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A list of the best of the best in sci-fi movies.
By Samuel Southwell | Published 12/29/2007 | Read more »
A college-level paper on the ideological importance of Dr. Strangelove.
By Timothy Sexton | Published 12/27/2007 | Read more »
Hard as it may be to believe, General Jack D. Ripper of Dr. Strangelove was based on a life life model. And get this: the actual guy was even more insane!
By Timothy Sexton | Published 5/7/2008 | Read more »
Why is Dr. Strangelove considered a landmark film? Read on and find out.
By Timothy Sexton | Published 12/29/2006 | Read more »
Looks at two Cold War era films, their reviews, and their effects on a Cold war mentality of mutually assured destruction.
By Jason Bennett | Published 12/15/2008 | Read more »
By my count this is not at least the third separate Stanley Kubrick boxed set DVD to be released. It is certainly the least of the three as far as the movies go, but the extras may make it more attractive to some.
By Timothy Sexton | Published 10/21/2007 | Read more »
Every magazine out there may have one, so here is my list of the 100 greatest characters in film history.
By Luke M. | Published 10/1/2007 | Read more »
Famous movie alternate endings for films such as "Rambo: First Blood", "Die Hard With a Vengeance", "Dr. Strangelove", and others.
By Elliot Feldman | Published 7/2/2007 | Read more »
This piece explores the landmark Stanley Kubrick film 2001: A Space Odyssey as well as Dr. Strangelove and A Clockwork Orange. It poses the question, Was 2001 really a sci-fi movie after all?
By Jetlag Democracy | Published 3/9/2006 | Read more »
According to Courtney Dentch, "Citizen Cane" made the first position in the American Film Institute's top 100 movies. Also, the movie has maintained such top position for the ten years.
By R.B. | Published 6/21/2007 | Read more »
Ten years ago the American Film Institute released a list of the top 99 American movies of all time, plus the all-British Lawrence of Arabia. Why they have chosen to update that list after the worst ten year period in film history is a question I can't answer.
By Timothy Sexton | Published 2/2/2007 | Read more »
Everyone has an opinion. I'm no different so here's mine. Yes, another list, but I think here are a few movies you might love.
By Bryan Alaspa | Published 10/25/2006 | Read more »
What do you think are the greatest political protest and social commentary movies of all time? These are my picks.
By Andrew Vinstra | Published 9/25/2007 | Read more »
A great list article on ten of the best dark comedy movies out there, including some gems most people have missed.
By Shane Dayton | Published 12/20/2008 | Read more »
The date was April 6, 1968. That was the day movies, particularly science fiction movies, changed forever. That was the day, 40 years ago, that Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey opened.
By John Sanchez | Published 4/1/2008 | Read more »
Stanley Kubrick movies that you can watch whenever you want as many times as you want? Sound like a dream? No, it's just another triumph of the Netflix Roku.
By Timothy Sexton | Published 7/1/2008 | Read more »
The first new movie genre of the 21st century has arrived: video game movies that are not based on video games. Wonder why the have so far been so much better than video game movies based on video games?
By Timothy Sexton | Published 12/28/2007 | Read more »
Why aren't more good movies shown on TV? Why does it seem as if the same ten movies are every channel every month? Could it be part of a conspiracy to lower expectations so that mediocrity is seen as brilliance?
By Timothy Sexton | Published 7/6/2006 | Read more »
Many of the greatest movies of the past thirty years have been shot in black & white. Expect there to be even fewer movies genuinely filmed and lit in black & white in the immediate future.
By Timothy Sexton | Published 7/15/2008 | Read more »
A review of several of the best antiwar movies based on historical episodes.
By Timothy Sexton | Published 4/19/2006 | Read more »
The top 20 comedies of all time, including a brief summary and a famous quote left behind from each film. Compiled from an original list of 80, sure to spark debate or enthusiastic agreement.
By Charles Oh | Published 2/16/2006 | Read more »
The only way to escape it is to crawl in a hole and keep yourself there until you hear Christmas music in the air. Of course these days Christmas music begins in early November so you better wait until you hear champagne corks flying and the singing of Auld Lang Syne.
By John Sanchez | Published 4/17/2008 | Read more »
The Dark Knight is the greatest movie ever made, at least according to 23,000 IMDB movie raters.
By Timothy Sexton | Published 7/20/2008 | Read more »
The American Film Institute has taken a new poll and revised the list of the Top 100 Films of all time.
By Jameson | Published 6/28/2007 | Read more »
When Oliver Stone said recently that he'll be making his George W. Bush biopic into a comedy--it brings back past TV movies depicting Presidents in a slightly satirical light. W., though may be a different mix of comedy and dark reality in the "Strangelove" mold.
By Greg Brian (Gregoriancant) | Published 5/15/2008 | Read more »
Brief profiles of three screenwriters who were born in New York City.
By Sabne Raznik | Published 7/21/2008 | Read more »
Whether we love Jerry Lewis or not, most of us must admit that we have found ourselves watching at least one of his films. "Cinderfella", however, is one of them that gives us little reason to laugh.
By Angela Coleman | Published 3/30/2007 | Read more »
Think there is nothing available on Netflix for instant viewing that would make the Roku worth the price? Check out the Hitchcock that you could be watching in your home right after reading this and every single one of my other other 2500-plus articles.
By Timothy Sexton | Published 7/1/2008 | Read more »
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is the latest A-list movie to feature a lengthy title. Extra long titles used to be almost the exclusive domain of b-movies looking for an edge. What goes on here?
By Timothy Sexton | Published 8/28/2007 | Read more »
Over the past couple of years, several groups have compiled lists of the funniest movies ever. Looking at them, you can tell a lot about the people who compiled the lists and you're apt to be scratchng your head about the selections.
By Lisa Sheppard | Published 8/31/2006 | Read more »
I had to go back and re-think the article 100 of the Greatest Movies Ever Made. Here are three lists of the 100 greatest films ever made. Please, compare and contrast.
By Luke M. | Published 10/12/2008 | Read more »
A holiday gift guide for fans of movies and movie history.
By N.K. | Published 10/24/2006 | Read more »
This article lists American films featuring elections and other political themes from the 1930s to 2000s.
By Valerie Michele Oliver | Published 1/13/2008 | Read more »
Stanley Kubrick's genius transcends time and place and addresses eternal issues without ever becoming sanctimonious or maudlin.
By Andy Bondor | Published 2/27/2009 | Read more »
Just because a film doesn't win the Oscar for Best Picture doesn't mean its not great.
By Aida Ekberg | Published 1/24/2008 | Read more »
The earliest performance on this list comes from 1931 and the most recent was just last year. Will your favorite make the list?
By Timothy Sexton | Published 2/6/2008 | Read more »
Everyone has their list. Everyone updates their list eventually. Here is my list of the 100 Greatest Films of All Time.
By Luke M. | Published 9/21/2008 | Read more »
Director Stanley Kubrick was a mysterious filmmaker and a mysterious man. If ten people were asked about him half would lavish praise on the man while the other half would likely bash him as cold and disrespectful while still extolling his genius as a director.
By John Sanchez | Published 11/21/2007 | Read more »
The Lion King 1 1/2 has a lot in common with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead. Both are examples of postmodernism and metafiction.
By Timothy Sexton | Published 11/30/2005 | Read more »
The list includes a pitcher, a singer, three actors and a baseball funnyman.
By Prinalgin | Published 10/11/2007 | Read more »
Full Metal Jacket is an anti-war film in the truest sense of the word, revealing the ugly truth that it is not patriotic devotion to duty that creates the perfect soldier, but creating bloodlust through stripping him of his humanity.
By Timothy Sexton | Published 11/11/2007 | Read more »
Discussion about the implications of NATO's new first strike policy and Russia's response. The focus of pop culture in its attitude towards global annihilation. Doomsday, the movie, approaches.
By Ken Mandel | Published 2/4/2008 | Read more »
Many movie quotes live on for years to come. They can be mere catchphrases or lines that speak to very deep themes. Here are ten movie quotes that said the most to me.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/9/2008 | Read more »
We're all familiar with the famous "It's a Wonderful Life" Mr. Potter comeuppance sketch from Saturday Night Live in 1986. But did Frank Capra really film a Potter comeuppance scene he inadvertently cut? A new urban legend may be developing...
By Greg Brian (Gregoriancant) | Published 12/3/2008 | Read more »
An article giving ten great tips to writing a quality dark comedy movie manuscript.
By Shane Dayton | Published 9/2/2008 | Read more »
An overview of Bonanza, the long running and immensely popular western TV series. And did you ever wonder why it was called Bonanza?
By Timothy Sexton | Published 7/16/2008 | Read more »
The CIA is declassifying documents about the OSS, the World War II U.S spy agency. In these documents, Julia Child, Sterling Hayden and other unlikely names are mentioned as members.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 8/14/2008 | Read more »
Stanley Kubrick's signature film still gets noticed. The film was banned in England for years. In America, the leading man of the movie is well loved enough for people to dress as him for Halloween. What's all the buzz, and why did it last?
By Audrey M. Brown | Published 4/7/2008 | Read more »
A list of five of the greatest actors of all time who make us laugh
By Aida Ekberg | Published 3/12/2008 | Read more »
Times change. Classic movie quotes don't.
By Deborah Coss | Published 3/10/2008 | Read more »
My choices for the Top scripts of the decade that changed America.
By Kevin Engelking | Published 10/8/2008 | Read more »
A list of top ten quotes according to me.
By Tiger Cat | Published 3/10/2008 | Read more »
In this article, I discuss the advantages of a book to a movie, try to find some reasons why books have declined rapidly lately, and give some suggestions to people who don't read much on what they should start with.
By Mat Stevens | Published 10/15/2008 | Read more »
For those too young to remember the Cold War or those who want to remember what things were like then, here is a list of some of the best films inspired by the Cold War.
By LaVonne R | Published 8/17/2008 | Read more »
Looking to choose a debate camp experience for yourself or your high schooler, but unsure of what the experience is like or what differentiates the camps from one another? Search no further than this article that explains the benefits of the small camp atmosphere at Bates.
By David Ogles | Published 1/31/2007 | Read more »
The story of the man who convinced people he was Stanley Kubrick despite looking nothing like the man offers a pointed lesson in the gullibility of society at large who often seem all too willing to believe anything a famous person tells them.
By Timothy Sexton | Published 7/2/2007 | Read more »
David Letterman presided over the most entertaining Oscar telecast of the past thirty years. His reward? He's never been invited back, but Whoopi "Four Hours of Jokes that Bomb" Goldberg has been invited back multiple times.
By Timothy Sexton | Published 1/22/2007 | Read more »
While a host of forgotten stars have won Oscars, you might be amazed at some of the legendary names that have been consistently overlooked.
By Timothy Sexton | Published 2/1/2007 | Read more »
Read this informative article and find out how Afro-American actor James Earl Jones won his battle with stuttering and became one of the most honored actors of all times!
By Kassidy Emmerson | Published 3/9/2006 | Read more »
The 1960's were an even bigger decade for teenagers then the 50's.
By John Sanchez | Published 5/31/2007 | Read more »
Zack Ward Talks about the pending "Postal" Movie.
By Gareth Mc Bride | Published 6/12/2007 | Read more »
Ask just about any other girl my age to name her favorite actors and you'll probably be bombarded by any number of Brad Pitts, George Clooneys, Johnny Depps and Orlando Blooms.
By Alexandra Frederickson | Published 2/9/2007 | Read more »
We all know the Oscars are a joke. But sometimes the joke is especially cruel. Not all bad Oscar choices go to bad performances, however. Sometimes it's just a case of the voters not getting it right.
By Timothy Sexton | Published 1/18/2007 | Read more »
Satire is slowly growing in popularity in the modern age...small groups at a time...which means everybody may just get it in another 10,000 years.
By Greg Brian (Gregoriancant) | Published 7/11/2007 | Read more »
Twenty-six years ago this past June, Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of Stephen King's terrifying best selling novel "The Shining" opened in theaters and soon after the debates began.
By John Sanchez | Published 11/3/2006 | Read more »
A brief history of the last operating movie theater in Chicago that was once a palace and is now closing its doors.
By John Sanchez | Published 9/24/2006 | Read more »
This list is no particular order. It's intended to be an alternative to the AFI 100 Greatest Quotes list.
By Luke M. | Published 8/6/2007 | Read more »
In just a few months the nominations for the 79th Academy Awards will be announced. As is the case every year there will no doubt be a few shocks as to who was included and who was excluded from the list.
By John Sanchez | Published 11/22/2006 | Read more »
A roundup of some of Kubricks best films
By David McGoy | Published 12/5/2006 | Read more »
Eclectic mix of notable Associated Content articles from 2006 focusing on cinema.
By A. Bertocci | Published 12/22/2006 | Read more »
Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.
Oscar Wilde
By John Sanchez | Published 12/8/2006 | Read more »
Whether you prefer screwball, slapstick or dark comedy may tell others about your social preferences as well as your approach to problem solving.
By Erin Lashley | Published 5/17/2007 | Read more »
A look at some of the greatest portrayals of Presidents in movies
By Aida Ekberg | Published 11/3/2008 | Read more »
Dr. Strangelove works on many levels, but finds its most effective vehicle in satire.
By Antonio Chiodo | Published 9/13/2005 | Read more »
A review of Stanley Kubrik's movie Dr. Strangelove
By Crystal Ingram | Published 10/15/2008 | Read more »
Despite the fact that the nightmarish possibilities of the Cold War become haunting and real as the movie climaxes, the film manages to maintain a level of silliness that emotionally distances the viewer from the horrors to a comfortable level.
By Peter Havens | Published 5/31/2006 | Read more »
The old song "We'll Meet Again" played during the nuclear ending of "Dr. Strangelove" may have a different meaning for America in dealing with the intricacies of brinkmanship one more time. Wannabe governmental leaders should start learning all about it yesterday...
By Greg Brian (Gregoriancant) | Published 10/13/2007 | Read more »
Kubrick's gift for showing the absurdities of war was first seen in Paths of Glory, then Dr. Strangelove, but reached an almost indescribable intimacy in Full Metal Jacket. On a deeper visual level the film's subtle synchronism tells a tale of its' own.
By Jason Cangialosi | Published 11/15/2005 | Read more »
In the first presidential debate between John McCain and Barack Obama, I believe each man did well and except for the most ardent supporters of each man, expect most observors to call the debate a wash....
By Roger Gowens (AKA RazorsEdge) | Published 9/26/2008 | Read more »
In singing, a "break" is the disconnect between the chest and head voice. Here are some exercises to help you erase your singing break.
By Phil Dotree | Published 10/10/2008 | Read more »
a list of the strangest psychological disorders and a short description of each
By Bob Smithe | Published 10/10/2008 | Read more »
We all encounter love and loss whether directly or indirectly which are universal themes. The end result may differ, but the pain, heartache, hope, and redemption will always be there.
By Denise Kaminsky | Published 10/29/2007 | Read more »
Some of America's best-loved music wasn't written in this country. Two different songs were considered to be the national anthem. One flag-waving tune took 20 years to compose.
By The G-Man | Published 7/1/2005 | Read more »
Is September 8th your birthday? How will you celebrate this momentous occasion? With what notable individuals do you share your birth date?
By Linda Ann Nickerson | Published 9/8/2008 | Read more »
Fluoride is everywhere ... toothpaste, drinking water, soups and countless other products. Why is it so ubiquitous ... is it really good for us? Perhaps not.
By Jonathon Burket | Published 4/18/2006 | Read more »
The look that the American public has had in the past couple of weeks into the strategic genius of Barack Obama has been remarkable. It started when he promised to meet, without conditions, with the leaders of America's major enemies.
By Mark Whittington | Published 8/6/2007 | Read more »
I'm so stoked. John Cusack cross-posted my review of his movie War, Inc. from Progressive Blue to his MySpace blog after I sent him the link in a comment.
By Laura Serena | Published 10/16/2008 | Read more »
"WarGames" and Computer Networking in 1983
By Leyla Norman | Published 3/4/2009 | Read more »
It is time for the American people to do whatever is necessary to preserve America. Congress and the courts have reneged on their promise to oversee abuse in the executive branch. We have nobody but ourselves to protect us.
By Timothy Sexton | Published 9/13/2007 | Read more »
It takes the eyes of a film scholar to navigate through the imagination of Stanley Kubrick. Nelson is just this scholar and provides not only an insightful overview of Kubrick's career, but also a deep analysis of his selected cinematic masterpieces.
By Heady Brew | Published 2/22/2008 | Read more »
Arthur "Weegee" Fellig, New York's genius photographer of the streets
By Elliot Feldman | Published 10/3/2007 | Read more »
Iraq is a tiresome subject, and tales of roadside bombings and civil unrest have likewise become passé. We are losing the war...but what else could we expect when dealing with a people who are bred to perpetuate terrorism?
By JB | Published 10/31/2006 | Read more »
Direct correlation between CO2 and temperature inspires consideration of dissolved iron ocean fertilizer as a means to combat rising concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
By Codie Leonsch Hartwig | Published 9/28/2007 | Read more »
Now there's a great reality show idea using celebrities: Celebrity spies being sent on dangerous missions to check out Iran's nuclear secrets or other international hotspots -- all recorded through a hidden camera.
By Greg Brian (Gregoriancant) | Published 8/18/2008 | Read more »
Happy birthday to Chuck Berry, Zac Efron, Wynton Marsalis, Ne-Yo, George C. Scott, Pierre Trudeau and others. Is October 18th your birthday? How will you celebrate this momentous occasion? With what notable individuals do you share your birth date?
By Linda Ann Nickerson | Published 10/18/2008 | Read more »
This article briefly examines some of the works of Stanley Kubrick and reveals him as more than just a seeker of controversy.
By Steve Chantos | Published 11/7/2006 | Read more »
A study of the play "Lysistrata" in modern context.
By Jesse Lee | Published 12/29/2008 | Read more »
April 6th, 1968, 2001: A Space Odyssey was released in theaters. 2001 was at once a film and a phenomenon, which purported to show a vision not only of humankind's future in space, but of the next step in evolution.
By Mark Whittington | Published 3/24/2008 | Read more »
Many people are unfortunate enough to have to live with debilitating diseases and conditions, that doctors have not yet discovered a cure for.
By Lonnette Harrell | Published 1/8/2008 | Read more »
What exactly could a disorder named after Alice in Wonderland be all about?
By Lee Andrew Henderson | Published 7/2/2008 | Read more »
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