Archive for Thoughts on Film
It’s time to salute some of the greatest film noir femme fatales in the history of cinema. Whether they’re speaking in a husky voice, wielding a pistol, or convincing an amorous dupe to break the law, these sultry vixens have provided decades worth of gentle eroticism and cautionary tales. For those who are unfamiliar with […]
So what are the best movie soundtracks ever? Well, you’ve come to the right place, my friends. In the following article, I proudly present my selections for the best overall movie soundtracks ever committed to vinyl or CD. From gritty urban funk to swirling classical pomposity, this list will present hours of aural entertainment in […]
If you’re serious about cinema, this list of famous film directors should serve as a guide the next time you’re ready to stock your Netflix queue. For fans of motion pictures, the men listed below are, at the very least, household names. They’ve won Oscars, influenced future filmmakers, and turned out consistently high-quality products. Along […]
If you’ve got a child or two running around the house, then you’ll no doubt be interested in Halloween costumes for kids come October. Since Only Good Movies focuses on issues related to cinema, I’ve decided to help out all our readers/beleaguered parents by putting together this list of kids movie costumes. Inspired by the […]
Sexy Halloween costumes are useless most of the year, but they’re a great way to stand out when Samhain rolls around. Most people just dig around in their closet and patch something together, but the following movie Halloween costumes will show off your love of cinema and sense of style. Of course, it wouldn’t hurt […]
The third week of August is Friendship Week, so I’ve decided to celebrate by putting together this list of memorable movie friendships. Some are healthy…others are not. In either case, the relationship between the two characters has stood the test of time and promises to thrill moviegoers for decades to come. There are many more […]
Our guest this week on Critical Juncture–a segment dedicated to interviews with movie critics and film bloggers–is Todd Miro, the creator of the blog entitled Into the Abyss. If you want to get a feel for what his site is all about, just take a gander at the two quotes that grace the top of the […]
If you’re a fan of the television series Lost, get ready for a one-of-a-kind Lost auction. That’s right, you’ll be able to find all manner of Lost items for sale at the Barker Hangar (located at the Santa Monica Airport) in Santa Monica, California on August 21st (Saturday) and 22nd (Sunday). Over 1000 set pieces, […]
The 2010 Teen Choice Awards will be held on August 8th and then air on Fox the following evening. Honoring the year’s best achievements in everything from movies to sports to just looking hot, the awards are voted on by teens from 13 to 19, and each winner receives a custom-made surfboard meant to symbolize […]
With The Twilight Saga: Eclipse currently in theaters and the latest season of HBO’s True Blood making it’s debut on the small screen, fans of the vampire genre are beside themselves with joy. If you’re a brooding stranger with a mysterious past, this is probably your best chance of getting laid in a long time. […]