Best Movies Based on Plays - Part 12

  Time spent with family creates special memories that can last a lifetime. One particular family bonding experience is watching movies together. The first film was shot in 1888 and lasted for 1.66seconds. It was a silent one, and there was no theme or plot; just images. Today, one can watch any film, with any theme of interest, and last an hour and more. 'The Wolf of Wall Street' and...

Best Movies Based on Plays - Part 11

'Too much work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,'  is a saying that cannot be disputed. It basically means that one needs some time to unwind and relax. While it's good to be diligent at whatever we do, we must create time to relax the mind and engage in some fun activities. We cannot keep working our bodies and minds without giving them a rest. The time off...

Best Movies Based on Plays - Part 10

  Watching movies is one of the many activities that bring us much joy on a regular basis. When we watch films, we experience a sense of escapism.  This article discusses seven popular classic movies based on plays. 1.  The Iceman Cometh (1973) Based on the play:  The Iceman Cometh, written by Eugene O’Neill. Plot: This film begins as the sad-sack patrons of a New York City bar await the...

Best Movies Based on Plays - Part 9

Activities such as watching films will never cease because they bring so much joy to audiences. Many of the most thrilling films are those based on plays. They cover a wide array of themes, including poverty, money, murder, education, human rights, court scenes, sexuality, among many other issues that affect society. Below are seven classic films based on plays. 1.  The Importance of Being Earnest (1952) Based on the play:  'The Importance...

Best Movies Based on Plays - Part 8

Some popular activities include acting, reading novels, swimming, water skiing, and watching movies. Watching films is at the top of the list for many.  Most times when people watch movies, they tend to form an attachment with the characters. This is due to the emotional effects films impart on the watchers. Films influence our behavior, the way we dress, etc. One type of movie that people enjoy watching are movies...

Best Movies Based on Plays – Part 7

  Cinematography and direction play a key role in making a movie a great one, but the most important thing is its story line. The plot of any movie is the single most important thing that makes a movie a good watch. The movies based on plays are some of the greatest movies made.  1.  Six Degrees of Separation (1993) Based on the play:  'Six Degrees of Separation' written by...

Best Movies Based on Plays – Part 6

No doubt a lot goes into making a great movie but if there is one thing that has the most impact on a movie, that is its story. A good plot always makes a good movie. Some of the best storylines humanity has ever had are the plays written in the time when plays were the only source of public entertainment and movies were not a thing. The movies based...

Best Movies Based on Plays – Part 5

  The plot is unarguably the single most important part of a movie. No movie can be considered to be a good one without it having a great story line on which it is based. Some of the best stories of all time are available to us in the form of plays written by some iconic writers. These plays are timeless and will always be a good story. The movies...

Best Movies Based on Plays – Part 4

  Some of the best movies are the ones based on plays. This is because the plays adapted for movies generally have a solid plots and engaging story lines. These two things are most important in making a movie a great one, and are not limited to any specific genre. Comedy, crime-thriller, drama, fantasy, musical and romantic movies in this category are all worth watching. Here are few of such...

Best Movies Based on Plays – Part 3

The best part of movies based on plays is that they come in all generas and categories. You can find crime-thriller, comedy, romantic, fantasy, music, drama, and suspense films among the ones based on plays.  These movies are known for having a great story lines, flawless direction, excellent dialogues, and matchless cinematography. These movies have the best stories because they are based on plays highly welcomed by the public. Here’s...

Best Movies Based on Plays – Part 2

  Plays have given us many classic movies. Movies based on plays tend to have interesting storylines and plots. Before motion pictures, the best way of entertainment for the general public was stage plays and they have produced for the world some of the best actors, storylines, and plots. Film producers are taking inspiration from and making movies based on plays. We have made a list of some of the...

Best Movies Based on Plays - Part 1

  Humans are created with the free will to choose what they want to do. Even when it comes to wrong and right, human beings can choose between what they deem as right and what they consider wrong. The other thing that separates humans from animals is the need to be happy. Human beings are created with the inherent need to be happy, and they will do anything to satisfy...

Best Family Movies – Part 14

  Family movies can, at times, be hard to find. A family movie needs to be suitable for all the members of the family and should not have awkward moments while the whole family is watching. These are some movies that are perfect for the entire family to view. 1.  Spy Kids (2001) This is an American spy family film that is the first installment in the 'Spy Kids' series franchise...

Best Family Movies – Part 13

  You cannot just check the IMDB or Rotten Tomatoes rating of a movie and decide that it would be a good option to watch with your family. All the great movies are not good family movies. A good family movie must be appropriate for everyone in the family. The movies listed here meet that criteria.  1.  Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010) This movie is based on Jeff Kinney’s...

Best Family Movies – Part 12

  Nothing is more entertaining than enjoying a good film with your family. However, it is equally difficult to select a movie appropriate for everyone in the family and for the family as a whole. The choice of a wrong movie can spoil the very charm of watching a film with your family and can result in awkward situations. No one wants to watch a movie with their family that...

Best Family Movies – Part 11

The film industries all over the world have produced an infinite amount of films. However, finding one for family viewing can be difficult. These films perfectly meet family viewing criteria.  1.  Enchanted (2007) This is a 2007  live-action/animated musical fantasy romantic comedy. 'Enchanted' live-action/animated movie features a Disney Princess. She lives a peaceful life in her animated world, but she is forced to adapt to the new changes that follow...

Best Family Movies – Part 10

 Since the production of the first film ever by Louis Le Prince in 1888, the film industry has come a long way. Movies on every topic imaginable exists. While there are all those tons of movies out there, not all can be watched with family.  Below is a list of movies that are perfect for family viewing.  1.  Hook (1991) This is a fantasy adventure film that was directed by...

Best Family Movies – Part 9

  There are tons of movies available, but finding one that qualifies for family viewing can be difficult. This article discusses films that are appropriate for the entire family. 1. The Song of the Sparrows (2008)2008’s 'The Song of Sparrows', an Iranian movie is one of the best of all time. The film's storyline is about Karim, a man who works on an ostrich farm in Tehran. When one ostrich...

Best Family Movies – Part 8

  Everyone enjoys a good movie night with their family. However, most of us can’t watch all movies with our families. There are a number of things that need to be considered when selecting a movie to watch with your family. It must not contain any inappropriate language, the storyline should be suitable for all audiences and it must not show too much violence, graphic content, or explicit scenes. All...

Best Family Movies – Part 7

  Most people would agree that watching films is one of the most exciting activities besides reading novels, or any other hobbies. Family movies are among the best films one can watch while learning some good and practical lessons they contain.  1.  The Karate Kid (1984) 1984's martial arts drama 'The Karate Kid' is one of the most interesting family films any movie buff would enjoy watching. It is the...

Best Family Movies – Part 6

  There are more movies out there than one can watch in one lifetime, but once narrowed down the set of movies according to choice, the numbers of options left grow fewer and fewer. The most difficult movies to find are the ones to watch and enjoy with the family. The movie needs to be fun, but the language must be appropriate, it should have action but no graphic content,...

Best Christmas Movies Of All Time

  1)  Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Miracle on 34th Street is a Christmas comedy-movie that was released in 1947. It was previously released as “The Big Heart”. The movie is based on a story by Valentine Davies which takes place between Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day in New York City and focuses on the effect of a department store Santa Claus who claims to be the real Santa. Plot:  Kris...

Best Family Movies – Part 5

Movies are a good pass time activity, but you cannot watch every movie with your family. You need to do research or even watch a movie before you can select it for family viewing.  1.  Secondhand Lions (2003) Secondhand Lions is one of the best family films ever produced. This  comedy-drama is about a young boy ( who is sent to live with his eccentric great-uncles on a Texas farm....

Best Family Movies – Part 4

It is sometimes very hard to select a movie to watch with your family. There are thousands of movies out there but selecting the one that has no awkward moments and is appropriate for everyone including the minors can be difficult. We have compiled a list of some of the best movies to watch with family. These movies are selected to make sure that you don’t have to fast-forward any...