Archive for Good Movies
These 10 AFI top gangster movies are the all-time best of the genre according to the voters from the American Film Institute. The results were announced in 2008, and none other than Quentin Tarantino announced the selections. For the purposes of their list, the AFI referred to a gangster film as one featuring criminals in […]
These good rated NC-17 movies are perfect examples of why the Motion Picture Association of America (or the MPAA) needs an overhaul. While they do keep ambitious politicians off of Hollywood’s back (well, sometimes), they also tend to be about as fickle as a woman trying to choose between Brad Pitt and George Clooney. All […]
The 12 good suspense movies on this list represent some of the most tension-filled works to ever be projected onto the silver screen. While suspense films often overlap with the thriller genre, both offer viewers a heightened sense of excitement, plenty of life-threatening danger for the heroes, and a tension-filled plot that moves relentlessly towards a […]
This list of good board game movies was compiled in recognition of April being National Board Game Month. It wasn’t an easy list to put together, however, as the number of quality films featuring board games is pretty sparse. But expect all that to change in the coming years, because Hasbro has teamed up with […]
These 10 good movies banned in Canada feature either explicit sexual situations or extreme violence. While not for the squeamish, there are a number of cinematic gems included in the bunch, and it’s always fun to see what gets a board of censors riled up. The issue of censorship is still alive and well in […]
Since April 7th is World Health Day, I thought I’d put together this list of good doctor movies. Each of the following films feature physicians struggling against the system or working on innovative–and often dangerous–ways to advance medicine. From foreign classics to a Robin Williams movie not named Patch Adams, this list of good doctor […]
While we normally focus on theatrical films, I’ve decided to throw fans of television a bone and put together this list of 12 good TV movies. A number of these had an immense cultural impact, while others were just damned entertaining yarns. Either way, you owe it to yourself to pick them up on DVD […]
The top grossing movies 1980 are comprised of zany comedies, epic science fiction, and even a tale featuring a topless Brooke Shields. Below, I’ve listed the ten biggest draws based on U.S. box office receipts, so anyone looking to enjoy a few older films will have a place to start. TV episodes & movies from […]
I’m a sucker for action movies. In fact, anytime I come across a list of action movies with a title I haven’t seen, it immediately goes into my Netflix queue. Maybe it’s all the testosterone floating in my system, but nothing gets me going like shootouts, hand-to-hand combat, and a massive explosion or two thrown […]
This list of good movies for MLB Opening Day was compiled in honor of the sport’s upcoming April start. Slip any of these films into your DVD or Blu-ray player, and you’ll swear you can smell the peanuts and hear the crack of the bat. Better yet, all the films listed below can be rented […]