Blu-ray Review: 'Dazed and Confused - Yahoo! Movies

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The 1993 film "Dazed and Confused" re-releases as a Blu-ray offering packaged in a single disc. This 102-minute motion picture piece written and directed by Richard Linklater is a coming-of-age feature that looks back at the lives of teens during the 1970s. It stars a cast of then unknowns including Matthew McConaughey, Ben Affleck, Milla Jovovich, Adam Goldberg, Jason London, Cole Hauser, and Joey Lauren Adams.

Blu-ray Review: 'The Big Lebowski' - Yahoo! Movies

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The Coen brothers' comedy opus "The Big Lebowski" features a Limited Edition release with a Blu-ray disc, a digital copy, and a sturdy 28-page booklet. The package showcases a brief note of the film's legacy, trivia questions, quotes, still images, character descriptions, review excerpt from Rolling Stone, and an interview with Jeff Dowd, the inspiration for the film's lead character. This seminal piece of cult tells the adventures of Jeff Lebowski, an unemployed slacker and avid bowler better known as "The Dude." This story is loosely based on the Raymond Chandler novel "The Big Sleep."

Best Free iPhone, iPad Movie Watching Apps Without Monthly Subscription Fees - Yahoo! Movies

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Sometimes you may be stuck on the road, waiting in line, or simply bored somewhere. In such situations, a portable device like the iPhone or iPad makes it possible for you to get preoccupied by watching movies on the go. If you don't like to be bound by a monthly subscription fee for this type of service, you can simply check out YouTube, Vimeo, or even your social networking sites to watch videos from your mobile device.

Monster Movies from 1956 to 1960 - Yahoo! Movies

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The classic monster movies of the 1950s influenced a number of future offerings of the horror genre. These motion pictures were primarily meant to provide thrill and horror in seeing beasts wreaking havoc on screen. For the second half of the decade, many bloodthirsty, hairy, and violent creature features highlighted a variety of characters for the horror movie audience.

Monster Movies from 1951 to 1955 - Yahoo! Movies

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A number of classic horror offerings during the first half of the 1950s revolve around stories of monstrous characters. From giant beasts to mutated humans, these characters are generally meant for fans with voracious appetite for watching things that look and sound creepy, sinister, and freaky onscreen. These oldies but goodies in the monster sub-genre of horror films can be good choices for a midnight movie screening or monster movie marathon.

Blu-ray Review: 'Spy Kids' - Yahoo! Movies

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"Spy Kids," shot and made famous by Robert Rodriguez, an unlikely filmmaking maverick directing his first family movie, releases in a single Blu-ray disc that is filled with many bonus materials. This 2001 motion picture offering goes outside his typical works that include "El Mariachi," "Desperado," "From Dusk Till Dawn," "Sin City," "Grindhouse," and "Machete."

The Origin and History of Robert Howard's 'Conan the Barbarian' - Yahoo! Movies

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Long before the films that featured Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1982 and 1984 and Jason Momoa in 2011, "Conan the Barbarian" began as a character creation of Robert Howard, an American author known for his pulp fiction work in diverse genres. In many writings from books to websites, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery sub-genre. His character Conan has now become a viable franchise known for its many licensed books, comics, TV programs, video games, and films.

Blu-ray Review: 'Source Code' - Yahoo! Movies

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"Source Code" releases in a single Blu-ray disc featuring a fast-paced sci-fi thriller from Duncan Jones, the filmmaker who made a name for himself in his critically acclaimed 2009 debut feature "Moon." Although this sophomore piece is not as intellectually compelling and is clearly not an independent motion picture work like his first film, the young and promising director still creates scenes that interestingly unveil themselves in unique and entertaining ways. The 93-minute film features Jake Gyllenhaal as a military man in a mission to stop the bombing of a commuter train by inhabiting the body of one of the passengers.

Best Free iPhone and iPad Apps for Movie Buffs - Yahoo! Movies

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These days, seeking movie information online doesn't necessarily require opening a laptop or desktop anymore. You can simply use an iPhone or iPad application to lead you directly to movie facts, figures, ratings, and other details you want without booting a computer or having to bring one when you're on the go.

Blu-ray Review: 'Rio' - Yahoo! Movies

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The "Rio" Blu-ray release features a two-disc set consisting of a Blu-ray disc and DVD, along with some digital download materials. Aptly set in Rio de Janeiro, this 96-minute 3D animation is helmed by Brazilian director Carlos Saldanha, also the man behind "Robots" and the "Ice Age" films. The filmmaker shows love for his hometown with this movie project that showcases the fun and festive culture of the Brazilian city.

Being an Alumna of One of The Hollywood Reporter's Best Film Schools in the World - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com

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The University of the Philippines, the premier state university in the country, was my dream school. Lucky I was to get through the tough admission process where I was admitted to my first choice course: Bachelor of Arts in Film and Audio-visual Communication.

Best Popcorn Flicks with Treasure Hunting Themes - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com

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Through the years, treasure hunting has become a popular theme for swashbuckler, action, adventure, and fantasy movies. Hollywood's best treasure hunt flicks are large-scale productions with big-budget allotments. As these motion picture offerings often aim to become big Hollywood franchises, they rake in money not only through the actual films, but also through their expanded offerings from merchandise items to book, comics, and TV adaptations.

Free iPhone and iPad Apps for Buying Movie Tickets - Yahoo! Movies

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If you're an iPhone or iPad user, you can take advantage of many free movie applications for your devices. While there are hundreds of thousands of available apps on iTunes, some of the best and most popular ones are actually available for free. If you are looking for movie ticketing apps without having to pay for the download, you can try the apps from Fandago, Showtimes, Movies Tickets, and Movies Now. They are actually quite similar in terms of overall features, so it's up to you which interface and exact offerings best suit your needs.

Stop-Motion Animated Films from the 1970s to the 1980s - Yahoo! Movies

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A stop-motion animated film offers a distinctly organic look that falls somewhere between an animation and a live-action production. Using puppets, cut-outs, or clay, stop-motion animation springs to life an inanimate object by incrementally moving it every after shooting one frame. While it is not as popular as traditional or hand-drawn animation during its heyday and computer animation these days, when 3D movies are more prevalent, the stop-motion technique has its own share of patrons.

Historical Rock Concert Movies - Yahoo! Movies

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Concert movies seasonally have theatrical releases alongside the regular narrative features that dominate the box office. These music documentaries are generally aimed at singers, groups, and bands from various music genres -- with most of them featuring pop music celebrities and rock stars. For rock concert movies, "A Hard Day's Night," "The Last Waltz," and "U2 3D" are three historical rock offerings that really stand out.

Stop-Motion Animated Films from the 1950s to the 1960s - Yahoo! Movies

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Stop-motion animation is an animation technique that requires physical manipulation of an object before shooting each shot as a single frame in a movie. The object is moved in very small increments and the movements are shot frame-by-frame. Playing these shots sequentially provides the illusion of movement.

Free iPhone and iPad Apps for Buying Movie Tickets - Yahoo! Movies

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If you're an iPhone or iPad user, you can take advantage of many free movie applications for your devices. While there are hundreds of thousands of available apps on iTunes, some of the best and most popular ones are actually available for free. If you are looking for movie ticketing apps without having to pay for the download, you can try the apps from Fandago, Showtimes, Movies Tickets, and Movies Now. They are actually quite similar in terms of overall features, so it's up to you which interface and exact offerings best suit your needs.

Contributor Spotlight: Rianne Hill Soriano - Yahoo! Contributor Network - contributor.yahoo.com

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We're excited to kick off our new blog series that will shine the spotlight on exceptional individuals from our Yahoo! Contributor Network community. In our first installment, we spoke to the talented and successful Rianne Hill Soriano, a contributor since March 2010 and a Yahoo! Featured Contributor in the categories of Movies and Travel.

Importance of Framing a Shot When Making a Movie - Yahoo! Movies

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Framing a shot pertains to how you compose your main subject and the elements surrounding it to fit the rectangular space your camera provides. This plays a vital role in exploring the varying meanings, implications, and emotions of a scene. The composition of each shot allows specific elements on screen to be in focus or out of focus, highlighted or downplayed, or in the foreground or the background.

'Lawrence of Arabia' Production History and Challenges - Yahoo! Movies

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The 1962 film "Lawrence of Arabia" is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential films in the history of cinema. This motion picture piece has kept its classic resonance for many generations of filmmakers and filmgoers. It is often mentioned even by the iconic filmmaking figures of today like Steven Spielberg and George Lucas as a major influence and inspiration for them. Film buffs who are fond of classic dramas and war epics often recollect watching this David Lean opus.