The top 10 far-out Scooby Doo animated movies

Aliya provides a rundown of 10 enjoyable Scooby-Doo animated movies. Scrappy isn’t invited… For a Great Dane, Scooby-Doo has had an impressive innings. It seems all the big stars want to have a crack at confounding those meddling kids. I love him, my daughter loves him, even our dog loves him. Hes still far out, man, as Shaggy would say. But there are also some nasty undead visitors worthy of George A Romero....

August 20, 2013 · 2 min · 419 words · Todd Nguyen

10 spectacular Studio Ghibli flying sequences

Flying scenes are a staple of Studio Ghibli’s feature films. Ryan provides a run-down of some of the most spectacular… A fascination with animals, countryside and nature. In fact, 1997sPrincess Mononokeis one of the few Miyazaki films to not contain any flying scenes at all. Nausicaa is a brave young princess who flies across a devastated, post-industrial landscape on a custom-built glider. Its a stunning scene, where great storytelling and technical mastery create a moment of genuine wonder....

August 19, 2013 · 2 min · 238 words · James Johnson

Remembering Mary Ure

There was something remote about Mary Ure that came across on screen so clearly. In 1959 she appeared in the film version, opposite Richard Burton. In 1959 she began an affair with the actor Robert Shaw, and married him in 1963. In between some great theatrical performances she appeared in three films with Shaw. Ad content continues below Her last film role was in 1973. By that time she was struggling with alcoholism and marital problems....

August 19, 2013 · 2 min · 425 words · Morgan Davidson

True Blood: Radioactive, Review

Rating: 3 out of 5

August 19, 2013 · 1 min · 5 words · Rick Smith

50 Movie Plot Holes and Paradoxes

Even the best films have their flaws. Here’s Nick’s list of 50 movie holes and unexplainable paradoxes… The suspension of disbelief is crucial to a films success. Without it, wed just spend the entire time going, That couldnt happen! which would make watching movies one of the more irritating pastimes we could do. like NOTE: There are spoilers here. Check the name of the film, and if you havent seen it, dont ready the entry!...

August 16, 2013 · 11 min · 2133 words · Jerry Dorsey

What’s really terrifying about 28 Days Later

In Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later, the humans are as deadly as the zombies. Laura dissects one particularly terrifying moment… Im not really one for zombie movies. Dont get me wrong. Theyre not really for me. Both did an excellent job on the film. And the fact that hes neither makes him all the more terrifying. So we know that there are rapists who are not out-of-control (since rape is all about control)....

August 15, 2013 · 2 min · 405 words · Dr. Amy Kim

Karen Black’s Horror Tour de Force, Trilogy of Terror (1975) Review

Karen Black played four roles in Trilogy of Terror, becoming the queen of 70s horror. With her recent unfortunate passing, we take a look back at one of her most memorable cinematic moments. She is a screen presence that will be missed. Not until Dan Curtis, anyway. As far as early 70s TV horror was concerned, Curtis was king. So in 1975 Curtis decided to make one of his own based on three Matheson stories....

August 10, 2013 · 2 min · 239 words · Luis Mills

Lovelace (2013), Review

Lovelace brings the audience to a happy climax only to make us choke on the laughter. People yelled at the screen during the trailers and a guy was snoring loudly in the row behind me. Some things dont change in Times Square. I only sawDeep Throatonce, when I was a teenager working construction. The super projected it against the wall of the laborers shanty. Doing it beats watching it and having it done unto you is whatDeep Throatwas all about....

August 9, 2013 · 4 min · 679 words · Margaret Pearson

Planes, Review

His dreams come true. You should know going in if this movie is for you or not. Ergo, there has to be SOMETHING under the surface. Ad content continues below Vehicular Serfdom. If that is so, what was she built for? Eventually, the whole unjust structure of automotive oppression is unraveled and lay raw. And all the cars are subordinate to the guy fresh off the gulfstream. It is an unsettling message thatPlaneshas bravely thrown a taillight on....

August 9, 2013 · 1 min · 110 words · Jason Thomas

10 Paintings Movie Geeks Wish They Owned

There’s always a prop that fans want to own from their favorite movies. But what happens when those props are also fine works of art? Grab yourself a glass of expensive red wine and enjoy our list of some fine cinematic art!

August 2, 2013 · 1 min · 42 words · Andrew Arnold

10 remarkable things about Catwoman

But somewhere between its announcement and its eventual release in 2004, something mysterious happened. Michelle Pfeiffer left the project. And at some point in that creative process, poor Catwoman was effectively written out of her own movie. So why was it so bad, and can we really find at least 10 remarkable things in it? Lets take a closer look… Well, sort of. The logic behind this is somewhat spotty....

August 1, 2013 · 3 min · 450 words · Ronald Lam

Sean Durkin on directing Southcliffe, Martha Marcy May Marlene, Mad Men & more…

Was that your aim? Its funny you say that. Apologies then, for having to start with the basics as Im going in blind. How would you describe it? How would I describe it? Tony Grisoni [Red Riding,The Unloved]wrote the script. Were you familiar with his work onRed RidingandThe Unloved, for instance? So his name on the script made the decision for you? Getting it down to the minimum of everything?...

August 1, 2013 · 3 min · 629 words · James Nelson

True Blood: In The Evening, Review

Rating: 3 out of 5

July 29, 2013 · 1 min · 5 words · Brandon Lewis