Sci-fi Movies and Television That Changed Our World View

  Science fiction movies and books make the mind and imagination expand beyond its limits. Occasionally, it boggles the mind and can even lead to the discovery of new things. Science fiction movies can make one believe in things that would otherwise be considered impossible. Some of them even predict the future. Here are some Sci-Fi movies that have shaped our view of science and world: 2001: A Space Odyssey...

Most Watched Classic Movies

  Citizen Kane (1941) This 1941 mystery drama film examines the life and the legacy of the main actor, Charles Foster Kane, a successful newspaper publishing magnate whose last dying word was 'rosebud'. This sets off a scramble to discover the meaning the word 'rosebud'. This movie is made up of several flashbacks from the millionaire Kane's life, from his childhood years to how he rose to fame. The character...

Popular Ensemble Cast Movies

  A standout among the plethora of reasons why people invest their hard-earned money in a movies collection is the casting of the films. The casting of a film is what brings life and light to the scenes. Imagine your favorite blockbuster movies without your favorite actors or actresses, the movie will probably be a big bore. The significance of a movie has everything to do with its casting. That's...

Most Reviled Movie Characters

  In movies, the main protagonists are usually thought of as the light and heart of the event. In fact, some people believe that their favorite protagonist movie will be a big bore, without a hero saving the day. But they often forget that those movies would not have become the blockbusters that they are today without the reviled characters. These villains give viewers something to boo about, while they...

Beloved Classic Movie Characters

  There are some movie characters that audiences have fallen completely and forever in love with.  Here are just a few: George Bailey (It's A Wonderful Life 1946) - James Stewart Portrayed by James Stewart, George Bailey is the protagonist in the 1946 classic movie "It's A Wonderful Life". Bailey is a loan banker who gives up his dream to help those in his community. While he manages to do...

Classic Ensemble Dancing Movies

  If you are looking for hard to find DVD’s with beautiful dance sequences and sentimental scenes that while cause tears to roll down your cheeks, then these classic ensemble dancing movie should be included in your favorite movie collections. These movies don’t only portray teamwork and determination; they also depict the strength gotten from diversity and inclusion.  West Side Story (1961) 'West Side Story', co-directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins,...

Is Hollywood Becoming More Diverse?

  Hollywood like any other industry in the world today, is subject to change and growth. But that growth may not be as dramatic as imagined. In recent times, many serious movie buffs and prominent figures on the Hollywood movie scene have come out to say that Hollywood has not changed a bit from what it used to be in the Golden Age and silent movie eras when most of...

Great Classic Movie Musicals of the '50s

When it comes to musicals, that is one area which Hollywood has always excelled in. Over time, musicals have evolved into something more of a finished product, refined to ultimate greatness. However, the 1950s was the time or phase in which the musicals kicked off. For this reason, we would be celebrating some of the great classic musicals which stole the spotlight during the 1950s and transformed the industry into...

Top Grossing Movies of 2018

  Throughout the history of the US box office, the year 2018 is actually ranked as one of cinemas best grossing years. A lot of movies  actually made it to the top rankings, but it was Marvel's 'Black Panther' which emerged as king in terms of grossing with more than $700 million. Among the top-ranked movies are also Marvel’s 'Avengers: Infinity War'  and 'Ant-Man and the Wasp'. Here, we consider...

Popular Classic Sports Movies

  One thing that really stands out when it comes to classic movies and hard to find DVD’s produced in Hollywood, is that you would always find one that suits your taste. Depending on your preferred category of classic films, you’ll find rare movies ranging from action, comedy, sci-fi, romance, romantic-comedy, to horror films. the choices are indeed vast. Since no two classic movies are produced to be the same,...

Top-Rated Movie Sequels

  It can be a huge challenge for a sequel to a movie to out do the original by building on the original, expanding the story, moving it forward and make it different. Also, a franchise may be on the verge of fading out, needs to be resuscitated, hence, a block buster sequel. Unfortunately, many times, screenwriters recreate old plot points without actually doing any justice to the original with the...

Classic Movies with Strong Feminist Leads

A misconception far too common among some movie buffs of this era is the mistaken belief that all classic movies of the silent and golden era portray women as weak, delicate, and defenseless creatures. In fact, some people believe that women in classic movies are put there by directors to wear fancy dresses, look stunning, and act dumb to the man’s glory. While this situation characterizes many old movies and...

Are Feature Films The Same As Documentary Films?

  A discussion far too common amongst serious movie buffs of this era is the debate about whether or not a documentary film, is different from a feature film. It makes sense that die-hard movie buffs will want to know the difference between these two types of films since the thin line separating information from entertainment in the movie industry is blurring. As a result, feature films and documentary films...

Movie Makeup and Costume Innovations

  Over the years, we have watched our favorite actors and actress assume roles that could not have been achieved with their natural physique and overall appearance. We have not only seen fine actors play the role of monsters, but we have also watched men disguising themselves as women in rare movies. How is this possible, you may ask? The answer is makeup. It turns out that you can transform...

Movies That Should Never Have A Sequel

  No 'ifs ands or buts', the golden age of Hollywood produced rare movies that will stay relevant to the end of time. For some die-hard movie buffs, these classic movies have sentimental value that outweigh their aesthetic value in hundreds of fold. For this reason, many serious movie buffs don’t want their favorite classic films reproduced as sequels. Even though the movie industry of today’s world use cutting edge...

A Peek Behind the Scenes-Epic Movie Sets

  Time and time again, Hollywood has stood out among other movie industries as a result of the details that classic movie and modern movie directors invest in the creation of their masterpieces. In contemporary cinema and filmography, the originality of the epics is still unmatched and should be treated in high regard. All things considered, what makes the epics of the Golden Age of Hollywood unrivaled to date, is the...

Classic Movies That Were Adapted from Books

  A standout among the plethora of attributes that makes the classic cinematography of the Hollywood golden era, the legendary era that we have come to respect as die-hard movie buffs, is the plot of the classics. In all probability, the genius plots that are have been so often associated with classic films are the reasons why many serious movie fans still have these classic films in the collection till...

Great Movie Directors of the Golden Age of Hollywood

  The Golden Age of Hollywood, also known as the classic Hollywood narrative is a term used in cinematography. It set the pace for all the visual technological advancement the new age Hollywood now enjoys. Indeed, it is one of the glorious times in Hollywood’s journey to becoming what it is today. As a matter of fact, most of the classic movies and hard to find DVD’s that we grew...

Comedy Movies Still in Demand Today

  Have you ever wondered what will become of this world if we don’t smile, laugh, or roll on our bellies while we laugh out loud? No doubt, we’ll be living like the citizens of “Basin City” as portrayed in Kurt Williams’ 2002 movie, Equilibrium. Where all forms of feeling are illegal and punishable by law. In fact, life will lose its flavor when there are no classic comedies to...

Classic Movies 101 - What Defines a Noir Film?

  Film noir movies or noir films are as mysterious as the term. Film noir translates from French as “black cinema.” Coined by French film critic Nino Frank in 1946, this classic style of movies is from American film-making in the early 1940s through the 1950s.  Movie critics and film historians argue whether the category is a genre versus more of a dark tone throughout, while others challenge it’s all...

Popular Movie Stars of Yesteryear

    All the rare movies that the world has to offer and all the classic films that the world has ever known are direct portrayals of other people’s talent. They are actors; they are stars, they give us a piece of the past and, in other cases, they give us a glimpse of the possible future. There is no question that if these actors did not give their life...

Beloved Hollywood Movie Stars We’ve Recently Lost

Hollywood, like any industry, has had its fair share of loss, and in recent times we've had to bid some of our favorite Hollywood stars farewell. If only our tears could bring them back, we would have cried them a river. Surely, it isn’t easy to accept the demise of stars who have used their talents to influence our lives positively. Even though we only see them live their lives...

Movies Far Ahead of Their Time

  No doubt, a lot of creativity and intuitiveness goes into creating movies that would generate millions or billions in the box office. Unfortunately, some of the classic movies that clearly deserve the world’s applause and every accolade that comes their way, usually get kicked to the curb. Just because they are too good or misunderstood for their time. In fact, most of these classic films were given their much-deserved...

DVD's and DVD Maintenance Tips

  From time to time we all experience problems with our DVD's and DVD players, and many of them have very simple fixes, and are preventable. When a DVD won't play, often, simple cleaning the DVD will fix the problem. In fact, the most important method to prevent problems is regular maintenance ranging from simple cleaning to more detailed maintenance of your hardware, DVD player. The easiest and most effective...