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'Circle of Iron' on Serendipity Cinema
A martial arts movie, for non-martial arts fans? Yes. It could be called the first Zen movie, with a philosophy that is so subtle that it is overt, so obscure that it is blatant. Written by Bruce Lee and James Coburn it was the project that might never have been made. But Lee's students put together the simple production in Isreal and peopled the cast with actors like David Carradine, Christopher Lee, Roddy MacDowell & Eli Wallach. (Added: 1-Jun-2004 Hits: 184)

'Gumshoe' on Serendipity Cinema
He wants to do stand up comedy, play rock and roll and be Sam Spade. Instead, he calls bingo, listens to rock and roll and rereads hard-boiled detective novels. Until his birthday, when his life becomes a lower class English version of "The Big Sleep." Albert Finney is amazingly good in this little nothing film that slipped under everyones radar. If you have the patience (the accents are thick, and the style is varying) you could have a good time with this one. (Added: 1-Jun-2004 Hits: 181)

'The 7 Faces of Dr. Lao' on Serendipity Cinema
This won an Oscar for Make up, but it is not the kind of film that one would think right off as an award winner. Hey, it has the feel of Roger Corman and George Pal, with a hint of Ray arryhausen thrown in remember interviewing Tony Randall years ago, when he was touring in 'The Music Man.' He said his main memory was having his head and eyebrows shaved. He was distressed because it gave him 'this horrible unborn look.' All that aside, the film is a joy. (Added: 1-Jun-2004 Hits: 166)

'The Enchanted College' on Serendipity Cinema
Some will call it a "Chick Flick," others just a "Romantic Love Story" and some might even call it "Fantasy," but this film is about the power of hope, the magic of love. With magnificent performances and simple honesty, it paints a picture that would never be attempted today. It is glorious, and will leave no one who sees it unchanged. (Added: 1-Jun-2004 Hits: 177)

Distribute Your Self-Published Book
Where is your book now? With a distributor? In a book store? Or, did it already die an early death after a few months? New self-published authors often believe they need a distributor to sell a lot of books. They want to use Ingram or Baker & Taylor because they think they need to get their book into the "brick and mortar" bookstores like Barnes and Noble. (Added: 10-May-2004 Hits: 167)

What Makes One Book Outsell Another?
Wouldn't you rather write a book that sells well than be stuck with unsold inventory? When you plan ahead with the 10 tips below, you will sell thousands rather than hundreds of your unique and important information or inspirational products. (Added: 10-May-2004 Hits: 175)

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