Archive for Good Movies
Ever since Regan MacNeil showed the terrifying potential of pea soup, exorcism movies have been a legitimate offshoot of the horror or thriller genres. While interest was sporadic in the ‘80s and ‘90s, business has been booming since the dawn of the new millennium. Seven of the ten films about exoricists listed here have been […]
While the best Spike Lee movies offer unique views on race relations and crime, the man himself can be abrasive. But nobody can accuse the Georgia native of not speaking his mind. Since bursting onto the scene in the ‘80s, he’s called Larry Bird overrated, Clint Eastwood an “angry old man,” and he’s also been […]
Peter Bogdanovich Biography Peter Bogdanovich movies, while great, aren’t as interesting as the man himself. Peter Bogdanovich started out as an actor and film critic, and then headed to Hollywood in 1968 with the intention of becoming a director. Later that year, he made his first feature film. Within a few years, he was letting […]
These 10 best Robert Altman movies feature ensemble casts, brilliant satire, and plenty of zoom shots. Most of Altman’s films never gained mainstream popularity. But he remains a talented filmmaker who managed to imbue each of his motion pictures with incisive commentary about American life and the human condition. His films were nominated for Best […]
Watch a few Warren Beatty movies and you’ll quickly see why this versatile performer is well-respected in the entertainment community. Whether starring in a film that pushed the limits of what could be portrayed in a Hollywood production or dating a series of beauties ranging from Madonna to Ann-Margret, Beatty was constantly on the lips of […]
Woody Allen movies are always about the relationships between men and women. I’m probably oversimplifying things, but try some egghead film scholar if you want a deeper analysis. I’m just a Texan who finds neurotic Jewish guys amusing. His popularity in the United States has declined in recent years–thanks to that whole Soon-Yi scandal in […]
If you’re looking for motion pictures that will mess with your head and force you to reexamine your life, give these Darren Aronofsky movies a try. He’s only directed five films since his debut in 1998, but each and every one is a self-contained masterpiece of longing and sadness. A graduate of Harvard University (with […]
Marlon Brando movies range from well-acted masterpieces to wildly out-of-control disasters. That’s because the celebrated actor was prone to moments of genius followed by equally bizarre bouts of eccentricity. From packing on the pounds in his later years to playing a piano duet with one of the world’s smallest men (parodied by Mike Myers in […]
PT Anderson movies have a distinctive style. Take the opening three-minute shot in Boogie Nights, for example, or his constant use of popular music to set the tone. His ensemble casts always portray fragile characters driven to the end of their rope. Other examples of PT Anderson’s distinctive style include his ever-moving camera, characters dealing […]
Anyone who’s seen a few Wes Anderson movies can attest to the following: the man loves his primary colors, he enjoys classic rock, and he loves the Wilson brothers (Luke and Owen). He’s also fond of quirky characters, class conflict, and putting his personal stamp on every aspect of a project. That’s why he’s called […]