Films Featuring Bladed Weapons While I never tire of watching cinematic guys and gals beat each other to a pulp, it’s always nice to see a sword or knife fight thrown into the mix. The stakes immediately rise for the characters, because death is just one stroke of the blade away. If you‘re also a […]
Films Set in Italy Besides being the capital of Italy, Rome is a city known for romance. With a history stretching back over 2,500 years, it has served as the seat of power for the formidable Roman Empire, as well as housing the city-state that contains the central authority of the Catholic Church (Vatican City). […]
Canine Films Also known as “man’s best friend,” dogs are always eager to display their affection with a wag of the tale and a playful lick of the face. Since people love their canine companions right back, it’s not surprising that a number of movies about dogs have been made over the years. Some feature […]
Music is an important part of our lives, and certain songs will always be associated with specific moments (both good and bad). And thanks to these good movies about music, you can enjoy some of your favorite tunes while learning a little about the men and women behind them. For even more options, be sure […]
Americans love to eat (that’s obvious), but it’s also a passion shared by people around the globe. As you peruse the following list of movies about food, be sure to pay attention to all the countries represented. You’ll soon notice that you don’t need a McDonald’s on every corner to enjoy stuffing yourself. TV episodes […]
Most fans of the cinema know that sequels usually stink. Unfortunately, the magic that made the original film something special is gone by the second or third installment, and all that remains is a tangled mess of lame jokes and bloated CGI effects. But there are good movie sequels out there if you know where […]
Good Movies About Dictators Muammar Gaddafi, also known as Colonel Gaddafi and the King of Kings of Africa, has been in the news a lot as of late. Of course, conducting bizarre interviews and killing off a number of your citizens will tend to have that effect. (Note: Since this article was written, Gaddafi has […]
Friendly Alien Movies – Good Alien Movies How many times have you encountered a life form from another planet only to have your face bitten off by the grouchy extra-terrestrial? It happens all the time in the movies, as visitors from outer space are typically portrayed as downright psychopathic or obsessed with stealing all our […]
Matthew McConaughey Movies If you like to surf, drink mixed beverages, or smoke weed, then there’s a good chance you’re a Matthew McConaughey fan. Of course, you don’t have to be a stoner to appreciate this laid back Texan’s approach to life. Whether he’s following his personal creed of “keep on livin’” or getting arrested […]
Steven Soderbergh Movies Roger Ebert once referred to Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh as the “poster boy of the Sundance generation,” and he’s also been called “the Michael Jordan of filmmaking.” The latter moniker is due to his versatility, as Soderbergh frequently produces, writes, edits, and serves as director of photography for his projects (often using […]