AFI #81 – Spartacus

Spartacus 1960 Directed by Stanley Kubrick Netflix says... Stanley Kubrick directed this epic saga based on ancient events, chronicling the birth of a vagabond slave-army led by an ex-gladiator named Spartacus (Kirk Douglas) that threatens the sovereignty of all-might Rome. This film has everything including a wonderfully funny (and Oscar-winning) performance by Peter Ustinov as … Continue reading AFI #81 – Spartacus

Movies w/ Jeff: Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice

I have a lot to say about this movie. A lot. But that's because I'm slightly biased. If you know me at all, you know that I have been a fan of Superman since shortly after birth, so I was inclined to thoroughly enjoy this film long before it was even announced as being in … Continue reading Movies w/ Jeff: Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice

5 Ways to Convince a Girl to See Batman v Superman

So, you're thinking that this week's hotly anticipated Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice would make for a good date movie but your significant other respectfully disagrees. Statistically speaking, this is likely the case, unless your girlfriend happens to be as big a geek as you. If that's the case, young man, you hang on … Continue reading 5 Ways to Convince a Girl to See Batman v Superman

Before Seeing Batman v. Superman…

Kids, this one has been a long time coming. To say I'm excited about seeing Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman together on the big screen is a supreme understatement. See, it's rare that I get excited. In fact, I've often joked that, for me, excitement looks like your average person's meh. But I'll admit that … Continue reading Before Seeing Batman v. Superman…

AFI #82 – Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans

Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans 1927 Directed by F. W. Murnau Netflix says... Director F. W. Murnau's emotional odyssey stars George O'Brien and Janet Gaynor as a country couple whose marriage is threatened when O'Brien falls prey to cosmopolitan temptress Margaret Livingston's feminine wiles. Imbued with an intoxicating ambiance in style and substance, the … Continue reading AFI #82 – Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans

Movies w/ Jeff: 10 Cloverfield Lane

Recently I mentioned that I've been catching a lot of movies with my pastor and friend, Jeff. And, since we've been seeing so many movies, I thought it would be a good idea for us to work together on dual movie reviews. Luckily, Jeff was willing to play along. And I thought that our first … Continue reading Movies w/ Jeff: 10 Cloverfield Lane

Movies With Jeff

Raise your hand if you're familiar with Jeff. If you've been reading my blog for a while, you're probably vaguely aware of who he is. Because I've mentioned him and directed people to his blog from time to time. But it's not like I make him the subject of every other post on here. So … Continue reading Movies With Jeff

AFI #83 – Titanic

Titanic 1997 Directed by James Cameron Netflix says... Winner of 11 Oscars, James Cameron's effects-driven blockbuster puts a human face on a tragedy of epic proportions by wedding the historical tale of the doomed ocean liner with a fictional romance between two of the ship's ill-fated passengers. Society girl Rose Dewitt Bukater (Kate Winslet) and … Continue reading AFI #83 – Titanic

AFI #84 – Easy Rider

Easy Rider 1969 Directed by Dennis Hopper Netflix says... With cash from a cocaine sale, freewheelers Billy and Wyatt hop on their motorcycles and ride across America toward New Orleans. Along the way, they add boozy lawyer George to their trouble-finding, society-questioning entourage. Dennis Hopper writes, directs and stars in this landmark 1960's counterculture film; … Continue reading AFI #84 – Easy Rider

AFI #85 – A Night at the Opera

A Night at the Opera 1935 Directed by Sam Wood Netflix says... The Marx Brothers - Groucho, Harpo and Chico - wreak havoc in the opera house in one of their biggest hits. Penned by Morrie Ryskind and George S. Kaufman, the film contains perhaps the greatest Marx comedy bit ever: the crowded stateroom scene. … Continue reading AFI #85 – A Night at the Opera