Reprise: Quiz Time, Part Deux
Because I’m lazy I wanted to have them all in one place, I’m pulling my earliest movie quiz posts from the old blog archive and placing them…
Tales from the (Movie) Theater: The Owner (Part 2)
So, what were the lessons gleamed while employed there? Scrimping was a way of life for independents. The economics of the movie theater in the mid-70s hadn’t changed much since the 30s and 40s either. Studios made their money from the box office — and theater owners made theirs from the concession stand.
Opening Titles Sequence: Contact
In preview to tomorrow’s duo post film review, I thought it warranted an appreciation of Robert Zemeckis’ simple yet spectacular introduction to his film Contact. It’s…
Superman: The Movie Intro & Opening Titles
My generous colleague, Ruth of Flixchatter, kicks off her countdown this week for likely the most anticipated film of the year, Man of Steel. She offered moi a chance to contribute to the endeavor, as well, since we’re both big fans of the progenitor of the modern comic hero film, Superman, The Movie. That’ll come on Thursday. Today is my appreciation for one of my favorites (and all-time best). Its opening title sequence.
Opening Titles: Hostage
Since my duo post colleague and I will be looking at this 2005 film next week, I thought to highlight an aspect some have overlooked. Hostage‘s…
No Wonder My Allergies Are Raging Springtime Movie Quiz
Writer Dennis Cozzalio, he of the wonderfully titled Sergio Leone and the Infield Fly Rule site, is well-regarded for his in-depth knowledge and thoughtful essays he gladly shares…
Originally posted on Riding the High Country:
There’s something very attractive about movies involving or based around journalists, at least I think so anyway. Classic era Hollywood…
Okay, Not the Last Rites – It’s The Spring Time Movie Quiz
Periodically, blogger Dennis Cozzalio (he of the wonderfully titled Sergio Leone and the Infield Fly Rule site and among the best regarded film blogs out there) opens up…
The Best Picture Project: The Godfather (1972)
In honor of The Academy Awards this Sunday, my dear friend Ruth over a Flixchatter is doing a mini-blog-a-thon for the occasion. In looking at Best Pictures…
It Rains... You Get Wet 