Archive for Good Movies
Judd Apatow movies have enjoyed massive popularity in recent years, whether he’s served as writer, producer, or director. While his career as a stand-up comic never quite took off, he’s become a Hollywood phenomenon, largely due to relationship comedies featuring hot women and average-looking guys. If you’re partial to TV shows, I’d also recommended the […]
While many of the Robert Aldrich movies on this list have been somewhat forgotten by modern audiences, that doesn’t mean they’re not worth a look. In fact, they’re absolutely recommended for those who like cynical and gritty tales filled with hard-luck characters. Aldrich studied economics in college, but he dropped out and took a job […]
Many people would scratch their heads if asked to name one or more Peter Billingsley movies. I’ll give you a hint: He played Ralphie, the kid who wanted a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. But did you know that his career extended way past his iconic role in A Christmas Story? That’s right, Peter […]
With awards season right around the corner, it’s time for our 2011 Golden Globe nominations and predictions. We’ll be looking at all the performers and works being recognized for cinematic excellence, and I’ll even throw in my predictions at no extra charge. The Golden Globes also honor achievements on the small screen, but you’ll need […]
While the number of Kathryn Bigelow movies wouldn’t qualify as prolific (8 films in 27 years), the content would certainly be regarded as unique and brimming with artistic merit. It’s only fitting, then, that she would become the first female to win an Academy Award for Best Director, even managing to beat out ex-husband James […]
While JJ Abrams movies continue to push the career of the writer, producer, and director farther up the Hollywood ladder, many fans also remember him from his work on such shows as Felicity, Lost, and Alias. A true triple threat in the entertainment business, JJ Abrams has been creating feature projects since his senior year […]
Ben Affleck movies range from critical darlings (The Town) and box-office hits (Pearl Harbor) to absolute disasters (Gigli). But no matter what the success or failure of his projects, the popular actor–born Benjamin Geza Affleck-Boldt–always keeps coming back for more. He’s won an Oscar as a screenwriter, received critical acclaim as a director, and dated […]
If you enjoy strange movies, then I’ve got a treat for you. In the list below, I’ve included 20 of the strangest films I could think of, so there’s bound to be a few that you haven’t seen. Whether it’s a heavy-set transvestite eating dog poop or a Japanese schoolgirl gunning down villains with her […]
There are a lot of weird documentaries out there, and it’s my aim in this article to familiarize you with a few of them–19 to be exact. Why not 20? Well, if you’re so damned keen on an even 20, why not add your own suggestion in our comments section? That’ll make everyone happy, I […]
David Lynch movies are never mundane, and this highly original filmmaker has been dividing audiences and critics for over 30 years with his dark tales of multiple identities, crushed dreams, and the seedy underbelly of small-town America. Below, we’ll take a look at every David Lynch film made to date, offering a brief plot synopsis […]