What better title for the quintessential casino film than Casino?  In this movie Robert DeNiro stars alongside the menacing Joe Pesci and the lovely Sharon Stone.  This film depicts the mob’s involvement in the Las Vegas of the 1970s and 1980s, when their power in the town declined.  With many swanky casino scenes, and many shocking twists, this film is certainly a classic.

Though the 1960 version was certainly well-done, the 2001 remake of Ocean’s Eleven has quickly become the definitive version of the film.  This movie is all about the heist, as a clan of criminals featuring George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Matt Damon attempt to get back at an old enemy – played by Andy Garcia – by stealing $150 million from the three casinos he owns.  In classic Vegas fashion, this movie is all about the money.

Honeymoon in Vegas is yet another classic movie with a casino related theme, as Jack Singer – played by Nicholas Cage – arrives in Vegas in order to get married, but then loses in a poker game and has to offer up his fiancé to an aged gambler for the weekend.  The rest of the film consists of the desperate Singer trying to get the love of his life back from the older man.  In a particularly memorable scene, Singer gets mixed up with the Flying Elvises, and is forced to skydive out of a plane.  Sarah Jessica Parker plays the fiancé and James Caan plays the aged gambler.

No list of the best casino related movies would be complete without a mention of Casino Royale.  This 2006 film depicts the casino atmosphere at its most intense, as Bond comes to Montenegro in order to compete in a Texas hold ‘em tournament being hosted by terrorist Le Chiffre.  Le Chiffre holds the tournament in order to recoup the losses incurred by Bond’s meddling; however, Bond comes out the winner in the end, escaping all attempts on his life.  Daniel Craig is the James Bond in this film, which also stars Eva Green, Mads Mikkelsen, and Judi Dench.

It is not difficult to understand why the casino has become such a common setting for films.  With many casinos decked out in romantic décor, often from another era, the filmic quality of such a setting is evident.  The pure excitement often associated with the casino environment helps to make it cinematic, as well.  Of course, the real thrill of being in a casino is usually associated with the gambling.

For those who want to experience some of the exhilaration of the casino in their own home, websites such as multipoker.com, which offer casino games online, are worth looking into.  Such websites provide the easiest means of recreating the casino experience, and signup bonuses are often offered.

]]> http://www.whatsupmovies.com/watch-titanic/feed/ 0 http://www.whatsupmovies.com/witty-signboards-simpsons/ http://www.whatsupmovies.com/witty-signboards-simpsons/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:25:22 +0000 admin http://www.whatsupmovies.com/?p=1421 We all love the Simpsons. They are funny, provocative and they are for all ages. I barely miss any of their episodes, but honestly, when i look at this images i can’t remember i saw any of this places. After looking on all those signs in cartoon i can see how much the Simpsons creators are witty and funny. Some of them are really good and catchy.

]]> http://www.whatsupmovies.com/home-kid-31-years-2/feed/ 0 http://www.whatsupmovies.com/hitchcock/ http://www.whatsupmovies.com/hitchcock/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:20:48 +0000 admin http://www.whatsupmovies.com/?p=1396 Did you know the story and Leo the Lion? Leo is mascot for the Hollywood film studio MGM or Metro Goldwyn Mayer. Leo was main character in the production logo. Logo is created back in 1924 year and since then it is used for MGM movies and cartoons like Tom and Jerry series. Since 1924 there are 5 lions that features on logo. and Leo features as a mascot since 1957 year. Second picture with Alfred Hitchcock directing lion features as postcard back in 1958. Since that MGM done filming a lot movies  like Tarzan, Ben-Hur, Raintree Country and many other

Cinemas in Bolton, moviegoers in the US, and other places are therefore deprived of real gems that come along. Sometimes, the movie is too independently distributed and poorly marketed to reach mass public consciousness, such as Kevin Smith’s Red State, an incredibly provocative and offbeat kind of “real” horror movie (caution, the movie involves a corrupt priest, if you object to that sort of portrayal). Other times, the movie is considered “too ethnic” to get a mass viewing audience, which is probably why some find black dramas, such as Night Catches Us, or For Colored Girls made little money when they came out.

But why do these quality movies also get snubbed when awards season comes around, on top of their poor box office? It’s not as though there aren’t that many really good or great films to choose from each year – most movies are entertainment vehicles that are not trying to provide one with the secret of life. It may be best for some moviemakers to just stick with making commercially popular action and romance dramas, but go over the top in some area. Do a mainstream type of vehicle, to push an envelope or two, as it were. Perhaps that was the thinking behind Hobo with a Shotgun, a recent above-average neo-Grind House type movie with ludicrously savage violence in it.

Even that strategy can lead to ignored movies (how many people do you know saw Hobo?), so what’s the best way to get quality films off the ignore list? Well, several movie buddies will have to begin to virally spread word about a real modern classic to get the rest of the public to become aware. And like many creative movie producers who spend the money to create “Oscar buzz” about their latest movies, if they want to risk the cash each year, too ensure that a good movie is at least promoted enough so that it becomes visible to critics.

The norm over Christmas is to make yourself feel better by watching all these touching movies, but what if you don’t want to feel good about yourself. What if you just want a good scare?
You will probably struggle to find scary films on the terrestrial channels over Christmas, so our recommendation is to go out and hire some or download them from the Internet to get your dose of thrills and blood spills. Just to keep the old ticker jumping!
And these horrors we have found have scares by the bucket load, so switch off the lights,grab your cushion and settle down for the night!!

So here are 10 Scary Xmas Movies…

Black Christmas

Billy is born to a dysfunctional mother whom rejects him at birth. She kills her husband and Billy sees every detail, she then locks him away in the attic for years. In his teenage years he escapes, kills his mother and step-father before being taken to Clark Sanatorium. Years later he breaks out of there too, intent on spending Christmas with his family. But little does he know that his former home is now a sorority house and then the killing spree begins…

Christmas Evil (You Better Watch Out)

A young boy watches in horror as his mother frolics with Santa Claus on Christmas eve, destroying his perception of Santa when he discovers he doesn’t exist. As this boy grows up he becomes obsessed with other children’s behaviour and becoming Santa. Spiraling further into his delusions. He finally snaps when insulted by people at a church and the bloody murders begin…

Elves

Crazy Nazi’s have taken over a department store. They have also kidnapped a virgin with the intention of breeding her with a summoned elf from hell. This will produce a superhuman elf race, just like Hitler wanted…But can the department store Santa stop them in time?

Jack Frost

On his way to his execution a serial killer is involved in a car wreck and dies. He somehow comes back as as a killer snowman and the cold killing starts…

The Nightmare Before Christmas

An animated story the Pumpkin King of Halloween who decides this year he would rather do Christmas than Halloween. He encourages all his town to join in, but the creepy critters of Halloween Town just can’t quite get it right…

Santa’s Slay

The Devil’s son has lost a bet with an Angel and as his punishment he has to become Santa for a 1000 years. But when the time is up nice Santa soon becomes murderous Santa!

Silent Night, Bloody Night (Night Of The Dark Full Moon)

When Wilford Butler returns home on Christmas Eve, he is shocked to find his family home turned into a Metal Institution for the criminally insane. That very same day he is burned to death and the towns folk believe it to be an accident. The Metal Home is shut down anyway and years later his grandson wants to sell up, but the towns people don’t want people going near the house. Especially now when an escaped serial killer has set up shop in the empty home.

Silent Night, Deadly Night

A young boy is traumatised by the murder of his parent at the hands of a thief dressed as Santa. He is shipped off to an orphanage for most of his childhood, where the Mother Superior abuses him. He finally snaps after being made to wear a Santa suit and the killings begin…

Don’t Open Till Christmas

A vicious murderer seems hell bent on killing anyone in a Santa suit, in strange, violent and very different ways. Inspector Harris has the unenviable task of catching this extremely violent madman, but it’s not going to be easy…

Santa Claus

A very jovial Santa is preparing for the big day at his home in space, where he watches all the good children of the world. While Lucifer is preparing his favourite demon Pitch to slay Santa.Lucifer wants all the children to do unspeakable evil deeds and make Santa angry. A kaleidoscope of strange things await you in this movie…

Think I’m going to rent some of these movies to take with us to the holiday lodges in Devon, should be fun! Whatever you are watching this Holiday Season, have a good one…

Demon Chick xx

Are you planning to attend the Art Institutes and Americans for the Arts announce ninth annual Poster Design Competition? If so, this content is just right for you. Here you will find some basic information on the entry requirements of the competition. The winner of the competition will be provided with a full scholarship that will help one to complete his or her Art studies in one of the top forty-five Art Institutes. The Art Institutes is a chain of forty five education institutions located in North America. These schools are providing courses of media arts, designs, fashion as well as culinary arts.

The winner of the Art Institutes and Americans for the Arts announce ninth annual Poster Design Competition will get a full scholarship that include the tuition, fees as well as other costs of the students. Moreover, it will also support alumni success, federal salary data, median debt etc. Americans for the Arts is also considered as one of the top leading nonprofit organizations that are providing different courses on advanced arts for the interested candidates in America.  It has offices in New York City and Washington DC. It also holds a record for providing its services for more than fifty years.

Some of the vehicles featured on this page are from the past, and many of them were only introduced as an experiment, so there’s no point looking around your local neighbourhood for most of them. The chances are that a quick look around your area will see the usual mix of Ford, Vauxhall, Toyota and Peugeot police cars.

While a few of these vehicles have certainly seen police action, one or two are simply the work of a dedicated enthusiast. I must admit that I’d rather be chased by a police officer in a tractor than in a Ferrari, in the unlikely event of me ever transgressing the law, purely because there’s less chance of being caught.

With criminals choosing to use ever more powerful cars in their attempts to escape, we may see the day come when every police force has access to a few sports cars. However, the biggest drawback may be the budget, because one look at the prices of Porsches, Maseratis and Lamborghinis would be enough to convince the financial chiefs that the idea would have to be a non-starter.

The police forces of the world have a mixed history, and although an organisation such as the ones we have now haven’t been in existence for too long, a body that upholds the laws of a nation state has been around in some form or another for many centuries. Their main method of transport before the arrival of the motor car was the horse.

In any major city nowadays, the police force will have access to cars, motorcycles, boats and in many cases helicopters. In some areas, you will also find the local officers using bicycles, as they have for many decades. In some countries, the police force will even have light airplanes for use as and when they need them. Some of them even save money by using contract hire and leasing!

The humble Segway has recently become a police vehicle as well, highlighting the determination of forces all over the world to remain one step ahead of the criminals. In tight situations, it could prove to be the ideal method of apprehending villains.

The Moscow film production unit with studio facilities was established in November 1923 by the motion picture mogul Aleksandr Khanzhonkov (“first film factory”) and I. Ermolev (“third film factory”) as a unit of the Goskino works. The first movie filmed by Mosfilm was On the Wings Skyward (directed by Boris Mikhin).

In 1927 a new film studio complex was started to be built on Mosfilmovskaya Street in Sparrow Hills of Moscow. This film studio was named after Moscow amalgamated factory Soyuzkino the Tenth Anniversary of the October. In 1934 the film studio was renamed to Moskinokombinat, and in 1936 – to Mosfilm. During the World War II the film studio personnel were evacuated to Alma-Ata (August 1941) and merged with other Soviet production units into the Central United Film Studio (TsOKS). The Mosfilm personnel returned to Moscow at the end of 1943.