Archive for Good Movies
Guy movies. These words immediately conjure up images of fights, car chases, bikini-clad women, and the stubbled mug of John Belushi. But this manly subgenre goes deeper than sex and violence; films for guys can also deal with the pressures of being male, the unique bonds formed between men, and lofty themes such as honor […]
The United States Navy has enjoyed numerous victories since its creation in 1775. From battling the Barbary pirate states to participating in engagements in Kosovo and Iraq, the men and women of this military branch have served with honor and distinction. These accomplishments haven’t went unnoticed by Hollywood, either, which brings us to our list […]
Fans of television medical dramas will likely remember Peter Berg as Dr. Billy Kronk on Chicago Hope. While he starred in the first five seasons of the series, he also found time to branch out into film. That’s the focus of this article, as we take a look at 10 good Peter Berg movies that […]
For years, I used to joke with a buddy of mine about all the dour roles taken on by Liam Neeson. Chief among them was Qui-Gon Jinn in The Phantom Menace, a character with all the charisma of tap water. Of course, that was more George Lucas’ fault than anyone else. Since then, I’ve went […]
Even though he grew up in sunny Burbank, California, you just know Tim Burton was a weird kid. After all, we’re talking about someone who started making movies before puberty, as well as spending the rest of their time immersed in the works of Edgar Allan Poe and Vincent Price. In another life, Tim Burton […]
Johnny Depp is a rarity in Hollywood. Since his film career started in 1984, he’s had the good fortune and willpower to select interesting projects instead of easy paydays. That’s not to say he’s suffered, though, as Depp has made over 40 features during that time (not to mention the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise sending […]
There are plenty of films starring actors and actresses from The Avengers franchise, and a number of these are lesser-known works that you may have overlooked or never even heard of. We hope to remedy that in this article, as we’ll be selecting 10 cast members of The Avengers and highlighting a quality movie that […]
If you’re looking for a list of movies coming out in 2012, then you’ve come to the right place. Admittedly, I was a little late getting started, so we’ll pick up with the month of May and continue on through December. But even though I’ve skipped a few months, there’s still loads of quality cinema […]
If you’ve seen any of the 10 best Jason Statham movies on this list, then you know the balding Brit is an on-screen force to be reckoned with. He’s appeared in almost 30 films since his 1998 debut–doing most of his own stunts and fights–and he shows no signs of slowing down. In real life, […]
It’s only fitting that numerous Edgar Allan Poe movies exist, as the Boston-born writer (1809-1849) has had a major impact on the development of American literature. One of the first of his countrymen to experiment with the short story, Poe was also an accomplished poet, editor, and literary critic. While the latter two talents have been […]