Archive for Thoughts on Film
When someone mentions the best black comedy movies, they may mean films starring Richard Pryor or Eddie Murphy, or they might be talking about movies which put a humorous spin on subjects like death, illness, etc. For the purposes of this post, we’ll be talking about the former. Often filled with good music and plenty […]
There are actors who toiled in obscurity for years, and then there are actors who made it big fast. Within just a few short years of starting their film careers, these actors and actresses found themselves headlining movies or otherwise drawing lots of attention. Maybe it was talent, maybe it was who they knew, or […]
The best movie cameos can provide an unexpected thrill for audiences, as they’re suddenly confronted by the on-screen image of a popular actor, athlete, or personality. While these movie cameos often occur in comedies, literally any genre of film is ripe for a brief and unexpected celebrity appearance. The following list contains my picks for […]
Summer Blockbusters 2010. While those words may conjure up far-off visions of Frisbee in the park and picnics with loved ones, keep in mind that 2010 is only four months away. Once it arrives, summer will be just around the corner once again. For that reason, I wanted to take a sneak peek at the […]
The phrase “best Uwe Boll movies” isn’t often heard beyond some distant corner of cinematic Hell, but how about the “least awful Uwe Boll movies”? After all, the pugilistic director/producer/screenwriter from Germany has flirted with above-average budgets and impressive casts, so all his films can’t be crap, can they? Well, yes and no. Despite being […]
I love movie parody titles and knock-offs. Sure, it might seem a little juvenile, but there’s something hilarious to me about changing just a few words of a Hollywood blockbuster to avoid getting your pants sued off. When it comes to this practice, there are two masters in my opinion: Asylum and the world of […]
If you’re a fan of cinema, then you’ve probably memorized some of your favorite movie quotes and worked them into conversations with friends and family. Well, if you’re tired of using the same line over and over, you may want to check out this list of the 100 best movie quotes. There’s plenty of new […]
For any movie hero to be successful, he needs a dastardly villain to match wits with. This has taken many forms over the years, from henchmen and aliens to faulty computers and deranged fans. In an effort to expand your cinematic horizons, I’ve compiled this list of the 100 greatest movie villains. If you want […]
An endless stream of sci fi movies are produced each year, but certain films undoubtedly stand above the rest. For this reason, I’ve compiled a list of 100 science fiction movies to see before you die. While not all-inclusive, it should provide science fiction movie fans with a solid overview of the genre. Since every […]
With so many horror movies being released each year, it’s often difficult to keep up with all the must-see films of the genre. That’s why I’ve put together this list of 100 horror movies to see before you die. You’ll no doubt be familiar with many of these names, but a closer look may reveal […]