Welcome to The Best Movies I’ve Never Seen! This is the part of the blog where I work my way through 100 films I’ve never seen that are generally considered to be great. You’re invited to watch along with me if you can find a copy or find it streaming. So grab some popcorn and let’s … Continue reading 7 – The Professional
Movies I’ve Seen
8 – Harakiri
Welcome to The Best Movies I’ve Never Seen! This is the part of the blog where I work my way through 100 films I’ve never seen that are generally considered to be great. You’re invited to watch along with me if you can find a copy or find it streaming. So grab some popcorn and let’s … Continue reading 8 – Harakiri
Popcorn Psychology – Neo
Welcome to another mind-bending edition of Popcorn Psychology. This is that section of The Confusing Middle where we take a look at well-known movie characters and examine them from a psychological point of view. What makes them tick? In the past we've looked at Marty McFly, Carrie White, Clark Kent, and more recently, the Joker. … Continue reading Popcorn Psychology – Neo
9 – The Pianist
Welcome to The Best Movies I’ve Never Seen! This is the part of the blog where I work my way through 100 films I’ve never seen that are generally considered to be great. You’re invited to watch along with me if you can find a copy or find it streaming. So grab some popcorn and let’s … Continue reading 9 – The Pianist
The Art of Playful Imitation
Let's just get this out of the way up front - I'm not a huge fan of parodies or spoofs. Maybe I'm just too high-brow for that low-brow humor (I kid, I kid...sort of). All snarkiness aside, I can appreciate that parody has carved out a solid niche in the entertainment world over the decades. … Continue reading The Art of Playful Imitation
10 – American History X
Welcome to The Best Movies I’ve Never Seen! This is the part of the blog where I work my way through 100 films I’ve never seen that are generally considered to be great. You’re invited to watch along with me if you can find a copy or find it streaming. So grab some popcorn and let’s … Continue reading 10 – American History X
Popcorn Psychology – The Joker
Welcome to another intriguing edition of Popcorn Psychology! You don't need a psych degree to see that the Joker is one deeply disturbed individual. But it's fun to analyze his unique brand of madness through a psychological lens - especially when comparing and contrasting the three most iconic live-action portrayals on the big screen. Jack … Continue reading Popcorn Psychology – The Joker
10 Movies That Define the 1980s
Gather 'round and let's take a trip down memory lane to the era of big hair, neon colors, and movies that left an indelible mark on pop culture. The 1980s may have been known for its questionable fashion choices, but it sure knew how to deliver some cinematic gems that continue to resonate with audiences … Continue reading 10 Movies That Define the 1980s
Soundtracks That Shaped Cinema
When it comes to iconic movie music, there are a few soundtracks that stand out as not just complementing the film, but practically defining it. We're talking about the kinds of soundtracks that became so popular, they took on a life of their own outside the theater. Take Guardians of the Galaxy for example. Who … Continue reading Soundtracks That Shaped Cinema
11 – Grave of the Fireflies
Welcome to The Best Movies I’ve Never Seen! This is the part of the blog where I work my way through 100 films I’ve never seen that are generally considered to be great. You’re invited to watch along with me if you can find a copy or find it streaming. So grab some popcorn and let’s … Continue reading 11 – Grave of the Fireflies
The Confusing Middle 