Archive for February, 2010
There are plenty of great odd movies out there, and most can either be rented through Netflix or purchased from an online movie retailer such as Amazon. Taking advantage of either of these services will help us to keep our doors open, and you’ll get to experience some of the most bizarre, twisted and downright […]
The films listed below are all Best Picture Oscar winners. With the Academy Awards just around the corner, I’ve decided to make my recommendations on a few motion pictures that my fellow cinephiles should find intriguing. If you’re interested in taking my advice (and I really hope you are), then these films can be rented […]
Have you ever fantasized about overdosing in an alley while several bums fight over the contents of your pockets? If so, you’ll want to check out these 11 heroin movies for aspiring addicts. While these films offer cautionary tales about the debilitating effects of the drug known as Smack and Horse, you can also pick […]
Welcome to another action-packed installment of Critical Juncture, where movie critics and bloggers are placed on the hot seat and grilled about cinema. It’s not as dangerous as The Steam Room over at The Onion website, but it’s pretty darn close. This week’s guest is Andrew James, a Minnesota native and one of the talented […]
In these top dysfunctional family movies, the nuclear family seems more like a nuclear bomb. From cannibalistic hillbillies to unfit mothers obsessed with their own fading stardom, the parents on this list are just begging for a visit from Child Protective Services. And their bratty, deranged children often aren’t much better. But while their family […]
The best gypsy movies deal with the people less commonly known as the Romani, Travellers or Pikeys (if they‘re of Irish origin). Never ones to stay in a single location, they move about the land (often Europe), and popular legends frequently associate them with thievery, cons and various forms of curses. Of course, not all […]
When someone wins an Oscar, you just never know what’s going to happen. Maybe they’ll graciously accept it, maybe they’ll refuse the honor, or maybe they’ll go on a rambling political rant. But regardless of which path they choose, the best Oscar speeches will have viewers all abuzz at the water cooler the following day. […]
The following list of Best Actor Oscar winners includes every recipient of the industry’s highest award up to 2009. And in addition to this handy resource, I’ve also included a few interesting tidbits of information to help you get your Oscar fix. If you see some roles you’re not familiar with, you can always head […]
Are you the odd person always sitting in the corner at parties? Do animals seem nervous around you? Did you try peyote once and find that it made you act more normal? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this list of 12 weird movies for strange people should be right up […]
For those of you wondering about the Oscars 2010 date and time, you’ve come to the right place. Not only will we tell you all about the important dates and times surrounding this year’s Academy Awards, but we’ll also take a brief look back at some of the most historical dates in the history of […]