Ben-Hur 1959 Directed by William Wyler Netflix says: Charlton Heston plays Judah Ben-Hur, a proud Jew who runs afoul of ambitious boyhood friend Messala (Stephen Boyd) in this 1959 epic that boasts an unforgettable chariot race and earned 11 Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actor (Heston) and Best Director (William Wyler). Condemned to life as … Continue reading AFI #100 – Ben-Hur
Movies I’ve Seen
Annabelle
I just needed to share a quick thought about this movie I just saw. I had a free Redbox rental and I thought I'd check out Annabelle. I like a good scary movie every now and again and I hadn't seen this one yet. I thought The Conjuring was pretty good, so why not give … Continue reading Annabelle
AFI Top 100 Films
In 1998, the American Film Institute unveiled its list of the 100 greatest movies of the previous 100 years. Their list began with 400 movies which were nominated. From there, 1,500 leaders in the film industry were polled, whittling the list down to the 100 that were presented on a television special. In 2007, the … Continue reading AFI Top 100 Films
That Time I Went Back to the Future
I really don't understand why mainstream cinemas don't show classic movies more often. Obviously, these theaters would need to choose wisely when finding old films to show to a modern audience. One can't expect a sell out crowd for a clunker like Batman & Robin. Bu when it's something like Back to the Future, which … Continue reading That Time I Went Back to the Future
Why the Flying Car Is a Bad Idea
Kids, today is the day that Marty McFly came to the future. Congratulations! We've made it! We are now in the future. I'm sure most of us have seen Back to the Future Part II by now, right? If you haven't seen the entire Back to the Future trilogy and you're still reading this blog, … Continue reading Why the Flying Car Is a Bad Idea
The Warning Signs
Have you ever noticed the hazard signs that are posted on the backs or sides of trucks that are hauling some kind of hazardous materials from one point to the next? Sure you have. You probably just don't pay much attention to them. More often than not, it's a little red sign that warns other … Continue reading The Warning Signs
Back to the Future
I've written a number of times regarding my deep and abiding love for all things Back to the Future. I've sat through the trilogy countless times. When I visited Los Angeles back in 2008, my friend Jen took me on a whirlwind adventure that included many of the locations used in the films. I wish … Continue reading Back to the Future
Fun with Film
When I watch a movie for the first time, I like to pay attention. I like to take in the images on the screen. I like to let my brain go to town analyzing the characters and the plot and the dialogue. It's not as if I pull every film I see apart and attempt … Continue reading Fun with Film
A Good Cry
I have claimed, repeatedly, that I don't cry. But I feel the need to admit that isn't entirely true.I don't cry a lot, that part is true. But there are times when I am overwhelmed with emotion, which manifests itself in the form of tears. I don't like to cry, though. For me, it's not … Continue reading A Good Cry
The Murtaugh List
I was always a fan of How I Met Your Mother. It's a show that introduced me to a lot of heartfelt and hilarious concepts: the blue french horn, the slap bet, Robin Sparkles, and the Murtaugh List. The name Murtaugh comes from the character played by Danny Glover in the Lethal Weapon series of … Continue reading The Murtaugh List
The Confusing Middle 