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Yes, filmmaking is a tricky business. But overseeing a movie studio is even more complicated. Just like in front of the camera, there is aplenty of drama going on behind the scenes in regards to the status of pictures, producers and executives. Now that the… Continue reading
Throughout the teen film craze of the 1990's, a number of actors began to take hold of Hollywood with hopes of achieving a long and fruitful career. I'm not going to name names, but there were a select few who you just knew wouldn't make it past the year… Continue reading
"It takes all kinds of critters to make Farmer Vincent's fritters." That is, without a doubt, one of the greatest taglines for any movie that I know of. The fact that it was created in order to promote a film about a cannibalistic farmer and his sister is… Continue reading
One of my fondest memories as a child revolves around playing in a rusty playground jungle gym in the dead of autumn surrounded by three huge movie screens, hundreds of people walking around, carrying popcorn, soda and chocolate and cars as far as the eye can… Continue reading
There are a number of actors with whom I'd like to see on the silver screen again simply because of their untapped talent. But there are others who deserve to be looked upon in a new light because of their screen presence. Whether or not their acting is up to… Continue reading
I've developed a newfound appreciation for Mickey Rourke over the past couple of years. Now I finally understand why he was once referred to as the next Marlon Brando. There's just something about his acting abilities that seem otherworldly. He oozes machismo… Continue reading
My, how times have changed. I remember, back in the early 90's, when late night television was a safe haven for sick and twisted triple bill horror films; the kind that spat in the face of censorship and showed the audience a good time. I consider myself… Continue reading
There are a number of actors I'd like to see on the silver screen again simply because of their untapped talent. But there are others who deserve to be looked upon in a new light because of their screen presence. Whether or not their acting is up to par is… Continue reading
Now more than ever, biopics are a hot commodity in Hollywood. Humans are a curious kind, so having the opportunity to peer through the closed doors of someone's life is just too hard to pass up. Drama and biography- it's the perfect marriage between two… Continue reading
You know that analogy people use when something is so horrifying that you can't close your eyes? The one about the train wreck and wanting to look away but can't because your curiosity got the best of you? Well, as of late, I've been feeling like that when it… Continue reading
Of all the films I've seen (and believe me, there have been many), very few have actually moved me to tears. Only two, in fact. The first being The Elephant Man, which is easily one of the most incredibly heartbreaking films ever made. The other being Dear… Continue reading
While I am an advocate of the summer blockbuster season, it doesn't even come close to my love of the Toronto International Film Festival. And I'm not just saying that because I live in the city; I am equally impressed, and excited for that matter, when… Continue reading
