Row Three » Brave New Worldview – 30 Science Fiction Films of the 21st Century A decade into the 21st Century and we have arrived at the future. The promise of Tomorrow. But instead we have looming energy crises, endless middle east conflict and more disappointing, we have no flying cars, Heck, for all the bright and clean future promised in 2001: A Space Odyssey, none of the real companies used as brands in the film even exist anymore. Below are over two dozen science fiction pictures that are worth your time. In the interest of talking about the films, it should be noted that *SPOILERS* are sprinkled through out the list. Code 46 Welcome to a world with borders, very difficult to permeate borders. Children of Men How would social mores change in a world without hope? Primer Time Travel has never been more ‘real’ than in Shane Carruth’s debut film. Moon After 1979’s Alien, nothing gets hammered harder than corporate culture (usually the functioning body of government) in science fiction films. The Fountain 28 Weeks Later The Host Paprika Pontypool Mr. Symbol
10 Great Horror Movies You Probably Missed | Jinni Blog Christian Toto is a veteran journalist and film critic whose movie reviews are heard on WTOP radio and “The Dennis Miller Show.” He blogs on film at What Would Toto Watch? Horror fans can’t be pleased about the state of the blood-soaked genre. The shock success of Paranormal Activity in 2009 stands as a rare – and welcome – exception. Plenty of smart and creepy horror films have come out in recent years, but there’s a good chance they never played at a theater near you. Consider these 10 films the next time you’re in the mood for a good fright and want to steer clear of another mindless slasher film. 1. The setup is simple. 2. This British chiller follows a couple eager for a romantic camping trip. 3. A killer croc movie? 4. This 2009 film paid homage to the early ’80s horror movies with one big difference. 5. This shocker is less a pure horror film than a nail-biting thriller, but there’s enough blood spilled to qualify for the genre. 6. 7. This one is unsettling, plain and simple. 8.
Watch Movies with no limits Editor’s Picks: The Ten Best Films of 2010 The Ten Best Films of 2010: 10. Thunder Soul It was a great year for documentaries in the mainstream. From the loud victories (the Banksy one) to the nerdy adventures (the Troll 2 one) to the epically failed ones (the Joaquin Phoenix one), there was a lot of chatter about films of the real. But none were able to so effortlessly inspire and crush the way Thunder Soul did when I took in a viewing at SXSW. 9. The “rite of passage” story is one that the genre of martial arts films has all but exhausted. 8. Jean-Pierre Jeunet has had, in the past, a style that is all his own. 7. Christopher Nolan doesn’t make small movies. 6. Combine the blistering pace and fervor of Edgar Wright’s work with the unique wit of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s Scott Pilgrim comics and what do you get? 5. Someone is bound to point out the fact that The Good, The Bad, The Weird was produced in 2007, released overseas in 2008 and has played in the states at festivals like Fantastic Fest in years since. 4. 3. 2. 1.
The 100 Greatest Movie Insults of All Time: The Video | Pajiba: Scathing Reviews, Bitchy People By Harry Hanrahan | Guides | April 22, 2011 | Comments (0 View hh -- the man who brought us The 100 Cheesiest Movie Lines of All Time and Get Out of There! The Video -- is back with another fantastic video today. He's even pulled himself out of anonymity. As always, his videos need very little introduction. (Hat Tip: Jelinas) Here is a List of Movies Cited in the Above Video 0'00 - Roxanne, Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Gleaming the Cube, The Princess Bride, A Fish Called Wanda, Star Wars, The Wizard of Oz, Casino, Three Amigos, A Clockwork Orange 1'05 - Dolemite, Glengarry Glen Ross, Bad Santa, The Witches of Eastwick, The Big Lebowski, In Bruges, Full Metal Jacket, There Will Be Blood 2'05 - Toy Story, Casablanca, Encino Man, The Women, Predator, Army of Darkness, They Live, Uncle Buck, Big Trouble in Little China, New Jack City, Billy Madison 5'00 - Raging Bull, The Usual Suspects, Snatch, Caddyshack, The Last Boy Scout, Ghostbusters, The Sandlot, As Good as It Gets
15 Movies from Your Childhood to Rewatch with Your Kids | Live Simply... Watching movies with your kids is a great way to bond, not to mention introduce them to some of your favorite and most beloved films from when you were their age. It’s a win-win: they get the joy of watching something they've never seen before while you can bask in a nice dose of nostalgia. Here are 15 movies we loved when we were younger that we'd eagerly rewatch with our own children. 15. A fun twist on the well-known Peter Pan story, Hook explores what would happen if the boy who never grew up actually did. 14. This movie is a handy little lesson about the importance of looking after your siblings. 13. Your kids will get a kick out of this monster mashup. 12. The original movie starring Gene Wilder is a little on the trippy side, but kids will enjoy seeing the magical wonders of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. 11. Every kid has fantasized about having the house all to himself so he can eat whatever he wants and watch countless hours of television. 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1.
Back to the future | Pondly Article by James Pond I am the owner of Pondly.com / art lover / electrical engineer / software developer / MBA in e-business student. I blog for pleasure and love to share my Internet findings. Irina Werning, a Buenos Aires Photographer asked friends and family to “re-enact” old photos of themselves for an ongoing project, which she christened “Back to the Future.” Did you like these photos? Visit Website Do you want more visual fun? The 30 Day Movie Challenge « Theater Thoughts Here is a fun list that @drmrsthmonarch turned me on to. With the busy lives we lead, it is sometimes tough to work a movie into the schedule each day. Now there is a list that makes it even tougher to select a flick to wind down with. I like that the challenge not only requests that you watch a movie, but a very specialized, sometimes personal movie. It certainly requires some thought.
50 Best Movies of 2010 Much has been debated about the quality of the top movies released this year, but that we were able to pull together a list of the 50 best movies of 2010 means it couldn't have been so bad after all. After the jump, we count down our favorite movies of the year, from the mind-bending 'Inception' to the movie that may have defined our generation, 'The Social Network.' Think you can figure out which movie topped our list? There's only one way to find out. - the Moviefone Editors, Dec. 21, 2010 50. 'Alice in Wonderland' What's with the hate, critics? Rotten Tomatoes Rating 49. Rotten Tomatoes Rating 48. Rotten Tomatoes Rating 47. Rotten Tomatoes Rating 46. Rotten Tomatoes Rating 45. Rotten Tomatoes Rating 44. Rotten Tomatoes Rating 43. Rotten Tomatoes Rating 42. Rotten Tomatoes Rating 41. Rotten Tomatoes Rating 40. Rotten Tomatoes Rating 39. Rotten Tomatoes Rating 38. Rotten Tomatoes Rating 37. Rotten Tomatoes Rating 36. Rotten Tomatoes Rating 35. Rotten Tomatoes Rating 34. Rotten Tomatoes Rating 33. 32.
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