
Machete, yet another Robert Rodriguez ode to exploitative cinema, stars Danny Trejo as a pissed-off Mexican in search of revenge. Along the way, he’ll team up with a nun, priest, DEA agent, and taco vendor to take down a corrupt politician, sword-wielding drug lord, and plenty of assassins. If
If you’ve got a child or two running around the house, then you’ll no doubt be interested in Halloween costumes for kids come October. Since Only Good Movies focuses on issues related to cinema, I’ve decided to help out all our readers/beleaguered parents by putting together
If you’ve ever tried your hand at Texas Hold’em, blackjack, or craps, you’re likely to enjoy this list of 11 good gambling movies. The films listed below cover the entire spectrum of gambling, from horse racing and pool hustling to the little-known (at least in the U.S.) game of scopa. You
The first effort to make an Iron Fist movie stalled out in the early part of the 21st century. Now the story of young man who fights supervillains with his amazing martial arts abilities may once again be heading towards a theater near you. Rich Wilkes, the scribe behind XXX has been hired to
More and more good camcorder movies are popping up in theaters these days. I’m sure you know the type of film I’m talking about: someone is recording the events that occur during the movie, and we see them unfold through the electronic eye of the camcorder. In many cases, this is combined
Ryan Mecum is the author of such unique books as Zombie Haiku, Vampire Haiku, and Werewolf Haiku. He’s also our guest on Movies and the Masses, the weekly post where I discuss cinema with individuals from all walks of life. And in case you’re wondering, haiku is a style of poetry
Our Critical Mass guest this week is Andreas. He’s one-half of Pussy Goes Grrr, a website that promises to offer “rogue thoughts about culture, society, and sexuality.” It appears that his partner in crime must cover most of the sex stuff, as a look at recent posts from Andreas
Sexy Halloween costumes are useless most of the year, but they’re a great way to stand out when Samhain rolls around. Most people just dig around in their closet and patch something together, but the following movie Halloween costumes will show off your love of cinema and sense of style. Of
As the 1980s drew to a close, the action genre exploded in popularity. After reading this list of good action movies 1987, you should be able to see why. Everyone was getting in on the act, from Mel Gibson and Eddie Murphy to Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jackie Chan. As a testament to their
Ah, the year 2005. It seems like only yesterday that Saddam Hussein went on trial and Pope John Paul II passed away. There were plenty of other significant events, of course, but we’re here to discuss and reminisce about the best movies of 2005. Speaking of movies, have you ever thought about