didn't propel movie making anywhere, it accomplished very little technically, and in all should not be treated as anything more than a pretty enjoyable movie.

"Beowulf" takes the world of 3-D movies to another dimension, even if the are a couple of laughable moments that take you out of the movie ever so occassionally.

A review of the movie featuring Angelina Jolie.

Article discusses Angelina Jolie's accomplishments not only in film but in life. Three DVD releases are reviewed and a full DVD movie discography is listed.

A computer animated re-telling of the English Epic Beowulf.

Everyone is buzzing about all things Beowulf this week, and no wonder with such a fantastic movie production hitting the big screens. Here is a guide to the Beowulf movie, where to the Beowulf story for free, trailers, and more.

A Medievalist reads the Beowulf movie. I'm interested in how the movie adapted the text more than the accuracy of the interpretation.

This article reviews the computer generated movie "Beowulf".

The Polar Express animation is put to good use in Beowulf.

The MTV Movie Awards 2008 were handed out tonight in a celebrity-studded show.

Beowulf & Grendel, starring Gerard Butler, Stellan Skarsgard, and Sarah Polley, takes an different spin on the story of Beowulf, but still ends up as a quality movie.

A forecast of the upcoming 2007 high-profile fall movie season, including scheduled Thanksgiving releases, Christmas releases, and possible Oscar contenders.

Beowulf is not like 300

Heres a detailed look at 47 movies coming out between November 2 and January 4th, 2008.

Action. Adventure. Comedy. Romance. Drama. All of these genres (and many more) have given us so many memorable movies with Academy Award winners and Oscar-worthy actors and actresses playing some of the greatest roles of our time and even before our time.

Intrigued by glory and wealth, self-important Beowulf and fourteen of his men come from across the sea to kill Grendel.

With a new movie about Beowulf set to be released in November, 2007, this seemed to be the perfect time to explore his legend. This article explores his famous battle with Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the dragon that supposedly took his life.

To date no truly magnificent film version of Beowulf has ever been made. Why is a story that is overflowing with action and tragedy been so elusive to the charms of Hollywood's most talented creative artists?

Take a look at these highly anticipated and doubtlessly entertaining films that you certainly won't find under the Christmas tree.

Dr. Tom Shippey discusses "Beowulf" and offers some insights into a few of the characters for the benefit of those going to see the new film.

My review of Beowulf doesn't exactly differ from anyone else's, but it is still my review.

My impressions of the new Beowulf film (Contains Spoilers).

Beowulf is a computer generated action adventure based on the epic poem Beowulf. The basic storyline is Beowulf defeats the monster Grendel and Grendel's demon mother and in turn becomes a famous king.

A review of the 2007 Beowulf CG adaptation.

Review of the new movie Beowulf (2007) from Paramount pictures.

Movie review of "Beowulf"

Like the beating bass that runs throughout the musical score of Robert Zemekis' adaptation of Beowulf, the computer animated epic will get your blood pumping.

Mediocre is what Beowulf was. It wasn't anything spectacular or outstanding. It was sub par compared to what spectacular really is in the movie world.

Beowulf, staring Ray Winstone, Angelina Jolie, Anthony Hopkins, Robin Wright Penn, and John Malkovich is a cinematic retelling of the ancient Anglo Saxon epic of the Dark Ages hero who slew monsters and won a kingdom.

Using motion-capture suits, director Robert Zemeckis creates photo-realistic characters for this computer-animated adaptation of the epic poem.

Robert Zemeckis' retelling of the classic poem is a feast for the senses and provides great behind-the-scenes footage.

The epic poem turned animated film in review.

The most famous epic of old English is relevant not only to literature studies, but also to students of art history.

A look at the new film based on the epic poem "Beowulf"

Michael Crichton creates a masterpiece that bears watching over and over.

I've always been a big fan of the Beowulf story so I went to the movie hoping it would be good. After seeing it I'm left wondering why movie studios are using motion capturing.

Metwabe Dawit Lebiso, the natural mother of Angelina Jolie' adopted daughter Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt, is not trying to reclaim custody of the child, despite earlier press reports that she was. Angelina Jolie had adopted the child & failed to keep in touch with the family.

A top ten list of the best animation movies ever made.

This article shares information on movies that will be released in November, 2007.

What were your choices for the top ten best movies of 2007? Here are mine...

Paramount had a few big hits in 2007 with Shrek the Third and Transformers but some of their other movies were disappointments. How does Paramount's lineup look in 2008?

Read my predictions for Academy Award nominations for Neil Gaiman works on the big screen, for 2008 and 2009.

"The Polar Express" was directed by Spielberg protégée Robert Zemeckis (who also directed "Beowulf"), and it is based on a book by Chris Van Allsburg which Tom Hanks was a big fan of when he was kid.

Every year from spring to winter I go through my list of films I can't wait to see and enjoy them in the theaters. This year was no exception and I was pleased with all I saw. Now I have to give it up to 10 of the best.

Awards season is upon us, and tonight marks the first. As of 7:30 p.m. on Monday, January 7th, the Critics Choice Awards is still slated to be on VH1 tonight at 9 p.m., with a pre-show starting at 8 p.m.

The Golden Globe Nominations are out this year and have many shaking their heads and buzzing about new trends in award season possibilities.

Alex Mancheno is a busy cartoonist and animator. Check out his interview.

Coverage of Day One.

Wrath of Gods starring Gerard Butler is the award winning documentary that gives us the behind the scenes story of the filming of the feature epic, Beowulf and Grendel.

A scholarly look at feminine monstrosity in the movie "The House on Haunted Hill," directed by Castle in 1958.

If you aren't excited about the upcoming film 300, then you may want to check you pulse, because you may no longer be among the living. If you haven't heard of 300, then get out from underneath your rock...

A mythical monster traditionally represented as a gigantic reptile having a lion's claws, the tail of a serpent, wings, and a scaly skin. Something very formidable or dangerous. Archaic. A large snake or serpent.

2007 has already been cleverly named the "Battle of Sequels 2" (with the summer of 2004 being the first BoS), for obvious reasons. But that, *chuckles*, is only the half of it. So allow me now to present my own "2007 in Film," ordered chronologically by release date.

Ray Winstone is joining the cast of the fourth installment of the Indiana Jones franchise.

Popular culture is often viewed as a distraction in the English classroom, but it can be used to advance students' enjoyment of classical literature.

Christopher Paolini: sold as a child prodigy with his first book, but now considered to be one of the most hated new authors.

A look at how Jim Cameron's next movie will end up giving us new special effects that will wow us, and how it will change the way movies are made and shown starting next year.

They're some really great film releases for the month of November so I've selected four that can be enjoyed by the entire family.

A look a recent trailers reveals hints about upcoming movies that are full of action (10,000 B.C.), silliness (Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins) and melodrama (Under the Same Moon).

The movies in 2007 were defined by their dark, bleak nature- and by many an evil, deranged villain. Here are some of the evil forces that were introduced this past year.

In order to get to know us better, I've compiled this list of things you'll never hear a Literature student say.

Imax Movie Theatres to show the latest U.S. tour by the Rolling Stones in the new film "Shine A Light."

Opening review of the newest "Star Wars" film.

Frank Miller's story of 300 Spartans fighting hordes of Persians is one the best films ever made. The purpose of good art is not to teach history but to convey important ideals, 300 shows the highest ideals of man, through a heroic defense of freedom, justice, and reason.

If you and your friends regularly have movie night, or you just want to get out of the house to watch a wonderfully creepy horror movie, I have what you are looking for.

The new Indiana Jones movie is no "Raiders of the Lost Ark," but expecting it to be is kind of ridiculous. I walked in expecting a fun time at the movies, and that is exactly what I got.

A look at U2's latest concert movie presented in IMAX 3D.

Here is a look at the process and technique used to create this movie that still airs annually to this day.

Thankfully, we haven't all lost sight of what reality looks like as evidenced in a new indie film "The Fall." That film uses real, stunning scenery in every shot--yet fooled astute, CGI-obsessed filmmakers. Perhaps it'll forward a new plan for live-action movies...

While some actors break out instantly, other actors are in supporting roles for years before becoming big. Here are ten such actors who have slowly become bigger names- or are about to.

CHICAGO - It's all the rave today to exhume an epic from long, long ago and bring it back on the monster screen bigger, better and with more grandeur than ever fathomable before.

10 graduation quotes that are more humorous or funny in nature, including Zach Morris and Erma Bombeck.

In which I review David Lynch's failure, DUNE, the extended cut.

Since "Terminator", the digital filmmaking technique has successfully fused essential elements of digital animation, live action and 3D projection, creating visual wonders in the cinematic world.

A rundown of new DVD releases for September 11, 2007

Is September 20th your birthday? How will you celebrate this momentous occasion? With what notable individuals do you share your birth date?

A listing and brief description of magical audio-books with great stories and great narrators.

Seeing the side of faith in Star Wars.

Jon Gustafsson is an Icelandic filmmaker whose recent work has earned him awards and recognition for his excellence in all areas of filmmaking.

The author of "Of Words and Worlds: The Imagination and Subcreation of J. R. R. Tolkien" has mainly been writing books about video games and new media. It is interesting to see his connection with Tolkien and see what this new book is all about.

Interview with John Howe in Saint-Ursanne, which last summer had been turned into a magical place when it hosted "Saint-Ursanne la Fantastique" a unique event where the art of John Howe could be seen in two exhibitions and where his art also came alive in the streets.

Unfunny, banal, dreary, and most of the time flavorless.

Many people have their own list of the best films or worse films in 2007. This is mine.

The official Oscar nominations will not be announced until tomorrow. People are anxiously awaiting the announcements for the nominations in the top Oscar categories.

My honest opinion on the sensational Gossip Girl

Amanda Carver is the screenwriter and producer for an upcoming horror film entitled Krampus. What the Hell is a Krampus?

Viking death metal warriors, Wulfgar, return after wicked success of their demo releases with their signed debut, "With Gods and Legends Unite" (Kampas Records).

Everybody has their opinion on the best CGI movies of all-time. But which individual CGI characters are the best all-time?

A review of 2007 movies.

While many students are used to the MLA method of research and citation, learning APA is an important technique for college and for the rest of one's life. This article covers how to cite and offers a sample writing and sources.

One of my obsessions is collecting horror novels from the 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s, so when I talk about scary books ... it is with no small amount of modesty that I say I know whereof I speak.