I was only eight years old when The Godfather III came out. I was not old enough to fully comprehend what this movie was about, nor was I old enough to join the masses who probably cried out when this film got released. Sometimes, somethings are just better left alone, which should have happened with … More The Godfather III (1990)
Although I have never seen Citizen Kane (on my watchlist) and All the King’s Men, I have come to understand that these two are considered some of the best political movies of all-time. All the King’s Men was the 1949 Best Picture and was based on a book. The story follows William Stark (Broderick Crawford), … More All the King’s Men (1949)
West Side Story has to be one of the most popular and recognized Best Winners in history. What started on the stages of Broadway turned into a motion picture event that went on to capture 10 Acamedy Awards. This film is held in such high regard that many other musicals have been compared to this … More West Side Story (1961)
A Gentleman’s Agreement was a story way ahead of its time in 1947. Based on a novel that focused on anti-semitism, this Best Picture winner turned out to one of the Academy’s least successful Best Picture Winners, collecting only three statues. When you research the movie, you will learn the movie was considered a disaster, … More Gentleman’s Agreement (1947)
It was probably 11 years ago when I tried to rent every movie available at the local Blockbuster. Somewhere in there, I went through a military movie phase and recall renting Patton. I’ve been aware of this film’s award-winning pedigree, yet I am still puzzled by all the pomp and circumstance after a second viewing. … More Patton (1970)
It may have taken me half my lifetime, but I finally sat down to watch A Beautiful Mind, which won the Best Picture award in 2001. Russell Crowe appeared in back to back best pictures, having previously been the lead in 2000’s Gladiator. As solid as A Beautiful Mind is, the pace is slower than … More A Beautiful Mind (2001)
The Deer Hunter won the Academy Award for Best Picture way back in 1978. The film is over three hours long and stars some of the greatest names in film history, Robert DeNiro, John Cazale, Christopher Walken and Meryl Streep. In the present day, when you look back at the all-star lineup, you’d be shocked … More The Deer Hunter (1978)
A Nice Girl Like You stars Lucy Hale, someone who has grown on me as an actress. My wife watches Pretty Little Liars; however, I know that I am not a TV show guy. I’m mainly familiar with her work in films, which includes this hit comedy about sex. Lucy lives her life through hand-made … More A Nice Girl Like You (2020)
Christmas Wonderland is a predictable holiday movie that was quite enjoyable until the end. When our two main characters meet at the Snowball dance, embrace, and share a kiss, the movie literally just ends. We couldn’t believe that after all the build-up, the movie just ends. We both looked at each other in complete shock … More Christmas Wonderland (2018)
I am usually a sucker for any more set in New York City. Whether it is a gangster movie, cop film, or a romantic comedy, I usually enjoy the surroundings and references to many places I’ve been to or have to visit. 12 Gifts of Christmas was a unique way to introduce two people who … More 12 Gifts of Christmas (2015)
Ten Stars or Less 