Before suffering laryngitis in the latest Batman franchise… Before enthralling viewers over business cards, designer suits and eighties glamour — hence capturing the title of America’s favorite serial killer in a pre-Dexter era… Before being rejected by one woman (Why, Jo? Whyyyy?????), only to move on to her younger sister… Christian Bale starred in a little-known Disney […]
It Must Be ‘Back to the Future’ Day [Great Scott!]
FIRST… SCI FI Wire has re-produced five famous sci-fi movie quotes in my favorite data representation format: the infographic. My favorite? “Roads? Where we’re going, we don’t need…roads.” Hit up the link for more, including quotes from The Matrix and Ghost Busters. SECOND… I can’t think of anything better to say about this, so I’ll directly […]
Happy Towel Day! (Don’t Forget Your Towel!)
Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy fans rejoice — today, May 25, is Towel Day! See how the world is celebrating by visiting the Towel Day Flickr Group, or by checking YouTube. Is anyone else a huge Hitchhiker fan? I have loved the books since I was little, and I can honestly say that the 2005 movie […]
My Thoughts on “The Business of Being Born”
Yesterday I watched what many women claim the must-see movie for all expectant mothers: The Business of Being Born. My take on this documentary is that while it was informative and had some valid points, but it cast hospitals and OB-GYNs in a very harsh light. I fear that many women who watch this movie […]
“Be Afraid… Be Very Afraid.”
I love, LOVE scary movies. Even the cheesy, stereotypical fares dripping in red corn syrup. So when I finally got my hands on 2009’s phenom Paranormal Activity, I immediately curled up on the couch with a bag of microwave popcorn and pressed “play” in anticipation of high horror. My verdict: ‘Eh.’ There were some scary […]
The Film Tim Burton Was Born to Make
If the movie is as good as the trailer, Alice in Wonderland may replace Big Fish as my favorite Tim Burton flick! You may also like: The World of Star Wars: A Timeline Visualization Famous Movie Directors as Chefs My Surprising Reaction to Fifty Shades of Grey The Inspiration Behind Lando Calrissian’s Helmet Design
The ‘Paranormal’ Media Maven
Paramount’s $15,000 horror flick Paranormal Activity may be the most successful movie ever to propel itself to phenom status via the use of social media and web interactivity. Beginning with its humble origins, the movie urged fans to “Demand it!” to play at additional locations. The website promised that the film will open nationwide once […]
Movie Narrative Charts
xkcd has done it again. This is too amazing not to share. (Click to view large) This must’ve taken forever to put together and finish. But I’m sure Mr. Munroe (the artist and brains behind xkcd) had fun with 12 Angry Men and Primer. You may also like: Famous Movie Directors as Chefs Parody Posters […]
‘Sex and the City 2’ Eighties Flashback
These pictures have been plastered all over the web these past few days. Will Sex and the City 2 feature a flashback to the garish eighties? Charlotte and Miranda’s outfits aren’t too surprising – Charlotte has the adorably preppy Lilly Pulitzer look down pat, and Miranda has drawn the short end of the fashion stick […]
The Top 5 Most Chilling Lines from Movies
Star Wars – Episode III, Revenge of the Sith was on TV earlier tonight. Although this must be my twentieth time watching the most bearable of the prequel trilogy, I couldn’t help but feel chills running down my spine during a particular scene. I then delved deep into my memory banks for the most chilling […]