We need the baddies in our movie-viewing pleasure to spice up the proceedings on the big screen. By the same token we do not mind seeing these law violators get their comeuppance either — at least the ones that were actually guilty of their dirty deeds against the law. Thus, Top 10 Movie Convicts looks…
Order in the court! The legalized atmosphere in the world of cinema can be as compelling as it is comical. The courtroom shenanigans on the big screen — no matter how serious or silly — always has its requisite overseer to control the proceedings: The judge! Hence, we will take a look at the gravel-banging…
Now what would we do as a movie audience if we did not have cinematic simpletons to provide the pure escapist nuttiness and nonsense for us to forget our own daily worries? Basically, the treasured movie moron comes in all shades of mood and method of oblivious introspection. Some of these clueless characterizations are lovable…
Manipulation comes in all forms of misleading faces — misguided love, abuse, aggression, guilt, fear, disillusionment, sadness, blackmail, etc. However, when manipulation is used as a tool from one of the most nurturing souls imaginable (read: Your mother) then there is a disruptive element bound to tarnish the special bond meant to connect between mother…
So what is in a name? Better yet, what is in a nickname? Having a nickname personalize or define you can be empowering especially if the moniker makes you stand out. Throughout the decades in cinema there had been countless movie characters donning colorful and sometimes outrageous nicknames to label them accordingly. Also, some nicknames…
For many the sacred institution of marriage is a life-changer as it sets the standards for that individual’s sense of existence, identity and the promotional promise of a loving bond meant to supposedly last for a lifetime. However, another life-changing experience is the ultimate break-up of a marriage due to unkind, unsettling and restrictive circumstances…
While many of the films on this list have been critically acclaimed and some may receive Oscar nominations, for me the experience fell short of satisfaction and left me with a feeling of disappointment. And like my “Top 25 Movies of 2013,” there are several movies included that opened in Canada in 2013.
