Deadline reports that Universal Studios is planning to release an updated version of Scarface that will borrow elements from both the original 1932 Paul Muni gangster movie and the 1983 film starring Al Pacino. According to Deadline, "Universal has been through a couple of drafts and now is very high on the current draft. The first stop is the director. This is before any conversations on talent or timing." 

The film has been in development for years with a number of different directors and screenwriters coming and going, but the source confirms that the studio is in final talks with British director David Yates who directed the final four films in the "Harry Potter" film series (#s 5, 6, 7, and 8 from 2007-2011).

The new Scarface will not be a sequel or a direct remake, but will instead use the same basic premise of both films: "An outsider, an immigrant, barges his way into the criminal establishment in pursuit of a twisted version of the American dream, becoming a kingpin through a campaign of ruthlessness and violent ambition." What is being kept secret for now is where exactly the "immigrant" will be from in this third film, after the first two films featured gangsters named Tony who were Italian (1932) and Cuban (1983). 

Martin Bregman, who produced the 1983 version, is on board, and the studio is currently meeting with writers to discuss what, exactly, today's "twisted version of the American dream" looks like. Obviously, it's too soon to say whether or not this is a good idea (probably not), though it might be worth it just for the potential soundtrack.

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On the occasion of Stanley Kubrick’s 85th birthday, Nick Wrigley explores the director’s favorite films and viewing habits with the help of Kubrick’s right-hand man, Jan Harlan. Nick Wrigley, with the help of Jan Harlan, Kubrick's producer and brother-in-law, have explored the director's list of favorite 10 films. What did one of the greatest directors of all time think were the greatest films of all time?

The first and only (as far as we know) Top 10 list Kubrick submitted to anyone was in 1963 for a fledgling American magazine named Cinema (which had been founded the previous year and ceased publication in 1976). Here’s that list:

1. I Vitelloni (Fellini, 1953)

2. Wild Strawberries (Bergman, 1957)

3. Citizen Kane (Welles, 1941)

4. The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (Huston, 1948)

5. City Lights (Chaplin, 1931)

6. Henry V (Olivier, 1944)

7. La notte (Antonioni, 1961)

8. The Bank Dick (Fields, 1940)

9. Roxie Hart (Wellman, 1942)

10. Hell’s Angels (Hughes, 1930)

In an early interview with Cahiers du cinéma in 1957, Kubrick said:

“Highest of all I would rate Max Ophuls, who for me possessed every possible quality. He has an exceptional flair for sniffing out good subjects, and he got the most out of them. He was also a marvelous director of actors.”

Also in 1957, Kubrick considered Elia Kazan:

“…without question the best director we have in America. And he’s capable of performing miracles with the actors he uses.”

In the 1960s, Kubrick said:

“I believe Bergman, De Sica and Fellini are the only three filmmakers in the world who are not just artistic opportunists. By this I mean they don’t just sit and wait for a good story to come along and then make it. They have a point of view which is expressed over and over and over again in their films, and they themselves write or have original material written for them.”

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What is a Black Hole? What is a Wormhole?  What is the difference between a Black Hole and a Wormhole in outer space? There are so many unanswered questions regarding these concepts. So before we even begin with this film list, I would like to explain few theories related to these holes.

Black holes are places where ordinary gravity has become so extreme that it overwhelms all other forces in the Universe. Once inside, nothing can escape a black hole's gravity — not even light can exit the event horizon.

Wormholes are still theoretical / fictional. They would be tears in 2 locations of our universe with a 'tunnel' of sorts between them. If the wormhole was large enough, you would be able to go from one end to the other through the tunnel, bypassing all the distance in between.

There is always been a lot of curiosity regarding black holes and wormholes in outer space and several movies have been made over the years with black holes central to the theme. The next years most anticipated and upcoming film of Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar" is theoretically based on black holes, wormholes and time travel too. So this gives us a lot more reasons to know and be well prepared to understand "Insterstellar". Now let's begin with our list of films based on black holes and worm holes.

10. Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005)

*** A Wonderful Out Space Family Adventure ***

Open up your imagination to the world of Zathura. Kids and adults alike will revel in this great story about two young brothers who find an old board-style game called Zathura that literally launches them and their home into outer-space. Danny and Walter are the brothers and when their father leaves them alone with their teenage sister for a few minutes, worlds collide and their home becomes a space-bound asteroid, but not because of any interstellar cataclysm. It's all related to the game Zathura that the younger Danny finds and begins playing.

"Zathura" is a unique family film that provides strong moral lessons on the value and importance of family. It also demonstrates the advantages of working together to solve problems. I believe children are going to love this movie and adults will enjoy it just as much for the way it brings back feelings of juvenile fantasy.

9. Wristcutters: A Love Story (2006)

*** A Captivating Journey Into Surrealism ***

The clever and imaginative comedy "Wristcutters: A Love Story," written and directed by Goran Dukic, takes place in a world populated entirely by people who've committed suicide, a land that has everything the living world has to offer, apparently, except a sky full of stars and cell phone reception. And, oh yea, there's a black hole under the passenger seat of the rusted-out orange station wagon our intrepid characters are riding in. 

The movie end with a happy note, maybe it's just too happy and a little bit dreamy (I would say). But as I said, it does actually stay true to its title. A word "A Love Story", I don't see any point of making it a sad story at all. So if you are somebody who likes romantic-comedy with a little of twist and a lot of heart inside, then this one is definitely a movie for you.

8. Galaxy Quest (1999)

*** Great fun for Trekkers and non-believers alike! ***

"Galaxy Quest" stands both as one of the most well-crafted and witty comedies in recent years as well as a grand space adventure with amazing special effects that have held up quite well (with the possible exceptions of the CGI baby aliens on the desert world).

The acting is top-notch, (Tim Allen plays the scene-stealing hack down to the last detail, Sigourney Weaver is hilarious as the token female on the ship, Alan Rickman adds wonderful conflict as a furious Shakespearian actor who is convinced his role on the show ruined his career) the special effects are just fabulous, and the few poignant moments are done so well that it's damn near tear-jerking. Do yourself a favor and buy this movie. Don't even rent it first, just buy it!

7. Treasure Planet (2002)

*** Best Disney Movie You've Never Seen ***

This was truly brilliant. While watching the ending scene, I was internally asking Disney why they don't make films that are this good anymore. Please, Disney. Bring back the old magic.

Jim is a young boy, who dreams of adventures. He somehow obtains a map that leads to a place that's full of riches untold. He becomes a cabin boy in a space galleon and sets sail with the rest of the alien crew towards Treasure Planet. Aboard the ship, he befriends a cyborg, John Silver. Unbeknown to Jim, his friend is actually a pirate with a greedy scheme on his mind.

Disney shorted promotion of the film and the intended audience never really found out about it. Why this is so remains a mystery. There were rumors that the two producers got into an argument with Eisner who is notoriously vindictive. The only other possible reason is that the film is that it's aimed more for boys than girls.

6. The Black Hole (1979)

*** A Journey Begins Where Everything Else Ends ***

Did you ever have one of those mutant pets, like a cat with six toes on its front paws, or an extra ear? Well I didn't either, but you can imagine what it must be like. You'd love the thing all the more because of its flaws, because it'll never be perfect, and because it needs someone to love it. And such is my love for "The Black Hole" (1979). It is an interesting story that is rendered and explored in a mechanical manner--although visually, in terms of its set design and special effects, it is really stunning. 

In a certain way you might say I love/hate the movie. The methodical way it's constructed seems lifeless. But at the same time, it is a strange joy to see its methodical construction. It takes tremendous energy to create something so controlled. It's certainly not a film made by accident or unconsciously.

"The Black Hole," manages to be strangely trance-inducing. Once I put it on, it's hard to turn it off.

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Why were these movies ahead of their time? These movies are judged as being ahead of their time originally  because of their technical aspects, unique and influential story telling and visual effects achievements. Most of these became the staple for referencing great visual effects when they were released. It's not necessarily that their subject matter or content was not well received until years later.

I have seen thousands of movies throughout my life and I am one of those guys who enjoys movies from every single genre. But some will be works of art that continue to challenge, enlighten, or amaze me long after I turn them off. These 10 as the greatest examples of movies ahead of their time when they came out.

Note: The list contains movies which were released before 1980s.

10. Bonnie and Clyde (1967)

***A Classic Tale On Real Life Criminals And Fabulous Entertainment***

"Bonnie Parker: What would you do if some miracle happened and we could walk out of here tomorrow morning and start all over again clean? No record and nobody after us, huh?

Clyde Barrow: Well, uh, I guess I'd do it all different."

The 1960s was when motion pictures were starting to get realistic, and I mean that with every sense of the word. This picture, Bonnie and Clyde, is one of the first to depict violence in a graphic matter while telling the life and death story of one of America's most notorious bank robbers of the 1930s.

Both Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway did an impressive job with their characters, as they seemed to fill every attribute of the real Bonnie and Clyde themselves. I found this love story a little different due to Clyde's hesitation and display of emotions, but it was something different that I found somewhat interesting.

If you're offended by films that change history for their own gain then you might not be too partial to the film, but if you could care less then just sit back and enjoy Bonnie and Clyde.

9. Psycho (1960)

***Timing, Technical Excellence And Hitchcock Made It Special***

"The picture you MUST see from the beginning... Or not at all!... For no one will be seated after the start of... Alfred Hitchcock's greatest shocker Psycho."

 

"It Is _Required_ That You See Psycho From The Very Beginning!"

"Psycho" is the most astounding, daring, and successful scary film ever made on multiple personality disorder... Hitchcock uses pure cinema to arouse audience's emotions.

  

Janet Leigh plays Marion Crane, a respectable 30-year-old spinster steals $40,000 from her workplace and takes off on a solo car journey to nowhere. She makes the fateful mistake of staying overnight at the Bates Motel and her conversations with its owner, Norman Bates, and ends with her murder in the famous shower scene. If there was any doubt by the time this movie was made, `Psycho' once and for all proved that Hitchcock was, indeed, the Master of Suspense. There have been many imitators before and since, but all of them, good and bad alike, only serve to point out that nobody does it better than Hitchcock.

8. 8 ½ (1963) 

***An Exhilarating Cinematic Experience And Frederico Fellini's Masterwork*** 

"Guido: My Dears, Happiness consists of being able to tell the truth without hurting anyone.

Guido: All the confusion of my life has been a reflection of myself! Myself as I am, not as I'd like to be.

Guido: The truth is: I do not know... I seek... I have not yet found. Only with this in mind can I feel alive and look at you without shame." - Some of the greatest Philosophical Quotes.

"8 ½ a.k.a Otto e Mezzo" is of the most original and spellbinding films I know of. One of the beauties of cinema is to merge the artist's memory and fantasy; Fellini certainly utilized this magic to present his story and characters that embody both humanity and mystery.

The film is about a film director who finds himself unable to complete the process of creating the ultimate masterpiece, a movie that is designed to represent his will to the world. The movie title symbolizes a miscarriage, because, unlike a mother, who, after 9 months of pregnancy, gives birth to her child, Guido is unable to finalize his project and kills himself when feeling at odds with the people around him and his own creation.

Time has not lessened its impact in any way. It remains a tour de force work of cinema magic that merits comparison to Welle's Citizen Kane. "8 1/2" is as good as it gets.

7. Jaws (1975)

***An Intriguing, Extremely Tense Spielberg's Masterpiece***  

"Mayor Vaughn: Martin, it's all psychological thing. You yell barracuda, everybody says, "Huh? What?" You yell shark, we've got a panic on our hands on the Fourth of July."

"Jaws" is one of the best Spielberg films of all time. Everything from the opening title sequence to the credits is non-stop brilliance, the acting for one is immense, Shieder's Brody is edgy and paranoid but endearing and charismatic.

The story is set on the fictitious Amity Island in the mid 70s. The film focuses on a series of shark attacks and a subsequent shark hunt. Jaws is based on a bestselling novel by Peter Bentley, who also wrote the screenplay for the film. The groundbreaking 1975 film has won Academy Awards for Film Editing, Music, and Sound. Its cast is full of talented actors, including Roy Schneider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss.

This one here is great entertainment with plenty to love about it. A must-see film, not only for genre and creature-feature but for movie fans in general. Highly recommended.

6. Alien (1979)

***Technical Brilliance And Scott's Crowning Achievement***

"Dallas: I haven't seen anything like that except, uh, molecular acid.

Brett: It must be using it for blood.

Parker: It's got a wonderful defense mechanism. You don't dare kill it."

Almost thirty three years have passed since Alien made its first appearance, becoming an instant classic, opening the doors of Hollywood director Ridley Scott and starting one of the best-known franchises to have ever graced the screen. The movie is still as fresh, brilliant and scary as it was back in 1979, perhaps because no other film (except James Cameron's superb sequel, Aliens) has yet been able to match its claustrophobic mood and moments of sheer, unadulterated dread.

"Alien" is a landscape in horror survival where it plays like a silent motion picture where we don't know what's going to happen next. It's creepy, very effective, and it's the kind of film you don't want to watch in the dark.

5. Jason and the Argonauts (1968)  

***A Special Stop-Frame Animation Master Of Its Time***

"Zeus: The gods are best served by those who need their help the "least".


"Argos: Pray to the gods, Jason!

Jason: The gods of Greece are cruel! In time, all men shall learn to live without them."

"Jason and the Argonauts" is a tale of love and betrayal, friendship and fortune. It is nearly 40 years old but it still holds up as one of the semi-classic mythological fantasy which provides a framework for some splendid stop-frame animation. "Ray Harryhausen" is the man of the moment here, and his stop-go animation of miniatures has never encountered serious competition. Each work is a perfect artistic miracle of painstaking attention to detail. The giant guardian statue of Kalos is particularly well suited to his technique.

I would recommend the movie to anyone who likes cinema that's enjoyably superficial like "The Lord Of The Ring Trilogy". It's the cinematic equivalent of eating your dessert without having to eat your dinner. The movie never feels weighed down by the romance or the melodrama, it's mostly just all about transporting you to the fantasy world.

4. King Kong (1933)

***Perhaps The Best Ever In Early Special Effects***

"Jack Driscoll: What do you call that thing?

Carl Denham: Something from the dinosaur family.

Jack Driscoll: Dinosaur, eh?

Carl Denham: Yes, Jack; a prehistoric beast."

One of the most imaginative, creative, and spectacular action/horror films ever made. It was decades ahead of its time in many ways. It influenced Spielberg, Jackson, you name it; a whole generation of filmmakers. As a kid in pre-Star Wars days, it was breathtaking to watch on TV.

This 30s Hollywood twist on the Beauty and the Beast story starts when a pretty young girl is picked to star in the next film producer of Carl Denham, known for his exotic locations and animal photography. This film has been so successful that a couple remakes have been made, and it has spawned a few video games. The scene where Kong climbs the Empire State Building is probably one of the most memorable and classic moments in cinema.

3. Star Wars (1977)

***One Of The Most Enduring Sci-Fi Movies Of All Time***

"Obi-Wan: There was nothing you could have done, Luke, had you been there. You'd have been killed too, and the droids would now be in the hands of the Empire.

Luke: I want to come with you to Alderaan. There's nothing for me here now. I want to learn the ways of the Force and become a Jedi like my father."

What can I say about George Lucas's "Star Wars" that hasn't already been said? It's one of the most authentically shot films, the great things about "Star Wars" is the visuals, the opening shot where the Star Destroyer flies over while chasing the Rebel Blockade Runner is amazing. The music is also fantastic, it evokes early epic movie scores by the likes of Erich Wolfgang Korngold and Miklos Rozsa and also hearkens back to Classical music in the romantic period, especially to Wagner and Holst.

Lucas also studied motifs of Greek mythological creatures to design the aliens, sets and robotic character shots of many of the fictional characters. Therefore, these styles of thematic elements were carried into many other space action creations that Lucas has directed in future films, including the Star Wars Trilogy.

2. Metropolis (1927)

***One Of The Most Influential Film That Presents a Futuristic View***

"Maria: There can be no understanding between the hand and the brain unless the heart acts as mediator."


"Maria: "We shall build a tower that will reach to the stars!" Having conceived Babel, yet unable to build it themselves, they had thousands to build it for them. But those who toiled knew nothing of the dreams of those who planned."

"Metropolis" is a fantastic futuristic view of the fight of classes in society. When "Metropolis" was shot, it was a romantic revolutionary period of mankind history, with socialist movements around the world. Fritz Lang directed and wrote the screenplay of this masterpiece certainly inspired in this historical moment and defending a position of agreement and understanding between both sides, showing that they need each other. I wonder how this great director was able to produce such special effects in 1927, with very primitive cameras and equipment.

t is a landmark film and an ignition for the evolution of the science fiction/fantasy film genre. The story itself is simple,a Biblical allegory, about how people with a vision should share that vision in order to make it happen. The film is anything but simple. It is immense, and a rich legacy that director Fritz Lang has left us.

1. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

***Stanley Kubrick's Unmatched Accomplishment***

"Dr. Dave Bowman: Well, he acts like he has genuine emotions. Uhm, of course, he's programmed that way to make it easier for us to talk to him. But as to whether or not he has real feelings is something I don't think anyone can truthfully answer."

Hands down, and without a shadow of a doubt, So much has been said about "2001: A Space Odyssey" and how revolutionary it is. Even if something similar is attempted today, it will inevitably still be streets behind Stanley Kubrick's influential masterpiece. After making a name for himself with classic films such as Paths of Glory (1957), Lolita (1962) and Dr. Strangelove (1964), Kubrick bolstered and cemented his reputation as one of the greatest and influential filmmakers ever to grace our planet with the release of 2001, at a time when space exploration looked real and promising.

"2001: A Space Odyssey", triumphant film that asks a lot out of you. You are asked to accept lengthy scenes of apes, long scenes of spacecraft and classical music, and many other drawn-out sequences. I loved every second of it.

Honorable Mentions: 

As you know, the list contain movies which were released before 1980s. There were so many that I had to include at least a few honorable mentions (random selection)...

Solaris (1972), Forbidden Planet (1956) , Jurassic Park (1993), The Fifth Element (1997), Starship Troopers (1997), The Matrix (1999), WarGames (1983), Tron (1982), Blade Runner (1982), A Scanner Darkly (2006), The Fountain (2006), Children of Men (2006)...

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"Do not compare yourself to others. If you do so, you are insulting yourself." - Adolf Hitler

"Make the lie big, make it simple, keep saying it, and eventually they will believe it." - Adolf Hitler

"If you win, you need not have to explain...If you lose, you should not be there to explain!" - Adolf Hitler

These are the most famous quotes from Adolf Hitler who was considered one of the most evil people in history because of the Holocaust. His quest for world domination left Europe in ruins, many countries had been greatly hurt and even completely destroyed because of him. He is responsible for well over 51 million deaths during his time in power. Watching movies is one way to know more about famous personalities and their perspectives. Some of these films tell the Hitler's story from his perspective, as Hitler saw himself, as his followers and the German people saw Adolf Hitler. These films are realistic, comical and authentic film on Adolf Hitler and truly mesmerizing.  

If you want to see documentaries based on Adolf Hitler, You can also try Leni Riefenstahl's famous documentaries "Triumph of the Will (1935)", "Speer und er" (2005) and Alain Resnais's "Night and Fog (1955)".

10. Mein Kampf (2009)

***Could Have Been Better With More Accurate Story***

"Mein Kampf" film about Hitler's early years in Vienna could have been so good if it didn't try to explain every little thing that would later happen - the idea to the swastika for example, or even the growth of his now characteristic moustache.

The film portrays Hitler as a young, from the beginning hateful man who is adopted by a jew and how he drops from being a failed painter to a leader of a small group of thugs, leading them against the Jews.

Do not watch this movie if you're looking for historical accuracy. On the other hand, I was quite impressed by the fine acting of the leading characters. Schilling gives a nice performance as young Hitler.

9. The Producers (1968) 

***A Classic Comedy And A Springtime For Adolf Hitler***

"Max Bialystock: That's exactly why we want to produce this play. To show the world the true Hitler, the Hitler you loved, the Hitler you knew, the Hitler with a song in his heart."

"The Producers" is about two guys named Max Bialystock, (Zero Mostel) and Leo Bloom, (Gene Wilder) who both decided to produce a Broadway Play and try to turn it into an instant flop in order to make themselves rich. Max played a con game with older women in order to swindle them of their money by having them invest in his Broadway Plays. The name of the play they produce is called 'Springtime for Hitler' & Germany and they are both sure the public will never view and accept this film which glorifies Adolph Hitler.

All in all, I think the actors carry this movie. Mostel, Wilder, Hewett and most others do terrific acts that add up to a very enjoyable movie and I can choose to ignore the logical errors.

8. Valkyrie (2008)

 ***Well-Crafted And Gripping Wartime Drama***

"Henning von Tresckow: We have to show the world that not all of us are like him. Otherwise, this will always be Hitler's Germany. "

"Adolf Hitler: The Valkyrie; handmaidens of the gods, choosing who will live and who will die, sparing the most heroic from an agonizing death. One cannot understand National Socialism if one does not understand Wagner. "

Tom Cruise does a surprisingly good job at portraying at Colonel Von Stauffenberg, a veteran of the German Army's North African campaign, whose battlefield injuries clinch his determination to end Hitler's life. Hence, his recruitment by a cadre of like-minded German generals and civilian politicians.

The direction/cinematography was flawless. The action scenes at the beginning depicting the Afrika Korps under attack was the finest battle sequence I have ever seen. Thesequences where airplanes from the period were flying and landing added to the realism of the film.

The film was unforgettable and inspirational. I would certainly recommend it to any history buff or anyone interested in a riveting suspense yarn.

7. Moloch (1999)

***The Private Live Of Hitler And Eva Brownova***

In 1942, in Bavaria, Eva Braun (Yelena Rufanova) is alone, when Adolf Hitler (Leonid Mozgovoy) arrives with Dr. Josef Goebbels (Leonid Sokol) and his wife Magda Goebbels (Yelena Spiridonova) and Martin Bormann (Vladimir Bogdanov) to spend a couple of days without talking politics.

Leonid Mozgovoy's performance as Hitler is uncanny. He is nervous, annoyed, self-absorbed, even vulnerable, and oblivious to the strained relations around him, including his troubled relationship with Braun, played by Yelena Rufanova.

The film can rightfully be called a cinematic milestone because of its portrayal of Hitler. For the first time in narrative film history, Hitler is shown to be human. This is ultimately a valuable artistic judgment, for it fosters understanding of the political forces that he set in motion.

6. The Great Dictator (1940)

  ***Perhaps Charlie Chaplin's Most Powerful Masterpiece***

"Commander Shutz: Strange, and I thought you were an Aryan.

A Jewish barber: No. I'm a vegetarian."

"The Great Dictator" is one of the best mingling of social satire and comedy, a brilliant and effective combination of entertainment and commentary to ridicule fascism which had taken over Germany and Italy. The Tramp or nameless barber is a private at the very end of World War I fighting for the fictional country of Tomainia. He along with a pilot escapes from the front lines, crashing in a plane, luckily just in time for the Armistice.

Chaplin is just unbelievable. There is an incredible combination of silent and spoken performance, and it evokes both extreme laughter and sadness. One can easily the remnants of his silent career in this and his mannerisms, his physical acting is hilarious. The speech at the end of the film is probably the best I've ever seen in any film, his delivery is just incredible, its thought provoking and full of emotion.

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Caveman (or Ancient People) is a fictional character based on the insights of early life of prehistoric human. You might have heard stories about cavemen or seen them on television and pictures. There were ancient people who lived in caves thousands of years ago. And we all have the same old question on our mind: "How Human Life Evolved On This Earth?". The scientific theories has proven (not accurate) lot of facts about human life and their evolution but somehow time and time again we are still not satisfied with what we have proven. That's why i thought of putting up a set of movies which are based on Ancient People and their evolution. This may not be accurate but worth knowing about our prehistoric human life and their mannerism.

1. Quest for Fire (1981) 

***One Of The Best Neolithic And Most Accurate Film Ever***

"80,000 years ago, man's survival in a vast uncharted land depended on the possession of fire. For those early humans, fire was an object of great mystery, since no one had mastered its creation. Fire had to be stolen from nature, it had to be kept alive - sheltered from wind and rain, guarded from rival tribes. Fire was a symbol of power and a means of survival. The tribe who possessed fire, possessed life."

"Quest for Fire" was based on the book of J. H. Rosny. The movie develops a travel in time showing one of the biggest conquest of human kind: the domain of fire. It's a 80 thousand years ago beautiful drama. It's probably the best and most accurate prehistoric men movie ever made.

J.J. Annaud did a terrific job ingeniously directing actors that were not supposed to utter a single meaningful word. The three main lead characters are an inspiration to the craft of acting, they play the parts with considerable charisma. The cinematography is lush and really does show exactly what a big world it was back then. I am astounded by the fairly seamless transitions between locations.I mean there is a lot of difference in topography between Canada, Scotland and Kenya.

2. 10,000 BC (2008)

***Quite Underrated And  A Prehistoric Epic***

"Tic'Tic: A good man draws a circle around himself and cares for those within. His woman, his children.

Tic'Tic: Other men draw a larger circle and bring within their brothers and sisters.

Tic'Tic: But some men have a great destiny. They must draw around themselves a circle that includes many, many more.

Tic'Tic: Your father was one of those men. You must decide for yourself whether you are, as well."

"10,000 BC" story begins in the tundra, takes us to jungles, wastelands, and through the desert to the remnants of a dying Post-Atlantean civilization. We are given a myth from prehistory, and it is in the mythology that I find the true strength of this movie. I found it very difficult to be bored when so many symbols were popping out of the woodwork. 

The dialogue is very good, the characters and their acting is fantastic, the whole storyline is thoroughly enjoyable, emphasizing the importance of values such as friendship and trust. 10,000 BC may not be historically accurate, but worthwhile watching many times over. You can't help but getting drawn into this film and feel part of it, hoping the little guy will win.

3. Iceman (1984)

***Powerful Thinking-Head's Science Fiction Movie***

"Doctor Stanley Shephard: [their first view of the Iceman] What do you think?

Maynard: Looks like an indian.

Doctor Stanley Shephard: What kind of an indian?

Maynard: A Cleveland Indian. What do I know? You're the anthropologist. "

A team of arctic-research explorers discover the body of a Neanderthal man frozen in a slab of ice. He is brought to life by Dr. Brady (Lindsay Crouse). The Iceman (John Lone) is placed in an enclosed artificial wilderness housing. Dr. Shepard (Timothy Hutton) is brought in to study the man. However, he goes one stop further by making face to face contact. With the help of Diane, their struggle to identify with the Iceman becomes a personal, and moving experience.

It's truly a brilliant performance by Lone, and probably one of the best portrayals I've ever watched in a film of an actor playing a Neanderthal Man. He almost unrecognizable under all the makeup, but his performance is right on the money, A lot of his acting is through body language, and its really good. And you won't even be able to believe that this is the same guy/actor from The Last Emperor.

4. The Clan of the Cave Bear (1986)

***An Anthropologically interesting drama***

"Brun: You want to be a leader, Broud, but a man who hits his people can never lead the Clan."

"The Clan Of The Cave Bear" is a totally believable story of life as it may have been 50,000 years ago. it portrays primitive people with primitive language, laws and beliefs with an honest affection. it's more of a "documentary" about Daryl Hanna's trials and tribulations in her adopted tribe than it is a plotted story. it comes off more like real life.

It strikes me as reasonably credible anthropologically and its message about the value of human intelligence and initiative is positive and valid. As far as 'accurate' I don't think anyone can claim it is or it isn't, considering that the only clue we have that people even existed at that age in history is a few bones and other circumstantial conjecture.

5. One Million Years B.C. (1966) 

***A Classic Prehistoric And Superior Remake***

"Narrator: This is a story of long, long ago; when the world was just beginning."

John Richardson plays Tumak, a member of the savage Rock tribe who is forced to leave the safety of his cave when he has a run-in with his father, chief Akhoba. After wandering through miles of barren volcanic wasteland, a weary Tumak stumbles into the coastal domain of the peaceful Shell tribe, where he is found by a fishing group comprising of several extremely fit, big-breasted blondes, led by stunner Loana

"One Million Years BC" features some terrific cinematography by Wilkie Cooper, some fairly scary dinosaurs courtesy of Ray Harryhausen, and a decidedly dark atmosphere that at times is quite disturbing. Raquel Welch is the reason most people  cite for watching this film, but she's really only icing on the cake. Besides, Martine Beswick looks even better than Raquel does! 

6. Caveman (1981) 

***A Straight And Simple Story With Excellent Humor***

Ringo goofs up and is banished from his tribe. He and Dennis Quaid (Fred to Starr's Barney)wander around encountering odd Jurassic adventures. Look for Tickle Me Elmo's prehistoric ancestors, bug eyes, screeching high pitched noises, short arms, and all; they are definitely a highlight.

I recommend this movie to anyone who wants just to laugh, and be silly, and not think too hard. Simply enjoy. Ringo is a hoot. He's a great physical comedian, using only his face, body and a vocabulary of grunts to express himself.  Dennis Quaid is perfect as the simple sidekick. Barbara Bach is sexy and sufficiently manipulative. And Shelley Long does the classic good girl perfectly. And the ending is oh-so-satisfying! What more could you want?

7. Year One (2009)

***Not Brilliant But A Good Comedy Movie***

"Zed: You could be my right-hand man.
Oh: I've seen what you do with your right hand. No, thank you."

"Cain: For the crimes- of blasphemy - heresy - conspiracy - treachery - leprosy - puppetry - hyperbole - animal husbandry - sodomy... Oh, it's refusal of sodomy - overt punditry - and the murder of my brother Abel - the prisoners shall be stoned - TO DEATH!"

"Year One", another gem polished by legendary director Harold Ramis, is easily the funniest movie I've seen since Borat. Some of the wittiest biting satire of all time. This is "The Life of Brian" for a new generation, and has a tinge of Monty Python humor . The greatest feat of the film was accomplished when co-writer Judd Apatow  realized the lovable nerd Michael Cera portrays would have instant chemistry with chronic scene-stealer Jack Black. The Duo is the product of prodigy and providence which delivers laughs so fast the audience will miss one joke for laughing at another.

8. When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth (1970) 

***Loads Of Fun And Imaginative Adventure Film***

The main character in the film is an attractive blonde woman named Sanna, who is doomed to be sacrificed to the sun, the normal fate of blondes in her particular tribe. She manages to escape by jumping into the sea, and is rescued by Tara, a young man from another tribe. Tara takes a decided fancy to Sanna and her golden locks, provoking Ayak's furious jealousy. A further complication arises when Sanna's own tribe come looking for her.

This film is every bit as tedious as it sounds. One of a few prehistoric films produced by Hammer than depicted humans alongside dinosaurs, When Dinosaurs Ruled The Earth is nothing more than cheap fantasy that mixes the excitement of dinosaur attacks with big breasted women in cave girl costumes.

9. History of the World: Part I (1981)

***Mel Brook's Best Prehistoric Comedy Film***

"Narrator: And of course, with the birth of the artist came the inevitable afterbirth... the critic."

"Bearnaise: I don't like your cuffs!... I don't like your cuffs! I don't like your cuffs! A man's cuffs should be even with the tip of his 'pee-pee'. Yours are all the way down to your balls!

Count de Monet: At least I have them!

Bearnaise: Bitch!"

An overview of history from caveman days to the French Revolution, "History Of The World Part 1" introduces us to such characters as Moses, Comics the Roman stand-up philosopher, and King Louis XVI, all played by Brooks' favorite actor - Mel himself. In various bits, we see man emerge from erotically fixated primitives to erotically fixated primitives with silly wigs.

I think this may possibly be Mel Brooks' best film. The humor is non-stop, and should be great for everyone. He revives the "walk this way" gag yet again, and even throws in some more subtle references. I really, really loved the vulgar Oedipus joke.

10. Encino Man (1992)

***Refreshingly Hilarious And Fun Ride***

"Dave: Matt Wilson? I mean, what a jerk! What does she see in him, anyway?

Stoney: Well, he's got the buff spikes chillin' on top of his melon, obviously, right?, - dude, he's checking her cheeks! oh oh! - he's got the serious beak, and his own personal holding company full of fundage, bro, that he weases off of ma... ma...

Dave: [finishing the phrase] ... jor.

Stoney: 18-inch bi's - mine are only 4...

Encino man tells the story of two boys (Dave and Stoney) who uncover a caveman (Link) while digging a pool. They use him to get popular, only to have to whole thing blow up in their faces. It's a feel-good comedy that one can still watch and get a good laugh at.

I couldn't get enough of it! It's so entertaining! Watching the trio of Brendan Fraser, Pauly Shore, and Sean Astin was truly enchanting. Three handsome men, with extreme talent to entertain! Who could ask for more! I can't say enough good things about this movie!

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