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 […]
With the recent release of Jonah Hex, I thought this would be a good opportunity to release a list of the best weird Westerns of all time. In case you’re wondering, a weird Western mixes elements of the Old West with the supernatural, which makes for a unique sub-genre. Some people also consider sci-fi and […]
I’m a big fan of Gob Bluth and the members of the Gothic Castle from Arrested Development, so I put together this list of 10 good magic movies in their honor. The next time you’re preparing to hold a knife between your teeth to the strains of Europe’s “The Final Countdown,” be sure to watch […]
This list of 12 good movie remakes was inspired by Hollywood’s recent revival of such franchises as The Karate Kid and The A-Team. While plenty of remakes fall short of the original, the flicks listed below are solid efforts that often surpass their predecessors. And if you’re tired of your local video store not having […]
This list of the top 10 Steven Spielberg movies comes in honor of the June 11th anniversary of E.T.’s movie premier. That event took place in 1982, and Spielberg has turned out countless masterpieces since then. You’ll no doubt disagree with some (or all) of my rankings, so be sure and voice your own thoughts […]
Every year round this time, the MTV Movie Awards are held, and 2010 wasn’t any different. Aziz Ansari performed the hosting duties, and the show was filled with wacky goings-on, both spontaneous and carefully planned to at least appear spontaneous. While the suits and producers of the network come up with the nominations, the general […]
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 […]