I was recently rewatching Raiders of the Lost Ark for fun. I have loved the film since I was a child. It’s one that was shown to me on one of the movie nights my family and I would have when I was growing up. It wasn’t until I was older, however, that I realized two things about this so-called hero: 1. He is, or … Continue reading Indiana Jones and the Problematic “Hero”
A meek Hobbit from the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron. The truth? I’ve never seen this film all the way through. I’ve caught parts here and there. I even went to see this film in the theater when it came out in 2001. My grandparents thought it … Continue reading 50. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
A hapless New York City advertising executive is mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies and is pursued across the country while he looks for a way to survive. Do you enjoy dialogue heavy Hitchcock films? Because, if you do, this one’s for you. I wouldn’t necessarily say that I love this film, but I am fond of it. Honestly, this … Continue reading 55. North by Northwest (1959)
Okay, let’s get ready to tackle this monster (no pun intended). I’m just going to say it: Rolland Emmerich’s 1998 Godzilla staring Matthew Broderick is one of the most frustrating films I have ever watched in my entire life. Now, I hadn’t seen this film for a while because I remember not liking it and why would I actively try to watch a film that … Continue reading 90s Flashback: Godzilla (1998)
When a killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach resort, it’s up to a local sheriff, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down. In one fell swoop, Steven Spielberg created the summer blockbuster. He just had to go through hell to do it. The issues that Spielberg had during the filming of Jaws have all been well-documented, though. So, I’m … Continue reading 56. Jaws (1975)
Guys, I’m just going to say it: I love the shit out of these cheesy disaster movies. I mean, Twister, Deep Impact, Armageddon, I love the hell out of all of them. They’re just fun, mindless movies. So, when I saw that Dante’s Peak was available on Starz, you bet your ass I pressed play. Do you guys remember Dante’s Peak? Like, at all? Because … Continue reading 90s Flashback: Dante’s Peak
A director of escapist films goes on the road as a hobo to learn about life, which gives him a rude awakening. With the way this list is set up, I go through these moments of watching a bunch of the Top 100 films all at once and then stopping because I’ve hit a film that I’m not as excited about watching. Sullivan’s Travels was … Continue reading 61. Sullivan’s Travels (1941)
In Africa during World War I, a gin-swilling riverboat captain is persuaded by a strait-laced missionary to use his boat to attack an enemy warship. Never in my life have I seen a character more annoyingly frustrating in a film than Katherine Hepburn’s Rose Sayer in The African Queen. Look, her performance is great. However, how Charlie Allnut, Humphrey Bogart’s character, doesn’t throw her overboard … Continue reading 65. The African Queen (1951)
Archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is hired by the U.S. government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis. Let me start by saying that I love this film. So the criticisms that are about to follow are out of love, I promise. All in all, Raiders of the Lost Ark is a fun film. It’s got action, adventure, romance, mystery, and WWII … Continue reading 66. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
I’ve discovered in recent years that Hook is one of those films that, if you grew up with it, then you love it. However, if you did not, you may not be as fond of it. Personally, I have the word “Bangarang” tattooed on my arm, so that gives you an idea of where I stand. John Williams’ score is the first thing I want … Continue reading Hook (1991)
