Itβs a sure bet that one reviewerβs high praise is another reviewerβs overpraise. So I fully own the subjective nature of this list. Nevertheless, as a film critic who sort of believes in objective reality (itβs a hard job to do if you donβt), I compiled this roster of movies I think got far tooΒ [β¦]… Continue reading The 10 Most Overrated Films of the Decade β Variety
Month: May 2020
The Ultimate (Unnerving) Trip: Why 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY is The Scariest Movie Ever Made β Nightmare on Film Street
https://youtube.com/watch?v=b75EpoF1W88%3Fversion%3D3%26rel%3D1%26fs%3D1%26autohide%3D2%26showsearch%3D0%26showinfo%3D1%26iv_load_policy%3D1%26wmode%3Dtransparent When I tell people that I consider Stanley Kubrickβs 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 donβt feel the same way. I get a lot of polite smiles and head nods but,… Continue reading The Ultimate (Unnerving) Trip: Why 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY is The Scariest Movie Ever Made β Nightmare on Film Street
Ridley Scott: The Super Bowl, Sci Fi and Why Some Say Heβs the Best β News Views
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 Heβs the Best β News Views
βBattle Beyond The Starsβ (1980); Roger Cormanβs scrappy, campy answer to Star Wars turns 40β¦ β Musings of a Middle-Aged Geek
https://youtube.com/watch?v=sJrrpAEbbmc%3Fversion%3D3%26rel%3D1%26fs%3D1%26autohide%3D2%26showsearch%3D0%26showinfo%3D1%26iv_load_policy%3D1%26wmode%3Dtransparent The Clone Wars. Following the unexpected success of George Lucasβ βStar Warsβ in 1977 (βA New Hopeβ wouldnβt 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 Cozziβs βStarcrashβ), others gained their own cult followings… Continue reading βBattle Beyond The Starsβ (1980); Roger Cormanβs scrappy, campy answer to Star Wars turns 40β¦ β Musings of a Middle-Aged Geek
Top 10 Films β Will Smith β Jordan and Eddie (The Movie Guys)
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 donβt know how you can forgive me but please try. In whatβs now been aΒ [β¦]… Continue reading Top 10 Films β Will Smith β Jordan and Eddie (The Movie Guys)
And Thatβs the End β Cult Movies
https://youtube.com/watch?v=qcohs2jz7C0%3Fversion%3D3%26rel%3D1%26fs%3D1%26autohide%3D2%26showsearch%3D0%26showinfo%3D1%26iv_load_policy%3D1%26wmode%3Dtransparent 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… Continue reading And Thatβs the End β Cult Movies
Ten books to read during the Quarantine β Stormy Reads YA
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 soΒ [β¦]… Continue reading Ten books to read during the Quarantine β Stormy Reads YA
What Iβm About: Human Freedom, Influences, and Longterm Career and Life Goals β Jess Knows Best
You may have noticed that I havenβt 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 Instituteβs Hollywood Career Launch Program, a paid internship that places young filmmakers at Hollywood production companies. One aspect of theΒ [β¦]… Continue reading What Iβm About: Human Freedom, Influences, and Longterm Career and Life Goals β Jess Knows Best
14 Animated Movies and Shows Coming To Netflix in May β The Animated Film Industry
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 enjoyΒ [β¦]… Continue reading 14 Animated Movies and Shows Coming To Netflix in May β The Animated Film Industry
Best classic fantasy movies β Loadity
Fantasy, itβs 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 β Follow the yellow brick road with Dorothy and her friendsΒ [β¦]… Continue reading Best classic fantasy movies β Loadity