Was the Hurt Locker better than Avatar?

The Hurt Locker

Some scientists believe that six is definitely a bigger number than three. Yes, it is understandable that for some this is hard to comprehend, but it is true. It is simple math. During the 82nd Academy Awards of 2010, the Hurt Locker by Kathryn Bigelow (she’s the one that made Point Break) proved that six [...]

Medical advances realise the Avatar dream

By Orla Ni Sheaghdha James Cameron’s film Avatar may fall into the science fiction category but the idea of virtual bodies existing for people may not be as unrealistic as some might think. Technological advances in the medical world have brought forward the idea of “medical avatars” being used in the treatment of patients in [...]

The Toast of Hollywood

Todd Wawrychuk/A.M.P.A.S

by Wendy Wan Kathryn Bigelow this morning became the first women in Hollywood history to win a Best Director award for her war film, The Hurt Locker. She triumphed over her ex-husband James Cameron, who was nominated in the same category for his big budget moive Avatar. Both films were up for nine awards, with [...]

3D cinema is here to stay

3D Glasses

by Andrew Moir Dreamworks animated movie Monsters Vs Aliens topped the UK box office this week taking just over £4million. The success of the film both in the UK and internationally may be down to the influence of new 3D technology. For an extra charge, cinemagoers can immerse themselves in a fictional world with the [...]

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