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Details: Published: 04 March 2018; Written by Frank Wilkins

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The lights are dimmed, the floors are swept, and the curtain has drawn on yet another Oscar presentation. Say what you will about the jokes, the bits, and the statements made the night's presentation, but we should all be happy that a ...

Details: Published: 04 July 2014; Written by Frank Wilkins

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Ever since images of Fritz Lang's expressionistic epic Metropolis flickered on a wall somewhere in Germany back in 1927, Hollywood has been enamored with visions of what may become of our society in the face of extinction and mass dehumanizaton.

Following is a list of our favorite apocalyptic nightmares in no particular order. Your favorite didn't make the list? Let us know about it in the comments section

Details: Published: 03 March 2018; Written by Frank Wilkins

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The Day is finally upon us. The one day out the year that the sun will cut through the choking smog and blinding haze to finally shine its golden rays on Hollywood as the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences tells us how little we know about movies with its 90th Annual Academy Awards presentation this Sunday evening.

Details: Published: 25 July 2012; Written by Frank Wilkins

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From artwork, to posters, to advertising and trailers, Hollywood spends millions and millions each year on movie marketing with hopes of coaxing, cajoling, persuading, or even deceiving us into seeing their goofy little movies. And while the best of marketing campaigns ...

Details: Published: 13 February 2018; Written by Loron Hays

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john hughs Dear Mr. John Hughes,

This love letter is long overdue. I know that now. But something, not even on the news of your death in 2009, would let me compose it until now. I guess I needed time. Or maturation. Something you were always against, I’m sure. I look at the arc of your movies, starting with the success of your one-two punch of Vacation and Mr. Mom and ending...

How to Survive a Zombie Attack
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The Top 10 Zombie Movies You Should Be Watching Instead of Working

Best Zombie Movies I consider myself a very orderly and organized person and, as a result, I find that very few things in this life frighten me. I have been like that (you know, calm and prepared) for most of my adult life; however, no amount of preparation could ever quell my fear of zombies. Yes, zombies. Grrr. Even the sheer mention of that foul creature makes me shiver and, as a result, a little angry because of its illogical nature. Is it irrational? Totally, but most fears are.

Details: Published: 13 December 2017; Written by Frank Wilkins

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The Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association voted the fantasy romance The Shape of Water as the best film of 2017, according to the results of its 24th annual critics' poll released today. ...

Details: Published: 14 September 2010; Written by Frank Wilkins

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From Hitchock to Fincher, and Lang to Nolan, Hollywood has been hitting the psychological thriller genre early and often throughout the years.

And why not? After all, It's been one of the most consistent genres for providing unexpected chills and pleasantly fiendish little brain teasers sure to challenge even the most seasoned movie-goers. So it's no wonder Hollywood has found a way to capitalize on the warped and twisted minds of the best filmmakers the industry has to offer.

Following is our list of the best psychological thrillers of all time (in no particular order). Oh, and if your favorite doesn't make the list, let us know about it in the discussion threads at the end of the article. Who knows, we may decide to include it.

Details: Published: 09 October 2017; Written by Loron Hays

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The Top 10 Halloween Highs of Director Tobe Hooper

Willard Tobe Hooper (1943 – 2017) is a legend in cine-massacre history. He was a maverick of the medium and, as some have suggested, the kindest man in Hollywood. I’m not going to disagree because, with every interview read or seen, I feel this Texas-born soft-spoken earnestness. He passed away this year due to natural causes and yet his filmography, full of horror hallmarks and staples, will definitely live on.

His influence on the medium is widespread, igniting the creativity of everyone from Wes Craven to Rob Zombie. Even Ridley Scott gives Hooper props for showing him how to ...

Details: Published: 21 August 2010; Written by Frank Wilkins

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The Big Easy

New Orleans is a unique city rich in alluring charm and old-world character, so it should be no surprise that The Crescent City has been the setting for many of Hollywood's best films in history.

Following is a list of the best movies set in New Orleans. Some on the list feature the city more than others, but to be considered, new Orleans must be central to the film's plot, be contained in the movie's title, or must be prominently displayed in the film's cinematography... or whatever other random reason we want to consider.

Oh, and if your favorite doesn't make the list, let us know about it in the discussion threads at the end of the article. Who knows, we may decide to include it.

Details: Published: 28 April 2017; Written by Loron Hays

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I saw the last flick to ever be shown at a drive-in close to my hometown. Ark Vue Drive-In Theater was its name. Sadly, it is now a fucking Wal-Mart. But, damn, you could get close to 300 automobiles inside the lot during its prime. The drive-in theater roared successfully straight into the beginning of the 1980s. Everything about the experience...

Details: Published: 13 May 2010; Written by Frank Wilkins

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Details: Published: 22 March 2017; Written by Christopher Symonds

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With Alien: Covenant about to hit screens in 2017, we thought we’d take a trip back and explore one of the most successful and often turbulent franchises in cinema history. This six part article series will take you from the beginning, through all the twists and turns, all the way through to Ridley Scott’s latest entry into the Alien legacy.

Details: Published: 21 April 2010; Written by Frank Wilkins

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Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (2000) - Its multi-million dollar production values ruined the inventive charm of the original.

Details: Published: 01 February 2017; Written by Christopher Symonds

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With Alien: Covenant about to hit screens in 2017, we thought we’d take a trip back and explore one of the most successful and often turbulent franchises in cinema history. This six part article series will take you from the beginning, through all the twists and turns, all the way through to Ridley Scott’s latest entry into the Alien legacy.

Details: Published: 21 April 2010; Written by Frank Wilkins

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Knowing exactly the size of the bear trap we're stepping into, we've put together a list of what we consider to be the funniest movies of all time. Sure, we know that what one person would define as utterly hilarious may be found in poor taste by another, or even worse... not funny. But we're doing it anyway. Below is our list of the Funniest Comedy Movies of All Time. If you don't think any of these are funny, or if we left any of the list, let us know about it. Who knows, make a good case and we may add it to the list.

Details: Published: 25 December 2016; Written by Frank Wilkins

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As the curtain draws on the 2016 movie season, it's time to not only marvel at the year that featured a number of history-making blockbusters and budget-busting bombs, but also time to look over a list of the best films this spectacular year had to offer ...