Archive for Thoughts on Film
Chinese action movies have been around far longer than most fans of the genre would suspect. In this post, we’ll be taking a brief look at the history of Chinese action films, detailing some of their most important players, and even making a recommendation or two for potential viewers. And for those readers unfamiliar with […]
In this week’s edition of My Favorite Movie Scenes, I’ll be looking at Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, an underrated film from 2005. Starring Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer, the movie is filled with clever, rapid-fire dialogue courtesy of screenwriter Shane Black (who also directs), and the whole hard-boiled affair smoothly melds the crime genre […]
This week on Only Good Movies, I’ll be debuting a new feature called My Favorite Movie Scenes. As you might surmise, it’s a look at some of my favorite moments in cinematic history. You’re welcome to chime in with your own thoughts and opinions, and you can also email me at onlygoodmovies[at]gmail[dot]com to make suggestions […]
Are you the odd person always sitting in the corner at parties? Do animals seem nervous around you? Did you try peyote once and find that it made you act more normal? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this list of 12 weird movies for strange people should be right up […]
These 15 awesome resources for screenwriters should have you writing like David Mamet in no time. Even if you fall short of that lofty mark, there’s little doubt that you’ll improve as a writer and gain a bunch of new contacts in the industry. And if this list isn’t enough, you can always pop over […]
I recently received an email asking me for an opinion on the five best foreign movie making countries. Since I’m a big fan of films made outside the United States, this was one query I was more than happy to answer. My thoughts are listed below, and most of the movies listed can be rented […]
The 10 most anticipated movies of 2010 are going to differ depending on who you talk to. This particular list details the films that have caught my attention for the coming year. Your list will probably vary, so feel free to let us know all about it in the comments section. If you’re undecided, then […]
These 12 hot actors and actresses to watch in 2010 are poised to have massive years. Maybe they’re finally getting a chance to headline Hollywood films, or maybe they’re just appearing in a number of movies throughout the year. Either way, the stock of the following twelve performers should continue to rise during 2010. This […]
This list is dedicated to the 15 worst films of the last decade. As you may remember, I did a post the other day on the biggest disappointments in cinema of the last ten years. While there’s a bit of overlap between the two lists, the following films did more than just disappoint…they flat-out sucked. […]
To earn a spot on this list of the 10 Best Visual Effects in Movies in the Last Decade, a film had to run through an intimidating gauntlet of contenders. This is due to the many innovations that have been introduced into filmmaking in the previous 10 years. TV episodes & movies from Netflix – […]