It's as easy to spend a day surfing through IMDb as it is to waste hours of time on Wikipedia or Facebook, and when it comes to actors I love returning to on the website, Christopher Lee tops the list.
These days, the 88-year-old Brit is best known for his roles of Saruman in "The Lord of the Rings" and Count Dooku in the "Star Wars" prequels, but it was only 50 years ago that he was the king of horror films. But why I really love returning to his page is because the list of his film goes on and on and on.
In total, Lee has appeared in 268 films since his first role in 1948. With so many movies under his belt, my question for the BAFTA committee is not why they chose to honor Lee with the prestigious Academy Fellowship award at the awards ceremony this Sunday (February 13), but really,...
These days, the 88-year-old Brit is best known for his roles of Saruman in "The Lord of the Rings" and Count Dooku in the "Star Wars" prequels, but it was only 50 years ago that he was the king of horror films. But why I really love returning to his page is because the list of his film goes on and on and on.
In total, Lee has appeared in 268 films since his first role in 1948. With so many movies under his belt, my question for the BAFTA committee is not why they chose to honor Lee with the prestigious Academy Fellowship award at the awards ceremony this Sunday (February 13), but really,...
- 2/8/2011
- by Terri Schwartz
- MTV Movies Blog
Welcome to Cinematical's newest regular: a look at things hitting the big screen on the other side of the pond here in the UK. Sure, those of you Stateside have had your A-Team and your Karate Kid, but while the population of the UK continues to wait for such 'treats,' it's up to other distractions to keep us entertained. So without further ado, we present a new column picking five film-related things with which to occupy your time if you're in the UK.
5. Go for an Urban Drive-In
Ever wanted to experience that most American of pursuits, the drive-in cinema? Well now you can, though the downside is you will have to sit in a Volvo...
The car manufacturer is sponsoring the Volvo Starlite Urban Drive-In, which will take place at the Old Truman Brewery on July 2nd and 3rd. There'll be 25 cars, each with space for two, and tickets are £25 a pop.
5. Go for an Urban Drive-In
Ever wanted to experience that most American of pursuits, the drive-in cinema? Well now you can, though the downside is you will have to sit in a Volvo...
The car manufacturer is sponsoring the Volvo Starlite Urban Drive-In, which will take place at the Old Truman Brewery on July 2nd and 3rd. There'll be 25 cars, each with space for two, and tickets are £25 a pop.
- 7/2/2010
- by Joe Utichi
- Cinematical
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