Month: May 2020

It’s a sure bet that one reviewer’s high praise is another reviewer’s overpraise. So I fully own the subjective nature of this list. Nevertheless, as a film critic who sort of believes in objective reality (it’s a hard job to do if you don’t), I compiled this roster of movies I think got far too […]… Continue reading The 10 Most Overrated Films of the Decade — Variety

When I tell people that I consider Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey to be the scariest movie ever made, I really mean it. More often than not when I bring this up, I get the impression people don’t feel the same way. I get a lot of polite smiles and head nods but, to […]… Continue reading The Ultimate (Unnerving) Trip: Why 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY is The Scariest Movie Ever Made — Nightmare on Film Street

As an innovative director and producer, Ridley Scott remains one of the most influential creative minds in sci-fi filmmaking. He has launched enormously successful franchises, like Alien in the late 70s, which are still lauded and carry weight to this day. Like other successful and cutting-edge directors, Ridley Scott has carved out a niche for… Continue reading Ridley Scott: The Super Bowl, Sci Fi and Why Some Say He’s the Best — News Views

The Clone Wars. Following the unexpected success of George Lucas’ “Star Wars” in 1977 (“A New Hope” wouldn’t be added to the title until years later), studios big and small were scrambling to create their own space operas. Some were embarrassingly obvious in their mimicry (Luigi Cozzi’s “Starcrash”), others gained their own cult followings (Glen […]… Continue reading “Battle Beyond The Stars” (1980); Roger Corman’s scrappy, campy answer to Star Wars turns 40… — Musings of a Middle-Aged Geek

List compiled by Eddie on 27/04/2020 I must apologise in advance to all hardcore fans, I was unable to fit the holy trinity of great Will Smith films After Earth, Wild Wild West and Collateral Beauty into this list. I don’t know how you can forgive me but please try. In what’s now been a […]… Continue reading Top 10 Films – Will Smith — Jordan and Eddie (The Movie Guys)

Where do you even begin with Once Upon a Time in Hollywood? This film was a lot. Quentin Tarantino only produces masterpieces and this film was no different. The cast was full of A-listers. Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie star in this film about a washed out television star trying to achieve fame […]… Continue reading And That’s the End — Cult Movies

Many schools, offices, and workplaces all around the world are closed. Restaurants are take-out only and theaters and shops are completely closed. Most people are practicing social distancing and self-quarantine by staying home and cancelling gatherings. My school is doing virtual, at-home instruction with assignments that only take a few hours to complete. With so […]… Continue reading Ten books to read during the Quarantine — Stormy Reads YA

You may have noticed that I haven’t posted much this week, either on social media or on this blog. Instead, I spent this week working on my career. This included applying to the Moving Picture Institute’s Hollywood Career Launch Program, a paid internship that places young filmmakers at Hollywood production companies. One aspect of the […]… Continue reading What I’m About: Human Freedom, Influences, and Longterm Career and Life Goals — Jess Knows Best

Netflix in May Everything changed when the latest animated movies on Netflix were posted. This month, there are some great movies and shows being featured on Netflix. By the power of Grayskull, sit down and tune in. May 1st Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa If you enjoy the first Madagascar movie, then surely you will enjoy […]… Continue reading 14 Animated Movies and Shows Coming To Netflix in May — The Animated Film Industry

Fantasy, it’s one of the magical genres of film with colorful characters, wonderful worlds and extraordinary things. If you love everything magical, especially on your TV screen, here are a few classic movies to add to your must watch list. The Wizard of Oz – Follow the yellow brick road with Dorothy and her friends […]… Continue reading Best classic fantasy movies — Loadity