“Patience is a virtue.” “Not right now, it isn’t.” This is the film that started it all, at least for me. When so many of my fellow “movie buffs” started with Star Wars or Indiana Jones, I couldn’t help but fall in love with The Mummy (1999). Now before I get into this article, I … Continue reading LEST WE FORGET: THE MUMMY
Top That from Teen Witch: Film Clip
If you were lucky (can I say that?) to be alive during the 90s, then you might have heard of the wonderful movie Teen Witch. Released in 1989, this film tells a story about a girl who posses magical powers on her 16th birthday. Now, there is more to it, but I'm here to share … Continue reading Top That from Teen Witch: Film Clip
BEST PICTURE NOMINEE FILM CLIP: THE BIG SHORT
To be honest, The Big Short surprised me. I thought it was going to be just another film, talking about money and finance. But in reality, it’s a movie far beyond that. A film which is a little hard to watch, mostly because it really happened to the housing market in The United States, takes … Continue reading BEST PICTURE NOMINEE FILM CLIP: THE BIG SHORT
Alien: Covenant to Proceed without Noomi Rapace?
It has officially been announced that Ridley Scott’s prequel to Alien, Alien: Covenant, will now go forward without Noomi Rapace. Rapace, who played Dr. Elizabeth Shaw in the previous film, Prometheus, the previous Alien prequel, is the last known survivor from Prometheus’ fateful voyage. Alien: Covenant is set to be 10 years after the events … Continue reading Alien: Covenant to Proceed without Noomi Rapace?
The Year was 1999: Why I Believe 1999 was the Best Year for Film
My father and I often have a debate on what year was the greatest year for film. He, being a man of his age, sticks to the classic 1939, and who is to say that 39' wasn’t the greatest year for film. Of course in 1939 film buffs were blessed with films such as Gone … Continue reading The Year was 1999: Why I Believe 1999 was the Best Year for Film
BEST PICTURE NOMINEE FILM CLIP: BRIDGE OF SPIES
Perhaps my biggest disappointment of the year, Bridge of Spies, has somehow nabbed one of the coveted eight Best Picture Oscar nominations. Though this film was hardly recognized in other award ceremony, it has proven itself worthy to The Academy. Bridge of Spies has garnered nominations in categories such as Production Design, Sound Mixing, Best … Continue reading BEST PICTURE NOMINEE FILM CLIP: BRIDGE OF SPIES
BEST PICTURE NOMINEE FILM CLIP: SPOTLIGHT
Today begins a new segment I am starting all the way up until The Academy Awards. Every Saturday I will bring you a film clip of each of the Best Picture nominees.These clips will, in my opinion, shows off the film's exceptional filmmaking. So today we begin with Spotlight. Though this film is not high on … Continue reading BEST PICTURE NOMINEE FILM CLIP: SPOTLIGHT
BLU-RAY REVIEW: ANT-MAN
Ant-Man stars Paul Rudd, who plays an ex-criminal named Scott Lang, who is convinced into breaking into a home even after his efforts to stay on the straight and arrow after being released from prison. After finding a suit in the vault of the home, Lang is taken in by Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) … Continue reading BLU-RAY REVIEW: ANT-MAN
Top 5 2016 Oscar Snubs
Aaron Sorkin (Steve Jobs) This was a surprise to not see Sorkin on the list of nominees for Best Adapted Screenplay. I personally was not a fan of the screenplay, but seeing how so many people were, and how he recently won a Golden Globe for his work, I expected him to not only … Continue reading Top 5 2016 Oscar Snubs
OSCAR 2016: NOMINATIONS & REACTION
Today is the day for Oscar nominations. After the recent Golden Globe Awards, we can start to get an idea of who will be the contenders in every category. But with the addition of some actors or films in each category, our idea is never quite clear of who will win on February 28th. Here … Continue reading OSCAR 2016: NOMINATIONS & REACTION
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