Natalie Portman Movies As I write this article, Natalie Portman is only days away from what should be her first Oscar win. Nominated for Best Actress for her performance in Black Swan, everyone seems to agree that she’s a surefire lock to take home the industry’s highest honor. But Portman, while still young, is no […]
Tom Hooper movies have received increased interest of late thanks to the success of The King’s Speech, and the under-40 UK filmmaker has years of artistic output ahead of him. This article celebrates his feature films to date, as well as a few noteworthy projects directed for television on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. […]
Betting Odds for the 2011 Oscars If you’re the type of person who bets on everything in order to “make it more interesting,” you should find this article about betting odds for the 2011 Oscars to be of interest. That’s right, folks, handicappers around the globe have examined the merits of everyone from Christian Bale […]
I’ve never been a big fan of M. Night Shyamalan movies. After having a monster hit thanks to the presence of Bruce Willis and a twist ending that caught audiences by surprise, almost all of his subsequent releases have relied on the same gimmick…with increasingly diminishing results. That being said, I still wanted to put […]
Walk up to the average person on the street and ask them about Clint Eastwood movies. You’ll quickly learn that he’s regarded as an American icon, evoking the same rugged individualism that made John Wayne so popular. His career has spanned seven decades with five Oscar wins and over 50 motion pictures in the can. […]
If you’ve watched one or more Kevin Smith movies, then you’ll notice a number of recurring elements. First, there’s the toilet humor and liberal use of foul language. Then there’s the constant appearance of stoners Jay (Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob (Kevin Smith). And let’s not forget about pop culture references, especially those related to […]
For over four decades, Ridley Scott movies have been entertaining audiences and racking up big numbers at the box office. From intimate, character-driven stories to legendary sci-fi movies and period pieces, this English director and producer has left an indelible stamp of the history of filmmaking. In this article, I’ll be taking a look at […]
Peter Jackson Movies Like a kid in a cinematic candy store, New Zealand director Peter Jackson never misses an opportunity to sprinkle his films with fantastical elements and often a healthy dose of black humor. He’s best known for his big-screen adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings series, but he also made a […]
If you’re familiar with Chris Columbus movies, then you’ve no doubt noticed a sense of optimism that runs throughout his works. The Ohio native believes in family values and he was once quoted as saying “I can understand the validity of showing people the ugliness of the world, but I also think there is a […]
Guy Ritchie Movies While his feature film career is just a little over a decade old, director Guy Ritchie has had a number of ups and downs. He’s at his best when weaving together tales of violent British hoods and darkly comical outsiders. He’s at his worst when married to Madonna. Fortunately, that union is […]