It's hard to say what demographic these filmmakers were shooting for with The Peanuts Movie. Were they aiming at small children, as most animated features do? Or were they aiming for the two or three generations worth of Peanuts fans that grew up reading the daily comic strips and watching the Charlie Brown Christmas special … Continue reading The Peanuts Movie
Movies
AFI #100 – Ben-Hur
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
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
Day Two
My Favorite Movie If you've been reading this blog for even as little as the last two weeks, you'll know that my favorite movie is Back to the Future. I've written about the thing enough times that it should really be no shock to anyone. But, really, what's not to love? As I'm sure I've … Continue reading Day Two
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
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
My Next Birthday
Kids, my next birthday is less than six months away. That may seem like it's a long way off, but as I've gotten older, it feels like time has moved more quickly. So, really, March will be here before we know it. At this point, I need some opinions. What should I do to celebrate … Continue reading My Next Birthday
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
The Confusing Middle 