The Dumb Movies – How films earn D grades at RunPee
Here we are near the very bottom of the barrel, after detailed discussion of our A, B, and C range ratings. What films rate the… Read More »The Dumb Movies – How films earn D grades at RunPee
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How movies get C Grades at RunPee
To start with: a C grade isn’t considered a bad movie. It’s just not a good one. It’s average. It can be mediocre, vanilla, fluffy,… Read More »How movies get C Grades at RunPee
Contagion predictions eerily true about the pandemic…what about the next stage?
Contagion has been scarily predicting the course of the world’s pandemic. It’s eerie. Have you watched Contagion? I rewatched the 2011 movie last night to… Read More »Contagion predictions eerily true about the pandemic…what about the next stage?
How do the movies in Star Wars stand up to the Bechdel test?
Do the characters in Star Wars — movies ostensibly depicting future lives and worlds — pass the Bechdel test? I was up too late one… Read More »How do the movies in Star Wars stand up to the Bechdel test?
5 Older Movies We’d Love Remakes Of (And 5 That Are Perfect)
It is a truth universally acknowledged: a single movie in possession of a large following must be in want of a remake. At least, that’s… Read More »5 Older Movies We’d Love Remakes Of (And 5 That Are Perfect)
Brit Classic Franchise Renewal: Should We Carry On?
Those of you living outside of the UK might not be aware of the Carry On franchise, but over here they formed the backbone of… Read More »Brit Classic Franchise Renewal: Should We Carry On?
Remembering James Bond — Seeing Goldfinger live in the theater
So what do Pierce Brosnan and I have in common? Both voted “Sexiest Man Alive” by People Magazine in 2001? Both about 6’2”? Both have… Read More »Remembering James Bond — Seeing Goldfinger live in the theater
Making movies a little better: The Martian
The Martian is a fantastic movie. I just finished watching it for the umteenth time. It’s a masterful work in every aspect. But if I… Read More »Making movies a little better: The Martian
Best Money Saving Apps
Cinema trips might be out of the question for now due to the coronavirus crisis, but many who are stuck at home are watching more… Read More »Best Money Saving Apps
Rob’s top 10 favorite movies from 2019
I thought I’d throw in my two penn’orth from across the Atlantic and chip in with a list of my favourite films of 2019. Now,… Read More »Rob’s top 10 favorite movies from 2019