A TV/Film Project: The Civil War
With today marking the 150th Anniversary for the start of the American Civil War (April 12, 1861 – April 9, 1865), I thought it apt to…
My Favorite Films of a Master Filmmaker: Sidney Lumet
With the unexpected passing of one of the giants of cinema yesterday, I’m following the lead of my fellow bloggers by putting together a list of…
Not Just Another Western: The Quick and The Dead
Blogger’s note: This post was part of Bryce Wilson’s Raimifest that went on at his wonderful Things That Don’t Suck blog. If you’ve read some of my…
Anniversary 30 – Reprise: Thief
My fellow southland blogger over at Colonel Mortimer Will Have His Revenge, having rapped up his 1980 Project, has moved on to the next year in…
Our Man Goldsmith
Having been introduced to the James Bond series at the tender age of 10 with the release of Goldfinger in 1964, you could say I was…
Get Carter Film Review
“You’re a big man, but you’re in bad shape. With me it’s a full time job.” It’s Spring! As has been the case for the last…
Forty Years Today: Get Carter’s Opening Titles
In honor of director Mike Hodges‘ gem of a crime film, one that debuted 40 years ago today — and for which Ed Copeland offers an…
How About This For March Madness?
Today marks my brother’s birthday, but more importantly (hehe) it’s also the start of io9.com’s March Movie Madness: Pick the Greatest Science Fiction Movie Ever Made:…
A Brief But Gorgeous Bit of Titles
The clever folks over at The Art of the Title Sequence have put together a short film for tonight’s opening of the SXSW “Title Design Finalists…
Double-Feature c/o Author Craig Johnson
Here’s something that makes me feel instantly old and gray: describing to my children that I could buy one ticket and watch two pictures at a…
Devil in a Blue Dress Film Review
“Now when someone’s telling me there ain’t nothing to worry about, I usually look down to see if my fly is open.” As expected, winter (as…
Yes, It’s Another Oscar Prediction
Since others are doing this, I might as well add my 2¢ to all of the proceedings before the show starts. Those listed in blue are…
Awesome New Graphics for THE THING
The Fro Design Co folks have put out these awesome new poster graphics for one of my all-time favorite films: John Carpenter’s THE THING. The top…
Angel Heart Film (& Disc) Review
It’s still winter, yes? I say that because mother nature continues to toy with those of us in the southland. It’s been a false spring for…
The Lathe of Heaven Film Review
“Be careful what you wish for, you may receive it.” Back in September of 2010, I put together a post for My Picks for The Greatest… Sci-Fi…
The Princess Bride Film (& Disc) Review
Though my blogging friend Rachel (from Scientist Gone Wordy) and I have done a small number of what I’ve termed ‘parallel posts’ (separate reviews of a specific…
A Scanner Darkly Film Review
Once again, dear readers, my esteemed blogger companion (Rachel of a Scientist Gone Wordy) and I have ventured into another of our parallel posts where we review and…
Children of Men Film/Disc Review
In conjunction with the Scientist Gone Wordy, my wonderful blogging friend Rachel, this will be our second parallel posting. You know, where the pair of us review and discuss a particular and…
Minority Report Film/Disc Review
With the encouragement of the very kind Rachel over at Scientist Gone Wordy, I’m writing a post on one of the best sci-fi films to be released…
It Rains... You Get Wet 