I like the western genre in general, but I’m especially partial to modern westerns. Maybe it’s the improved production values, or maybe it’s the presence of contemporary stars. Sure, I wish spaghetti westerns still got made, but sometimes you just have to settle for what’s available. The next time you’re looking for a film to [...]
Whenever a movie mortal gets into trouble, there’s always the possibility that they’ll be saved by the intervention of a friend from above. I’m talking about guardian angels, winged protectors who have nothing better to do than protect hapless humans from death and heartache. If you’re unfamiliar with the genre, the following films are a [...]
Zack Snyder’s 300, adapted from the graphic novel by Frank Miller, takes a chest-thumping look at the stand of 300 Spartan warriors against an army of thousands assembled by King Xerxes of Persia. Filled with blood and testosterone, it helped propel Snyder into the Hollywood A-list and land him projects such as Watchmen and Sucker [...]
Some of the best conspiracy movies feature presidents who are crooked, corrupt, or just downright sinister. If you’ve always suspected that the commander-in-chief was up to something in the Oval Office, these entertaining flicks will confirm your suspicions. Absolute Power (1997) – Clint Eastwood stars as a aging jewel thief who witnesses Secret Service agents [...]
Director Quentin Tarantino has eclectic taste in film, and he exhibits this each time he does an interview and names some of his favorites. His semi-annual Quentin Tarantino Film Festival also displays his passion for everything from blacksploitation to spaghetti westerns. If you’d like to see some of the titles that inspired works like Pulp [...]
I like reading movie blogs. I enjoy seeing what other people think and what they have to say about the movies they’ve seen. I also like being able to share my thoughts about various movies that I’ve seen online too. Blogging is great, and so is the 21st century. Zombos Closet is one of my [...]
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