Archive for Thoughts on Film
If you’re an aspiring filmmaker, you may be interested in Dov S-S Simens’ Web Film School or 2-Day Film School. Instead of spending four years (or more) in college and spending thousands of dollars on classes like chemistry and algebra, these courses claim to offer practical information and advice to help you succeed in Hollywood. […]
Essential Art House: 50 Years of Janus Films is the perfect gift for the cinema lover in your life. We’re talking 50 movies on 50 discs from Janus Films, one of the elite names when it comes to distributing art house and foreign titles on DVD. From Hitchcock to Bergman, all your favorites are included, […]
If you’re a fan of Asian cinema, then you absolutely must buy AK 100: 25 Films of Akira Kurosawa. The legendary director, who created such classics as Seven Samurai, Yojimbo and Rashomon, was born in 1910, and this collection was released in 2009 in anticipation of his 100th anniversary. While Kurosawa didn’t live to see […]
The top film schools not only teach students the nuts and bolts of what it takes to be a successful filmmaker, but they also foster an atmosphere of creativity and personal growth. The following list is meant to be a comprehensive look at the best film schools, including those that fall into the categories of […]
If you’re a fan of boobs, beer, and brawling, then be sure to check out the 2010 Spike Guys Choice Awards airing June 20th at 10P/9C. Featuring a wild-and-crazy style reminiscent of the MTV Movie Awards, the event is now in its fourth year and features a wide array of celebrities letting their hair down […]
From time to time, I like to look back at some of my favorite scenes from the movies. This week, we’re going to be getting our martial arts fix, as I’ve selected a scene from Stephen Chow’s Kung Fu Hustle. If you’ve already seen the film, then you know to expect plenty of cartoonish hijinx […]
June 1st is Donut Day in the United States, and I can’t think of a better way to recognize those fried sweets than by taking a look at the top 10 toughest movie cops. From Asian inspectors to soulful cyborgs, this list covers pistol-packing law enforcement officers from all over the globe. Don’t see your […]
The 94th annual Indianapolis 500 race will be taking place Sunday, May 30th, at 1pm on ABC. Considered one the three major motorsports events, the Indy 500 draws an average attendance of 400,000, with millions more watching around the world. Jack Nicholson will be the honorary starter this year, and Jewel will attempt to sing […]
I recently read that Blood Oath, a novel about a vampire secret agent who’s protected the U.S. presidents for the past 140 years, has been fast-tracked for the big screen. That got me to thinking about 10 vampire novels that deserve a movie, and so this list was born. The quality of writing varies wildly […]
The worst movie titles manage to confuse and often repel potential customers, resulting in poor box office receipts and diminished careers. I’ve scoured my memory (and the Internet) in order to make this list, but feel free to chime in if you can think of any titles I’ve overlooked. Not coincidentally, most of the films on […]