Category Archives: MGM

Monday Picks: Mel Gibson In ‘Mad Max’

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Douglas Barnett

This week’s Monday Pick is the 1979 action thriller Mad Max, a film that lunched one of the most lucrative franchises in film history. The Mad Max trilogy has spawned many imitations over the last thirty plus years, but they … Continue reading →

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‘Skyfall’ Adds Academy Award Winning Composer

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

The James Bond films are one of the longest and most storied film franchises in the history of cinema. Despite over twenty films and nearly five decades of action, the series has been rather consistent in the score department. For well over … Continue reading →

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The First ‘Hobbit’ One-Sheet Has Been Released

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

There have been a lot of Hobbit related stories in the last few days, including the debut of the first teaser for the film. Now in addition to that first footage we are also getting the first one-sheet for the film, … Continue reading →

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Monday Picks: ‘Night of the Comet’

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Douglas Barnett

In celebration of the holiday season, this week’s pick is the 1984 cult classic Night of the Comet written and directed by Thom Eberhardt. Night of the Comet is a terrific throwback to 1950’s horror and sci-fi with a unique … Continue reading →

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Confirmation: Next James Bond Film Will Be Called ‘Skyfall’, Filming Begins Monday

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Joe Gillis

That’s right folks, the often delayed and occassionally in trouble next James Bond adventure is now a reality. In fact, it even has a title: Skyfall. The announcement was made today at a London press conference by producers Michael G. … Continue reading →

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Javier Bardem Confirmed For ‘James Bond 23’

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Joe Gillis

After studios going bankrupt, directors walking out, and everyone giving up hope on what would be the 23rd James Bond flick, it looks like things are finally coming together on what could be a huge sequel. We know that Daniel … Continue reading →

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War Movie Mondays: ‘War Games’

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Douglas Barnett

This week’s pick is the 1983 Cold War classic War Games directed by John Badham and starring Matthew Broderick (David Lightman), Dabney Coleman (Dr. John McKittrick), John Wood (Dr. Stephen Falken), Ally Sheedy (Jennifer Mack), and Barry Corbin (General Beringer). … Continue reading →

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War Movie Mondays: ‘What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?’

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Douglas Barnett

This week’s pick is the classic Blake Edwards 1966 comedy What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? which stars legendary comedian Dick Shawn of The Producers (Captain Lionel Cash), James Coburn Cross of Iron (Lt. Christian), Aldo Ray Men … Continue reading →

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