– by CAM SMITH – Sure, it’s one thing to get all up in arms over the Oscar nominations. They’re the industry-standard in terms of awards, and we all feel passionate about what encapsulates the best of any given year, and want to see those responsible for profoundly moving and wowing ...
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February 24th, 2010 - 1:06 am § in Clips, The Top 5 ...
The Top 5 Most Intriguing Films of 2010
– by CAM SMITH – In perusing this list, you might find your blood-pressure rising an iota, your mind heatedly asking “Where’s ‘Iron Man 2,’ ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1’ or ‘Free Willy 4: Escape from Pirate Cove’?!! How could they possibly be excluded? ...
February 14th, 2010 - 10:37 am § in Opinions, The Top 5 ...
The Top 5 Most Dateable Male Movie Characters
– by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM – It’s not hard to be perfect in a movie. Characters don’t have to snore, chew to loudly, be a neat freak, be so unorganized it’s dysfunctional, etc. If a movie calls for a romantic male lead then gosh darnit there had better be nothing unattractive about ...
February 13th, 2010 - 3:30 pm § in Opinions, The Top 5 ...
The Top 5 Iconic Slasher Kills
– by CHAS BLANKENSHIP – Since its inception, the “Slasher” sub-genre of horror has racked up an impressive body count … priding itself on the inventive and “out-of-nowhere’ kills that fans have come to expect. From simple stabbings to severed limbs and ...
February 11th, 2010 - 7:33 pm § in Opinions, The Top 5 ...
The Top 5 Worst Oscar Winners of the Past 25 Years
– by JASON EAKEN – Why the past 25 years? Two reasons. First, before about 1985, any major controversial or undeserved Oscar moments worth knowing are widely known. Does anyone NOT know that at the 1942 ceremony “Citizen Kane” was unbelievably overlooked by the Oscars, except...
February 9th, 2010 - 10:00 am § in Opinions, The Top 5 ...
The Top 5 Most Powerful Movie Scenes of All Time
– by CHRIS POWELL – Cinema is filled with scenes which capture brilliance. Whether in the way they contrast emotions, surprise the viewer, or bring subtle plot points to their conclusion, these scenes are notable for their “wow” factor and their memorability. They have power ...
February 4th, 2010 - 11:21 am § in The Top 5 ...
The Top 5 Oscar Snubs
– by CAM SMITH – No Oscar nominations list is perfect. For every five worthy, totally deserving choices, there’s at least one irksome, exasperating snub guaranteed to stick in the collective craw of legions of ardent film fans. Previous years have seen films like “The Dark Knight,”...
February 3rd, 2010 - 10:50 am § in The Top 5 ...
The Top 5 Soundtracks of the Past Decade
– by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM – Everyone likes to say they have a soundtrack for their lives. There is a song that reminds you of how happy you were with your ex-girlfriend or one that helps you feel better. Movie soundtracks try to evoke emotions in the films, but the process of picking ...
January 20th, 2010 - 8:39 pm § in The Top 5 ...
The Top 5 Life Lessons Uwe Boll Has Taught Us
– by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI – For the past month, I’ve been obsessed with director Uwe Boll. No, he hasn’t won any awards other than a Razzie for Worst Lifetime Achievement, but he is a legend in his right. His films “Bloodrayne,” “Postal” and “House...
January 1st, 2010 - 2:00 pm § in Opinions, The Top 5 ...
The Top 5 Movie Hypes of 2009
– by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM – Hype can be either good or bad when it comes to movies. With some movies, the hype just builds anticipation. Other movies, however, suffer from over-hype and tend to be a letdown. Any movie based on a popular book, TV series or comic book usually get a huge ...
December 31st, 2009 - 8:39 pm § in Opinions, The Top 5 ...
The Top 5 Badasses of 2009
– by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI – The bad-ass protagonist is something most males relate to at least once in their life. You’re watching “Die Hard” and you think, “If my life was a movie, I’d be John McClane.” Who wouldn’t want to be virtually ...
December 31st, 2009 - 12:49 pm § in Opinions, The Top 5 ...
The Top 5 Actors of 2009
– by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI – This has been a great year for movies. Blockbuster hits such as “Inglorious Basterds” and “Star Trek” paired alongside more modest releases like “Cold Souls” and “Lorna’s Silence,” but whether it was in a ...
December 31st, 2009 - 11:51 am § in Opinions, The Top 5 ...
The Top 5 Actresses of 2009
– by ALEXA MILAN – All of these actresses may not be Academy Award nominees this year, but whether they appeared in small indies, Oscar bait or big blockbusters, these women all made their mark at the movies in 2009. ...
December 25th, 2009 - 5:48 pm § in The Top 5 ...
The Top 5 Christmas Movies for Men
– by CHAS BLANKENSHIP – Ah, Christmas … a time of peace on earth and good-will toward men. A time of overzealous joy when we gather around the dinner table with family and loved ones … reminiscing over good food at the wonders of the season as the little ones peek eagerly ...
