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Not Quite the Avengers
I would actually pay to see this movie…though something tells me it won’t have the same impact as the Joss Whedon film. copyright © 2012 FilmVerse
James Cameron Quiz
The self-proclaimed King of the World directed movies that have made more money than any other filmmaker except for Steven Spielberg–managing to do this with only eight movies. James Cameron‘s last two efforts have fought for the distinction of being the highest-grossing movie of all time. He has led the way for the 3D revolution, […]
Showwatcher.com
I am spreading my wings somewhat, as I have signed on to contribute articles to a brand new entertainment-based website Showwatcher.com, published in conjunction with Triggerstreet.com. Articles about film, television, technology, and nerdy stuff are posted on a daily basis. My articles will be similar to the ones found here on FilmVerse. I can brag […]
Elements of Character Development
This article originally appeared on Screenwriters Daily April 1, 2012. It has been said that story is character–the plot is determined by the decisions your protagonist makes and how the character reacts to situations he/she must deal with. Like in the make-your-own-adventure books, the story becomes something completely different if the protagonist takes a right […]
RIP Dick Clark
Anyone who grew up from the ’50s onward who watched American television was effected in one way or another by Dick Clark. He was a pioneer in TV, bringing us countless musical groups through American Bandstand. He was an annual fixture with his New Year’s Eve show. He hosted game shows and introduced the world […]
Battle of the Airbenders: TV Series vs Film
Avatar: The Last Airbender is an animated series that Nickelodeon aired from 2005 to 2008 that draws heavily from Asian mythology and Anime style. It’s easy to dismiss this as another Pokemon or Yu-Gi-Oh! or just another goofy Japanese import for little kids. While definitely in that vein, it is an American production that […]
Billion Dollar Grossing Directors Who Are Not “Brand Names”
According to Box Office Mojo, there are 87 directors whose collective films have earned over a billion dollars worldwide, yet many of these directors live in obscurity while others have become celebrities thanks to their film careers. The so-called “brand name” filmmakers have a large following and are generally household names: Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, […]
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