Spacey was Mendes' first choice for the role of Lester, though DreamWorks urged him to consider better-known actors. Similarly, the studio suggested several actresses for the role of Carolyn until Mendes offered the part to Bening without the studio's knowledge. Filming took place between December 1998 and February 1999 on sound stages at the Warner Bros. backlot in Burbank, California and on location in Los Angeles. Mendes' dominant directorial style was deliberate and composed; he made extensive use of static shots and slow pans and zooms to generate tension. Cinematographer Conrad L. Hall complemented Mendes' style with peaceful shot compositions to contrast with the turbulent on-screen events. During editing, Mendes made several changes that softened the cynical tone of Ball's script.
Released in North America on September 17, 1999, "American Beauty" was acclaimed by critics and audiences; it was the best-reviewed American film of the year and grossed over $350 million worldwide. Reviewers praised most aspects of the production, with particular emphasis on Mendes, Spacey and Ball; criticism tended to focus on the familiarity of the characters and setting. DreamWorks launched a major campaign to increase "American Beauty"'s chances of Oscar success; at the 2000 ceremony the movie won Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (for Spacey), Best Original Screenplay, and Best Cinematography. The movie was nominated for and won many other awards and honors, mainly for directing, writing and acting.
Alpha and Omega (movie)
Alpha and Omega is a 2010 3D American computer-animated comedy-drama movie. It was produced by Ken Katsumoto, Steve Moore and Richard Rich. It was directed by Anthony Bell and Ben Gluck. The movie was released on September 17, 2010. It was the last movie that Dennis Hopper acted in before he died on May 29, 2010. The movie is dedicated to Hopper. The movie was shot in 3D. A sequel, "" was released on October 8, 2013. It received mixed reviews. A second sequel, "" was released on March 25, 2014. "" was released on September 23, 2014. "" is currently in production.
"Alpha and Omega" received mixed reviews from critics. The Rotten Tomatoes website said "With bland visuals and a dull, predictable plot, Alpha and Omega is a runt in 2010's animated litter." In Metacritic, the movie had a score of 37 out of 100, based on 15 critics. Some critics liked the voice performances by Justin Long and Hayden Panettiere. Other critics said it had a weak storyline, poor animation, and a predictable plot. In Amazon, "Alpha and Omega" received mostly positive reviews, for its animation, voice acting, characters and sense of humor.
"Alpha and Omega" didn't do well at the US box office. It grossed only $25 million. It did much better overseas, grossing $50 million on its $20 million budget. It was a commercial hit. This also made it the highest-grossing animated movie from Lionsgate.
Mount Cayley volcanic field
The Mount Cayley volcanic field is a volcanic area on the south coast of British Columbia, Canada. It is long. The field gets its name from Mount Cayley, the biggest of several active volcanos in the area.
Most of the volcanoes there were created when material from inside the earth spilled onto the surface. Under the earth were layers of glacial ice from the last ice age. There are tuya—steep, flat-topped volcanoes—and lava domes. The first eruptions in the field occurred between 1.6 and 5.3 million years ago, and at least 23 eruptions have occurred in all.
The southern area has the most known volcanoes—11. The center of the field has at least five volcanoes, and the north has two volcanoes.
Type 2 diabetes
Diabetes mellitus type 2 (or adult-onset diabetes) is a metabolic disorder where high levels of blood sugar occur. Left untreated, it can cause heart attacks, strokes, blindness and kidney failure.
Usually, blood sugar levels are regulated by insulin, but in type 2 diabetes this does not work properly. Insulin is a hormone which tells the muscle and fat cells of the body to take up sugar from the blood. If there is too much sugar in the blood for a long period of time, the muscle and fat cells start to ignore insulin. As a result, sugar stays in the blood and is not taken up, leading to a high blood sugar.
This situation is different from diabetes mellitus type 1. In this case, the islet cells, which make insulin in the pancreas, have been destroyed by the body, and as a result there is no insulin. Diabetes type 1 usually occurs in children or young adults, whilst diabetes type 2 usually occurs in older people. However, recently childhood obesity has led to some young adults and teenagers developing type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes makes up around 90% of cases of diabetes, while type 1 diabetes and other types of diabetes make up the other 10%.
Type 2 diabetes is a result of both genetics and lifestyle. People who have relatives with diabetes type 2 are at an increased risk. They may develop diabetes if they have other risk factors in their lifestyle, for example obesity, or low amount of exercise.
Poorly managed diabetes can lead to heart attacks, strokes, blindness and kidney failure.
Type 2 diabetes can often be treated just by losing weight and exercising more, as these increase the body’s sensitivity to insulin. A medicine called Metformin is often prescribed, which works by helping the fat and muscle cells of the body listen to the signal from insulin to take up sugar from the blood.
Reducing carbohydrate consumption could help with managing type 2 diabetes.
Due Date
Due Date is a 2010 American comedy road movie. It was produced by Todd Phillips, Daniel Goldberg, and Susan Downey and was directed by Todd Phillips. The movie was released on November 5, 2010. The movie has cameo appearances from "Two and a Half Men" stars Charlie Sheen and Jon Cryer.
Architect Peter and wannabe actor Ethan drive from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Los Angeles.
Life as We Know It (movie)
Life as We Know It is a 2010 American romantic comedy-drama movie. It was produced by Barry Josephson and Paul Brooks and was directed by Greg Berlanti. The movie was released on October 8, 2010. It received mixed reviews by reviewers.
Two single people in Atlanta raise a baby after her parents are killed in a car accident.
Unstoppable (2010 movie)
Unstoppable is a 2010 American action thriller movie. It was produced and directed by Tony Scott. It was final film directed by Tony Scott before his death in 2012. The movie was released on November 12, 2010. The movie received positive reviews with a 86% on Rotten Tomatoes which is certified fresh and is also rated as a 69% by Metacritic.
The Kids Are All Right (movie)
The Kids are All Right is a 2010 American comedy-drama movie. The movie stars Julianne Moore, Annette Bening, Mark Ruffalo and Mia Wasikowska. This movie is about a California lesbian couple and the events happening around them. This movie was nominated for several Academy Awards.
I Spit on Your Grave (2010 movie)
I Spin on Your Grave is a 2010 American crime horror thriller movie in the rape and revenge genre of movies. It was produced by Lisa M. Hansen, Paul Hertzberg and Meir Zarchi and was directed by Steven R. Monroe. The movie was released on October 8, 2010. The movie is a remake of the 1978 movie, "I Spit on Your Grave". The movie received negative reviews with a 37% on Rotten Tomatoes which is rotten and is also rated as a 27% out of 100% by Metacritic.
Couples Retreat
Couples Retreat is a 2009 American comedy movie that was produced by Scott Stuber and was directed by Peter Billingsley. The movie was released on October 9, 2009. The movie received negative reviews with a 11% on Rotten Tomatoes which is rotten and is also rated as a 23% out of 100% by Metacritic. Even though the movie was negatively reviewed it became a box office success and was ranked first for its opening weekend grossing $34,286,740.