It’s hard to believe that it has been 25 years since the release of the now classic action movie “Die Hard”. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched the film during the years following its release. It uniquely captured the popular 80s action feel of the time while also paving some wonderful new … Continue reading
REVIEW: “The Graduate”
It could be called a comedy, drama, or romance. But truth be told, “The Graduate” is a little of all of those things. More importantly, it’s a sharply written and beautifully crafted film that ushered in a new approach to filmmaking. It’s touted as a highly influential picture and has grabbed a top 10 spot … Continue reading
5 Phenomenal Movies from 1984
It’s been waaay too long since I last did a Phenomenal 5 from my year-by-year series. It’s time to correct that. Several months ago I started at 1980 and now we have reached 1984. Talk about a HUGE year for movies! 1984 featured so many films that became pop culture classics. In fact, the strength … Continue reading
Your Voices: On the new Star Wars movies
Your Voices is a simple concept created to encourage conversation and opinions between movie lovers. It works like this: I throw out a certain topic. After that I’ll make my case or share my opinions. Then it’s time for Your Voices. Head to the comments section and let fellow readers and moviegoers know your thoughts … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Lords of Dogtown”
On the surface “Lords of Dogtown” isn’t a movie that would normally appeal to me. But underneath my speculative blanket of low expectations lies an entertaining and compelling story based in a world that is totally new to me. And while it does fall victim to a few missteps in its second half, “Lords of … Continue reading
Know Your Movies – Three Hints, One Guess
It can’t only be reviews, Phenomenal 5 lists, and commentaries, right? Know Your Movies is all about having fun. Here’s how it works: I’ll share a still shot from a movie. It can be extremely serious or completely absurd. After that I’ll provide you with three hints. The rest is up to you. Hop on … Continue reading
