If Hollywood had a Hall of Fame for movies, The Godfather would have been the first introduction and given its own wing for its legendary status as one of, if not the greatest, film of all time. Now for just the second time in my life, I have witnessed the greatness of the Corleone family. … More The Godfather (1972)
A long time ago, we attended movie premieres on opening weekends at the theatre and enjoyed brilliant films that would win Oscars. I was there in 2010, watching The King’s Speech on opening weekend. I remember being intrigued by the film because of its significance in history. Little did I know many months later, it … More The King’s Speech (2010)
I’ve been watching movies since I can remember. If memory serves correctly, I’ve seen three silent films in my life—the Phantom of the Opera (1925), The Artist (2011), and now Wings. Wings is the first Best Picture winner in history, taking home the Oscar in 1928. It remains the only silent film (to date) to … More Wings (1927)
When it came time to sit down and watch The Greatest Show on Earth, I was curious about what was in store for me. This 1952 Best Picture winner featured Charlton Heston and James Stewart, two brilliant actors whose work I am very familiar with. Behind the lens was Cecil B. Demille, whose Ten Commandments … More The Greatest Show on Earth (1952)
It Happened One Night has to be one of my favourite early Best Picture winners. I had no clue what to expect from this movie, except that it starred Clark Gable and should be in for a treat. Gable did not disappoint, and his chemistry with Claudette Colbert made for some very entertaining moments. Colbert … More It Happened One Night (1934)
Sadly, I have spent a good chunk of time bashing the classics, especially those from Hollywood’s Golden Age. For the longest time, I avoided movies released before the 1970s because black and white stories never interested me. As I make my way through the Best Picture winners, I really only got the classic black and … More From Here to Eternity (1953)
My grandmother loved her action movies and TV shows. I spent the majority of my childhood with her. Hence, I was no stranger to the show In the Heat of the Night starring Carroll O’Connor and Howard E. Rollins Jr. The series focused on the Sparta Mississippi police department and all the drama associated with … More In the Heat of the Night (1967)
The Apartment came out in 1960 and was the film industry’s biggest winner at the 33rd Academy Awards, winning two of the big four, Best Picture and Best Director. The film collected three extra awards to finish the night with five wins off of 10 nominations. I have never seen The Apartment until the other … More The Apartment (1960)
(If you have never seen Million Dollar Baby and don’t want to be spoiled, please don’t read this review.) I have now seen Million Dollar Baby twice in my life, and I am okay with never watching it again. This best picture winner has to be the best and worse movie I have ever watched … More Million Dollar Baby (2004)
William Wallace is one of the Scottish’s more famous leaders during their Independence struggles back in the 1200s. Mel Gibson starred and directed the movie Braveheart, which focuses on Wallace’s adventures against his day’s powerful English armies. Braveheart came out in 1995, many generations and centuries removed from Wallace’s day’s actual events. No one was … More Braveheart (1995)
Ten Stars or Less 