On Twitter today, one of the trending topics is #fav7films. People in the Twittersphere would post their seven favorite movies of all-time. The lists are very interesting to read, as they were incredibly diverse and unique. When I think of my “favorite” movies, I think of the movies that I would watch if I were to watch seven movies over and over again for the rest of my life. These aren’t the “best movies” or…
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It was reported earlier this week (via Variety) that NBC will be adapting Aaron Sorkin’s play-turned-movie A Few Good Men (1992) into a live production, a la The Sound of Music and Peter Pan. Now unlike the past musicals, I am really interested in this. A Few Good Men is one of my favorite movies of all-time and it’s the film that launched Sorkin’s career in the film world. So who should NBC cast for their version of the courtroom drama?…
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This Friday, director Ryan Coogler is releasing his latest film, Marvel’s Black Panther. Since his debut film Fruitvale Station in 2013, Coogler has quickly risen the ranks as one of the best, most exciting directors in Hollywood today, continuing to challenge himself and make great movies. So in honor Coogler an all the other great, young talent in Hollywood today, I am going to look at the best director’s with five or less features. Here are those…
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Continuing my look at the best films of 2015, let’s look at the best of each genre. You can watch the trailers for all the movies by clicking on the title of the movie. BEST COMEDY – “Trainwreck” Runner Up – “Ted 2” + I am one of the few people who really liked Ted 2 and I actually think it is one of the best comedy sequels of all-time. But “Trainwreck” is a complete…
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2015 has come to a close and it has been a very good year for movies. It’s very hard compiling my Best of the Year lists because of how many good movies and performances we got this year. But before I release those, here are my five biggest takeaways from the movies of 2015. 5 – Steven Spielberg is a Victim of His Own Greatness Steven Spielberg made the best movie that nobody is talking…
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Yesterday, the ballots were officially sent out to members of the Academy for them to vote on what they think are the best movies and performances of 2015. So, before the Academy makes their final decisions, here are some films and performances they shouldn’t forget. These films and performances are going to be from films that would actually have a chance at a nomination, not just any random movie (sorry Goosebumps). Some of these films…
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The Star Wars franchise is probably the biggest and most important franchise in my cinematic life. I grew up watching these films and every time a new one comes out I get excited. Even though the franchise isn’t perfect, I still love it. In honor of STAR WARS DAY, here is my ranking of the franchise. May the Fourth Be With You! 11 – EPISODE II – ATTACK OF THE CLONES (George Lucas,…
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