Years ago, Chris Pratt was that guy in Parks and Recreation who occasionally appeared in films like Wanted, Bride Wars, and Jennifer’s Body. Today, he’s Chris friggin’ Pratt, movie star extraordinaire with a handful of big-time blockbusters under his belt. With Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 opening this week, it’s time to look back on the man’s career and point out the best… Read More »
Nicolas Cage is perhaps the most fascinating actor working today. The man started his career making obscure motion pictures, morphed into an Academy Award-winning dramatic actor, became a full-fledged action superstar, and then said f— it and went back to starring in obscure motion pictures. One constant throughout his career is that many of his… Read More »
Men are often worse when it comes to appreciating clever romantic comedies (myself included), but it’s such a relatable topic, as most of us have been there. It’s not common for these types of movies to have a man as the main character, however, and to give him a thoughtful arc. It’s rewarding to see… Read More »
What makes the original Evil Dead trilogy so enduring and influential is that it has something for everyone. A claustrophobic gore-fest set in a cabin? Got it. A slapstick comedy horror fantasy set in a medieval England that somehow looks like a California desert? Covered. The trio of films also gave us horror’s most iconic… Read More »
There’s a certain elation that comes with finding a simple movie that sings, something with moving parts and proper flowing escalation — like a well-oiled machine. Filmmakers have been fascinated with scripts that secure actors into one location, stories that limit their movement — the smaller the better — for the storytelling challenge. It’s a… Read More »