When I was nine years old, I stopped watching animated films. Suddenly, The Little Mermaid and The Chipmunk Adventure didn’t do it for me. I began watching films that normal children of my age would have fallen asleep to, like Chaplin, Broadcast News, and Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. It came as no big shock that I was an unpopular child, and fat to boot. Oh, and did I mention my big 80′s glasses? Yep, total nerd.
Nancy McDonald Reviews Mary and Max
Posted on 7, Feb
Josh Vollmer Reviews Green Lantern
Posted on 30, Nov
“In brightest day, in blackest night,
No evil shall escape my sight
Let those who worship evil’s might,
Beware my power… Green Lantern’s light!”
Scary, But True Horror Movies
Posted on 24, Oct
“Based on a true story” is a tagline that we are all too familiar with. When you see this flash before a film you either scoff and laugh or cringe with fear. It instantly becomes more terrifying because in the back of your mind you’re questioning, “Holy cannoli, this actually happened?” Well, most of the time it probably didn’t. Blair Witch, The Fourth Kind, and Paranormal Activity are examples of movies that are about as grounded in reality as Barney. But what if the story really is true? What if it COULD happen to you? These movies are based on real life events, mishaps, and monsters. Lock your doors and watch your backs, or you just might be the next victim.
Family Halloween Movies
Posted on 21, Oct
Halloween is here, and with young kids in the house it can sometimes be a challenge to find something seasonal that we can all watch together. Without long lasting psychological ramifications, I mean. I thought The Blair Witch Project would be okay, since nothing really scary happens in that movie anyway. As it turns out, my wife frowned on the idea. To help you avoid my mistake, I’m here to share with you 6.66 movies that are all appropriate for kids. For the most part. They probably won’t get you yelled at, in any case.
Jessica Walters Reviews Sucker Punch
Posted on 10, Oct
I am sure that I rolled my eyes when I first saw the poster for Sucker Punch. Attractive women, scantily dressed, posing with guns and swords, it looked like a total “guy flick.” I found out that there was more to it than just chicks with weapons. Zach Snyder (300, Watchmen) directed this film with an interesting layering story.
DVD Commentaries: Give ‘em a Listen
It wasn’t until maybe five years ago that I started watching movies with the commentary. Ever since then I’ve been hooked. I’m always on the lookout for good ones, but here are some of my favorites so far.
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