The French Connection 1971 Directed by William Friedkin Netflix says... Violent, foul-mouthed detective "Popeye" Doyle (Gene Hackman) pursues a suave French drug dealer (Fernando Rey) through New York City with Captain Ahab-like zeal. Featuring a legendary car-vs.-train chase scene that stands the test of time, the film won the Best Picture Oscar. William Friedkin's groundbreaking … Continue reading AFI #93 – The French Connection
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The 10 Best Movies of 2015
Kids, have you discovered the time waster that is Flickchart? It's kind of amazing. See, how it works is, you go on there and they give you two movies to choose from. The idea is you keep picking which movie is the better of the two between each random pairing. When I first found the … Continue reading The 10 Best Movies of 2015
Can We Talk About Kylo Ren?
First, I must make you aware that this blog post will be discussing key plot points of the new Star Wars movie. Therefore, if you have not yet seen The Force Awakens, what the heck are you waiting for? Wait, that's not what I meant to write there. If you have not yet seen The … Continue reading Can We Talk About Kylo Ren?
AFI #94 – Pulp Fiction
Pulp Fiction 1994 Directed by Quentin Tarantino Netflix says: A burger-loving hit man (John Travolta), his philosophical partner (Samuel L. Jackson), a drug-adled gangster's moll (Uma Thurman) and a washed-up boxer (Bruce Willis) converge in this sprawling, comedic crime caper fueled by director and co-writer Quentin Tarantino's whip-smart dialogue. Their adventures unfurl in three stories … Continue reading AFI #94 – Pulp Fiction
AFI #95 – The Last Picture Show
The Last Picture Show 1971 Directed by Peter Bogdanovich Netflix says: There's not much to do int he windswept Texas hamlet of Anarene, where the town's only cinema is about to close forever. So high schoolers Sonny (Timothy Bottoms) and Duane (Jeff Bridges) lust after incorrigible flirt Jacy Farrow (Cybill Shepherd) while trying to chart … Continue reading AFI #95 – The Last Picture Show
The Dark Truth Behind Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
I absolutely love the John Hughes classic Ferris Bueller's Day Off. However, for years, I've questioned whether such a day could actually happen without the help of time travel. One of my bucket list items is to try and recreate the events of Ferris' ninth sick day. I just don't think it can be done. … Continue reading The Dark Truth Behind Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Top 5 Non-Traditional Christmas Movies
There are a lot of Christmas movies out there. You have your classics like White Christmas and Miracle on 34th Street. You have modern favorites like Christmas Vacation and Home Alone. And thanks to the Hallmark Channel, you have a plethora of Christmas movies starring Gretchen Weiners.But what about the Christmas movies that aren't traditionally … Continue reading Top 5 Non-Traditional Christmas Movies
AFI #96 – Do the Right Thing
Do the Right Thing 1989 Directed by Spike Lee Netflix says: What begins as an uproarious comedy evolves into a provocative, disquieting drama as director Spike Lee chronicles trivial events that bring festering racial tensions to the surface on a sweltering day in a largely black Brooklyn neighborhood. After a number of minor misunderstandings--and an … Continue reading AFI #96 – Do the Right Thing
AFI #97 – Blade Runner
Blade Runner 1982 Directed by Ridley Scott Netflix says: In the smog-choked dystopian Los Angeles of 2019, blade runner Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) is called out of retirement to snuff a quartet of "replicants" -- androids consigned to slave labor on remote planets. They've escaped to Earth seeking their creator and a way to extend … Continue reading AFI #97 – Blade Runner
Day Twenty Five
My Day, In Great Detail I thought about writing this post earlier in the day today and writing the details about yesterday. But I was at work. And, for me, work involves confidential information that I really shouldn't openly share on a blog. So you're getting my day today. It was the beginning of Thanksgiving … Continue reading Day Twenty Five
The Confusing Middle 