For the most part we’re taught that movies are art imitating life. How far do you take this? I must admit that I think most films are far from imitating life. For one thing, you typically have characters speaking in subtext. While we do this in reality at times, most of us ramble about things […]
How do films truly affect the viewers? This is a topic that was brought to my attention recently, and I certainly think it deserves some thought. Take a moment to ponder all of things we see in movies. Some of them are terribly graphic, and even though they’re fiction, do they still have a negative […]
Are you ready for the sequel? It doesn’t surprise me one bit that “Hostel” was a success. Although this is certainly a bizarre concept for a horror flick, it’s terrifying nonetheless. Eli Roth pulls NO punches when it comes to gruesome death and slaughter! If you’ve seen “Cabin Fever,” you know exactly what I mean.
“Hostel […]
Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx plans to reveal his darker side in his new book, The Heroin Diaries.
The candid memoir will take an unflinching look at the drug taking and debauchery that accompanied The Crüe at the height of their success.
“Books are great. I love them. I always have my nose in one, and I […]
Remember all those random 3-D movies back in the day such as “Friday the 13th Part 3?” Well, it sounds like we’re in for an upcoming three-dimensional treat. Apparently a hefty slew of live-action 3-D films are set to release by 2009. Sadly it costs filmmakers an additional 10-15 million dollars to make these 3-D […]
One of the greatest horror flicks of all time took place in the small, rural town of Haddonfield, Illinois. A ghastly white mask was worn by the unstoppable killing machine, who sliced and diced his way through teenagers in order to get to his younger sister. By now you surely know what slasher classic I’m […]
You’ve probably noticed that countless films have been and are being remade. Is this Hollywood’s attempt to squeeze more capital out of an old blockbuster, or is Tinsel Town simply hurting for decent material? Hmm, maybe a little bit of both.
It’s often hard to top an old hit with a modern rendition. Films such as […]
I learned something from working in a video store for six years. People love to watch movies. Especially on Friday and Saturday nights. Hordes would shove their way past the clerks and concession stands to reach that new release wall. Unfortunately many would discover that the film they came for is all checked out. I’m […]
What is it about international travel that makes us cringe? Oh wait; I know! Could it possibly be the way foreign lands are depicted in American movies? “Turistas” is a prime example of what I mean. This gruesome horror flick takes place in Brazil, and it’s doubtful you’ll want to jaunt off to this “sunny […]
Do you purchase concessions when you go to the movies? Personally I avoid them for obvious reasons. They’re absurdly priced! There’s no way a bottle of water should cost $3.50, and yet it does at my local movie theater. Most likely you’ve encountered similar prices at your theater of preference. Now, the question is what […]