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Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet was controversial for its depiction of teen violence in a modern world rife with gang warfare and school shootings. The film does not trivialize or sensationalize violence, but rather shows the tragic consequences of such behavior.

Countdown the eight most powerful and influential wielders of the dark side of the Force (Legends Timeline)!

Memento is one of the best mindfuck movies I have ever watched. Being a big fan of Nolan's work, I have compiled a list of some movies like Memento that are similar in nature.

There have been many films about Vietnam and the war, but only a few are truly great films. Here's a list of the absolute best.

A group of teenagers are forced to fight against a Communist invasion in their hometown. Who will get the upper hand?

YouTube is a treasure trove of full length forgotten and obscure horror films. Here are ten suggestions for your Halloween season viewing

“Bridget Jones’ Diary” is a great rom-com. Here are 7 similar feel-good, romantic, and funny movies that you will like if you enjoyed “Bridget Jones.”

This list has the best horror (scary) movies for that rainy day. There are trailers, links, ratings, reviews and more.

One of the challenges of moving Shakespeare's tragedy Othello to a high school setting is that modern audiences cannot ignore the horrors of school shootings like Columbine. By "teening down" Othello, Tim Blake Nelson explores the sensitive topics of youth violence, sex, and drug use.

It's big, it's loud, it's fun! It's Godzilla! Let's look back at the notorious first American attempt at adapting the classic Japanese monster tale!

Below I discuss my 28-year-old take on the book and movie, "The Fault in Our Stars" and try to explain why it is different from other stories for teens.

Discover why Korean dramas are popular, get lists of top Korean dramas and the most popular Korean actors, and find out where to watch K-dramas for free.

A meteorite from outer-space lands near a small town, releasing a mysterious jelly-like creature that devours everything in its path.

There are two types of people in this world; those who are infatuated with horror films like the author of this piece and those who have seen one or two and hated them...

My review of the hit anti-Seaworld documentary Blackfish, and some thoughts about zoos and captivity in general.

Casablanca is considered by some experts as Hollywood's greatest movie. The Casablanca cast excelled in their parts and the Warner Brothers movie won the Best Picture Academy Award in 1944. Here are some fun bits and pieces of trivia and behind-the-scene shenanigans from the filming of the movie.

Back in 2007’s Spider-Man 3, we got our first on-screen glimpse of Venom, the over-the-top comic book villain who battles the web-slinger before meeting his untimely demise. More than a decade later, Venom is back, and any resemblance to Spider-Man 3 villains, living or dead, is purely coincidental…

Frozen Flower is one of the most controversial movies to have ever come out of Korea. After watching it, I realized that there actually may be a reason for controversy for all the wrong reasons.

Discover ten fascinating facts about the galaxy's most ruthless Sith: Darth Sidious aka Emperor Palpatine!

The central villain in The Lord of the Rings is a vampire. The Lord of the Rings, a film trilogy based on the books by J. R. R. Tolkien, embodies the literary "quest" theme. Thomas Foster, in his book How to Read Literature Like a Professor,...

There's something incredibly alluring yet daunting about reunions. The anticipation, the surprises and disappointments, the awkward conversations and instant reconnections, the fakes and the real-deals, old jokes and new laughs, getting drunk, singing and dancing and getting generally overwhelmed by the whole experience.

The super powered rock group KISS tangles with an evil inventor and his android army in this 1978 TV movie that's become a cult classic among KISS fans and bad movie aficionados alike.

Despite never appearing on-screen, Darth Plagueis was personally responsible for nearly everything that happened during the Star Wars movies, possibly including even the creation of Anakin Skywalker.

A list of ten great documentaries about hard rock and heavy metal music, by a diehard metal fan and movie geek.

Are you looking for movies like The Fault in Our Stars? You've landed on a perfect spot. Let's take a look at some similar films.

Countdown several baffling character choices in Netflix's film adaptation of hit anime series Death Note!

Ignoring the dreary title, Benjamin Cox fancied something dumb and action-packed for a rainy day. But this film surprised him in a pleasant way, even if it feels like he has seen it before...

A brilliant scientist experiment on teleportation goes horribly awry when he tests it on himself.

Orson Welles' 1941 masterpiece Citizen Kane is often credited by film scholars, historians, and reviewers as the best film ever made.

Are you looking for some movies like "Edge of Tomorrow"? You've landed on the right spot. Let's take a look at some movies that might interest you.

Here are 10 Korean action movies you should not miss.

These are the top 15 live-action shoujo romance movies based on anime and manga. Enjoy!

How the movie "Titanic" empowers women. Women's empowerment. Titanic meaning and analysis. Psychological analysis of Titanic movie. Feminist analysis of Titanic movie. Rose deWittbukater.

The DC Universe has rich guys. However Marvel has a plethora of them. So much so, I couldn’t narrow it down enough. When we justify wealth, we need to look at heads of state versus the industrialists.

Countdown six of the oddest moments/executive choices from the galaxy far far away!

The 25 best romantic movies are films about love, loss, and forgiveness. Watch one with your sweetheart or best friend.

Are you looking for movies like Gone Girl? Of course you are. Take a look at this list some of the best movies I have compiled for you.

Even the holy trinity of medium-defining space operas had plenty of holes in its logic.

People who have not read the books can now know some interesting and fun details about the Harry Potter saga. From who marries who at the end of the series to who murdered who, this article informs you of all the juicy details.

A list of some great, lesser-known horror movies. Some of the best horror movies are from smaller, independent studios that are willing to take risks.

Ever wonder who are the strongest Jedi of all time? Here is a list of the 10 most powerful, including Jedi who never appeared in the films.

Hitchcock's 1958 film Vertigo features a man driven to obsession over his lost love. Scottie attempts to reconstruct a woman to fit his idea of beauty and perfection, but this new woman is merely an illusion that will not hold up in reality.

Going by the calendar, we were actually twenty years overdue for a remake of A Star is Born before Bradley Cooper decided to take a crack at it. After the 1937 original with Janet Gaynor (which, itself, ripped off 1932’s What Price Hollywood), the 1954 version starring Judy Garland, and the 1976...

It’s the stuff of dreams. A geek’s ultimate heaven manifested in digital flesh. But is the Oasis of Ready Player One fame within realistic reach?

This is not the ending you're looking for.

Legendary screen bad-ass Charles Bronson made lots of movies in his long career, but fans will always remember him best as vigilante Paul Kersey from the "Death Wish" film series.

Looking for movies like Donnie Darko? Can't get enough of mindfuck movies? Take a look at the list I have compiled for you.

Do you know your different religions well enough to spot all the clues in this Korean horror story about good vs evil? Even if you don't, you might still take something away from movie.

Well, at least it's better than Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.

Director Kevin Smith took the horror movie community by storm when he released the unforgettable Tusk. It is, perhaps, one of the most original horror films to date. In this review, I take a look at it for myself.

A list of the top 30 best Hindi comedy movies of all time, from Padosan to latest best hindi comedy movies.

Evil children are a staple of horror films. What is it about children in horror that does such a good job creeping us out, and why do people have such strong reactions to these characters?

Movie taglines capture the spirit or theme of the film in a line or two. These 30 memorable taglines come from popular films over the years.

The 25 Scariest Movie Scenes of All Time (a viewer's list)

Andrew Garfield steps up to take over as the Wall Crawler and for a while, things seemed good. Benjamin Cox puts away the bug spray for now.

I have read many reviews on this movie and they all seem to be the same. I wanted to have parts explained to me though! This is a spoiler-filled review to tell you what I uncovered.

Big cat trainer Mabel Stark spent more than 50 years in the ring—doing what circus bosses said a woman could never do. Available for streaming and DVD purchase, Mabel, Mabel Tiger Trainer documents the life of the world’s first lady tiger trainer.

A comparison of Hollywood and Bollywood movies is made, using the movie Kites as a reference. A review of the Hollywood and Bollywood version of the movie Kites is included, and a discussion of sex in Hindi films.

Part of what makes a character a character is the economical means of earning a buck. What does he do for a living? Is he smart of stupid? Or does he even need to work at all? These are rich guys.

Countdown six stunning similarities between the opening films of the first two trilogies: The Phantom Menace and A New Hope!

This in-depth review of the film 'Audition' is filled with spoilers. Read on if you're interested in a different prespective of the film.

This article analyzes the cinematography of Ozu's Tokyo Story and how it reflects the historical period of post-WWII Japan.

Harry Potter movie series has largely followed its source material, but still, changes were made, some effective and some are...questionable. Today we are focusing the latter category.

These are five movies that teach great lessons about life. They serve as reminders to us and can help us develop our own admirable traits and qualities.

James Bond fans had two 007 movies to choose from in 1983 - Roger Moore's "Octopussy" and Sean Connery's "Never Say Never Again," which was made by a rival studio after a long legal battle.

Teaching movies inspire us because they are about bringing out the best in people. Teachers watch and are inspired to keep going. Others watch and think of their favourite educator.

The year 2015 marked the fiftieth anniversary of the timeless classic, The Sound of Music. This article explores the values embodied in this beloved film that contribute to its epic popularity.

I name 15 movies that I watch to get inspired to write my own stories.

"A Talking Cat!?!" is an absolutely terrible no-budget movie aimed at your kids. Don't let them watch this atrocity. Your children deserve better movies than this!!

Countless hours of research has led me to these 20 awesome horror movies from just the past few years. All of them are well worth watching.

Harry Potter movies series is embraced by many of even the most fastidious book fans, despite its many changes to the source material, and here are 10 reasons why.

Do you like movies whose characters are completely socially awkward? Do you like cringing in your seat watching them get into one bizarre situation after another? Then these are the movies for you!

The story of Neil Armstrong is told in this dramatic but rushed film. Even though the film is a good 2 and a half hours, it somehow still feels like we weren't given the whole story. I give the film a 3 out of 4.

Thrill to these historically accurate WW II movies as they teach us real lessons of courage and leadership with gripping stories.

Movies are great, except when you watch something so horrible, it disturbs you to the core and sears into your mind forever.

Bond, James Bond. The iconic agent made his debut in 1962 with the arrival of Dr No. 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of James Bond in celluloid. In order to celebrate this anniversary I've compiled here my own Fifty fascinating facts about suave British spy for your delectation.

These are some of the most underrated comedies of all time and they deserve more attention than they have received.

These are some of the strangest movies I have ever seen. A look at some really strange movies that have to be seen to be believed. Some of these movies are really good, and deserve a watch.

Most people have already seen and know about the best horror movies ever made; why not give good, solid, albeit lesser known horror movies a try?

This article highlights the best haunted house movies, while also providing some trivia regarding the genre's history in moviemaking.

Today we review 20 movies that put their focus on atheism and skepticism. Or at least went out of their way to knock religion off its holy pedestal.

Hey there movie lovers! Grab some popcorn, crank the volume and have a seat. Here, we examine 10 of the greatest movies I've ever come across and see what makes them so awesome! If you haven't seen any of these yet, consider yourself lucky. You're in for one heck of an experience!

Contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Last Jedi (and The Force Awakens too).

An analysis of the socio-cultural influence behind Kinji Fukasuku's Battle Royale.

Part 2 of my investigation into the wild world of "Eurospy" movies - cheap, low budget secret agent flicks made in the '60s to capitalize on the James Bond craze.

I’d like to share with you my pick of Barbie movies, so that you can choose the most appealing ones and age appropriate ones for your child or grandchild and give them a magical gift.

Some people love to go on and on about how much they hate the Star Wars prequel trilogy. And while these movies are highly flawed, I want to give them credit for what they do well too.

A look at the 1968 film starring Steve McQueen known for its car chase sequence.

A videogame adaptation directed by notorious shlock-meister Uwe Boll was never gonna buck the trend, was it? But even Benjamin Cox was stunned at just how over-cooked this turkey actually is.

For witty dialog and stylish fun, the six "Thin Man" movies from the 1930s and 40s starring William Powell and Myrna Loy are hard to beat.

Hundreds of actresses were considered for the role of Scarlett O'Hara as producers wanted a believable Gone With The Wind movie cast. Here are eight actresses from Hollywood's golden years who tried.

I love movies that touch on realistic depictions of Paganism and Witchcraft, and was thrilled to stumble on this somewhat obscure film with a brilliant cast. Here's my review of the Last Keepers.

An in depth look at the morals (or lack thereof) in two dark comedies, Dr. Strangelove and Pulp Fiction.

Are you looking for mind-expanding movies like Limitless? Well, you have landed on the right place. I have got you covered with this ultimate list.

Shutter Island is an amazing movie. If you have watched it, it's only fitting that you are looking for some more movies like it. I have got you covered with this ultimate list.

HANDS OF STEEL - aka ATOMIC CYBORG - is a low budget "Terminator" knock-off from Italy that even shoe horns in some ultra macho arm wrestling (?) action.

I explore the communication challenges that occur when dealing with characters in movies who have speech impediments, speak a foreign language, are from a different planet, are still developing their language skills, and are illiterate.

The Shining is regarded as one of the scariest horror stories ever. But just where do you find the Overlook Hotel, the foreboding location at the heart of the film?

Bond, James Bond. The iconic agent made his debut in 1962 with the arrival of Dr No. 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of James Bond in celluloid. In order to celebrate this anniversary I've compiled here my own Fifty fascinating facts about suave British spy for your delectation.

Leroy Daniels was a real shoeshine man on the streets of Los Angeles when he danced with Fred Astaire in the MGM movie, “The Band Wagon.”