Archive for Good Movies
Good Movies About Dictators Muammar Gaddafi, also known as Colonel Gaddafi and the King of Kings of Africa, has been in the news a lot as of late. Of course, conducting bizarre interviews and killing off a number of your citizens will tend to have that effect. (Note: Since this article was written, Gaddafi has […]
Friendly Alien Movies – Good Alien Movies How many times have you encountered a life form from another planet only to have your face bitten off by the grouchy extra-terrestrial? It happens all the time in the movies, as visitors from outer space are typically portrayed as downright psychopathic or obsessed with stealing all our […]
Matthew McConaughey Movies If you like to surf, drink mixed beverages, or smoke weed, then there’s a good chance you’re a Matthew McConaughey fan. Of course, you don’t have to be a stoner to appreciate this laid back Texan’s approach to life. Whether he’s following his personal creed of “keep on livin’” or getting arrested […]
Steven Soderbergh Movies Roger Ebert once referred to Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh as the “poster boy of the Sundance generation,” and he’s also been called “the Michael Jordan of filmmaking.” The latter moniker is due to his versatility, as Soderbergh frequently produces, writes, edits, and serves as director of photography for his projects (often using […]
Movies Starring MMA Fighters The world of mixed martial arts continues to grow in popularity, and a number of stars from the UFC, Pride, and other organizations have been featured at theatres and on straight-to-DVD releases. This list serves as a guide to some of these films, although I have to warn you in advance […]
10 Good Matt Damon Movies Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the last decade, it would be hard not to know about Matt Damon. That’s because the hunky Massachusetts native has been named Sexiest Man Alive, won a Best Original Screenplay Oscar (along with cousin Ben Affleck), and become one of the forty […]
Danny Boyle Movies Danny Boyle is perhaps the most diverse director working today. He rarely covers the same ground twice, preferring instead to constantly push the boundaries of his abilities. While the British filmmaker’s big-screen career started off with a dark comedy, he’s since branched out to work on dramas, romantic comedies, science fiction, and […]
10 Good Colin Firth Movies Colin Firth drives women wild. Maybe it’s his good looks, or maybe it has something to do with his refined British accent. Then again, maybe women are just drawn to his damned fine acting abilities. Regardless of the reason, he’s managed to carve out a career for himself on stage […]
David O. Russell Movies The Fighter may have earned David O. Russell his first Oscar nomination for Best Director, but the talented filmmaker has been in the moviemaking game for over 20 years. During that time, he’s turned out a number of critically-acclaimed projects ranging from existential comedies to socially conscious war movies. He’s also […]
Natalie Portman Movies As I write this article, Natalie Portman is only days away from what should be her first Oscar win. Nominated for Best Actress for her performance in Black Swan, everyone seems to agree that she’s a surefire lock to take home the industry’s highest honor. But Portman, while still young, is no […]