— 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[...]
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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[...]
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[...]
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.[...]
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[...]
The Top 5 Christmas Movies for Women
— by ALEXA MILAN — Many of these movies will likely appeal to moviegoers of both genders, but women in particular should appreciate the romance, heart and holiday spirit of these Christmas classics[...]
Five movie musicals I’ll never admit I like
— by RACHEL COYNE — I love musicals, both the stage and movie varieties. And while musicals in general have a polarizing effect on people (you either love them or hate them), even those who do like musicals have a few that they are embarrassed to admit they actually enjoy. While there[...]
The Top 5 Sylvester Stallone Action Movies
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — Sylvester Stallone is a legend, an icon of action movies. What he has done for action on film is greatly appreciated by his followers. It is very easy to spot his influence in new movies. He has done things on film no one has done before him, but many have[...]
The Top 5 holiday movies worth watching
— by RACHEL COYNE — With Thanksgiving upon us, the holiday season has officially begun. And depending on your feelings about the holidays, this season can: — Give you a case of the warm fuzzies as you think about spending time with loved ones, sipping hot chocolate by a roaring[...]
The Top 5 underrated James Cameron projects
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — James Cameron is a name synonymous with highly-calibrated action sequences, thought-provoking narrative, finely-tuned editing and visual effects and solidly-executed cast performances … his work with the “Terminator” films, “Aliens” and “Titanic”[...]
The Top 5 movie catchphrases of all time
— by VANNA LAND — I am sure everyone has favorite lines or catchphrases from favorite movies. There are many phrases that have become such a part of pop culture that they are known by people who have yet to even see the movie wherein the phrase was first uttered. Often too, the phrases g[...]
The Top 5 rock ‘n’ roll documentaries
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — People often view rock bands as being outrageous groups of arrogant drug-addicts, but instead of reinforcing the stereotype, these five films should be praised as being an honest look into the lives of musicians who have made it to the top[...]
The Top 5 chick flicks of the ’90s
— by VANNA LAND — It is common knowledge that certain movies are made to appeal to certain audiences and one of these niche movie genres is the Chick Flick. Characters in movies have even joked about the fact that guys don’t understand the appeal of the typical Chick Flick. Many men[...]
The Top 5 movies of 2009 … so far
— by ALEXA MILAN — Most of the likely Oscar contenders haven’t even been released yet, but there have already been several amazing films this year that should continue to resonate with audiences and critics alike as the year goes on. Here’s a look at some of[...]