Archive for January, 2010
Mike Fisher joins us as this week’s guest on Movies and the Masses, and any sports fan should immediately recognize the name. He’s a certifiable legend in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and his writing continues to amuse and inform after nearly three decades as a professional journalist. Just in case you number among the uninformed, […]
Another week is upon us, which means it’s time for another star-studded edition of Critical Juncture, the segment where we interview film critics, bloggers, and other assorted experts on the realm of cinema. This week’s guest is Tim Buel, a director/writer/editor who handles the duties in L.A. for the site We Are Movie Geeks. If […]
These 15 awesome resources for screenwriters should have you writing like David Mamet in no time. Even if you fall short of that lofty mark, there’s little doubt that you’ll improve as a writer and gain a bunch of new contacts in the industry. And if this list isn’t enough, you can always pop over […]
I recently received an email asking me for an opinion on the five best foreign movie making countries. Since I’m a big fan of films made outside the United States, this was one query I was more than happy to answer. My thoughts are listed below, and most of the movies listed can be rented […]
The 10 most anticipated movies of 2010 are going to differ depending on who you talk to. This particular list details the films that have caught my attention for the coming year. Your list will probably vary, so feel free to let us know all about it in the comments section. If you’re undecided, then […]
These 12 hot actors and actresses to watch in 2010 are poised to have massive years. Maybe they’re finally getting a chance to headline Hollywood films, or maybe they’re just appearing in a number of movies throughout the year. Either way, the stock of the following twelve performers should continue to rise during 2010. This […]
The upcoming film adaptation of Conan the Barbarian has found itself a leading man. Jason Momoa, best known as the dreadlocked Ronon Dex on Stargate Atlantis, will play the Cimmerian thief/warrior/king. In development since 2007, the film based on the works of Robert E. Howard will be produced by Lionsgate and Millennium Films and directed […]
If you’re a fan of the San Francisco 49ers, then you’ve no doubt heard about Niners Nation, a blog that happens to be the favorite online destination of Niners coach and NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Singletary. The site also boasts that it’s the “only blog that enjoys VD and crabs,” so that should give […]
I’m proud to welcome Lawrence Jose Sinclair to the latest edition of Critical Juncture, a weekly feature where we discuss the art of filmmaking with movie bloggers and critics from across the Internet. Jose has plenty of experience to draw from when answering these questions, as he received his BFA in painting and drawing at […]
This post deals with the 11 best movies you didn’t see in 2009. Since most major release movies suck anyway, this list is meant to focus on those that received limited releases or were otherwise kept from the view of the movie going public. Some are currently available from online movie rental sites such as […]