By now I’m sure you’ve heard of the war between Lee Hirsch’s documentary “Bully” and the Motion Picture Association of America. After viewing the film the MPAA decided to give it an R rating, a decision that raised the ire of the filmmakers, Harvey Weinstein of The Weinstein Company, advocacy groups, and even many celebrities. The MPAA … Continue reading
5 PHENOMENAL BASEBALL MOVIES
With the baseball season not even a week old, I decided to celebrate the sport I love by changing plans and doing a Phenomenal 5 on baseball movies. At first I thought this was an easy, easy assignment. But before long I had more movies on my short list than I expected. So needless to … Continue reading
REVIEW: “The Maltese Falcon” (1941)
A good argument could be made that The Maltese Falcon is Humphrey Bogart’s best film. It’s a movie that seems to get better each time I watch it and has earned its recognition as a film noir classic. It’s also a film featuring two notable firsts. This was Sydney Greenstreet’s first feature film and it was … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Easy Rider” (1969)
I fully understand that the 1969 motorcycle road film “Easy Rider” is considered a motion picture classic. I also understand that the movie introduced a new style of filmmaking that had a great impact on the industry. But while so many film critics and movie fans hold “Easy Rider” in high regard, I found it to … Continue reading
REVIEW: “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”
No one does off-the-wall, quirky comedy like Joel and Ethan Coen and “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” is another example of that. The brothers have written and directed a wide variety of movies including crime dramas, gangster pictures, and even a remake of a John Wayne western classic. But the Coens always find their way back to … Continue reading
7×7 LINK AWARD
A big thanks to Kristen at All Eyes on Screen for nominating Keith & the Movies for the 7×7 Link Award. It’s a chance to share with others the blogs that you really enjoy while also sharing a little about yourself. It’s an honor for me to even be considered by anyone. I’ve been writing … Continue reading
