A filmmaker of the modern era, James Cameron, who has made some of the best science fiction films: Titanic, Aliens and The Terminator, is responsible for making Titanic the most successful film of all time.  It has supposedly raked in nearly $2 billion worldwide. To his credit, he is now also known for the film with the biggest budget ever. Most Expensive Movie This Canadian-born director enthralled filmgoers across the world with his $500 million years-in-the-making sci-fi epic, “Avatar.” You don’t agree with this figure? Determining the final cost of the film is a trick in itself.  As you would have seen, there have been wil...

Oscar Winning Movies Literary Adaptations and Academy Awards The 81st Oscars and “Slumdog Millionaire,” a film based on the book of the same name reiterated the love Oscars had for movies based on novels. A glance at the coveted trophies reveals that, most literary adaptations have been hugely successful. Of course, these victories are often surrounded by countless debates. Book lovers complain that their favorite author’s works on the celluloid is not a faithful adaptation; while movie buffs say the adaptation is “incredibly better than its novel counterpart.” This endless struggle to meet the readers' expectations does not...