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I had heard that the first Night at the Museum movie was above average in terms of children’s movies, but it wasn’t until the buzz started for Night at the Museum 2: Something about the Smithsonian that I finally forced myself to check out the first film…

I love me some horror movies, so I’ve been catching up with some of 2008’s horror releases now that they’re out on video. I wouldn’t necessarily call Ruins one of my favorites, but it has some interesting and original elements that save it from being a bad movie experience like, say, the Saw films. The [...]

So as some of you know, I, Laura was once a lowly intern at Troma Entertainment. This fine independent film production company is responsible for such gems as The Toxic Avenger, Tromeo and Juliet, and Class of Nuke Em High. I had an awesome time working there and am a loyal fan of Lloyd Kaufman, [...]

Anyone can quote The Godfather or Office Space, or even the super-awesome Fight Club, but whip one of these babies out at a party and you’ll be the wittiest person in the room. Or the most obnoxious, depending on how you look at it. Okay, don’t quote them, just read and enjoy them.

Ah, obsession. It’s a perennial theme when it comes to movies, and why not? It’s a handy plot device, it lends dramatic weight, and it allows actors an opportunity to put their “crazy” faces to good use. Here is a list of the ten best stalkers in filmdom. 10. Max Cady (Cape Fear, played by [...]

I’m a big horror movie buff so it’s hard to decide on just ten movies, but these are the ones that have most stuck in my mind. Presenting my top ten horror film picks of the past ten years!10. The Others (Alejandro Amenábar, 2001)9. Shaun of the Dead (Edgar Wright, 2004)8. Mother of Tears [...]

I try to watch every stupid comedy as soon as I become aware of it, which can result in some very disappointing cinematic experiences (Confessions of a Shopaholic, 27 Dresses), and occasionally something enjoyable (Harold and Kumar).Sex Drive falls squarely between good and bad. It’s basically Road Trip meets American Pie with a bit of [...]

It took me a while to catch up on Netflixing some of these, but the time has come at last to reveal my picks for the 10 best and worst films of 2008. Dig it. Best: The Cream of the Crop1. Happy-Go-Lucky - This was probably my favorite film of the year. The story is [...]

Did you ever think about how many movies are named after songs? These are just a few that I can think of, and I mostly stayed out of the movie musical arena, because that isn’t really fair. If you can think of any other examples, leave them in the comments! Also, don’t forget to check [...]

There’s no shortage of movies named after songs, but strangely, there don’t seem to be a whole lot of songs about specific movies. If you can think of one I haven’t listed here, be sure to leave it in the comments!1. King Kong (Daniel Johnston, 1983) - Film referenced: King Kong2. Breakfast at Tiffany’s (Deep [...]