Our contributor Renard N. Bansale has completed 10 more contemporary film reviews for your consideration. The rating system he'll use is devised primarily to give those who are trying to decide which films to see, a fun and easy way of (hopefully) choosing a more pleasurable movie-going experience. For a further introduction to this series please see 21st Century Treasure Quest #1. (A.G.)
Read MoreThe purpose of this list is not to give a critical lambasting to what a great number of viewers consider to be cinematic treasures. What I would like to provide my readers with is an alternative and admittedly more critical perspective to consider, one that hopefully will not detract from a person's appreciation for the films under review. At the same time, I'd question whether these motion pictures really deserve the high accolades bestowed upon them by many in the critical community. Perhaps it's like this: instead of "The emperor has no clothes," I'm saying "He's not quite as well dressed." (For a further introduction on this subject please see: Top Ten “All that Glitters…”: The Overrated Part 1.)
These notices are meant for viewers familiar with the following motion pictures.
(They will be addressed in alphabetical order.)
Read MoreI'll continue with some of cinema's most treasured images. For those familiar with the scenes represented they're bound to invoke a strong emotional response. The narratives' indelible moments are the primary reason these captures were selected.
Read MoreJust some thoughts on current happenings:
Read MoreTop 10: Best Movie Trailers
These previews entice viewers of the feature-length wealth to come.
The choices are by Mr. X.
Read MoreThese are some of Cinema's sad departures of 2017 taken from my personal notes soon after the events took place:
Read MoreCarole Eastman
Read MoreExploring The Artefacts is a series in which I examine some unique and significant components, or by-products, of cinema storytelling that are often under-appreciated.
Read MoreJust some thoughts on current happenings:
Read MoreI'll continue with some of cinema's most treasured images. For those familiar with the scenes represented they're bound to invoke a strong emotional response. The narratives' indelible moments are the primary reason these captures were selected.
Read MoreRoger Moore (October 14, 1927 - May 23, 2017) the talented British-born actor and humanitarian has died at age 89.
Guest contributor Bob DiMucci has provided this tribute to his motion picture and television acting career:
The Film and TV Appearances of Roger Moore
Read MoreAfter mentioning various 'Treasures' and 'Gems' it's time again to look into their availability. For a more informative introduction to this topic please see Exhibiting Your Treasures #2.
In this post we will focus on the Top Ten World Cinema Treasures (as they appear in alphabetical order.)
Read MoreOur contributor Renard N. Bansale has completed 10 more contemporary film reviews for your consideration. The rating system he'll use is devised primarily to give those who are trying to decide which films to see, a fun and easy way of (hopefully) choosing a more pleasurable movie-going experience. For a further introduction to this series please see 21st Century Treasure Quest #1. (A.G.)
Read MoreThese are some of Cinema's sad departures of 2017 taken from my personal notes soon after the events took place:
Read MoreJust some thoughts on current happenings:
Read MoreJonathan Demme (February 22, 1944 - April 26, 2017) the considerably talented and gifted filmmaker has died at age 73.
Guest contributor Bob DiMucci has provided this tribute to his motion picture career:
The Films of Jonathan Demme
Read MoreI'll continue with some of cinema's most treasured images. For those familiar with the scenes represented they're bound to invoke a strong emotional response. The narratives' indelible moments are the primary reason these captures were selected.
Read MoreSome of Cinema's 2016 Lost Treasures. The music by James Horner is from the film Legends of the Fall.
(A link to the Part 1 montage is here).
Our contributor Renard N. Bansale has completed 12 more contemporary film reviews for your consideration. The rating system he'll use is devised primarily to give those who are trying to decide which films to see, a fun and easy way of (hopefully) choosing a more pleasurable movie-going experience. For a further introduction to this series please see 21st Century Treasure Quest #1. (A.G.)
An 89th Academy Awards Special Edition
Read MoreThese are some of Cinema's sad departures of 2017 taken from my personal notes soon after the events took place:
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