Archive for Good Movies
If you told someone in 1900 about the airplane and the Internet, they would’ve thought you were crazy. Now just imagine what things will be like in the year 2100. These good movies about the future give us a brief glimpse of what might be in store, and it’s comforting to know that James Caan […]
The following list is dedicated to good movies about space. Since it’s the final frontier, filmmakers have been playing around with outer space ever since Georges Melies made A Trip to the Moon in 1902. While special effects have become more advanced and film budgets have swelled to astronomical amounts, the fundamental premise remains the […]
If you’ve ever fantasized about flying on a broom or cursing your obnoxious neighbor, then you’ll want to check out these 10 good movies about witches before the local townsfolk burn you at the stake. The belief in witches has been around for centuries, but it really got things stirred up in Europe in the […]
If you’re a fan of ganja, skunk, reefer, spliff, or gangster, then you’ll want to check out this list of good movies about weed. For readers who are especially square, I’m talking about marijuana. The following films stretch from the paranoid days of the 1930s (when pot was believed to cause insanity) to more permissive […]
These good movies about drugs focus on meth, heroin, ecstasy, cocaine (regular and crack-flavored), and one that’s even supposed to be 51 times stronger than all those previously mentioned. You’ll notice that marijuana movies are absent, as I’ve already done a number of articles on that subject (see the links at the bottom of the […]
First, there was the televised British dance competition known as Strictly Come Dancing. Then came Dancing with the Stars. The latter has become an immensely popular franchise, being adapted in over 30 countries. From the United States to Slovenia, fans of dance can watch celebrities try their hand (and feet) at everything from ballroom dancing […]
If you’re a true fan of cinema, then you’re no doubt familiar with the Internet Movie Database, also known as the IMDb. It’s a massive resource devoted to film, television, and celebrities, and its content continues to grow even as you read this. Some sections can be contributed to by users, while the bulk of […]
It should be obvious why people love Tom Hanks movies. For years, the talented star has been using his considerable acting skills and everyman looks to portray an endless array of approachable and sympathetic characters. These 10 great Tom Hanks movies epitomize his best qualities as a performer, and the list includes everything from epic war […]
Robin Williams movies are often zany affairs, with the talented actor and comic using his improvisational skills to maximum effect. But that’s not always the case, as Williams has also taken on roles featuring damaged men suffering from psychological scars. In either case, audiences have been largely enthusiastic, making Williams a mainstay in cinema and television […]
I have a love/hate relationship with sad movie scenes. On one hand, I love a well-crafted tearjerker and the emotions it can bring bubbling to the surface. On the other hand, there’s all the unmanly crying, weeping, and wailing. I really hate that part, especially if there’s anyone else in the room. While some of […]