National Treasure Book of Secrets, despite all its flaws is an action movie worth seeing. It is entertaining in the Nic Cage-grabbing-a-quick-buck kind of way, and children will likely forgive the film's faults.
National Treasure, after a 15-year absence, is back in theaters with a sequel. Book of Secrets is a sequel to 2004's original film. Nicolas Cage plays Benjamin Franklin Gates, who is a treasure hunter. His family guards a secret that has been protected for centuries. The Founding Fathers are believed to have kept the secret. Ben's mother and father are not convinced. They want to prove his great-great-grandfather, Thomas Gates, was not a conspirator in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Ben's attempt to clear his family name could backfire.
This story is about Freemasonry and connections between ancient secret societies of the past and US history. Gates's great-great-grandfather is suspected of being a conspirator in the assassination, but he has no proof. Ben consults Mitch Wilkinson (Ed Harris), who is a researcher looking for proof. Wilkinson does have some grounds to suspect Gates.
Book of Secrets' plot is complex. There are many clues. Some of them are hidden in cherished artifacts. Others are hidden in secret organizations. The story is convoluted and requires the viewer to suspend their disbelief. Even some of the scenarios seem a bit crazy.
Book of Secrets contains many funny hijinks. One Black actor plays a minor role. However, most of the film's cast is composed of white dudes. It doesn't have a Native American cast member.
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What is the most secretive location in the entire world?
It may surprise you to hear the answer. It could even make you uncomfortable, because it challenges how reality is perceived and lived. But there is a reason why this place exists. And it is not what you would expect.
The ancient Greeks called it the City of God. It was also called the City of Destruction in the Bible.
It is called Kashi (Kashmir in India). In Russia, it's called Novgorod.
However, in America it is called The Town that Disappeared.
One tiny town in western New York State lost its 1,200 inhabitants without trace. A road sign pointing to the former location of the town was all that was left, except for a few bodies and cars.
This tiny town vanished without any trace. Some say it was swallowed up by the Earth. Others claim a meteorite strike destroyed it. Some claim that it was destroyed by a meteorite strike. Others still believe it was stolen away by aliens.
Despite what may have happened, the people who lived in this once-thriving area are confident that their town will not be lost forever. They just moved to another city.
There's even a website that tracks the disappearances and recoveries of Zugspitz.
You might be wondering where this town went. It's in Switzerland.
Zugspitze is situated on the border between Germany und Austria. Just beyond the summit of the mountain is a huge lake called Lake Zugspitze.
It has always fascinated me that so many towns have disappeared, yet some still remain. Why does some vanish while others remain? I decided to investigate.
I was curious about the disappearing towns. What causes a town to disappear? What makes a place disappear?
It turns out that there are several theories about the phenomenon of vanishing towns. One theory holds that a town disappears if all its buildings are demolished. Another theory holds that the town simply relocates to another location. The third theory is that the town was never actually there.
The fact is that hundreds of towns all over the world have been swept away by the ground, despite theories to the contrary. This video examines both the history and current status.
Ever wonder how much trash gets produced each day around the world?
The United Nations states that an average person produces more than 2.5 pounds of waste per day. That's over 25 billion pounds of garbage each year!
Most of the trash ends up at incinerators and landfills. But, what happens to those dumpsters? It goes to the United States, where most of it is exported. It then gets dumped in foreign countries, polluting their ecosystems. However, now we know where all that trash goes. Mike Sexton is his full name. He owns a company called Waste Watchers. He spends his time watching trucks hauling trash around North America. Then he reports back to us about what happens next.
Sexton says he finds his job very satisfying. "We've got a lot of fun," he told CNN. "We often see large rigs passing through our town and we will follow them. "Sexton started following truck drivers nearly 20 years ago.
"It's all I felt," he stated.
Sexton loved the story about the driver who pulled over at an abandoned gas station close to Los Angeles. Sexton recalls, "The guy was searching for somewhere to put his loads." "He drove down the road and saw this building. So he pulled over and went inside. "There were two large roll-off containers full of stuff. The guy took everything out and started filling up the truck again. "Then he took out everything and began to fill up the truck. There were lots of old tires, rags furniture, mattresses, mattresses, cans, cans, and other items. "It was just an absolute mess. But it was cleaned out before he came. There wasn’t trash everywhere."
So why did this happen? It is because the location used to belong to a recycling centre. People who found out about this facility would drive to it to recycle their trash. Sexton explained that people would bring home their household items, and then take them to the building. After they were done, they would dispose of the empty containers.
You might see this happen hundreds of times a day. This can happen hundreds of times a week.Eventually, the truck becomes so overloaded with junk that it stops running. The owner finally decides to stop using the truck.
But, this isn't the only problem that our planet is facing.
Most of these particles are made up of tiny pieces of plastic.Some of these plastics end up in landfills or incinerators. Some are washed into rivers and oceans. Others end up with fish in their stomachs.
Experts warn us that we may soon face an international food shortage if things don't change. Experts warn that "if we keep going the way we are, we're not going make it," although scientists agree that the world is heading toward disaster. Most people, however, don't seem to be concerned.
Why do actors end up on the blacklist?
When you're an actor, there's more rejection than when you're a writer. An actor will probably be rejected quite often. It doesn't matter, because you will eventually find someone you love.
Actors are typically very talented and can earn a living virtually anywhere. Most actors don't care about making money. Actors love acting and storytelling. So if you're an actor, chances are you're going to put yourself out there.
Sometimes you may be told by the audition panel that you are too young, too old, or wrong for the role. You may also be rejected from a movie audition. This happens all the time.
Once you've been cast you might also be subject to criticism. Some people will say that you look awful or shouldn't wear makeup. If you're lucky, you won't even hear negative comments.
Sometimes you'll be criticized because you're playing a character that isn't realistic or authentic. Perhaps you play a homosexual man and everyone thinks that you're straight. You could also play a woman with a tendency to cry a lot, even though she's supposed to be tough.
Sometimes, they ask you to change your voice. Sometimes, they want you to sound more like a man or a woman. Most of the time, however, they want to hear better.
It is best to ignore these criticisms. Actors sometimes feel like failures when they hear they were wrong. But they're not guilty of anything.
They weren't born with a talent that made them famous. They don't always fit the bill, no matter how hard they try.
Blacklisting an actor could be for many reasons. Some people don't like actors. Others think that actors are lazy. Others still believe that actors cheat.
Whatever the reason, it's important to realize that you will not get blacklisted if you keep trying. There are many opportunities for you to find your role.
Keep trying and you will eventually succeed.
Is there any Hollywood blacklist for actors?
There is a Hollywood blacklist.
But, the list has not been made public. As far as we know, the names aren't even known. Here's why this matters.
The secretive nature of the information is due to the fact that actors and directors on blacklist won't be in a position to find work. They would go out of business which would mean that studios would lose their money. Which means they'd cut back on spending money on movies. The blacklisted filmmakers would have fewer chances. Which would lead them to go bankrupt.
This could mean more victims.
A contract may be required to agree to not speak against employers if someone attempts to make an Oscar winning movie. For any producer or director that wants to be nominated, the same applies.
You hear stories of directors being pressured to remove scenes from films. Or directors threaten to walk out of projects that don’t match their vision.
This is why there is a Hollywood blacklist. If you speak negatively about your employer, you will likely be fired. That's bad for everyone.
The problem is that many people have been falsely accused. It's been a struggle to get their names cleared.
We need to stop this kind of thing before it starts happening again. We need to ensure everyone has the right of expression.
We need to get rid of Hollywood's blacklist.
Statistics
- In fact, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, you make 15 to 30 gallons of tears each year, which is insane when you think about it. (romper.com)
- In fact, nearly 24% of U.S. women are affected with one or more pelvic floor disorders, according to research funded by the National Institutes of Health. (romper.com)
- According to a 2018 study published in Free Radical Biology & Medicine, this is because blood pressure is regulated by our innate circadian rhythm and internal clock. (romper.com)
- It might not sound like something that's truly plausible — and it is quite rare — but according to a 2015 study published in the Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals, it's possible to hurt yourself and even break a rib just by sneezing. (romper.com)
- The average human adult male heart rate is between 70 and 72 beats per minute, while the average for adult women is between 78 and 82 beats, which is significantly faster, according to 2014 published in the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. (romper.com)
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Hollywood scandals that shocked all of the world
There is nothing more shocking than witnessing someone get famous for the wrong reasons. However, there is nothing worse than watching them fall from grace.
It is amazing to see how an industry handles its mistakes. We've all heard stories of celebrities who used drugs and alcohol excessively. Some even died young because of it.
But, the worst part? When those stars openly discuss their issues and are ignored by everyone. We found ourselves in that situation last week.
Heath Ledger, after a long and successful professional career, finally gave in to his demons. He succumbed after taking too many prescription medications. After a brief struggle with death, he died.
His family and his friends struggled with the news and the media went after him.
Heath was once one of the most gifted actors currently working. Two Academy Awards nominations were given to Heath for his role in Brokeback Mountain.
Heath not only acted, but also wrote and directed films including A Knight's Tale. Monster's Ball. Iron Man.
Hollywood loved Heath. But he was too big for his boots. He started to use drugs and drink heavily. Eventually, he went to rehab and came out clean.
He was now sober and wanted to make amends. He then made "Room 237," a documentary that chronicled The Shining's making. It was supposed to hit theaters this year. However, it won't until next year.
Heath attempted to get into Hollywood every time. In fact, Heath was twice arrested on drug charges.
We're not saying Heath should have been allowed back into show business. It would have been nice, however, if he had received some help before things got out of control.
We hope Heath’s story can be an example to other people who believe they can still have it all.