Archive for Good Movies
Tom Hooper movies have received increased interest of late thanks to the success of The King’s Speech, and the under-40 UK filmmaker has years of artistic output ahead of him. This article celebrates his feature films to date, as well as a few noteworthy projects directed for television on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. […]
Walk up to the average person on the street and ask them about Clint Eastwood movies. You’ll quickly learn that he’s regarded as an American icon, evoking the same rugged individualism that made John Wayne so popular. His career has spanned seven decades with five Oscar wins and over 50 motion pictures in the can. […]
If you’ve watched one or more Kevin Smith movies, then you’ll notice a number of recurring elements. First, there’s the toilet humor and liberal use of foul language. Then there’s the constant appearance of stoners Jay (Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob (Kevin Smith). And let’s not forget about pop culture references, especially those related to […]
For over four decades, Ridley Scott movies have been entertaining audiences and racking up big numbers at the box office. From intimate, character-driven stories to legendary sci-fi movies and period pieces, this English director and producer has left an indelible stamp of the history of filmmaking. In this article, I’ll be taking a look at […]
Peter Jackson Movies Like a kid in a cinematic candy store, New Zealand director Peter Jackson never misses an opportunity to sprinkle his films with fantastical elements and often a healthy dose of black humor. He’s best known for his big-screen adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings series, but he also made a […]
If you’re familiar with Chris Columbus movies, then you’ve no doubt noticed a sense of optimism that runs throughout his works. The Ohio native believes in family values and he was once quoted as saying “I can understand the validity of showing people the ugliness of the world, but I also think there is a […]
Guy Ritchie Movies While his feature film career is just a little over a decade old, director Guy Ritchie has had a number of ups and downs. He’s at his best when weaving together tales of violent British hoods and darkly comical outsiders. He’s at his worst when married to Madonna. Fortunately, that union is […]
If you’re unfamiliar with Quentin Tarantino movies, then you’ve been missing out on one of the most dynamic filmmakers to come along in the last 20 years. Sure, his manic behavior, large forehead, and all-around geekiness set him apart from more reserved (ie “normal”) contemporaries like Robert Rodriguez, but he makes up for it by […]
A List of 2011 Comic Book Movies The 2011 movie season is underway, which means comic book fans will have a number of films to choose from. From muscular superheroes wielding enchanted hammers to post-apocalyptic priests hunting down vampires, this list details all the 2011 comic book movies slated to debut this year. And be […]
If you enjoy watching steely-eyed killers utilize a variety of weapons to dispatch targets around the globe, you’ll dig our list of 10 good assassin movies. You might also be surprised by the diversity of settings. Movie assassins don’t exist solely in political thrillers; examples can be found in genres ranging from westerns to samurai […]