If there’s one thing that brought this former Movie Man’s mojo back to life, it’s Netflix. A long time ago, when I was just a wee lad who somehow managed to vault the velvet ropes and integrate himself into my extended families’ vacation itineraries, I was gifted that nickname by my Uncle Ron and Aunt…
Editor’s Note – In honor of Dennis Hopper’s passing, I’m reposting this piece – originally published on July 14, 2006. Enjoy – and let me know some of your faves in the Comments below. The late Gene Siskel once applied this logic to determine what makes a good movie. Five good scenes and no bad…
I swear this SHOULD be the end of my lists. In the last few weeks, I’ve regaled you all with thrilling tales of my favorite games and movies from 2009. Then we gazed into our crystal ball and called out the games I’ve just got to play in 2010 followed by what I feel will…
For the last few years, I have run the usual year-ending Top 5 Favorite Blah Blah Blah pieces, similar to the same content you’ll find on the more upscale and reputable entertainment websites. I used to offer up one post per discipline, covering the key movies, games and TV shows that entertained me greatly in…
UPDATE – The results have been tallied and the winners revealed. Taking the top two spots are women which only proves one thing – the Chick Flick is Dead. Thanks to all for participating. I hope you guys had fun. My next contest will launch in early December (December 7th to be precise) when I…
UPDATE – The answers and Leaderboard can be found below. The final round of questions will be up Monday Morning, October 26, 2009 by 8 a.m. est. Well, we’re midway through the contest and we still have a real battle on our hands – with it being anyone’s game up near the top. Of course,…
UPDATE – The answers and Leaderboard have been added below. Round 3 questions will be up on Monday morning – October 19th – around 8:00 a.m. EST. With 12 contestants, we’ve got a good showing for this contest. While it doesn’t reach the heights of the 2o+ that we had for the 80′s and 90′s-themed…
UPDATED – Answers and results have been appended to each question and you’ll find the leaderboard below. Round 2 questions will be up on Sunday October 4th sometime in that morning, due to the holiday and the fact that I’ll be away on Monday. I’ll send up the Bat signal as soon as I have…
At what point did the Summer Movie Season begin in Spring and end by Memorial Day? The studios blitzkrieg the multiplex with so much product in May that I half expect to waltz out of this weekend’s showing of Terminator Salvation to find leaves falling from the trees and a Thanksgiving dinner spread across the…
With this latest batch, I’m all caught up again. Although, as I write this, I’ve got Valkyrie staring me down meaning the circle continues. Here’s a helpful hint for any of you employing Netflix to feed your film habit. I’ve found that if you mail a movie out on Monday, you’ll almost aways receive that…