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If you love James Bond (and who doesn’t?) it’s a great idea to get a provider that has some of the classics on demand. Look up these great Bond films on http://www.directstartv.com/ or see when they’re playing on your local stations…
Dr. No – One of the first Bond films and starring the illustrious and arguably best Bond, Sean Connery, this flick Read the rest of this entry »

For generations, popular culture has been influenced by many things. While generations of the past were vastly effected by elements directly around them, modern society has produced numerous widespread facets in which popular culture gets influenced. Among one of the most common of these facets is through movies.

Movies provide many elements that prove appealing to the masses. From the actors that the movie contains, to the various visually appealing special effects, there are many Read the rest of this entry »

Most people do like a good Hollywood movie, but in the past 10 years there have been movies that have turned previously uninterested individuals into movie fanatics. These movies have captured the attention of the planet for one reason or the other and continue to rake in the cash in DVD sales.

Although there were very few surprises with regards to the actors and actresses that these movies had to offer movie goers, the scripts were nothing short of amazing.

At the tail end of Read the rest of this entry »

What is a cult film? A cult film is a movie that may or may not have been a big hit while in theaters but gained a large following once released. The Top 10 Cult Films are as follows.
Number ten is Grown Ups starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade and Rob Schneider. Five men who were friends as children go on vacation together.
Number nine is Stargate Universe starring Robert Carlyle.
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Well, it finally happened. I was discussing movies with some of my younger co-workers earlier this week and one of them mentioned that he had seen the Coen Brother’s adaptation of True Grit over the weekend starring Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, and Josh Brolin. He gave it a pretty good review and then commented that he now wants to see “the original” to which another co-worker replied “I didn’t know there was an original.” There it was and it landed with a thud. The fact that this young co-worker (who is bright and culturally aware) didn’t realize there was an “original” version of the movie kind of left me feeling like I had been lapped at the latest NASCAR race and what knowledge had come before me mattered naught. It made me wonder how many other things might be missed with the passage of time and generations, like the fact that the two movies were actually based on a brilliant novel written by Charles Portis and published in 1968; and more so, how (with this same passage of time) the big screen might be Read the rest of this entry »

It’s getting to be that time of year when we start a fired, grab a cup of hot cocoa and hunker down to watch our favorite holiday films. If you’ve been stuck on the same old film year after year here’s a list of a few that you might have forgotten about to spark your festivities. All I Want for Christmas (1991) is a comedy about two children in New York who create a plan to get what they most want for Christmas to see their parents back together again. Christmas in Connecticut (1945) is a comedy/romance about a food writer who has been caught in a lie about her being the perfect housewife and must now try to hide her fib when her boss and a returning war veteran invite themselves to her home for the “ideal” traditional Christmas. Jingle All the Way (1996) stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as a busier-than-get-out father who decides to find the year’s hottest toy for his son right before Christmas Day you can only imagine the hijinx that ensue.Bad Santa (2003) may not be suitable for children, and may not be the traditional “feel good” Christmas story, but it sure is funny. The plot line involves a down-and-out conman and his partner who pose as Santa and his helper to rob department stores when they get sidelined and befriended by an adorable, if troubled, kid. Prancer (1989) is the story of the daughter of an impoverished farmer who still believes in Santa Claus when she comes upon a reindeer who has an injured leg which she hides in her barn to nourish back to health until Santa can reclaim him.

Since the original Predator film, we’ve known that one Predator can wreak havoc when it comes to earth. But what happens when there’s more than one predator? And oh, did we forget to mention, when the humans are on an alien planet?The plot for Predators is a continuation, and not a remake, of the originals. Now there are two different types of predators: the original predator, and a much larger, stronger predator. Chosen for their impressive killing skills, the human group, including actors/actresses such as Adrien Brody (King Kong), Alice Braga (I am Legend), Walton Goggins (Justified), and Topher Grace (That ’70s Show), have been brought to the predators’ training ground. After losing two of their kind to humans, it seems the predators are looking to improve their hunting skills. Read the rest of this entry »

Known for his charm, driving luxurious cars, and the ability to escape every life-threatening trap, James Bond is one of Hollywood’s most legendary characters. From 1962 till 2002, James Bond has been played by five different actors: Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, and Pierce Brosnan. However, after a four year break, 2006 saw the release of a new generation of Bond films. Starring Daniel Craig as Bond, Casino Royale takes viewers back to the beginning of James Bond. . . just with a modern day context.In order to defeat the villain Le Chiffre, Bond has to enter the Montenegro casino tournament. If he wins, he’ll leave the criminal with nothing, and MI6 will protect Chiffre in exchange for what he knows. However, Bond is young and reckless, often disobeying M’s (Judi Dench) orders and landing himself in life threatening situations. Even though he has the help of Felix Leiter (Jeffrey Wright) and Vesper Lynd (Eva Green), the movie keeps you guessing: will Bond’s uncontrollable behavior ruin his first mission as a 00 agent or will he pull through in the end? Read the rest of this entry »

Starting with the phenomenal acting, and carrying through to the dark storyline, Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight has the edge on the original Batman film. It’s not that easy of a statement to make. Tim Burton (Corpse Bride) does bring an element of darkness into the story, and Jack Nicholson brings out the Joker’s quirky, clownish nature. However, the 1989 cast portrays the Batman characters with a literal interpretation, whereas Nolan’s cast takes the literal portrait, and goes deeper.Following Batman Begins, The Dark Knight shows Batman feeling the weight of his role. With Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) as the new District Attorney, Bruce considers giving Batman a rest; that is, until the Joker comes along. The definition of psychotic, he turns the city upside down, and it’s up to Batman to stop him. The storyline truly is dark, placing characters in, what Roger Ebert describes, as ethical dilemmas that don’t have an easy solution (Rogerebert.com). Read the rest of this entry »

Since 1984, Freddy Krueger has haunted audiences’ dreams. The biggest reason for Nightmare’s success comes from Robert Englund, the actor who played Freddy in all seven films, as well as the 2003 Freddy vs. Jason. With the release of the 2010 version of A Nightmare on Elm Street, viewers were curious as to how Jackie Haley would compare.Alongside a new Freddy, the film has a new director. Samuel Bayer, a director of music videos till now, took on the role of reinventing Freddy. And when it surfaced that Michael Bay, the man responsible for Transformers and Pearl Harbor, was the new producer, excitement flared.The plot was relatively the same as the previous Nightmare films. Freddy is seeking revenge against the families that took his life. The killer accomplishes this goal by slipping into the dreams of those who got him in trouble and killing them. The character’s names are different from the original, except for Nancy that is. With nothing but a new last name, her character is almost identical to Nancy Thompson. Read the rest of this entry »