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Monster Films to be remembered

Looking for a great film this Halloween season but tired of the same old "scary movie?" Here are some smart, stylish films to enjoy on Halloween night.

Ten vampire films you may have missed...

Horror films without a man in a mask

Get ready. Coming your way this summer is a feast of superhero films primed to whet any fanboy's appetite!

Looking at the state of horror films in 2008

Now on DVD, we have the opportunity to see three early short documentaries made during Herzog's creatively fertile period in the '70s, in the collection Short Films by Werner Herzog, recently released by New Yorker Video.

In compiling these lists I have purposely skipped over low budget films and, in all but one case, sequels that are much too easy to pick apart.

While I compile best lists hoping even just one reader will seek out one or more of the titles I have listed, this list is provided so you will avoid these films at all costs.

Lists of pivital George Romero films that everyone should see.

The slasher films we love to watch (or at least should)

The author writes about her top three favorite foreign films and gives a short review of each one. The fi;ms are: Tin Drum, Old Boy, and Brother of Sleep.

Steven Spielberg has been one of the best directors in Hollywood for over 30 years; these are his 10 best films.

The Best and Top Rated films of Humphrey Bogart, one of the most famous Hollywood stars of all time.

The Coliseum Cinemas Movie Club shows first-run, non-commercial art, documentary, & independent films in Washington Heights, New York City. Inwood, Washington Heights, Harlem & Riverdale residents ecstatic that they can view art films close to home.

Remember Greg the Bunny from his Fox sitcom a few years back? He's reemerged from hibernation and now appears in new short films on IFC, resulting in this new DVD compilation.

This year's edition of the New Directors/New Films festival is a typically mixed bag, with accomplished and original works alongside far less compelling ones.

Ever wondered why some films are nominated for an Oscar, but just too lazy/uninterested to find out for yourself? Finally, the opinion of an independant moviegoer like yourself who had nothing to gain but the joy from sharing an opinion...

If you go to a multi-screen movie theatre in Italy you'll notice that the big box office champions are Hollywood films dubbed in English. For my money, this is neither good nor bad. It's only a reflection of the tastes and wants of the public.

Wondering why some of these films were nominated for Oscars and too lazy to watch them all? Finally, the opinions of an average, everyday moviegoer like yourself who has nothing to gain but the joy of voicing an opinion...

It is one of the most talked about films today because of its...

Dustin Hoffman's foray into films started with this crowd pleaser and classic coming of age tale, The Graduate, AFI's number 7 film of all time.

Miramax and Sony have started importing more and more asian films to the US market. Why though must they insist on butchering them endlessly in an attempt to dumb down the material for an American audience?

What happens when our beloved technnology turns on us? Films have been exploring this theme for decades.

Brief description of ten classic films of Irish cultural interest.

A short history of the number four film on AFI's top 100 films list, Gone With The Wind.

Billy Wilder's classic tale of murder, Hollywood fantasy, and lost chances takes the number 12 spot on AFI's top 100 films list.

When it comes to film, no one does it better than the Italians (but that's just my opinion). Here are my Top Ten Italian Films...

Watch the first films of some of Hollywood's biggest directors in this informative series of articles.

An opinion piece written for the novice, and veteran, movie fan

It can be argued that one of the reasons that characters were "allowed" by Hollywood to be portrayed as hyper-sexualized studs in Blaxploitation films was because such films contain no strong white male character to overpower/overshadow a main black character.

Do you hear the word Bollywood and think someone just mispronounced Hollywood? Or are you a bit more savvy that and need some insight into Hindi culture meanings found in Bollywood films?

The Battle for Iwo Jima was a 36 day long assault by US Marines on Japanese soil to gain a foothold in the Pacific. Clint Eastwood's films are poignant recreations of those days.

The top ten films from Japan that you should watch for a good introduction to the Japanese National Cinema

These films should not be for your consideration.

Citizen Kane is considered one of the greatest films of all time. It was also one of the more controversial and problematic for its director. A short history of Orson Welles' masterpiece

For those uninitiated into the wonderful world of Korean cinema, I present to you a list of 10 films from the last 7 years that best show how great the future of this National Cinema is.

Watch the first films of famous directors in this series of informative articles.

Hollywood has made some excellent romantic films over time. Some are classic and some are surprisingly modern. Here is a list for your consideration.

The Godfather is one of the most popular films of all time sitting at number one on IMDB's user ranked top 250 list. Here's a short history of the film and its stars and what's made it so popular in the lat 35 years.

Casablanca is one of the most controversy free, straight forward Hollywood-esque films on AFI's list, and one of the best.

You never quite know when a movie made on a credit card budget will become phenomenally successful. Here are ten films that did just that.

This article reviews all three of the Terminator films and compares them against one another.

War films have always been popular in film, here are the best of those films, of all time.

This is a list of the 10 worst films of 2006. These are films that should be avoided at all costs.

With the slew of games turning into films these days, great ones are being overlooked. Uwe Boll's horrendous touch had better not come near these. These all need to be movies

It seems that we just can't avoid some movies, like Star Wars. Yet are these movies really worth all the hype? I would argue not.

Here is a continuing look at my picks of the best films of the decade.

Supernatural themed films are a dime a dozen, certainly. Sometimes, you get the feeling that a dime may have been the budget. Here are three great foreign films that are sure to not disappoint even the most discriminating viewer.

"Georgia Rule" is much more serious than its trailer suggests. Here are examples of four other films that did the same.

The greatest anime films ever to be released that you need to own.

A list of the Top 10 short films you should check out online.

The films that make us turn on the lights when we find ourselves in the dark.

Werewolf films that let our wild side come out and play

As usual I am not going for obvious choices like the slew of teenage beach movies or teen motorcycle films. I am also avoiding anything that has Roger Corman's name on it, especially those shot in 2 days or less.

Films that will bring nightmares to your sleep

Films that make you afraid of technology

Films with animals that can be harmful to your health

Looking for a film that's a little offbeat? Here are four about which you may not know. Although many gay and lesbian films are sad, these four are tales of romance and friendship anyone can watch and enjoy.

If you have seen a film that has been rated R in the last year or two, you are probably wondering if films are going too far these days. From more intense violent scenes to rape scenes, it can be disgusting an dmake you never want to go to the theater again.

Watch the first films of some of Hollywood's biggest directors in this informative series of articles.

Independent films are by their nature less rigidly structured and more open to on-the-fly changes than the bigger budget films.

There are few films that can boast the strength that Saving Private Ryan effortlessly exudes.

Watch the first films of some of Hollywood's biggest directors in this informative series of articles.

It official! Harry Potter fans around the world will delighted today with the latest news just released about the final two Harry Potter films.

Watch the first films of some of Hollywood's biggest directors in this informative series of articles.

The history of short films began in the 1910s in United States of America. It was the time when films began to have longer editions. The custom in film making was to include a feature followed by a single or more short subjects.

There are some truly great films about the Holocaust available besides Schindler's List and The Pianist. Here are three of the best that I have seen.

If you are alone on Valentines Day, you can still celebrate the glory of love. Just pick up one of these five films

Directors Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez bring the best of the 1970's exploitation films into a double feature called "Grindhouse."

Christian Spotlight on Entertainment is a website with Christian movie reviews. With these Christian movie reviews you can find out what films are appropriate for your kids.

Combat films are a type of war film which deals intensively with the combat itself.

With the 1970’s came change in film comedies. The popularity of such shows as Saturday Night Live and Second City Television led to films that were more manic and crazy.

Despite resistance from Hollywood, John Sturges was able to produce and direct one of the best war/escape films ever made.

An examination of the idea of the scopophilic look in Dorothy Arzner's films.

The Hero is a Pedophile!: A Discussion of Three Different Versions of Lolita. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Russian born Nabokov's "Lolita". In this essay I discuss the two films and the orignal text, searching for love in all three.

Analysis of Truffaut's attitude towards women as seen in his films. This is perceived through his characters and how the men respond to their need for love in women.

Many stereotypes exist about gangs, yet most people really don't know that much about gangs. These Hollywood films portray both inner-city youth and gang life including gang members relationship with mainstream society.

The Film Society of Lincoln Center's current series, "Another Spanish Cinema: Films in Catalunya 1906-2006," sheds light on a little known facet of Spanish cinema: films from the Catalan region of Spain, and its celebrated city of Barcelona.

These days, kids, there aren't really any good horror films released. Maybe because the horror genre's core audience has basement-level expectations for slasher films and the like. Their expectations? Well - skin, frankly.

The impact of violence in films on American society

In today's world of Sujective movie ratings, PG-13 is now the new PG. Therefore, anything G-rated has to be free of objectionable material altogether. I have compiled a Top Five G-rated films that have withstood the test of time.

Some of the most excellent movies during the 80's were Black comedy, drama, and action films. Here is a list of the best 80's Black Films that are definitely must-sees or must see again.

Russel Crowe stars in Gladiator, one of my favorite films of all time

It is hard to find a horror movie with an original idea or plot these days. It seems Hollywood is content with producing seemingly carbon copies of old films and recycling new ones.

The ravages of time are especially hard on old films. Despite restoration and preservation efforts, many silent-era horror films will never be seen again, ever. These are a few that still exist and are must sees.

Three gay film directors discussed their films and gay cinema, at a seminar in Palm Springs. They raised the question: Is there still a need for independent gay films?

Recently in Hollywood there has been a trend of taking Japanese horror films and remaking them for an American audience. Japanese horror films have repeatedly shown they are more innovative and are more scary then recent Hollywood horror films.

A compare and contrast of films by Robert Aldrich on nuclear war, neo-Vietnam interst in the '80s an cinema as propaganda.

A look at three great American films that most people have never seen because TV networks seem determined not to show movies made before 1970 anymore.

Recently, World Wrestling Entertainemnt (WWE) began production on a slate of films designed to capture the independent market. Do they have a chance against Lion's Gate or Miramax? We say yes!

Among other strange habits that I've developed over the years, I've developed an affinity for foreign films. If it's got subtitles, sign me up! So I thought I'd try to spread the word and share a few of my favorites. So be brave and give one a try!

There are choices to the cineplex in Columbus, Ohio; Theatres such as the Drexel and other venues like the CAPA and the Wexner Center for the Arts offer interesting options to the standard fare of films at larger commercial theatres.

The effects of the Vietnam War can be felt generations after the conflict as demonstrated by films like Three Seasons, White Badge and The Beast.

DAC Films held auditions for two films they are producing in the St. Louis metro area. Hundreds of actors show for their fifteen minutes of fame - hopefully with interest.

M. Night Shyamalam, a native of India, now resides of Philadelphia. His films have made him a reputation of being a kind of occult, New Age Hitchcock.

Though the trend of "video game films" creates a lot of trash, that is, films with bad storylines on low budgets, R.E. once again raised the bar in both that genre and the often-ridiculed zombie film genre as well with it's appearance in September, 2004.

Stanley Kubrick's films often focused on dehumanization and the dark side of human nature. Dehumanization was a common theme in Kubrick's films. Kubrick commonly used this theme because he was fascinated with the dark side of human nature.

This is a highly readable and informative unauthorized biography that delves into the life and films of Star Wars creator George Lucas.

A review and analysis of A.I., Steven Spielberg's darkest film and most significant in terms of directorial transition.