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7 Must See Heist Movies

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From robbing banks for cash to stealing gold out of vaults, these are some of the greatest heist movies ever made. It’s definitely not a comprehensive list, but it’s a good taste of the thievery movies that are out there. Just don’t use them to map out your own heist, or you’ll probably end up in prison.

The Italian Job

In 2003 The Italian Job brought the world a great movie about a heist done using a bunch of Mini Coopers, to steal 35 million in gold bullion. Now that’s a lot of money. The movie starred, among others, Charlize Theron and Mark Wahlberg. The smaller cars were needed for all of the tight spaces they found themselves in. [Read more…]

Funniest and Weirdest Japanese Game Shows

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Themes and topics explored in Japanese shows are quite diverse – from their animes to variety shows – but Japanese game shows have always caught the attention of international masses. See a viral video of a game show on your Facebook feed and it would be no surprise that it is a Japanese game show. If you’re tired of the usual Family Feud and Jeopardy-esque game shows, you could find some of funniest – and weirdest – game shows in Japan. It is known that Japanese game shows are quite unique – some are quite brilliant, some are weird, and some are just downright gross. Listed down below are some of the funniest and weirdest Japanese game shows seen on TV. [Read more…]

Reasons More Films Need to Portray The Power of Art in Children’s Lives

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School systems around the world are constantly debating about the value of art in the lives of children around the globe. When there is only so much funding in a school system, is it really pertinent that the money go to funding things like the arts in school? Where lies the value in that if the advancement of the world is based on advancements in technology, math, science, and things of the like?

Art is Being Defunded in School

It’s a very sad reality to come to terms with. School systems are being faced with the defunding of arts programs in massive ways and it’s taking a toll on everybody more than the people doing the defunding would like to believe. Art is powerful. In school, it provides an outlet for students to express themselves. It teaches them to cope, to be problem solvers, it develops their brain to be able to do many things at once, and it ultimately makes them better at things like math and science. [Read more…]

Films that Best Portray the Reality of Poverty

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Americans are used to being told that they’re rich, and they are, but the reality of the matter is one that is hard to come to terms with considering the quality of life so many Americans are used to and the impending cost of living that continues to rise and is causing so many to be subject to poverty.

Poverty seems to be a bit subjective. When you compare an American in poverty to a person living on a mat in the third world, it’s easy to see how much the worlds differ and how much the American actually has by comparison. While the contrast certainly puts things into perspective, it’s best to realize that every situation is different and while one level of poverty may be less extreme, both are difficult situations to face. [Read more…]

Star Trek Episodes Free to Watch

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Star Trek fans have something to rejoice now. Whether you want to see your favorite Captain Kirk or the battles of U.S.S. Voyager, it’s time you tune in to Hulu for the entire month of April. This is your chance to watch Star Trek episodes for free.

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In honor of William Shatner’s birthday, the TV network thought it wise to give fans a blast by letting them watch the popular TV series (and they mean every episode of the Star Trek series) without being charged a single fee. This special gift will run until the end of April.

In addition to the free viewing campaign, Hulu is also conducting a survey via its Tumblr site. Users are asked to vote on their favorite characters in the series from James Kirk and William Riker to Spock, Nine and Wesley Crusher.

By May, the film sequel Star Trek: Into the Darkness will be released so avid fans have another movie to watch out for.
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