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The story of one man's odyssey of watching every movie ever contained in the "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die" series
LATEST ARTICLES ( 2827 )
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Nest of Vipers
Film: Hedda Format: Internet video on The Nook. Let’s be honest; I was never going to be a huge fan of Hedda in the best of circumstances. Read more
Posted on 16 December 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
The Red Knight
Film: The Fisher King Format: DVD from DeKalb Public Library on laptop. In a lot of ways, Terry Gilliam is the Orson Welles of today. I like Gilliam a lot and... Read more
Posted on 15 December 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Off Script: Dementia 13
Film: Dementia 13 Format: DVD from LaSalle Public Library through interlibrary loan on laptop. Roger Corman might be known for low-budget schlock, but you have... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Picks from Chip: Another Earth
Film: Another Earth Format: DVD from NetFlix on rockin’ flatscreen. This is the twelfth in a series of twelve films selected by Chip Lary. Read more
Posted on 13 December 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Oscar Got It Wrong!: Best Director 2007
The Contenders: Julian Schnabel: The Diving Bell and the Butterfly Jason Reitman: Juno Tony Gilroy: Michael ClaytonJoel and Ethan Coen: No Country for Old Men... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Off Script: Popcorn
Film: Popcorn Format: Internet video on The Nook. The traditional horror movie puts a group of people in a specific location with someone or something that want... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Off Script: La Horde (The Horde)
Film: La Horde (The Horde) Format: Streaming video from NetFlix on The Nook While it’s not entirely true that if you’ve seen one zombie movie you’ve seen them... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Propaganda, Comrade
Film: The North Star (Armored Attack)Format: Internet video on The Nook. I’ve been hitting a lot of internet-available films lately. There are days when it’s... Read more
Posted on 06 December 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Devil's Island
Film: Condemned Format: Internet video on laptop. There’s a simplicity to early talkies that is attractive. While movies weren’t new, sound in movies was, and... Read more
Posted on 06 December 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Head, Body, Head
Film: The Fighter Format: DVD from NetFlix on laptop. I often like Mark Wahlberg in movies, but with the exception of Boogie Nights, I like him in supporting... Read more
Posted on 04 December 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Oscar Got It Wrong!: Best Picture 1946
The Contenders: The Best Years of Our Lives (winner) Henry V It’s a Wonderful LifeThe Razor’s Edge The Yearling What’s Missing With World War II over,... Read more
Posted on 02 December 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
A Man Needs a Maid
Film: Diary of a Mad Housewife Format: Internet video on laptop. IMDB lists Diary of a Mad Housewife as both a comedy and a drama. Having watched it, if it... Read more
Posted on 02 December 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Late for Thanksgiving
Film: Alice’s Restaurant Format: DVD from Rockford Public Library on laptop. Alice’s Restaurant is one of those movies I’ve put off for a while. Read more
Posted on 30 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
The Long Mile
Film: Dead Man Walking Format: DVD from NetFlix on laptop. The best opinion I’ve ever heard on capital punishment is one I can’t quote directly and can’t... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Completed Once Again
Film: Son of Saul (Saul Fia) Format: DVD from DeKalb Public Library on rockin’ flatscreen. When the latest version of the 1001 Movies list came out, I’d seen... Read more
Posted on 27 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Oscar Got It Wrong!: Best Animated Feature 2014
The Contenders: Big Hero 6 (winner) The Boxtrolls How to Train Your Dragon 2Song of the Sea The Tale of Princess Kaguya What’s Missing In three words, The LEGO... Read more
Posted on 25 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Thankful for YouTube
Film: Thunderbolt Format: Internet video on laptop. I’ve mentioned before the usefulness of YouTube when it comes to tracking down some obscure films. Read more
Posted on 25 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Off Script: When a Stranger Calls (1979)
Film: When a Stranger Calls (1979) Format: DVD from Morris Area Public Library through interlibrary loan on laptop. There are moments in movies that become... Read more
Posted on 24 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Ding Dong Bell
Film: The Well Format: Internet video on laptop. In 1949, a little girl named Kathy Fiscus fell down the narrow shaft of an abandoned well. Read more
Posted on 22 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Nick's Picks: Killer Joe
Film: Killer Joe Format: Blu-Ray from Rock Island Public Library through interlibrary loan on rockin’ flatscreen. This is the eleventh in a series of twelve... Read more
Posted on 21 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES