Archive for June, 2009

15 Overlooked Directors from Turner Classic Movies

With Turner Classic Movies celebrating its 15th anniversary, the network has decided to unveil their list of the 15 most underrated classic Hollywood directors. Check out TCM for a daily schedule which is sure to include works by these overlooked geniuses. If you want to explore on your own,

Sheehan May on Critical Mass – Movie Critic Interviews

I’m thrilled to announce that we have our first subject for our new “Critical Mass” feature where we interview both amateur and professional movie critics. This week’s guest is Sheehan May, the man behind INeedMovieReviews.com. A self-proclaimed “huge movie

The House of the Devil Gets Distribution Deal

The House of the Devil, the latest film from horror director Ti West (Cabin Fever 2, The Wicked), has had its U.S. distribution rights picked up by Magnet Releasing, a division of Magnolia Pictures. The film is scheduled to hit theaters around Halloween, and it will also be available from

Michael Jackson Passes Away at 50

While he was never active in movies, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the passing of Michael Jackson at the age of 50. He reportedly fell into a coma on Thursday and was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital where he was pronounced dead. The cause of death was considered to be cardiac arrest.

Farrah Fawcett Passes Away

Farrah Fawcett, the 70’s sex symbol known for her great hair and perfect smile, passed away today at the age of 62. She had been battling cancer since being diagnosed in 2006, and her final hours were spent at St. John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California. Fawcett appeared on

Results from 35th Annual Saturn Awards

Last night, the 35th Annual Saturn Awards took place at the Castaway in Burbank, California. As you probably know, the Saturn Awards recognize outstanding work in the field of sci-fi, fantasy and horror. In addition to the usual awards, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Leonard Nimoy and Lance Henriksen were

Ryan Reynolds, Cher, Transformers – Movie News

Movie news can often be unpredictable. One day, it’s a tiny trickle of info about film festivals and studio business. The next day, the floodgates open and numerous actors are being cast for highly visible roles. Either way, it’s important to stay on top of these events. To help you do

Academy Awards Increase Best Picture Nominees to 10

In the weeks and days leading up to the last Academy Awards ceremony, a number of critics and fans alike were complaining about the exclusion of The Dark Knight and WALL-E from the Best Picture category. Well, it would appear that The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences actually paid

Shane Rivers on Critical Mass – Movie Critic Interviews

Here at Only Good Movies, we’re about to launch another great feature for your reading enjoyment. Titled “Critical Mass,” it takes the form of an interview with one of the internet’s many movie critics. From the critical celebrities to the guys and gals you’ve never heard of, this

DVD and Blu-Ray Releases for 6/23/09

A whole new batch of DVD films came out today, and here’s a look at some of the more notable releases. If you happen to watch any of these, be sure to drop us a line in the comments section and tell us all about it. Also, keep an eye out for my reviews of Walt with Bashir and Confessions of a