Encyclopedia - Denzel Washington: Encyclopedia Ii - Denzel Washington - Malcolm X
Washington played one of his most critically acclaimed roles in 1992's Malcolm X, directed by Spike Lee, where his performance as the Bla...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1954: Encyclopedia - 1954
1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. 1954 - Events. January 1 - Soviet Union no longer demand...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Malcolm X: Encyclopedia - Malcolm X
Malcolm X, (born Malcolm Little May 19, 1925 – February 21, 1965) also known as Detroit Red, El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, and Omowale, was...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1990s: Encyclopedia - 1990s
The 1990s decade refers to the years from 1990 to 1999, inclusive, the last decade of the 20th Century. Informally, it can also include a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John Brown Abolitionist: Encyclopedia Ii - John Brown Abolitionist - Later Years
In 1844, Brown partnered with Simon Perkins of Akron, managing the magnate's farm and flocks. In 1846, responding to the concerns of wool...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1976 In Film: Encyclopedia - 1976 In Film
1976 in film - Top grossing films. North America One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest All the President's Men, starring Dustin Hoffman an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pentecostalism: Encyclopedia - Pentecostalism
History of Christianity Jesus of Nazareth The Apostles Ecumenical councils Great Schism The Crusades Reformation The Trinity God the Fath...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Boxing: Encyclopedia - Boxing
Boxing, nicknamed the "sweet science" and also called pugilism or prizefighting, is a sport where two participants of similar weight atta...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 2001 In Film: Encyclopedia - 2001 In Film
This is a list of film-related events in 2001. 2000 in film 2001 in film 2002 in film 2000 in home video 2001 in home video 2002 in ho...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cigar Aficionado: Encyclopedia - Cigar Aficionado
Cigar Aficionado is an American magazine that is dedicated to the world of cigars. Published since September 1992, the magazine is known ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Whitney Houston: Encyclopedia - Whitney Houston
Whitney Elizabeth Houston (born August 9, 1963 in Newark, New Jersey) is an American Pop, R&B, Soul and Gospel singer, songwriter, re...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dakota Fanning: Encyclopedia - Dakota Fanning
Hannah Dakota Fanning (born February 23, 1994) is an American child actress. Known professionally as Dakota Fanning, she is one of the fi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cinema Of The United States: Encyclopedia - Cinema Of The United States
Architecture Cinema Comic books Cuisine Dance Literature Music Poetry Sculpture Television Theater Visual arts The cinema of the United S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Typecasting Acting: Encyclopedia - Typecasting Acting
Typecasting is the process by which an actor is strongly identified with a role or genre. Central casting often exhibits a pattern of pla...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Baby Boomer: Encyclopedia - Baby Boomer
A baby boomer is someone who is born in a period of increased birth rates, such as those during the economic prosperity that in many cou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Azazel: Encyclopedia - Azazel
Azazel (Hebrew: עזאזאל, Arabic: عزازل azazil) is an enigmatic name from the Hebrew scriptures, possibly referring to a fallen ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1996 In Film: Encyclopedia - 1996 In Film
This is a list of film-related events in 1996. 1995 in film 1996 in film 1997 in film 1995 in home video 1996 in home video 1997 in ho...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - A Century Of Cinema: Encyclopedia - A Century Of Cinema
A Century of Cinema is a 1994 documentary directed by Caroline Thomas about the art of filmmaking (coinciding with cinema's 100th anniver...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1993 In Film: Encyclopedia - 1993 In Film
This is a list of film-related events in 1993. 1992 in film 1993 in film 1994 in film 1992 in home video 1993 in home video 1994 in ho...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Malcolm X: Encyclopedia Ii - Malcolm X - Name
He explained the name he chose by saying, "To take one's 'X' is to take on a certain mystery, a certain possibility of power in the eyes...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jadakiss: Encyclopedia Ii - Jadakiss - Ruff Ryders
Jada's debut solo album, Kiss the Game Goodbye, was released in August of 2001 under the Ruff Ryders/Interscope label. This album feature...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Sex Symbols: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Sex Symbols - Female
List of sex symbols - Groups. ATC The Bangles Destiny's Child Dixie Chicks The Donnas The Go Go's Klymaxx Lillix Spice Girls t.A.T.u.�...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Baby Boomer: Encyclopedia Ii - Baby Boomer - Famous Baby-boomers
(Note that Howe and Schwartz begin the Boom Generation in 1943 -- not 1946, on grounds that the years 1943 and 1943 reflect a divide of t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Famous New Yorkers: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Famous New Yorkers - Native New Yorkers
The following were born in New York City. Some became famous after they moved away. List of famous New Yorkers - A. Aaliyah - singer K...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Generation X: Encyclopedia Ii - Generation X - Outlook
Despite their generational attitude against collectivism, Generation Xers take some group pride in their generation. In math, "X" stands ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Whitney Houston: Encyclopedia Ii - Whitney Houston - Biography
Whitney Houston - Early years. Whitney's mother (Cissy Houston), first cousin (Dionne Warwick) and Godmother (Aretha Franklin) were al...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Directors: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Directors - B
List of directors - Ba-Bi. Biju Viswanath Hector Babenco Lloyd Bacon John Badham King Baggot Maya Bankovic Boris Barnet Tom Barman Ste...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Angelina Jolie: Encyclopedia Ii - Angelina Jolie - Biography
Angelina Jolie was born in Los Angeles, California, to actors Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand. She is the niece of Chip Taylor and the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Celebrity Guest Stars On Sesame Street: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Celebrity Guest Stars On Sesame Street - Singers
List of celebrity guest stars on Sesame Street - Who didn't sing on the show. Percy Sledge, in his 1970s segment, he greets the viewer...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Human Position: Encyclopedia Ii - Human Position - Basic Human Positions
While not moving, a human can be in one of the following main positions. standing; requires sufficient headroom, e.g. it is not possible...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Boxing: Encyclopedia Ii - Boxing - Technique
Boxing - Stance and movement. Development The modern boxing stance is a reflection of the current system of rules employed by professio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - He Got Game: Encyclopedia Ii - He Got Game - Plot Summary
Allen's character, named Jesus Shuttlesworth, is an extremely talented basketball player being pursued by the top college programs in the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pentecostalism: Encyclopedia Ii - Pentecostalism - Theology
Theologically, most Pentecostal denominations are aligned with Evangelicalism in that they emphasize the reliability of the Bible and the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Glory Film: Encyclopedia Ii - Glory Film - Awards
Glory was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Art Direction-Set Decoration (Norman Garwood and Garrett Lewis) and Best Film Editing (St...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fordham University: Encyclopedia Ii - Fordham University - History
Fordham University was founded by the Irish-born, Most Reverend John Joseph Hughes (nicknamed "Dagger John"), Archbishop of New York, as ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Courage Under Fire: Encyclopedia Ii - Courage Under Fire - Box Office
US Gross Domestic Takings: US$ 59,031,057 + Other International Takings: $41,829,761 = Gross Worldwide Takings: $100,860,818 ... See ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Crimson Tide Film: Encyclopedia Ii - Crimson Tide Film - Plot
The film takes place in the near future during a period of instability in the Russian Federation. An ultranationalist has taken control o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Alumni Of Jesuit Educational Institutions: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Alumni Of Jesuit Educational Institutions - A
Alan Alda, movie actor and TV star of M*A*S*H*, Fordham University US; Guillermo Arriaga, Mexican screenwriter (Amores Perros), Universid...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Best Supporting Actor Nominees Films: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Best Supporting Actor Nominees Films - K
The Karate Kid (1984) - Noriyuki Morita Kentucky (1938) - Walter Brennan The Killing Fields (1984) - Haing S. Ngor Kiss of Death (1947) -...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Inside Man: Encyclopedia Ii - Inside Man - Synopsis
Inside Man is the story of a tough cop (Detective Frazier) who matches wits with a clever bank robber (Dalton Russell) in a tense hostage...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jamie Foxx: Encyclopedia Ii - Jamie Foxx - Acting
Bishop changed his name to "Jamie Foxx" as a hook to get more opportunities to perform at comedy clubs, and he became known for his appea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Malcolm X Film: Encyclopedia Ii - Malcolm X Film - Plot Summary
This films breaks the life and times of the famous African-American activist Malcolm X into three sections. The first section deals with ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Julia Roberts: Encyclopedia Ii - Julia Roberts - Personal Life
Roberts' personal life has often been in the spotlight, a fact that served as the basis of her (1999) film Notting Hill, a romantic comed...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Julius Caesar Play: Encyclopedia Ii - Julius Caesar Play - The Plot
Marcus Brutus is Caesar's close friend whose ancestors were famed for driving the tyrannical Tarquin kings from Rome. Brutus allows himse...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Carbon Copy Film: Encyclopedia Ii - Carbon Copy Film - Plot
Roger Porter (Washington) is the long-lost black son of Walter Whitney (Segal), a respectable businessman who lives in the all-white comm...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Man On Fire: Encyclopedia Ii - Man On Fire - Plot
Man on Fire - 2004 Version. In Mexico City, kidnapping is a business. The wealthy and their families are targets for criminals looking ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 2001 In Film: Encyclopedia Ii - 2001 In Film - Events
2001 in film - Academy Awards presentations. The annual Academy Awards served out gongs for Best Actor in Gladiator to Russell Crowe. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - T.c. Williams High School: Encyclopedia Ii - T.c. Williams High School - History
In the early 1960s, the City of Alexandria began planning for the integration of its public schools. T.C. Williams opened in 1965, and be...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Hurricane 1999 Film: Encyclopedia Ii - The Hurricane 1999 Film - Controversy
The movie was criticized for misrepresenting some of the facts of Carter's life, for example: He didn't stab a pedophile to protect hims...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Space Ghost Coast To Coast: Encyclopedia Ii - Space Ghost Coast To Coast - Guest History
Space Ghost Coast to Coast - Volume One Episodes. Episode 1.1, "Elevator" Judy Tenuta Timothy Leary Ashley Judd Episode 1.2, "Spani...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dakota Fanning: Encyclopedia Ii - Dakota Fanning - Film
In 2001, at age seven, Fanning was chosen to star opposite Sean Penn in I am Sam, the story of a mentally challenged man who fights for t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Silver Surfer: Encyclopedia Ii - Silver Surfer - Powers And Abilities
The Silver Surfer possesses vast power known as the "Power Cosmic," which was granted him by Galactus as a part of the process of physica...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shakespeare On Screen: Encyclopedia Ii - Shakespeare On Screen - Comedies
Shakespeare on screen - All's Well That Ends Well. BBC Television Shakespeare All's Well That Ends Well (TV, UK, 1980) Released in t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pentecostalism: Encyclopedia Ii - Pentecostalism - Theology
Theologically, most Pentecostal denominations are aligned with Evangelicalism in that they emphasize the reliability of the Bible and the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1990s: Encyclopedia Ii - 1990s - Overview
While optimism and hopes were high following the collapse of Communism, the backlash of the Cold War's effect was only beginning, precipi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Virtuosity: Encyclopedia Ii - Virtuosity - Character Bios
Virtuosity - Madison Carter. Madison Carter (played by Kelly Lynch) is a doctor of criminal psychology, writer of criminal psychology n...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rubin Carter: Encyclopedia Ii - Rubin Carter - Convictions And Appeals
On June 17, 1966, at about 2:30 AM, two black males entered the Lafayette Bar and Grill in Paterson, New Jersey, and started shooting. Th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Malcolm X: Encyclopedia Ii - Malcolm X - Marriage
In 1958 Malcolm married Betty X (née Sanders) in Lansing, Michigan. They had six daughters together, all of whom carried the surname of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Walter Mosley: Encyclopedia Ii - Walter Mosley - Works
Walter Mosley - Easy Rawlins mysteries. Devil in a Blue Dress (1990) A Red Death (1991) White Butterfly (1992) Black Betty (1994) A Li...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tony Scott: Encyclopedia Ii - Tony Scott - The 1980s
Grieving, Scott nevertheless persisted in trying to kickstart a feature film career. Among the projects interesting him was an adaptation...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Two-face: Encyclopedia Ii - Two-face - Full History And Analysis
Originally, the character's name was Harvey Kent, but his name was changed to avoid unnecessary association with Clark Kent. He was nickn...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cinema Of The United States: Encyclopedia Ii - Cinema Of The United States - History
Cinema of the United States - Early development. The birth of cinema, as well as its radical development, can largely be traced back to...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Baby Boomer: Encyclopedia Ii - Baby Boomer - Famous Baby-boomers
**Edward P. Jones – author 1952 Laraine Newman – comedian and former Saturday Night Live star Amy Tan – writer Herb Ritts – ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry: Encyclopedia Ii - 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry - Legacy
The regiment was disbanded after the Civil War and was eventually largely forgotten, aside from the monument (constructed 1884 – 1897) ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Steve Biko: Encyclopedia Ii - Steve Biko - References In The Arts
Steve Biko - Cinema. Malcolm Clarke made the documentary The life and death of Steve Biko in 1978. In 1987, Richard Attenborough direc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mount Vernon New York: Encyclopedia Ii - Mount Vernon New York - Geography
Mount Vernon is located at 40°54'51" North, 73°49'50" West (40.914060, -73.830507)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Monster's Ball: Encyclopedia Ii - Monster's Ball - The Controversy Within The Acclaim
The film won Halle Berry the Academy Award for Best Actress despite its graphic depiction of sexual intercourse. This was a rare instance...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Hurricane 1999 Film: Encyclopedia Ii - The Hurricane 1999 Film - Controversy
The movie was criticized for misrepresenting some of the facts of Carter's life, for example: He didn't stab a pedophile to protect hims...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Boxing: Encyclopedia Ii - Boxing - Technique
Boxing - Stance and movement. Development The modern boxing stance is a reflection of the current system of rules employed by professio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Azazel: Encyclopedia Ii - Azazel - Azazel In Scripture
Azazel - Azazel in Leviticus. The first appearance of the name "Azazel" is in Leviticus 16:8, when the Lord orders the high priest Aaro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Out Of Time Film: Encyclopedia Ii - Out Of Time Film - Plot
Matthias Whitlock (played by Washington) is police chief of the small Florida town of Banyan Key. He learns that Ann (played by Lathan), ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1954: Encyclopedia Ii - 1954 - Events
1954 - January. January 1 - Soviet Union no longer demands war reparations from East Germany January 12 - Large-scale avalanches in Au...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cinema Of The United States: Encyclopedia Ii - Cinema Of The United States - History
Cinema of the United States - Early development. The birth of cinema, as well as its radical development, can largely be traced back to...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Spike Lee: Encyclopedia Ii - Spike Lee - Biography
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, his family moved to Brooklyn, New York when he was very young. He developed film skills at Clark Atlanta Univer...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rubin Carter: Encyclopedia Ii - Rubin Carter - Convictions And Appeals
However, several months later, two petty criminals named Alfred Bello and Arthur Dexter Bradley – who had been near the Lafayette to co...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1990s: Encyclopedia Ii - 1990s - Events And Trends
While optimism and hopes were high following the collapse of Communism, the backlash of the Cold War's effect was only beginning, precipi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1990s: Encyclopedia Ii - 1990s - People
1990s - World leaders. Prime Minister Bob Hawke (Australia) Prime Minister Paul Keating (Australia) Prime Minister John Howard (Austra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cinema Of The United States: Encyclopedia Ii - Cinema Of The United States - Notable Figures In U.s. Film
Significant American-born film directors include: Woody Allen Robert Altman Hal Ashby John Cassavetes Francis Ford Coppola Cecil B. DeMi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Angelina Jolie: Encyclopedia Ii - Angelina Jolie - Relationships
On March 28, 1996 she married British actor Jonny Lee Miller, with whom she had co-starred in the movie Hackers. Jolie attended her weddi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cinema Of The United States: Encyclopedia Ii - Cinema Of The United States - Independent Film
Studios supplement these movies with independent productions, made with small budgets and often independently of the studio corporation. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Angelina Jolie: Encyclopedia Ii - Angelina Jolie - Humanitarian Work
Jolie has been a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commission for Refugees since 2001, and frequently travels to remote cou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1990s: Encyclopedia Ii - 1990s - Internet
1990s - Other significant events. The massive global human impact on the environment, which first garnered attention in the 60s, was w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cinema Of The United States: Encyclopedia Ii - Cinema Of The United States - Bibliography
Hollywood Christopher Ames, Movies about the movies : Hollywood reflected, Univ. Press of Kentucky, 1997 Bordwell, David; Staiger, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1990s: Encyclopedia Ii - 1990s - People
1990s - World leaders. Prime Minister Bob Hawke (Australia) Prime Minister Paul Keating (Australia) Prime Minister John Howard (Austra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Directors: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Directors - S
List of directors - Sa-Sj. Steve Sanguedolce Gus Van Sant Claude Sautet Geoffrey Sax John Sayles Ettore Scola Ridley Scott Tony Scott ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Malcolm X: Encyclopedia Ii - Malcolm X - Biographies And Speeches
The Autobiography of Malcolm X (ISBN 0345350685) was written by Alex Haley between 1964 and 1965, based on interviews conducted shortly b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rubin Carter: Encyclopedia Ii - Rubin Carter - Pre-boxing Life
Carter grew up in Paterson, New Jersey, a middle son among seven children. His parents had a stable, long-lasting marriage, provided well...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rubin Carter: Encyclopedia Ii - Rubin Carter - Boxing Career
While in prison, Carter resumed his interest in boxing, and promptly upon his release in September 1961, turned professional. At 5-feet-8...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Malcolm X: Encyclopedia Ii - Malcolm X - Assassination
In 1964, Life magazine published a famous photograph of Malcolm X holding an M1 Carbine and pulling back the curtains to peer out of a wi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Malcolm X: Encyclopedia Ii - Malcolm X - Africa
Among the little known and least mentioned facts about the life of Malcolm X are his excursions in Africa. In all, Malcolm X visited Afri...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Malcolm X: Encyclopedia Ii - Malcolm X - Hajj
On April 13, 1964, Malcolm departed JFK Airport, New York for Cairo, Egypt by way of Frankfurt, Germany. It was the second time Malcolm h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Malcolm X: Encyclopedia Ii - Malcolm X - A Changed Man
On May 21, 1964, he returned to the United States as a traditional Sunni Muslim (and with a new name – El-Hajji Malik El-Shabazz). When...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Space Ghost Coast To Coast: Encyclopedia Ii - Space Ghost Coast To Coast - Show Production
Part of the surreal nature of the show comes from the guests' sometimes awkward and disjointed responses to Space Ghost's questions and o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Space Ghost Coast To Coast: Encyclopedia Ii - Space Ghost Coast To Coast - Broadcast History
In the United States, Space Ghost Coast to Coast premiered on April 15, 1994 on the Cartoon Network airing initially at 11:00pm on Friday...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Virtuosity: Encyclopedia Ii - Virtuosity - Plot
Tagline: Justice needs a new program He's a composite of some 200 personalities, each a notorious killer. He's Sid 6.7, a virtual reality...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Virtuosity: Encyclopedia Ii - Virtuosity - Cast
Cast (in credits order) verified as complete Denzel Washington - Lt. Parker Barnes Kelly Lynch - Dr. Madison Carter Russell Crowe - SID ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tony Scott: Encyclopedia Ii - Tony Scott - The 2000s
His subsequent films, Spy Game (2001) and Man on Fire (2004), though further demonstrating his technical skills, did so at the expense of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tony Scott: Encyclopedia Ii - Tony Scott - The 1990s
In 1990, Scott returned the Simpson-Bruckheimer fold to helm the big-budget auto racing saga Days of Thunder. Once again directing Tom Cr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Space Ghost Coast To Coast: Encyclopedia Ii - Space Ghost Coast To Coast - Dvd Boxsets
Season Releases "Elevator", "Spanish Translation", "Gilligan", "CHiPs", "Bobcat", "Punch", "Banjo", "Batmantis", "Story Book House", "Gir...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tony Scott: Encyclopedia Ii - Tony Scott - Pre-filmmaking Years
Born in Stockton-on-Tees in the farmlands of Northern England, Tony Scott's first foray into filmmaking was not from behind the camera, b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Malcolm X: Encyclopedia Ii - Malcolm X - Tensions
By the summer of 1963, tension in the Nation of Islam reached boiling point. Malcolm believed that Elijah Muhammad was jealous of his pop...   » Read the article