Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you are aware of all of the turmoil in Hollywood over the last couple of years. From Weinstein to Spacey to Singer, it seems endless. I now find myself reluctant to watch films that I once loved, like Pay It Forward or The Usual Suspects or most things produced by The Weinstein Company. And, it got me thinking: … Continue reading Trying to Separate the Scandalous Artist from the Art
A small-time boxer gets a supremely rare chance to fight a heavy-weight champion in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect. Rocky is regarded as one of the greatest sports films of all time. It’s just second behind Raging Bull in boxing films. And, it makes sense why it was so well received and why it continues to be … Continue reading 57. Rocky (1976)
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
As most of you probably know by now, Oscar nominations came out this morning. And, I have some thoughts. The obvious nomination that I want to talk about first is Black Panther for Best Picture. By all means, I do believe that it deserves to be nominated for Best Picture. However, after all the push back from the Academy in the first place, this feels … Continue reading And the Award Goes To…
“A prospector goes to the Klondike in search of gold and finds it and more.” This is, I think, the third time I’ve seen this film. The only version I could find this time was a version that had music and narration added by Charlie Chaplin. Now, for those of you that have been with me for a while, one of the things you may … Continue reading 58. The Gold Rush (1925)
The Greatest Showman is a movie musical based (read loosely) on the life of PT Barnum and the creation of Barnum Circus. The liberties that are taken in the telling of this story are disgusting, honestly. But, hey, at least the music is good. Look, if you’re going to make a musical out of the story of PT Barnum and his circus, you have to … Continue reading Movie Musical Monday: The Greatest Showman (2017)
“Over the course of a few hectic days, numerous interrelated people prepare for a political convention as secrets and lies are surfaced and revealed.” Robert Altman’s masterpiece is a study of American people and politics, set right in the heartland of a country that was still in social turmoil and about to see the political era of Ronald Reagan. I will say that one would … Continue reading 59. Nashville (1975)
SPOILERS AHEAD I really wanted to like this film. I was so excited to see Laurie Strode finally face her demon and take him down. But, that wasn’t the film that we got. The film that we got had a sloppy script, characters who were only there for backstory, and overall, just really lazy writing. There were at least three different stories worth telling fully … Continue reading Halloween (2018) Review: Laurie Strode Deserves Better
From the moment I saw the first trailer for Bad Times at the El Royale, I could tell that we would be in for something awesome. For your reference, I’m specifically talking about this trailer: Bad Times At The El Royale Trailer Bad Times at the El Royale is about seven strangers, who are all more than they appear who all just happen to arrive at … Continue reading Bad Times at the El Royale: The Best Film I’ve Seen This Year
Disclaimer: I love the film. Always have. That being said, I have a lot of questions. 1. Why does nobody turn on lights? Who just walks around a house in darkness? 2. Why is there a jack-o-lantern next to the bed at the Wallace’s house? 3. Why does Laurie keep throwing the knife away? 4. How does Loomis not hear Laurie scream? 5. Why is … Continue reading I just have a couple questions about the 1978 Halloween…
