"Nearly 30 years after its initial release, The Shining remains an unparalled study in isolation, madness and paranoia," said Matt McAllister, editor of Totalscifionline.com. "The expansive sets, surreal visuals, and an intense performance from Jack Nicholson add up to a film guaranteed to give viewers a sleepless night."

"Rosemary's Baby", directed by Roman Polanski, came in second place, while British cult classic, "The Wicker Man", famous for Britt Ekland's naked dancing, was third.

Here is Totalscifionline.com's list of its top 10 scariest movies. Do you agree?

1) The Shining (1980)
2) Rosemary's Baby (1968)
3) The Wicker Man (1973)
4) Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
5) Psycho (1960)
6) Alien (1979)
7) Night of the Living Dead (1968)
8) The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
9) Halloween (1978)
10) Jaws (1977)

Cameramen elbowed photographers out of the way, television presenters crashed into bloggers, PR assistants were drowned in a shouting mass of paparazzi as everyone fought for a glimpse of Lindsay Lohan at Paris fashion week.

As a marketing scoop, her new job as artistic adviser for fashion house Emanuel Ungaro has certainly been a success. She even out-papped R&B singer Rihanna and actor Bruce Willis, who were among the VIPs visiting the Paris shows. Ungaro's president, Mounir Moufarrige, observed the backstage scrum with a satisfied smile on his face, maybe mentally recalculating his profit outlook.

But whether the hype will translate into better sales for the ageing label remains to be seen.

"It's the clothes that talk. People are interested, and our business is to sell," Moufarrige told me after the show, surrounded by exhausted fashionistas sipping champagne. "We want to make beautiful products that people will buy."

Lohan herself may well decide that ultimately, consuming fashion is more fun than producing it. She looked a little dazed and tired after her debut collection, and when a reporter asked her about her love of scandal, she snapped that it was "an unnecessary question".

Even if the collaboration turns out to be short-lived, Moufarrige could have the last laugh. The label's clothes are now guaranteed to appear in tabloids, glossy magazines, blogs and talk shows. And the fact that fashion critics have derided Lohan's stripper-inspired nipple pasties, bra tops and skimpy pink dresses may not matter to shoppers. After all, Victoria Beckham was long sneered at by the fashion in-crowd, and yet her
collection of dresses is now flying off the shelves.

- Reporting by Sophie Hardach

- Photos by Reuters

Vivienne Westwood's latest advice may sound like a DIY fashion campaign, but it's actually her contribution towards fighting global warming.

At her fashion show in Paris, the queen of punk handed out leaflets blaring: "Act fast - slow down - stop climate change".

Looking as energetic as ever, her hair in a frayed beehive,  she told me after her show that people are meant to cut out the slogans, or even photos of their own boyfriends, and pin them to
their T-shirts, in the style of marathon runners.

Under the heading "Call to action for all eco warriors: dress up!", her leaflet lists a whole range of activities that are meant to stem global warming, though the link isn't always quite clear.

"Dress older -- young girls are so sexy when they look more important," Westwood writes in one passage that seems to slightly veer off the subject. "If your mother was a punk like me you can
choose bondage shorts and ripped stuff and the AR shirt (a better version of the 70s Anarchy shirt)."

Earlier this year, the queen of punk recruited Baywatch star Pamela Anderson for her Paris show, then announced to the assembled fashionistas that they would all be fried by global
warming unless they changed their eco-hostile habits.

Whether her message is effective remains to be seen, especially considering the huge carbon footprint of fashion week, with hundreds of buyers, journalists and celebrities flying in
from around the world to look at clothes and shoes.

- Reporting  by Sophie Hardach

A top 100 list, compiled by film criticism aggregator Rottentomatoes.com, ranked films like "Battlefield Earth," "Pinocchio" and "Killing Me Softly" as among the worst of the worst.

Rottentomatoes.com's Tomatometer gives films a percentage marktometer, representing how they were received by critics from print, broadcast and online publications.  Banderas's 2002 movie, that also starred a black leather-clad Lucy Lui, topped the list with a score of zero percent, meaning
not one critic gave it a thumbs up.

Other movies on the list which failed to register even one percentage point include Japanese horror film remake "One Missed Call" from 2008, Roberto Benigni's version of "Pinocchio" from 2002, comedies "King's Ransom" from 2005 and "National Lampoon's Gold Diggers."

Comedies "Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2," "Strange Wilderness," and "3 Strikes" also backfired with zero points.

Do you agree with the critics?

Oprah picked "Say You're One Of Them" as her 63rd book club selection, the first time she has chosen a book of short stories, saying these stories "left me stunned and profoundly moved."

The collection, published in 2008, includes five separate stories from the perspective of an African child that were described as capturing the resilience of children growing up in the face of unimaginable devastation.

Uwem Akpan, who runs a parish in Lagos, told Entertainment Weekly that he was "very, very humbled" to be chosen by Oprah.

He said he was not currently working on another book as his parish had been so busy but the church supports his writing with no conflict of interest between writing and being a priest.

"I have permission to write, but I do not need an imprimatur from the church -- that is more for people who are writing about theology and philosophy. They see that I am writing fiction and assume it is made up," he said.

"Don't forget that Jesus was a priest and a poet."

Oprah's book club is the biggest in the world with almost two million online members and books chosen for Oprah's book club invariably  skyrocket to the top of the U.S. bestseller lists. Akpan studied philosophy and English at Creighton and Gonzaga universities then studied theology for three years at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa.

He was ordained as a Jesuit priest in 2003 and received his master's degree in creative writing from the University of Michigan in 2006. His story collection was first published last year by Little Brown & Co, which is part of the Hachette Book Group that is owned  by French publishing company Largardere.

Umem Akpan picture: Courtesy of Oprah.com

U.S. film, television and comedy star Janeane Garofalo was badly prepared for her show on the first night of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on Friday, according to The Scotsman newspaper.

Critic Jay Richardson blasted Garofalo for a "train wreck" of a show during which she consulted notes, rambled on, opined about Scottish stereotypes like eating deep fried Mars bars and a fondness for drink and spouted some ill-considered opinions about British politicians.

"It¹s odd to think that "Blade Runner" was not a critical or commercial success on its initial release in 1982. Some critics dismissed it as a case of style over substance," said Matt McAllister, editor of Totalscifionline.com. "Yet while the depiction of a neon-lit future LA is still breathtaking, Ridley Scott¹s film is backed up a real sense of sadness, fear and longing .. However many times you¹ve seen Blade Runner before, it retains its awe-inspiring power. "

In second place came Stanley Kubrick's epic "2001: A Space Odyssey"while the first release of the Star Wars franchise, "Episode IV: A New Hope," was listed at No. 3.

The list spans more than a century of movies in the sci-fi genre, with current release "Moon" making position 74, and "A Trip to the Moon" from 1902 in the top 15. Other entries in the list include two versions of "Invasion of the Body Snatchers,"  and a list of titles from the genre's 1970s heyday such as "Silent Running," "The Man Who Fell To Earth" and "The Andromeda Strain." as well as films by Steven Spielberg, James Cameron and Russia's Andrei Tarkovsky. Three "Star Trek" movies made the list with the newest movie coming in at 93, "The Wrath of Khan" at 19 and "The Undiscovered Country" at 67.

Following is the top 10 list. Do you agree?

1. Blade Runner (1982)
2. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
3. Star Wars (1977)
4. Alien (1979)
5. Metropolis (1927)
6. The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
7. The Terminator (1984)
8. Planet of the Apes (1968)
9. E.T. (1982)
10. Solaris (1972)

In the words of John Galliano, "Haute Couture is unique, elitist, escapist and the most creative form of expression that fashion indulges. It cannot fail to inspire."  And it did not last week.  The visual and technical splendor of Haute Couture remains as strong as ever. 

Galliano himself showed one of the week's most memorable collections for Dior, held in the upstairs salons of the label’s Avenue Montaigne headquarters. The silhouettes reached back to the house’s couture collections of the 1940s and 50s and were emboldened with vibrant colors, exquisite crystals and embroidery.  The collection played on the notion of undress: Corsets, garters, slips, stockings and black lace lingerie were flaunted beneath transparent tulle or on top of jackets and dresses. The collection fused the exuberant creativity of Mr. Galliano with the soul of Dior, and it was captivating.

Giorgio Armani Privé brought the wow factor, too.  The show opened with several pantsuits that exuded confidence, cool and chic.  Their timeless silhouettes were juxtaposed with contemporary details like large decorated zippers. The eveningwear was dazzling but never strayed from Armani’s essentially elegant appeal.  The designer was at the top of his game – this is the best couture collection I’ve ever seen from him.

Christian Lacroix’s show left a lasting impression, but not for its glitz and glamour.  The house is at risk of closing amid financial ruin.  With people clamoring to see what could be the couturier’s last presentation – and with an invite list that was slashed by more than half – there was pandemonium outside the show.  The looks were a far cry from the wildly spectacular and fantastical presentations that have become Lacroix’s signature, but they were no less masterful.  Made with stock material and leftover fabric bolts, the collection not only showcased Lacroix’s ingenuity but also his ability to create wearable pieces.

The mood was more upbeat at Givenchy and Chanel.  Riccardo Tisci generated buzz with another edgy Givenchy collection.  Inspired by Morocco and perhaps the Middle East, it featured hoods, veils and heavy fabrics draped and adorned with fierce hardware details like spikes and studs.  Karl Lagerfeld’s collection for Chanel looked demure by comparison.  I sensed there would be a classic element to the designs when I saw the four gigantic Chanel No. 5 perfume bottles that had been set center stage.  Indeed, Lagerfeld stayed true to the label’s core.  The iconic Chanel suit was varied with fabric panels added to the back of skirts, coats and dresses, and the eveningwear was refined and elegant with unique hemlines and more flaps.

The theater of presentation and front row star power may be more subdued than Chanel's, but the work of Stéphane Rolland and Elie Saab is no less compelling.  Rolland geared his show toward the couture client and not the frippery of high fashion. It was quietly glamourous, with creative architecture and intriguing fabric cut-outs that balanced a palette of grays, whites and blacks.  Elie Saab created 46 distinctive shapes and styles using only white for his collection.  The absence of color moved attention to the intricate detailing instead.  Silk, chiffon, organza and lace were finished with fringed crystals, beading, drifts of fur, sequins, thousands of individual ostrich feathers and so forth.  It’s the sort of craftsmanship that speaks of Haute Couture. 

A sign of the times, there were fewer after parties and flashy fashion events than in years past.  But the spirit of Haute Couture has not been diminished.  Fashion’s most celebrated designers continued to produce work that will influence, and, yes, inspire, the creative industry at large. 

Editing by Rebecca Prusinowski

Photos by Reuters

The answer is, of course, nobody. Proper catwalk fashion isn't meant to be worn. It's meant to be photographed, looked at, talked about, in the hope all that buzz will help the fashion label sell products that are actually profitable, such as perfumes and sunglasses.

The Pret-a-Porter Fall 2009 collections in Paris heralded chic design all week, albeit with increasing edge.  Dramatic shoulder emphasis and the classic black and white palette were shown time and again, revealing themselves as key elements to Fall fashion this year.

Riccardo Tisci featured both in his show at Givenchy, with fur implants in shoulder pads and several variations of a one-shouldered dress.  Stefano Pilati also incorporated these themes.  He presented an ultra-chic and impeccably tailored collection for Yves Saint Laurent with crisp white shirts and pencil skirts, lots of black leather and very sleek jackets.  It was classic, with a twist.  I could definitely see myself wearing the collection.

The same goes for Akris.  Marked by trapezoids, geometric design, and -- yes -- accentuated shoulders, Akris designer Albert Kriemler’s architectural inspiration was evident in nearly every piece.  Though the clothing is different from Alber Elbaz's collection for Lanvin, both Elbaz and he have a great sense for what the chic modern woman wants and needs in her clothing. 

Finally, Chanel used black and white, as always, but added exaggerated white frills, plissé ruffs, chiffon camellias, accordion pleats, boutonnières and floppy bows on the cuffs and collars of the blouses.

Sonia Rykiel held a quirky and charming show at her Boulevard Saint-Germain boutique, and I was a big fan of Giambattista Valli's regal yet understated designs.  Among all the collections these past few days, however, Elie Saab and Galliano may be the most memorable. 

Elie Saab lacked the hard edge prevalent this season, making it stand out by comparison.  I’ve come to expect a bit of glitz from this label, but it was all about subdued beauty last Tuesday.  There were no bells and whistles, so to speak.  The appeal lay in the graphic cuts and sculpture of the clothing.  The silhouettes were extraordinary, from the sheath dresses he led with to the evening wear at the end.  Bucking the black and white trend, Saab chose hues like cream glazed chestnut, powder grey, dusty blue and celadon green instead.

Then there is John Galliano.  With his own label, Galliano doesn’t have the responsibility of carrying forth the legacy of Dior, so he’s free to channel his extreme flamboyant creativity.  And this is exactly what he did.  Wow.  The designer showed a fantastical collection heavy on Russian folklore.  Looking back, I should have guessed he had something up his sleeve!  We had to wait over an hour to get into the show, causing some jostling and unrest among photographers.  When we were finally granted entrance, guests were served vodka on the way into the ice-cold Halle Freyssinet.  The temperature and theatrical display began to make sense as the models came down the runway with glittering snow falling around them.  It was like a magical winter wonderland with spectacular clothing to match.  There were peasant blouses, embroidered full skirts, headdresses, and absolutely sensational coats.  I can not overemphasize the exquisite detailing and craftsmanship of the collection as a whole.  It was incredible.  Here was the signature Galliano flair that I was missing at the Dior show.

Capping a week of fashion festivities was Karl Lagerfeld’s Fendi party at the V.I.P. Room on Rue de Rivoli.  And this was a grand finale.  The venue was packed with fashion elite eagerly awaiting a performance by Beth Ditto and her group, The Gossip.  It was crazy!  The whole place was super-into it, myself included.  My look is obviously different from Beth’s, but at the core of my blog and my book Chic in Paris is discovering your own sense of style and celebrating it.  This is exactly what Beth did and it was awesome.

Editing by Rebecca Prusinowski. Photos by Reuters.