Everything We Loved Review

Everything We Loved is a psychological drama about a shy magician who wants to reunite his family. He manages to achieve this through the illusion of a little boy; this comes at a cost though. Read on for more. ...

Police Memorabilia Collecting

Police memorabilia collecting is a hobby involving the collection and trading of law enforcement related patches or badges and other memorabilia including bobby helmets, training manuals, police medals, and historic artifacts such as turn-of-the-century screw-based handcuffs and police-box globes. Public collection In the United States, many laws have been enacted which control possession of law enforcement insignia for security purposes, and this has impacted civilian collecting because they do not want the patches to be given to anyone other than law enforcement officers. ...

A Review of "Planes: Fire and Rescue"

A movie review for the sequel film, "Planes: Fire & Rescue." The charming Disney movie features the voice of Dane Cook as Dusty the Crophopper. ...

5 Movies to Watch After a Breakup

Break-ups are by far some of the most unpleasant situations. Regardless of whose fault it is, they leave a bitter taste. I have the perfect recipe for broken hearts: a box of ice cream, a bowl of popcorn, alcohol and these three movies: ...

Seeking 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'

The movie musical has mostly disappeared. But 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers' was made at its peak in popularity. ...

A Good, Not Great, Gangster Movie

James Cagney and George Raft rarely appeared in movies together. Seventy-five years ago, they co-starred in a movie for the first and only time. ...

Groundhog Day Movie Review

What goes around comes around! You reap what you sow! Do onto others as you wish done onto yourself! This is a good movie to teach you that all is one and one is all. ...

The Peaceful Warrior - A Movie Review

This movie is about the spiritual path and its very emotionally complex challenges. Anyone on their spiritual path should see this movie, because they will empathize with it at one point in their journey. It is based on a true story and is about a young man who from his limited everyday person mentality has it all. ...

The Gods Must Be Crazy Movie Review

This is a warm little allegory from 1980 and a great way to poke fun at modern, civilized man and his strange ways of living. The film starts out by the narration of the lives of a group of people called the Bushmen from the Kalahari, describing their peaceful lives as well as sense of love and community that they share with each other. ...

Why Buying Movies Online Is The Best Option For Die-Hard Movie Fans

Are you tired of waiting in line to watch your favorite movies? How about noisy moviegoers that seem to know everything and destroying your movie experience? These are just some classic examples why most people prefer to download or buy movies online. Here are some benefits of purchasing movies online versus watching it in the theater. ...

A Rare Sequel That Improves Upon the First: "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes"

Sequels that are not only as good as their predecessors, but actually exceed them, are such a rare occurrence that movie fans can probably count them on just one hand. Sequels can be a lot of fun, but the initial oomph, chemistry or magic that made the original so good usually is not quite as prevalent in the next installment. One rare exception is "The Godfather: Part II," which is arguably the most famous of all the sequels that are better than the original. In 2014, "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" can officially be added to the same pantheon. ...

Give The Gift Of Movies

Give the gift of a DVD, you are giving the gift of a peaceful time with family and friends, enjoying cinema in the comfort of their own home. Everyone, young and old, loves to relax in front of the television with a good movie. Give the gift that is perfect for all ages; give the gift of a DVD movie. ...

Two TV Shows You Must See Before You Die

ARCHER: Archer is an animated television show based on the exploits of a dysfunctional spy agency ISIS. The highly quotable witty banter is impressively written, and is carried out by the brilliant voice acting of an all-star cast. Sterling "Dutchess" Archer, a womanizing spy with a knack for narrowly saving the day after his outlandishly childish and irreverent behavior endangers everyone around him, is the world's most deadly spy. ...

Two Movies Worth the Watch

APOCALYPSE NOW: This surreal depiction of the Vietnam conflict, based upon Joseph Conrad's novella, Heart of Darkness, transcends the idea of what one might typically expect from a war movie. Like most depictions of war in film, Apocalypse Now is centered on a group of protagonists' struggle for survival against an amoral enemy that can pop out when you least expect it. But this film is centered around a fascinating plot, in which a highly-decorated war hero, Kurtz, develops an understanding of the concept of war so absolute that he descends into madness, and defects into the Vietnamese jungle... ...

WISH I WAS HERE - A New Film Report

Most grown-ups sense that they're supposed to live their life as it dawns on them each morning. They're not supposed to wish they were anywhere else-- except right here. And most sense, too, that life can be snatched from them at any moment. Yet how often do they lament that their present life's far from what they expected-- that they were not ever forewarned that things could dominate them so contrarily that they might wish they'd go away. But things never do that. That's not the way things work. And so perhaps folks need to coax themselves to do what they ought to do: to live in the here and now and be grateful. ...

Fairy Tale Mania Has US in It's Grip

Why are grown adults so captivated by fairy tales? We see rewritten tales in the movies and on TV and even in commercials. What's that all about? ...

Who Watches the Watchmen! Answer, Me - A Few Times a Year!

I love talking. I love writing. I thoroughly enjoy movies/films/cinema/and the visual arts in general. If you put them together, I can clearly and concisely translate my thoughts/feelings/opinions about movies in an seemingly comprehensive manner. I'm not trying to come off arrogant or cocky but I just wanted to point that out. There are movies that I like for multiple reasons on multiple perspectives and because of many different aspects. Sometimes movies move me soo much that I can talk about them in great length and great detail and I can pick them apart, to disect their elements, and come to a conclusion as to why that is. Currently I have written a 5 page review on Hot Fuzz, a 2 page review on Ikiru and a pretty lengthy Halo 4 review (viewable here)... But I am about to talk about Watchmen... For the review's sake I'll mostly be citing the movie because the two are extremely identical and, for the most part, the same narrative. SO if you continue... know this: Sp0iL3rS aRe AHeAD ...

Hiring a Film Screenwriter

Screenwriters are very unappreciated and not as well known by fans of the movie industry. When we see a movie we typically think about the actors and possibly the director. But, how often do we think about the screenwriter? After all, they are the ones that write the story of the film that you are watching. All of the dialogue and scenes that are in films can be attributed to screenwriters.That is why if you are thinking about making your own film then you need to have a screenplay written first. For starters, you will be better off hiring a screenwriter to write the script for you because they will know how to properly format it to industry standards. It is important to have a screenplay that looks professional because you will need to show it to the potential producers that are going to finance your film. If you have a screenplay that looks like a 6th grader wrote it then you are never going to get any kind of financial backing. Therefore, hiring a screenwriter is the smartest choice you can make when beginning the film making process. ...

The Various Sub-Genres of Paranormal Horror

Paranormal Movies represent a large fraction of the horror genre. This article is an attempt to break it down into smaller part so as to help you understand what are the various sub-genres that makes it, their codes and their cliches. ...

16 Bollywood Comedies That Are Best Avoided!

It's not an easy task to make people laugh, as Bollywood directors have repeatedly found out. There has been no shortage of bad Hindi comedy films in the last few years. We list some of them here. ...

'Eyes Wide Shut' Was Psychological More Than Sexual

Some people think 'Eyes Wide Shut' was a fitting finale for director Stanley Kubrick. I am one of those people. ...

"Earth to Echo" Is a Crowdpleaser for Modern Kids and Their Parents

There are plenty of kids and family movies released each year, but lately it seems most of them are animated. The live-action ones generally aren't in the science-fiction genre, which is really a shame. Movies like "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" expertly blend family-friendly fun with science fiction and fantasy. "Earth to Echo" does the same, while incorporating elements of other famous movies as well. ...

LIFE ITSELF-A New Film Report

LIFE ITSELF was for me extraordinary filmmaking. I'll admit I went to see it with some mild trepidation. I knew it would show the most recognized film critic of all time in the last months of his cancer-stricken life on this earth. I had seen pictures of Roger Ebert without any lower jaw-his chin and lips and gums hanging with little inside support. I couldn't see how viewing this ghastly invasion of a man's private torment would in any sense ennoble his life or embolden my appreciation. But I was wrong. Just plain dead wrong. ...

A Movie With No Story

'Easy Rider' was hard to watch at times. But there were joyful moments in it, too. ...

CW's TV Show Arrow Comic Book Origins

Ever wanted to know Green Arrow's comic book origins and the inspiration behind the hit TV show Arrow? Green Arrow has had a long history in DC comics, even being a part of the justice league. Oliver Queen's transformation into Green Arrow was a long process over 5 years of survival, fighting, torture and more on a deadly remote island. ...

Guilty Pleasures - Don't Judge

To begin I would like to define what a guilty pleasure is. A guilty pleasure is something someone enjoys and considers pleasurable despite feeling guilty for it. There are many forms of guilty pleasures out there; from delicious confections to tasteless music and television, most of us can claim one of these indulgences as our own. ...

"Transformers: Age of Extinction" Roars Into Theaters

The latest addition to the "Transformers" franchise has already made waves in theaters with a $100 million opening weekend. "Transformers: Age of Extinction" is helmed by the legendary Michael Bay, but beyond that the similarities between this and the other "Transformers" films are few and far between. While Megan Fox and Shia LaBeouf were the iconic characters in the previous films, "Transformers: Age of Extinction" features a whole new cast, including all-new Autobots. ...

5 Mystery Films You Must See In 2014

Suspense and thriller and crime films are perhaps the most popular genre. These are our top five recommendations for 2014. ...

BEGIN AGAIN-A New Film Report

This is plain and simple a musical melange of gifted songs sung by gifted singers and played by a string of musical folks. I found it quite entertaining- much more for its music- and much less for its plot --or its acting or its message. ...

Through the Eyes of Forrest Gump

It took me awhile to see "Forrest Gump." But I was glad I did. ...

A Hard Day's Journey Into Night

Half a century later, "A Hard Day's Night" is still fun to watch. But don't look for much of a plot. ...

Understanding the Hollywood Curse and Religion Part 1

These two areas of society have a huge influence on the collective human consciousness. On the surface they appear to be both very different and yet if you look closely you will see that there are more similarities than one might think. The biggest commonality between them is the fact that they both have a tremendous influence on society. ...

When the Hays Code Started Enforcing Movie Censorship

In 1934, the motion picture industry began enforcing the Hays Code. A code of censorship was in place for nearly 35 years. ...

The Hottest Musical of the Year: "Jersey Boys"

When Clint Eastwood announced plans to adapt the hit Broadway musical "Jersey Boys" into a Hollywood film, some wondered if he was the right director for the task. Best known for dramatic films like "Gran Torino" and "Unforgiven," the director seemed an odd choice for a musical based on the songs of The Four Seasons. Once the film landed in theaters, it became clear that Eastwood was the perfect directing choice. ...

Sherlock Holmes in Real Life - A Character Analysis

Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective character created by Scottish writer, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Sherlock is a consulting detective, well, that's how he calls himself. Ever since his character publication in 1887, Sherlock Holmes has become one of the most historic fictional characters in the history of literature and even in mankind. Okay, that's quite exaggeration. Sherlock has then appeared in many series, short stories, and even in the movies. He has become a classical fictional celebrity. ...

A Flawless Dramatization of a Murder Trial

Otto Preminger's 'Anatomy of a Murder' was fiction. But it told a true story. ...

JERSEY BOYS - A New Film Report

Hurray for Clint Eastwood! Who would have ever thought a guy eighty-four years ancient could have replicated the terrific JERSEY BOYS' musical as great film fare? I've heard that the central responsibility of directors is to create a mood or look, and to organize and transmit a spirit. Clint did it all here. I loved every sound that came out of this film.The story of how three fellows from Belleville, New Jersey-- along with a square guy from somewhere else--were able to carve out for history memorable songs and performances that made folks smile-- or even tear over from the spell provided-- is something to share with you now. ...