Training montages in film are an art. They are able to uplift, educate and impress all in one fail swoop. Yet to some film scholars and snobs they are seen…

scifi obsessed movie world. But a special rare breed of movie creatures are the most horrific, the scariest, the most terrifying, the grossest. These eight creatures are enough to give…

Good directors can take a script filled with strong characters, a good plot, and create a cinematic classic. Skilled directors such as Alfred Hitchcock, Orson Welles, Steven Spielberg, and Martin…

There are times when taking joy in what you do can come off as creepy with hints of burgeoning serial killerdom. These characters worship death as it feeds their continued…

The Brits have always excelled in the thriller genre. Maybe it is because of the horrible weather that never ceases or because they feel repressed living under a monarch. Or…

The double agent is a great ingredient for a thriller, since they represent a high level of drama and intrigue. Like drama and intrigue? Then check out one or two…

Shenanigans, bad decisions and greed get brought out into the light for you to ponder and perhaps punch out a wall as an artistic expression of your emotional state. Let…

The 2008 election saw Americans fall in love with politics and, in particular, Barack Obama. Not since John Fitzgerald Kennedy has the public fallen in love with one politician as…

American sports seem to be inherently cinematic. Whether it is this year's "

Revolution: Some people claim that they can smell it in the air. When the winds of change start blowing, two things are certain. First, a new regime, hopefully sponsored by…

Movies take a look at all sorts of human interactions. But while Hollywood puts a glossy coat of polish on almost everything, it's virtually impossible to underplay the brutality of…

Getting ready with a night in with a buddy? Throwing in some marijuana (medicinal, I hope) and junk food into the mix? Well then you should watch any one of…

Hollywood thinks they've got it all figured out — stick to the formula and rake in millions. What they don't know is if they don't start reinventing the romantic comedy,…

Was it just us, or was 2011 an especially steamy year for movies? Whether you like seductive vampires, sexy action scenes or magnificent romantic kisses between your favorite stars—2011 had…

  There's something strange that appeals to all of us. That strange something is the feeling of the possibility of getting lucky (Lucky at gambling, that is). These seven lottery…

Sitcoms love to have fun with Christmas. However, when Christmas happens on TV sitcoms, something always goes wrong. But that's a good thing. If you watch these shows, your bad…

  "Top Gear" is fast, furious ,and incredibly male, to the point that most of the show consists of the three hosts, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May taking…

It is impossible not to be infatuated by sex symbols. They are plastered around every possible media outlet available to the point that we can't walk around our homes, works…

Ah, therapy, it's a process which we have all considered, right We all feel weak at times, like we need to be guided through these problems by a trained professional…

Chuck Norris is one scary dude for bad guys everywhere. There is not much that fazes Norris as he takes on the forces of evil in a quest to make…

Jules Verne is often, along with H.G. Wells, considered the father of modern science fiction. Indeed, Verne envisioned such things as submarines exploring the depths of the ocean and spacecraft…

A large number of people in the real world are inclined to automatically paint all Arabs as terrorists. It isn't really that cut and dry as Arabs are as unique…

The one thing that instantly makes a movie memorable is its music. It could be background instrumentals, a musical number in the movie itself or a simple song played at…

Humanity has been fascinated by murder ever since Cain killed Abel, and the movies have been happy to oblige this fascination. It might be hard for you to find a…

Modern movies might have the benefit of big-budget CGI effects and gallons of fake blood, but there's something to be said for the understated horror and beautiful simplicity of black…

For such a brilliant and beloved author, Dr. Seuss has had a rough go of things when it comes to cinema. More than a few of his works have been…

  The beauty of a great documentary is that it can take a subject, such as a so-so rock & roll band, yet still be fascinating. These seven documentaries may…

Be prepared when scientists give up on fusion by getting a firm grasp on steam technology that will blow the average barista’s mind. We didn't really need all that internet…

There is no room for mediocrity when characters choose to make sanity more of a vacation than a home. Anime is not necessarily known for its subtle portrayals of characters,…