5 Movies That You Can Never Forget For As Long As You Live.

By James Dolson

What exactly does it mean when you stumble upon a movie that changes your life? One critic defined it as the ultimate in perspective shift, something that really comes along and shakes the foundations of how you view the world.

It's hard to find a better list of films that are so unbelievably watchable, and yet say more about all those topics listed above. These movies will literally change your life.

#5: Triumph of the Will.

All film is spectacle, it has been said, and there was no larger and more grotesque spectacle than Hitler and his Nazi party. This film celebrates them with movie techniques that were pioneering in its day, and since it is such a celebration of his party, it is so ultimately disturbing that it alters how you see 'tribute' films forever.

#4: De Sica's Genius on Display in Bicycle Thieves.

If you ever need to be reminded of the power contained in simple, straightforward stories, this is your film. It's entirely of its place -- set in post-war Rome when Italy was rife with poverty and hardship -- but it's also eternal. Proof that beautiful narratives can be made from anything and anywhere, if you're good enough.

#3: Polanski's Deconstruction of Hollywood in Chinatown.

If you don't feel like going through all the old film noir movies of the 30s and 40s, watch Chinatown instead. Not only is it a ridiculously good homage to all of those, but it arguably does 40s Hollywood better than 40s Hollywood did itself. This is one of those movies you can come back to, literally hundreds of times over.

#2: Vertigo is the Summation of Everything Hitchcock Did.

There is no other film that tricks the viewer into thinking they are watching just a normal (albeit extremely brilliant) thriller, while simultaneously deconstructing everything about what an actual film director does on set. If you ever need to see a film that can have so much going on all at once without seeming overcrowded, this is it.

#1: Coppola's Godfather Hits Heights Most Films Dream About.

It doesn't matter that this film is about the mafia -- it's actually about family, power, children, America, crime, and politics. It's also told so unbelievably well that sometimes you literally cannot believe it doesn't have a bad moment. Which it doesn't. The ultimate example of film's completely unique cultural position. - 23806

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5 Challenging Twilight Party Games

By Andrea McClure

This fall many fans are excited about the upcoming premiere of New Moon in theaters. One of the ways fans in the past have celebrated their love of all things Twilight has been with themed parties. This was first started by the Twilight proms sponsored by author Stephenie Meyers the creator of Twilight. Many fans are looking forward to celebrate the release of New Moon with their own new moon parties. One thing that you as a fan can do to liven up your own party is to have Twilight party games. Here are some great suggestions to help you get started.

Have a game of Twilight Blind man's Bluff. Clear the main area where the party is happening and pick someone to be it. Vampires have a supernatural awareness of their surroundings. So in this game the person who is it will have to use their keen sense of hearing and knowledge of the room to find all the other participants that are hiding. This can be a particularly fun game because it tests the abilities of all players involved. Those that hide will have to do their best to avoid getting caught and those that are it will need to make use of every sense and skill other than their sight.

You can also make your party a costume event. Have a best costume contest or a lookalike contest. Send a flyer with your party invitations instructing your guests on the requirements for the contest. Give special rewards for the most original costume, best look alike, and best couple. It should be a fun way to start your party.

You can also have a prediction game with a set of cards or some other medium. Alice Cullen in New Moon is known for being able to tell the future whenever a vampire or human makes a decision. Try to come up with your own special game that tests your guest to see if they can make predictions as accurate as Alice's.

Something else you can do is having games that test people's agility. A great example is having guests play dance games like Dance Dance Revolution or playing a game of Twister. While these are not exactly vampire or Twilight themed, they are great games that will test the extent of your friend's physical abilities.

Of course both vampires and werewolves in New Moon have an extraordinary sense of smell. Have a scent game. Pick various items that have recognizable scents such as foods or household items. Mix them up and blindfold each player and have them properly identify each mystery item just by smell. The player that can guess the most items correctly is the winner can be declared to have a supernatural sense of smell.

A fan's pride is to know everything about their favorite subject. So have a challenging Twilight Trivia contest. Try to find obscure or difficult questions only a devoted Twi-Hard would know the answer to. There are different ways you can do it. You can have it so that only one winner comes out on top or to be more generous you can give a main prize and runner up prizes for everyone else. This is a great opportunity to see who the biggest Twilight fan at your event is. - 23806

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6 Engaging Ideas for Twilight Party Games

By Andrea McClure

Many fans are looking forward to the arrival of the Twilight sequel, New Moon, at theaters this November. One way that devoted fans of the series will be celebrating is with Twilight themed parties. Even though Halloween has come and gone there are still plenty of occasions where the devoted Twilight fan would want to have a party based on their favorite series. This could be a birthday party or just a party celebrating the premier of the movie. Whatever the reason for your party, one way to have fun with your guests will be to have fun and original Twilight party games.

Vampires are known for having superhuman speed. Since Usain Bolt is probably one of the few people that can hold that claim you can do something more doable such as a game of flashlight tag. Split up guests into teams and let the fun begin. While you may not be able to move at super speed, the movement of the flashlights as you run will provide the same impression.

Another great party idea is Twilight Trivia games. It can take any form you want. A good idea is to base it off of popular games shows. For example if you choose Jeopardy you provide players with the challenge of answering tough and interesting questions about the Twilight Saga in the form of questions. You can also use it as a prize grab with participants getting prizes based on how much Jeopardy money they earned.

In the upcoming movie New Moon Bella becomes aware that Jacob is part of a tribe of werewolves that can shape shift at will; however it has to do with their emotions. An interesting game you can play is a laughing game. Have each guest try to remain as serious as possible while other participants try not to laugh. If they laugh they will be designated as Werewolves. The player that last the longest without laughing will win.

Vampires have an extraordinary sense of tastes being able to even tell the difference between human and animal blood. One great game idea is have an assortment of red foods. Have each player try to properly identify each food by taste. The person that can most accurately identify the different foods will be declared the winner and excellent candidate for being a vampire.

An excellent idea is to test guests' sense of smell. Vampires can pick a scent from a long way off. In this party game blindfold participants and have them smell a set of items. It is then the goal of the player to accurately identify each item by smell. Mix obvious items with more challenging ones to make the game more interesting.

The werewolves in New Moon can communicate telepathically sharing each other's thoughts. Since no one has learned to do that in real life what can be done this time is to have a game of New Moon telephone. Split your guests into two groups. Give each team a line from the book and have them pass it on to each team mate. The team that states their given phrase the most accurately wins.

These are just some of the many games that you can play at your Twilight party. This will be a way to have a great time and enjoy the Twilight experience. - 23806

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Movies Influence World Culture

By Blake Masters

People around the world have been great fans of movies right from the time in the'80s when the movie camera came into being. This is not a surprise as movies enthrall audiences and transport them into a world of wonderment and beauty that is quite incomparable. Movies of many genres and types are made around the globe and distributed for exhibition at movie theaters. Among movie theaters too you have various formats. You could have drive-ins, single screen or multiple screen theaters or multiplexes. Multiplexes are a rage around the globe and one would realize that that these take the movie watching experience on to an altogether different plane.

There are so many theaters now that are quite opulent and downright luxurious in look and feel. You almost feel like royalty when stepping into these specially designed and appointed theaters that make your movie watching experience such a pleasure. It is no surprise then that singles and couples, adults and kids like nothing better than to watch their favorite movies in the lap of luxury in these modern theaters. This also explains the fact that theaters have been able to re-invent and revamp their image in the minds of discerning consumers and buck the downward trend that had been seen initially after the advent of VCDs and DVD formats.

The cinematic experience is generally not completed without being accompanied by some culinary and snacking delights. People just love to carry an assortment of drinks and snacks to sip and munch on while they are engrossed in the movie that unfolds on the screen. Using cup holders thus is a normal and logical thing as these cup holders can be used to securely hold the cups or bottles that people need in the theater.

There are a lot of people who used to think that fastening a cup holder was an arduous task. It is heartening to note that the number of these people is shrinking fast, as a lot of people have become aware that the latest Velcro technology makes fastening cup holders a fairly easy endeavor.

Movie theater owners do look for feedback from their esteemed patrons. If their theaters do not have cup holders, you can demand the same from them by means of bringing this lacuna to their notice and compelling them to sit up and take notice of this need. - 23806

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As one of his favorite pastimes, Ty Summers enjoys using his universal cup holder at the movie theater. He is also fond of armrest accessories.

The Indie Rock Band of the Decade Analysis

By James Lee

Looking at the best rock band of the last decade as we near the end is a very difficult task. A lot of it will come down to a matter of personal preferences and musical tastes. After all, we could draw from the pop music charts, or we could go with a band that's more indie in roots.

In doing this, I'd like to narrow it down to five before choosing one in my mind whose influence and body of work was stronger than any other. There's no right answer to this, as it's all a matter of personal tastes.

I can remember the impact that the White Stripes had at the beginning of the decade. Their music sounded much more like Zeppelin than Nirvana, and it was refreshing to hear some new bands with the classic rock influences that I love.

The layered sound that two musicians were able to produce is remarkable, and the band's success spawned off a handful of other bands whose influences were rooted in garage rock. It was great to hear the White Stripes then, and it still is now.

Next on the list is Radiohead. Many might call them the band of the 90s, but they've been just as integral this past decade, further polishing and evolving their sound.

Every Radiohead album seems to build on the one before it, with more experimental and adventurous music filling out every one of the band's releases. Radiohead as produced some consistently incredible music.

Last on the list here is Wilco. A band that's equal parts classic rock, alt country, and experimental, this band has made quite the impact during the past decade.

Just when Wilco's record label was ready to give up on the band, Wilco decided to turn on its label and release Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, their 2002 album, independently. Everything is history from there, as some of the decade's best releases were crafted by Wilco.

Because of the above, I believe that Wilco had the strongest presence when you consider its music and overall influence. - 23806

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