We all know the classic sci-fi movies, but there have been just as many that have fallen under the radar. Some of them have a lot to offer. So let’s talk about some of these lesser known sci-fi movie gems. Night of the Comet (1984) First up is Night of the Comet. The movie begins…
Every week, the folks at iTunes find a movie they like and make it available to rent for the low, low price of $0.99. I’m here to tell you whether that film is worth your hard earned dollar. This week we find Jason Statham scowling his way through Wild Card, yet another entry into the…
Another one bites the dust. Lack of work and the rise of CGI forces seven-time Oscar winner Rick Baker into early retirement. Thanks for nothing CGI. The Man Before CGI, there was Rick Baker. Star Wars (1977), An American Werewolf In London (1981), Michael Jackson: Thriller (1983), Videodrome (1983), Harry and the Hendersons (1987), Ed Wood (1994), Men In Black (1997), The…
People love to make references to movies, as they are a hugely important piece of our culture. A movie’s quotability often adds to the entertainment that it gives, especially if the quote is amusing or insightful in some way. Some of the most quotable movies are cult classics, which are not popular in the “mainstream”…
We know all about lots of popular, big-name, mainstream movies. But what about the many other amazing movies out there that may not have been as popular? Plenty of films exist that have great cinematography, well-developed plotlines, and excellent acting. Some are hysterical, while others are more serious in nature. Many are quite entertaining. Here…
Every week, the folks at iTunes find a movie they like and make it available to rent for the low, low price of $0.99. I’m here to tell you whether that film is worth your hard earned dollar. This week finds Bill Murray unwittingly up for sainthood as the cantankerously likable soul of St. Vincent. “My Life,…
Avengers have assembled, Max has taken us down Fury Road, California is falling into a great big hole in the earth and there are a buncha mutant dinosaurs on the horizon. Yep, the blockbuster season is firmly upon us. As much fun as the summer movie season is, there comes a time when you’re just a…
Every week, the folks at iTunes find a movie they like and make it available to rent for the low, low price of $0.99. I’m here to tell you whether that film is worth your hard earned dollar. This week brings us Love, Rosie, the sloppily over-the-top romantic fable about life-long (and ridiculously good looking)…
May 6th marked the 100th birthday of legendary filmmaker Orson Welles (or Uncle Orson, as I like to call him). If you are still scuttling about and trying to figure out what to get him don’t bother, the man has been dead for 30 years. You can, however, honor his memory and his talents by contributing…
They may not have the special effects of today, but these movies do have the magnetic lure of good storytelling, and most importantly, original storytelling. These 5 classic science fiction movies explore not only the cool blowing-stuff-up aspect of sci-fi movies (although they definitely do that too), but also the depths of human psychology. From…
Every week, the folks at iTunes find a movie they like and make it available to rent for the low, low price of $0.99. I’m here to tell you whether that film is worth your hard earned dollar. This week finds an ambitious Chris Rock writing/directing/starring in Top Five, the incredible, true story of the…
Every week, the folks at iTunes find a movie they like and make it available to rent for the low, low price of $0.99. I’m here to tell you whether that film is worth your hard earned dollar. This week finds legendary actor Tommy Lee Jones wearing several hats (writer/producer/director/actor) in the almost-classic, anti-western film The…
Fans of Film and Fashion Rejoice I’m sure we can all agree that our favorite characters from the realm of movies and television have some of the most distinct and iconic senses of style, and we wish we could raid their wardrobes on a whim. That is now entirely possible thanks to a website called Spylight….
Every week, the folks at iTunes find a movie they like and make it available to rent for the low, low price of $0.99. I’m here to tell you whether that film is worth your hard earned dollar. First time writer-director Justin Simien brings us this week’s selection, Dear White People, a confident – if…
When it was set in infinity stone that Marvel chose the Russo brothers to take charge of the final chapters of the Avengers trilogy, the internet was a bit divided. Of course no one wants to see the fan favorite and Marvel’s own golden boy Joss Whedon go, but choices had to be made once…