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Strong Characters: The Dark Knight – Absolute Fiction

Strong Characters: The Dark Knight – Absolute Fiction

Posted on August 25, 2010

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July 5th, 2010  |   by Rono   |   5 Comments » One of the most crucial ingredients of a great story is characters. The more carefully crafted/chosen, multi-dimensional the characters are, the better their impact on the quality of the narration, the plot, the levels of conflicts, and the longevity of the final piece. Ordinary characters are [...]

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Strong Characters: The Dark Knight – Absolute Fiction – Movie reviews by a passionate fan just like you

Strong Characters: The Dark Knight – Absolute Fiction – Movie reviews by a passionate fan just like you

Posted on August 11, 2010

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July 5th, 2010  |   By Rono   |   5 Comments » One of the most crucial ingredients of a great story is characters. the more carefully crafted/chosen, multi-dimensional the characters are, the better their impact on the quality of the narration, the plot, the levels of conflicts, and the longevity of the final piece. Ordinary characters are [...]

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These should be early contenders for next year's Oscars

These should be early contenders for next year's Oscars

Posted on August 11, 2010

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By ROBERT W. BUTLERThe Kansas City Star more News We’re little more than halfway through the 2010 film year — the half that usually is forgotten in the crush of Oscar hopefuls that will be thrown at the country’s screens from October through December. So now’s an opportune time to look back over the last [...]

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Donna Teresa: It's no act, actor Gary Sinise helps lift troop and veteran morale

Donna Teresa: It's no act, actor Gary Sinise helps lift troop and veteran morale

Posted on August 03, 2010

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I caught my first glimpse of actor Gary Sinise when he portrayed the unforgettable character of Vietnam veteran Lt. Dan Taylor in the popular 1994 movie "Forrest Gump," based on the novel by Winston Groom. Sinise was rightfully nominated for the Academy Award for best supporting actor. he wore the patch of the "Old Reliables," [...]

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Roberts, Eastwood And More Lead Oscar Snubs

Roberts, Eastwood And More Lead Oscar Snubs

Posted on February 24, 2010

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Image via Wikipedia Los Angeles, CA, United States (CNS) – Of course Sandra Bullock and Meryl Streep are in the list, so are George Clooney and Jeff Bridges. But others weren’t as lucky. Diane Kruger, Marion Cotillard, Julia Roberts, and Clint Eastwood are just some of those who got an Oscar snub. The nominees for [...]

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Top Oscar Nod For Sidibe, Star Of Precious

Top Oscar Nod For Sidibe, Star Of Precious

Posted on February 09, 2010

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First timer Gabourey Sidibe has been nominated by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for an Oscar in the Best Actress category for the film Precious: Based on the Novel Push, which received six nominations. The film's other nods are for: Best Supporting Actress (Monique); Best Director (Lee Daniels); Best Picture; Best Adapted [...]

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Kate Winslet on a time-out

Kate Winslet on a time-out

Posted on February 09, 2010

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The actress – who picked up an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in ‘The Reader’ and two Golden Globes for her performances in ‘The Reader’ and ‘Revolutionary Road’ respectively in 2009 – decided to take some time out so people wouldn’t get tired of her. She told the Daily Mail newspaper: “I [...]

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