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Movies can refer to motion pictures, the art form of making a film or the motion picture industry. Films are made by recording images of actors and scenery using cameras, animation techniques and special effects. In the late 1900s, computers became a key resource for making a movie. Films are made up of a series of individual images called frames. Silent, black-and-white movies were made as far back at the late 1800s. In the 1920s, films in the United States flourished with the rise of Hollywood, in southern California. Sound was added to movies at that time, and color eventually was used as an alternative to black-and-white. Customers buy a movie ticket at a movie theater and can choose fro...
Movies can refer to motion pictures, the art form of making a film or the motion picture industry. Films are made by recording images of actors and scenery using cameras, animation techniques and special effects. In the late 1900s, computers became a key resource for making a movie. Films are made up of a series of individual images called frames. Silent, black-and-white movies were made as far back at the late 1800s. In the 1920s, films in the United States flourished with the rise of Hollywood, in southern California. Sound was added to movies at that time, and color eventually was used as an alternative to black-and-white. Customers buy a movie ticket at a movie theater and can choose from a number of showtimes. Films, featuring "movie stars," are distributed by movie studios, which are large production companies. Movie reviews, written by film critics, appear regularly via numerous media outlets and can have a major effect on the success of a film and how much money is made.
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Joe Surf: A cinematic ode to surfing's pioneers
There is no shortage of good films in the Action Sports series at the 2012 Newport Film Festival, which wraps up Thursday night, but there is one that is more than just a good film. It's a history lesson. The documentary "Boardroom," which will play...
Tags: Television Industry, ESPN (tv network), Surfing, Entertainment, Sports
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Natural Perspectives: Three green films at Newport Beach Film Festival
Vic and I attended the Newport Beach Film Festival this past weekend. Naturally, Vic and I focused on environmental documentaries. We saw three films, "A Fierce Green Fire,""Last Call at the Oasis,"and"Bitter Seeds." "A Fierce Green Fire" is based on...
Tags: Weather, John Muir, Yosemite National Park, Environmental Pollution, Global Change
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Greer's OC: Check out Analog
Are you hunting for cool, music-related artifacts in Orange County? Look no farther. The OC Mart Mix in Costa Mesa just debuted Analog, which specializes in handmade items that celebrate sound and art. It's a new resource for one-of-a-kind products,...Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry, Fashion Trends, Chocolate Truffles, Music Industry, Pies and Tarts
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A communal love of fine music
One note at a time, the Huntington Beach Symphony Orchestra has picked up tempo in its three years of existence. The HBSO took root in Surf City's rich communal soil in February 2009 with a modest goal of performing two concerts that initial year....Tags: Classical Music (genre), Star Wars (movie), Arts and Culture, PayPal, Inc., Concerts
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Joe Surf: Paddling out for Zach
The Newport Harbor High School surf team — with help from Volcom, Surfside, Arnette, OAM and Vestal — sponsored the 13th annual Newport Surf Classic last weekend at 54th Street in Newport, but it was more than another local surf contest....
Tags: Tyler Wright, Volcom Incorporated, Arts and Culture, Cancer, Human Interest
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Greer's OC: SlapFish eatery opens its doors
The SlapFish sustainable seafood food truck has come to a halt, but loyal followers and new fans can revel in news that SlapFish just opened its first restaurant in Huntington Beach. The fast-moving, casual eatery offers an inventive, chef-driven menu,...Tags: Jack Cheese, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Lifestyle and Leisure, Windsurfing, Foods and Beverages
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Mailbag: Bolsa Chica going to the dogs
Thank you, Chris Epting, for your story on dogs at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve ("The O'Reilly factor is at Bolsa Chica," In the Pipeline, Feb. 23). As you said, there are many responsible dog owners, but the irresponsible owners leave their...Tags: Dog (animal), Tampa, High Schools, Entertainment, Schools
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In The Pipeline: Revelations on a reel
Jeff Vilencia and Debbie Martinez are self-described "motion picture film cultural archaeologists." What that means, exactly, is that they scour the world for forgotten vintage home movies at swap meets, auctions, storage units, estate sales —...Tags: Invention and Innovation, Led Zeppelin (music group), Boeing Co., Entertainment
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Greer's OC: Gourmet burger joint opens
The Umami wait is over. After much speculation as to where the first Umami Burger would open in Orange County, Umami opened at The CAMP in Costa Mesa. The hot Los Angeles-based gourmet burger concept will roll out two more locations in the coming...Tags: Harmon, Easter, Arts and Culture, Hamburgers, Passover
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Beat goes on at H.B. gallery
In the shadow of Bella Terra, a photographic exhibition is underway that chronicles a lesser-known French chapter in the history of the counterculture Beat movement. Through April 21, the OMC Gallery for Contemporary Art in Huntington Beach's Old World...
Tags: Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Arts and Culture, Allen Ginsberg, Arts, Entertainment
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Greer's OC: Film aims to shed light on diabetes
A year ago, my editor at this paper was nice enough to let me write about the five-year anniversary of one of my four sons being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
Writing about a devastating diagnosis was cathartic, and now I have a positive update....Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Insulin, Health, Medical Procedures and Tests, Movies
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Joe Surf: His thoughts on going cold
What's a surfer like you doing in a place like this? That was my first thought when I saw Huntington Beach's own Timmy Turner at a neighborhood Christmas party the other day. Turner had his five-month old daughter, Tynzlee, strapped to his chest in one...Tags: Santa Claus (fictional character), Windsurfing, Cruises, Travel, Ocean Surfing
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