Picture this: It's a Tuesday night in 1992. You've just finished your homework (or you're pretending you have), and you settle in front of the family television. The opening beats of that unmistakable theme song start playing, and suddenly everyone in the room—regardless of age, race, or musical preference—is singing along. Because let's be honest, … Continue reading The Cultural Significance of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air for 90s Kids
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The Worst 76 – Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo
Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo 1999 Directed by Mike Mitchell Welcome back, cinephiles and masochists alike, to another thrilling installment of Movie Monday! As we continue our descent into the cinematic abyss, working our way down my list of the worst movies I've ever had the misfortune of experiencing, we find ourselves at number 76 out … Continue reading The Worst 76 – Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo
10 Movies That Defined the 1990s
Ah, the 90s. A time of flannel shirts, grunge music, and some truly unforgettable movies. As we look back on this iconic decade, it's clear that the films released during this time left an indelible mark on pop culture. So, grab your VHS player (just kidding, I know you have Netflix) and get ready to … Continue reading 10 Movies That Defined the 1990s
The Worst 84 – 3 Ninjas Kick Back
Welcome to Movie Mondays, a weekly blog series that takes you on a cinematic odyssey through the world of film! Each week, we’ll dive into a list of my 100 least favorite movies, exploring what makes them fall short and discussing the lessons we can learn from their missteps. Remember that these low-ranking films are only … Continue reading The Worst 84 – 3 Ninjas Kick Back
60 – Trainspotting
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 60 – Trainspotting
The Best Movies from My Second Decade
Last week I began a series of posts that take a look at my favorite movies from every year I've been alive. I took inspiration from a post I read last year over at Fairly Professional. Since I'm 41, I've decided to just keep it to my first 40 years. And since that's a lot, … Continue reading The Best Movies from My Second Decade
The Batman Whose Voice I Still Hear
I've been reminded by a couple of different outlets on the internet that on this day, 27 years ago, Batman: The Animated Series made its debut on the Fox television network. Yes, I have always been a shameless fan of all things Superman. But at this time, late summer of 1992, we were riding a wave … Continue reading The Batman Whose Voice I Still Hear
My Favorite Movies #55 – Blast from the Past
Blast from the Past 1999 Directed by Hugh Wilson Quick synopsis... Following a bomb scare in the early 1960s, eccentric inventor Calvin seals himself and his pregnant wife in a state-of-the-art underground shelter. Thirty-five years later, their son Adam emerges. This movie is another one of those that I'm a little surprised that it's in my … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #55 – Blast from the Past
A to Z Challenge – Greedy
Greedy 1994 Directed by Jonathan Lynn Quick Synopsis... Elderly Uncle Joe (Kirk Douglas) made his fortune as a businessman, and now his heirs are maneuvering to ensure they get their portions of it once he dies. Uncle Joe isn't too keen on most of his ungrateful family members, though, so they call on the old man's … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – Greedy
My Favorite Movies #62 – The Usual Suspects
The Usual Suspects 1995 Directed by Bryan Singer Netflix says... When five unacquainted crooks are hauled into a police station to appear in a criminal lineup, they decide to pull off a heist together. The plan gets complicated, however, when they intermix with an underworld kingpin named Keyser Söze. I'm not sure what the rules are … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #62 – The Usual Suspects
The Confusing Middle 