Great Courtroom Movies - Part 1

  Courtroom dramas generally keep movie-goers glued to the screen This article explores some riveting courtroom movies a person would surely enjoy. 1)  12 Angry Men (1957) Plot: This movie was adapted from Reginald Rose’s 12 Angry Men teleplay. The film focuses on a murder case. It involves a passionate juror who tries to convince the other jury members to change the verdict as the trial is not as apparent...

Best Biographical Movies - Part 14

Presented here is another seven of the best biographical movies ever produced. 1.  Metal: A Headbanger’s Journey (2005) Plot: This film is about 31-year-old Canadian anthropologist, Sam Dunn. In addition to his anthropological career, Sam is a great lover of rock music, especially heavy metal. In the film, he demonstrates his love for heavy rock by discussing the various facets of this musical genre. He discussed how heavy metal evolved. Dunn...

Best Biographical Movies - Part 13

This article shares seven more examples of the best biographical movies ever produced. 1. It Might Get Loud (2009) Plot: 'It Might Get Loud' centers on the theme of music. It focuses on the life of three guitarists, Jimmy Page, The Edge, and Jack White. The three rock music icons explain their perspective of rock music. They are from three different generations, so most people expect them to have varied perspectives....

Best Biographical Movies - Part 12

Here, in Part 12 of this series are seven more examples of the best biographical movies ever produced. 1.  Three Identical Strangers (2018) Plot: 'Three Identical Strangers' focuses on three adults who are triplets but were separated in childhood when different families adopted them. The triplets are David Kellman, Edward Galland, and Robert Shafran. The triplets got to know one another by chance when they were 19. The film includes re-enacted scenes,...

Best Biographical Movies - Part 11

This eleventh article of this series on biographical movies discusses seven more of the best biographical movies. 1.  Deliver Us From Evil (2006) Plot:  This movie follows a priest, Oliver O'Grady, through his life. Oliver confesses that between the 1970s and 1990s when he was serving in the North Californian region, he did molest and rape approximately twenty-five children. Oliver's crimes eventually came to light, and he was convicted. He was...

Best Biographical Movies - Part 10

This tenth article of this series discusses seven more of the best biographical movies. 1.  U2: Rattle and Hum (1988) Plot: The film depicts the group of the legendary Irish rock band,U2, and consists of Bono, Adam Clayton, The Edge, and Larry Mullen Jr. The movie follows them as they begin the North American leg of their concert tour to boost their acclaimed album.‘The Joshua Tree.’  During their concert tour,...

Best Biographical Movies - Part 9

Biographical films help audiences become familiar with persons and situations.  Because they feature a degree of accuracy, these films are a great for exploring real legends, historical figures and important events in time.. This article will discuss seven more biographical movies worth watching. 1.  Sherman’s March (1986) Plot:  Director, Ross McElwee had initially planned to make a film about the effects of General William Tecumseh Sherman's march through Georgia and the Carolinas during the American Civil War....

Best Biographical Movies - Part 8

Well-done biographical movies generally receive wide critical acclaim and in many cases win awards. This article includes some of the best of biographical films available. 1.  7 Plus Seven (1970) Plot: This is a movie that features director, Michael Apted, as he conducts interviews with 14 British-born children. The children have had to wait for seven years to be interviewed again (from the time they were 7 years old), and...

Best Biographical Movies - Part 7

Biographical movies have become very popular in the 20th century, some attracting awards many years after they are released. This article, a reader will present seven more of the best biographical movies to watch. 1)  Paradise Lost 2: Revelations (2000) Plot:  Similar to 1996 prequel 'Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills', the 2000 Paradise Lost 2: Revelation depicts the court trial of the West Memphis Three. This...

Best Biographical Movies - Part 6

Biographical movies add flesh to the words, events and insight into a person's life. Some biopic movies are entirely accurate, while others have a few discrepancies and made up information for dramatic affect. But many are still great films. Many people learn to identify with the protagonist through biographical movies and love, cherish, or hate them depending on how they are portrayed in the film. Biographical films also compensate for...

Best Biographical Movies - Part 5

The cinema world is made up of fiction films and non fiction films, biopics. Fiction films include crime thrillers, romance, fantasy, science fiction, all movie genres. Biopics are films depicting real people and events. Many biopics include a wealth of interviews, footage, and photos of real people and from real events.  However, most of them target a certain person or group that influenced society in a way.  The authenticity in...

Best Biographical Movies - Part 4

Many long-gone politicians, musicians, events and others have led lives that thrill and enrich the 21st century generation. Biographical books and classic movies turn back the clock to help us to understand the incredible lives of these figures and events that amazed the world. The cinema world would not be complete without biopics. The motion picture educates and entertains us using past lives and legacies. Biopics are real-life stories in...

Best Biographical Movies - Part 3

  Biographical movies portray historical figures, musicians, politicians, and all types of people involved in extraordinary events.  These movies can tell the story of a person's past life or extraordinary events. What makes biographical movies more special is their focus on covering non-fictional characters and events to enlighten and entertain viewers.  This article sheds light on seven of such biopics. The films are are edited from archival footage of the...

Old Movies Young People Should See At Least Once in Their Lifetime

  1)  Back to the Future (1985) Back to the Future is an American science fiction film. It is about a teenager who travels back in time from 1985 to 1955, he meets his future parents and he becomes his mother`s unrequited, romantic love interest. Plot Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) lives in Hill Valley California. He visits the home and lab of his friend Dr .Emmett “Doc” Brown (Christopher...

Best Biographical Movies - Part 2

  Biographical movies often add flesh to words and help us to understand the motivation behind certain choices individuals make and the prevailing conditions. These are movies based on true events or real people. Many individuals have been motivated by the real-life experiences of characters in biographical movies. Another big motivating factor in watching biographical movies is learning what shaped these characters! Significant lessons can be learned from these films....

Best Biographical Movies - Part 1

  The film industry offers a multitude of movies that movie buffs can watch, enjoy, and enlighten themselves. Among the many film genres available are biographical films. This genre features a popular type of movie that dramatizes a historically-based events and non-fictional person's lives. Biographical films are popular because they comprehensively tell a true story. A single person's account is considered in biopic movies, and the main character's real name...

Saddest Movies Ever Made - Part 4

Sad movies generally bring out empathetic emotions in the audience. One reason may be that these movies cause us to empathize with the characters, to draw us into what the characters are feeling. There are many types of sad film genres, including tragedy, death, heartbreak, etc. Here are a few watch-worthy sad movies. 1.  Forrest Gump (1994) Plot: This film features Forrest Gump, born with physical and mental challenges that he...

Saddest Movies Ever Made - Part 3

Fail-Safe (1994), Dead Man Walking (1995) and Dead Poets Society (1989) and Days of Heaven (1978); there is one thing these four movies have in common, they are all sad films. They make one cry. Watching sad movies boosts the endorphin levels in one's brain. Eventually, one gains physical and emotional benefits when they become more tolerant to pain. Discussed here are seven more of the saddest movies ever produced.1....

Saddest Movies Ever Made - Part 2

Occasionally, people enjoy watching sad movies. Watching sad movies can be therapeutic the same as listening to sad songs. As people watch these films, some reflect on the reality of life and possibly relive real life situations. Sad films evoke some of our most sensitive emotions, and in many cases we through the sadness, we are able to find a release of our pinned up emotions making us feel better. ...

Saddest Movies Ever Made - Part 1

Some films are about difficult situations, and one can't help but to sympathize with the characters and become saddened. This article discusses seven saddest movies ever made and are well worth watching. 1.  12 Years a Slave (2013) Plot: This film's plot depicts a free black man named Solomon Northup, whose life suddenly takes a different turn in 1841 when he is kidnapped and put into slavery for twelve years. As...

Best Buddy Movies - Part 14

The entertainment industry offers a wide array of movie genres that a person can enjoy and lighten one's day. Buddy films are such movies. The genre guarantees a escapism. This article contains seven movies of the buddy film genre guaranteed to be entertaining. 1.  Wallace & Gromit in a Close Shave (1995) Plot:  This film’s plot is about an eccentric duo, Wallace and Gromit, who conduct a sheep rustle using a...

Best Buddy Movies - Part 13

One activity many people, whether young or old, male or female love to do is watch movies. It is an easily accessible method of escapism.  When a person watches a movie, he finds one exciting experience. Most people love to watch buddy films. This article lists seven buddy movies worth watching. 1.  Up in Smoke (1978) Plot: At the center of this movie are two stoners who become best friends,...

Best Buddy Movies - Part 12

One of the most popular film genres is the buddy movie genre. These films feature various themes can that appeal to everyone. This article discusses seven films featuring some of the best of the buddy movies. 1.  Silver Streak (1976) Plot:  The plot of this movie features a murder that takes place on a train that is traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago. George Cadwell is an overworked book editor...

Best Buddy Movies - Part 11

One of the many popular leisure time activities is watching movies. Films are a fun and easy way to enjoy free time. Buddy films is among one of the popular genres to chose from. They portray friendships that encompass love, betrayal, and run the full gamut of emotions and deeds. In the past century, the buddy films would be short, and the themes would not be explored fully. Today, the...