All Entries in the "Opinion" Category
Blake’s 2010 Oscar Predictions – Best Picture and More!
Best Picture “Avatar” “The Blind Side” “District 9” “An Education” “The Hurt Locker” “Inglourious Basterds” “Precious” “A Serious Man” “Up” “Up in the Air” Who will win? The Hurt Locker. Who should win? The Hurt Locker. Everyone knows that this is a race between Avatar and The Hurt Locker. At one point at the end [...]
The Films of 2009: A Year in Review
So why now? It’s March weren’t you supposed to put lists out a couple months ago? Well I don’t, and haven’t, and the 09 film year isn’t over till the Oscars are passed out if you ask me. I also feel like lists made at the end of the year are not allowed enough time [...]
The Short List for “Captain America” Casting
Since production on the film starts in a couple months, Marvel is narrowing down its choices for the title role in the Captain America film. You’ll be surprised at who people are reporting are testing for the roll. Which of these lucky men are going to play the All American Hero, Steve Rogers? 1. John [...]
Wayback Wednesday: The Goonies
Wayback might be a bit of a misnomer in this case. I mean only to refer to films that I loved when I was child, which to be honest wasn’t all that long ago. I watch certain films these days, and wonder how kids could like them. Then I look back on my past, and [...]
The Coen Brothers – Rate Your Favorite Films From Best to Worst
Joel and Ethan Coen, collectively known as “The Coen Brothers,” have made some incredible films. You would be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t heard of them, or at least seen one of their movies. And it would be even harder to find someone that doesn’t love at least one of them. Since creating [...]
Reboot Mania Continues: Christopher Nolan Steps In To Help Superman Franchise
Things seem to be getting out of hand now. In the past few weeks there have been a ton of stories about rebooting successful franchises. The majority of them have been met with confusion to the people reading about them. Mr. and Mrs. Smith needs a reboot? Spider-man is going to be a low budget [...]
Top 5 Best Onion Articles Ever!
This is really just an excuse to share a bunch of stories I find absolutely hilarious. The Onion is the socially relevant satire newspaper whose insights amaze me sometimes. So, here is a list of some of my favorites. 1. But If We Started Dating It Would Ruin Our Friendship Where I Ask You To [...]
Golden Globe Predictions 2010 – Television
I won’t be going as deep into Television nominees as I did in film. I’ve seen about 99% of the film, and probably less than half of the TV nominees. So, I’ll just stick with my predictions based on buzz. Best Television Series – Drama Big Love (HBO) House (FOX) Dexter (Showtime) Mad Men (AMC) [...]
Golden Globe Predictions 2010 – Film
Here we are, a day before the second biggest award show of the movie season. Every year the Hollywood Foreign Press nominate people in the arts of film and television, and every year someone gets angry at the lack of nominations or the fact that the “wrong” person won. I like the Golden Globes because [...]
Thanksgiving Movies – What You Should Watch On Turkey Day
<A HREF=”http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Frevstlou-20%2F8001%2F0d52ffbe-0e40-4d6d-85b1-8a003e258b2a&Operation=NoScript” mce_HREF=”http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Frevstlou-20%2F8001%2F0d52ffbe-0e40-4d6d-85b1-8a003e258b2a&Operation=NoScript”>Amazon.com Widgets</A> Trying to find a Thanksgiving movie to watch before or after carving the turkey? If so, here is a list to help you find the perfect movie: 1. Scent of a Woman Starring: Al Pacino, Chris O’Donnell Charlie (Chris O’Donnell) is a student that faces financial hardship, unlike the rest of [...]
