Twenty films that make men cry In response to the Magazine's discussion about why Toy Story 3 makes men cry male readers have been getting in touch with their emotional side and opening up about their own private tear-jerkers. Here is a selection. 1. Andy Bishop, Bromley, Kent 2. Chris Mattley, Lincoln 3. Steve, West Kelowna, British Columbia 4. Mike, Essex 5. Chris Hennessey, Manchester 6. Keith Aisthorpe, Colombo, Sri Lanka 7. Bob 8. Chris, Bromsgrove, UK 9. Anon, Westchester, USA 10. Lauren McConnell, Taunton 11. Ian Dickens, Beeston, UK 12. Anu, Helsinki, Finland 13. Joe Ross, Shoeburyness, England 14. Christopher, Milton Keynes 15. Mike Riley, Hampshire 16. Terence Fisher, Crawley, England 17. Ben Halstead, Leeds, UK 18. Ben, Hartlepool 19. Patrick, Newcastle upon Tyne 20. Simon, Horley, UK
1980's: How to Get the Look - PrivateIslandParty.com by Emily Neelandposted on 1/18/13 Heading to an 80′s party or just looking to infuse your wardrobe with inspirations from wild 80′s fashions? Then you’re probably also looking for some 80′s makeup, hair and style tips to stay one step ahead of the other Breakfast Club wannabes! The 80′s was a new dawn filled with neon rays of light. Everything was bigger, brighter, and in-your-face-er. Some people think pulling off the 80’s look is easy, but if you follow our advice, you will outshine these simpletons and expose them for the fraudulent fashionistas they are. Hair 80’s hair relied heavily on hairspray, mousse and gels. Makeup Makeup in the 1980’s was a form of art! Step One: Apply liquid foundation and concealer and set it with a translucent loose powder. Step Two: Use blush and bronzer. Step Three: Apply highlighter. Step Four: Use strong accents on the eyes. Step Six: Play with glitters, but don’t go overboard. Step Eight: Finish off your look with some bright pink or purple lipstick.
Most Controversial Films of All Time The Moon is Blue (1953) D. Otto Preminger Well-bred people in the 1950s didn't use words like "virgin," "seduce" and "mistress" in public, but this mild sex farce did and became a cause celebre. This daring sex farce and romantic comedy was the first major studio-produced film from Hollywood that was released without an approved code seal from the Production Code Administration (PCA). The PCA's Joseph Breen complained about the film's unacceptable, comedic "light and gay treatment of the subject of illicit sex and seduction." Following the Kansas Board of Review of Motion Picture's decision to ban the film, the Kansas State Supreme Court upheld the decision. After meeting Donald on the top of the Empire State Building (where he impulsively kissed her), they shared a taxi ride to his Madison Avenue apartment for drinks before dinner.
Color Photography from Russia in the Early 1900′s Posted Oct 21, 2009 Share This Gallery inShare58 The photographs of Russian chemist and photographer, Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii, show Russia on the eve of World War I and the coming of the revolution. View of the monastery from Svetlitsa Island, Saint Nil Stolbenskii Monastery, Lake Seliger; 1910 Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii Collection (Library of Congress) Peasant girls, Russian Empire. Trans-Siberian Railway metal truss bridge on stone piers, over the Kama River near Perm, Ural Mountains Region; ca. 1910 Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii Collection (Library of Congress) Cotton textile mill interior with machines producing cotton thread, probably in Tashkent; between 1905 and 1915 Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii Collection (Library of Congress) Man and camel loaded with packs; between 1905 and 1915 Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii Collection (Library of Congress) Bashkir switchman; 1910 Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii Collection (Library of Congress)
The Absolute Worst Films of 2012 Middle East Maps - Perry-Castañeda Map Collection Middle East Maps The PCL Map Collection includes more than 250,000 maps, yet less than 30% of the collection is currently online. A $5, $15, or $25 contribution will help us fund the cost of acquiring and digitizing more maps for free online access. Click the SUPPORT US button to make your contribution today! The following maps were produced by the U.S. Middle East (Political) 2013 (370K) [pdf format] Middle East (Reference Map) 2013 (674K) [pdf format] Middle East Historical Maps Metaphilm ::: Donnie Darko A new theory to help the viewer unravel the cult classic. Erik A. Coburn n recent years, Donnie Darko, directed by Richard Kelly, has become a cult classic. While most people who watch this twisted film will love it, few will understand the intricate, multi-layered timeline residing within. Explaining the timeline This diagram summarizes Donnie’s travel, to and from the Tangent Universe, to and from the past and the future. The entire movie occurs between points B and C on the timeline, aside from the last five or ten minutes, which happen at point A. Before getting into the explanations, there are some phrases that need to be defined: With these terms in mind, we can now begin breaking down the timeline. At point A, the Tangent Universe appears. He’s been here before Take a deep breath, now. Now what does this mean? What is Frank’s story? Frank is not a supernatural being. But, if Donnie is saved by Frank at the beginning, what about his first trip through the Tangent Universe? Wake Up
Geographic.org home page - Geography, climate, countries, Maps, Flags, Population John Wayne: 25 Free Western Films Online 32 years after his death, John Wayne (né Marion Morrison) remains a tremendously popular movie star. According to a Harris Poll taken earlier this month (January 2011), Americans still rank The Duke as their third most favorite actor, putting him right behind Johnny Depp and Denzel Washington. No doubt about it, the legend of John Wayne continues to grow. And happily you can find a gold mine of John Wayne Western films online – all free. Today, we have pulled together a list of 25 films that span five decades of work, moving from the 1930s to the 1970s. Angel and the Badman - Free - A black and white Western starring John Wayne and Gail Russell. Frontier Horizon - Free - The Three Mesqueteers try to prevent wholesale slaughter in this fine Republic Western. Would you like to support the mission of Open Culture?
1,200-year-old village with 17 residents - Lifestyle News 2011-10-21 17:35:39 GMT2011-10-22 01:35:39(Beijing Time) China Daily A village in Mengxian county, Yangquan city of North China's Shanxi province, has just 17 residents. The village is called Dapin by local residents. [Photo/CFP] Residents of Dapin village stand in front of a group of houses, Oct 15, 2011. [Photo/CFP] The 1,200-year-old Dapin village sits against a hill, Oct 15, 2011. A villager rests on a stone step in Dapin village, Oct 15, 2011. Stone steps connecting every household are paved in Dapin village, Oct 15, 2011. A man smokes outside his house in Dapin village, Oct 15, 2011. A village in Mengxian county, Yangquan city of North China's Shanxi province, has just 17 residents. The village is called Dapin by local residents. It has no doctors, pharmacies or shops and few people get sick, according to some local residents. The village residents range from 50 to 88 in age, as all the young people are working or living away.
Cool Vintage Actors, Part 1 "QUANTUM SHOT" #750Link - by Avi Abrams Smooth, charming, adventurous, funny: we still remember these heroes of cinema In this issue we will have a look at the 1950s-1970s actors, mostly from Europe - see if you can recognize these faces... and maybe even fondly remember movies they starred in. British actors: oodles of class Here is the real Romeo: Leonard Whiting in the 1968 Zeffirelli film version of "Romeo and Juliet": (image credit: Vogue) Always hilarious John Cleese and the "Monty Python" bunch, sometimes called the Pythons (don't forget to watch "Ministry of Silly Walks" video): (images via) Sean Connery poses for Jim Beam (left) and drives the car with an inimitable special agent intense look: Jack Hawkins and Cliff Robertson have a stand-off in "Masquerade" (1965): (image via Cinema.de) French actors: unforgettable! Charming Jean-Paul Belmondo in "Pierrot le fou" 1965 movie by Jean-Luc Godard: images credit: LIFE, Cinema.de) (images via 1, 2) And here's Jean-Paul Belmondo on the beach:
21 Free Hitchcock Movies Online Alfred Hitchcock, the master of suspense, directed more than 50 feature films during his long career. Today, his work is admired worldwide, and he's considered one of our finest directors. Although many of his landmark films remain copyrighted, some of his important works, particularly his early ones, have slipped into the public domain. And so we have catalogued 16 Alfred Hitchcock films that you can watch online – for free. All Hitchcock films appear in our big meta collection, 1,150 Free Movies Online: Great Classics, Indies, Noir, Westerns, etc.. Blackmail - Free - England's first "talkie" feature film, starring Anny Ondra, John Longden, and Cyril Ritchard. (1929)Bon Voyage - Free - A French language WWII propaganda film by Alfred Hitchcock. (1944)Downhill - Free - In this silent film, a public schoolboy "takes the blame for a friend's theft and his life falls apart in a series of misadventures." Related Content: Alfred Hitchcock Recalls Working with Salvador Dali on Spellbound
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