Archive for June, 2011
Best Movie Posters – 2010 My list of the top 10 movie posters of 2010 pays tribute to superior achievements in the areas of marketing and graphic design. While a mediocre movie poster might not single-handedly drive a potential viewer away, a well-crafted version can get people talking and up the enthusiasm level for a […]
Funniest Film Quotes Whenever I’m feeling blue, I like to pop a well-written comedy into the DVD player and laugh my cares away. While physical humor is always welcome, it’s those witty one-liners that really have me rolling on the floor (whether they’re considered funny movie quotes or outrageous movie quotes). The following article includes […]
The definition of terrorism is wide ranging, with one study finding more than 100 different interpretations around the globe. In most cases, however, it refers to violent acts designed to advance a specific political, religious, or ideological goal. Movies about terrorism are equally murky, with thinly-veiled pieces of propaganda often listed alongside more thoughtful (and realistic) […]
Films Adapted from Novels There are more movies based on books than you might imagine, and this article is devoted to ten that I believe to be worth your time. Whether you’re interested in vampires, unruly and sometimes murderous schoolchildren, or mountain men, our list should have something for you. To purchase any of the […]
Films Directed by Ron Howard Ron Howard has directed Oscar-winning films and starred in such pop culture icons as Happy Days and The Andy Griffith Show, but let’s get one thing clear: younger brother Clint Howard is the real talent in the family. In fact, the only reason Clint hasn’t captured Oscar gold is that […]
Films Starring Jennifer Aniston Jennifer Aniston gained national exposure by playing Rachel Green on TV’s Friends from 1994 until 2004 (turning down a role on Saturday Night Live in the process). Since then, she’s influenced hairstyles, married Brad Pitt, divorced Brad Pitt, and launched a successful film career. Our focus is on the latter, delivering […]
Films Made from 1920 to 1929 The 1920s gave us the National Prohibition Act, the Great Depression, the emergence of jazz, and the rise of communism. Known as the Roaring Twenties, the period also saw motion pictures come into their own, and by the beginning of the ’30s it was an artistic force to be […]
Films Similar to American Pie Since the 1999 teen sex comedy features Jason Biggs sticking his penis into a warm dessert dish, it’s hard to categorize most features as being like American Pie. There are plenty that come close, however, so I proudly present this list of movies dedicated to horny teens, awkward sexual encounters, […]