My Favorite Movies of 2022
It's the day of the Oscars, and while I don't love the show like I used to, I do find it a good time to "call it" for the last year and make my list of favorite movies released in the previous year. It&
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Does Hollywood Actually Make More Sequels and Super Hero Movies Than They Used To?
Yes and yes. The Data I used Box Office Mojo to look at the top 10 grossing movies in the U.S. from 1980 through today. I could have gone further back, but I'd consider the post-Jaws and Star Wars era to be the start of the modern
Critics vs "Real People": Rotten Tomatoes (and Letterboxd) Data Tells All
Critics vs "Real People": Rotten Tomatoes (and Letterboxd) Data Tells All
A thing I've seen crop up over the past few years has been people lamenting how film critics "just don't get it" when it comes to determining what actually is good. While I would contend that "good" and "popular" often
The Lord of the Rings in 4K HDR is Unbelievable
I’ve spent the last 2 weekends watching The Lord of the Rings trilogy again (it’s been at least a decade since I saw them last), I’ve got the third one next weekend, and to say I’m enjoying them is a massive understatement. Not only are the
Nomadland Reminded Me Why I Love Film
I watched Nomadland this weekend, and while it wasn’t my favorite movie of all time, it really drove home for me why I love film as an art form. TV is the new hotness, and even if it’s not on broadcast anymore, the television format lives on in
Seven, Eight, and Nine
This article includes spoilers for all 3 films in the latest Star Wars trilogy. Also maybe Episodes 1-6, so just read this if you have seen all 9 mainline Star Wars movies. Cool? Cool.
My 10 Favorite Movies of the Decade
My 10 Favorite Movies of the Decade
As you get older, it’s harder for movies to have the same impact on you that they did when you were younger. That said, the past decade has had some of the best movies I have ever seen, and some of them have impacted me more than I ever
My Favorite Movies of 2018
My Favorite Movies of 2018
The Oscars are tonight, which means it’s time for me to put together my list of the best movies I saw in 2018. Below are my top 10, and at the bottom I have a lit of everything I saw this year and what I still want to see.
My Favorite (and least favorite) Movies of 2017
My Favorite (and least favorite) Movies of 2017
This list is slightly late, but considering how back-loaded the year tends to be when it comes film, it’s hard for normal people like myself to get out there and see everything by New Year’s Day. A full month into 2018, I think I have seen most of
Oh Great, I Have an UltraViolet Code
Oh Great, I Have an UltraViolet Code
I walked into Best Buy this Black Friday and I wanted to pick up some movies on deep discount. There were a few films that were marked down to less than $10 on Blu Ray that I really wanted to add to my collection, and figured enduring the mass of
Thoughts on Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Thoughts on Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Timothy Huneycutt nails it: In many ways, this movie feels like elaborate scene setting instead of a proper first installment to a new franchise. I really, really liked Fantastic Beasts, but the above line is right on point. It's a beautiful film with great character work, but the
Inside Out, You Have To See This Pixar Gem
Inside Out, You Have To See This Pixar Gem
Almost all of Pixar's films are about growing up in one way or another. Some films hit this more on the head than others, and those tend to be my favorites. Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc, and Toy Story each come to mind as standouts. Inside Out follows in
You Should be Watching FilmmakerIQ
You Should be Watching FilmmakerIQ
[embed height="281" width="500"]http://vimeo.com/130781543[/embed] John Hess has an awesome video series going called FilmmakerIQ which covers all manner of things related to film. These videos are always fun and informative, and they’re a great way to geek out over
Inside Out Had a Massive Opening Weekend
Inside Out Had a Massive Opening Weekend
What is startling about Inside Out's weekend is that it is the highest opening weekend ever for an original property (that is to say one that is not a sequel or a non-sourced work), passing Avatar, which made $77M on its December 18-20, 2009 bow. - via www.
Spectacular Blade Runner Poster
Spectacular Blade Runner Poster
I know this is a truly excellent poster because I really want to watch Blade Runner right now. Via The Ninja Bot, but it's tragically sold through its limited run.