The Sound of Music 1965 Directed by Robert Wise Quick synopsis... Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical inspired this story of the governess who won the heart of the Von Trapp family and whose courage led them across the Alps in their 1938 flight to freedom. Let's start at the very beginning.It's a very good place to … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #14 – The Sound of Music
Movies I’ve Seen
Zoltar
I had another weird dream last night... This time, I dreamed that I was the kid from Big. I was at the fair and I found myself alone with the creepy Zoltar machine. Just like in the movie, I plunked in my quarter and got the machine working. Zoltar's creepy eyes began to glow and … Continue reading Zoltar
A Certain Point of View
Before I get started with this post, it should be known that this is going to get super geeky. And it's mostly a ramble based on thoughts that enter my head as I'm writing... You have been warned. The other day, an old college friend of mine tweeted out an article found at Comic Book … Continue reading A Certain Point of View
My Favorite Movies #15 – The Shawshank Redemption
The Shawshank Redemption 1994 Directed by Frank Darabont Quick synopsis... Framed for murder, upstanding banker Andy Dufresne begins a new life at Shawshank prison, where he comes to be admired by the other inmates -- including an older prisoner named Red -- for his integrity and unquenchable sense of hope. Based on the Stephen King … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #15 – The Shawshank Redemption
My Favorite Movies #16 – 10 Things I Hate About You
10 Things I Hate About You 1999 Directed by Gil Junger Quick synopsis... After learning that Bianca Stratford is forbidden to date until her man-hating older sister Kat finds a beau, Bianca's would-be boyfriend hatches a plan: pay moody school rebel Patrick Verona to escort the churlish Kat around town. Did you know this movie … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #16 – 10 Things I Hate About You
My Favorite Movies #17 – Superman II
Superman II 1980 Directed by Richard Lester Quick synopsis... Three escaped criminals from the planet Krypton test the Man of Steel's mettle in this hit sequel. Led by Gen. Zod, the Kryptonians take control of the White House and partner with Lex Luthor to destroy Superman and rule the world. Now, here's a movie that … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #17 – Superman II
My Favorite Movies #18 – The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz 1939 Directed by Victor Fleming Quick synopsis... There's no place like home for young Dorothy (Judy Garland), who's been swept away from her farm in Kansas to a wonderland of munchkins, flying monkeys and different-colored horses. She must follow the Yellow Brick Road to the all-knowing Wizard of Oz to find … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #18 – The Wizard of Oz
My Favorite Movies #19 – Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 1989 Directed by Steven Spielberg Quick synopsis... Fedora and whip at the ready, Indiana Jones sets off on his third cinematic outing accompanied by none other than his father, Henry, to explore the cradle of civilization on a perilous hunt for the Holy Grail -- which the Nazis are … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #19 – Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Modern Trailers
I recently came across a trailer for The Empire Strikes Back. I know, that's not anything new, right? But it wasn't one of the trailers that would have advertised the movie back in 1980. It's something new. The folks behind the YouTube channel AD_edits cut a new trailer for the classic Star Wars film. It's … Continue reading Modern Trailers
My Favorite Movies #20 – O Brother, Where Art Thou?
O Brother, Where Art Thou? 2000 Directed by Joel & Ethan Coen Quick synopsis... With their collective eye focused on retrieving a cache of hidden money, three convicts break out of jail in Depression-era Mississippi and embark on an epic journey that bears more than a few similarities to Homer's Odyssey. So... the thing is... … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #20 – O Brother, Where Art Thou?
The Confusing Middle 