If you are a trivia buff, you will be happy to know that Ford Motor Company was officially created on this very day back in 1903. And thanks to Henry Ford and others, the automobile evolved in the movie industry into an element that gave us thrilling cinematic action scenes. Apparently, the squealing tires, the [...]

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I love watching a good, old-fashioned, detective movie.  These films are actually a sub-genre of crime because they focus more on the efforts made by a detective, P. I., FBI agent, or amateur to solve a particular crime.  Suspense is often a big element in these mysteries,  but not always necessary.  I think the bigger [...]

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Historical films are generally based upon true events and real people, but many movies in this genre are notorious for stretching the facts. Regardless of the lacking historical truth, numerous historical films are a feast for the eyes. The sets and costumes are key elements of the story and take audiences away to a lost [...]

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Lately, when I think of Arnold Swarzenegger I find myself growing a little more tired of him by the minute, but I think that is due more to the coverage of his political career than his acting career. Overall, as an actor, Swarzenegger is one of the best all-time found in the action and sci-fi genres, and [...]

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There is nothing like watching a great buddy film to make you feel better after a long day. Buddy films always involve a plot that focuses on the relationship between two or more protagonists as they go through their regular daily lives or face challenging circumstances. A good buddy film makes us laugh and cheer [...]

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I thought I’d create a list of my all-time favorite top 5 John Cusack films in honor of his 42nd birthday (he was born June 28, 1966). If you haven’t seen any of these films, I highly recommend that you check them out from the library. As I was browsing his filmography, I noticed I haven’t seen a lot [...]

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Animated movies are some of the greatest films ever made and provide lots of entertainment for all ages. This genre’s productions are stretching the limits of our imaginations and are generating big summer blockbusters, especially with the rise of Disney’s Pixar. It was really hard for me to pick only five movies because there are a [...]

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Every now and then I enjoy watching biopic films, especially if the movie is about a famous musical figure or band. These films are generally loaded with fantastic music and many of them have won or been nominated for film awards. Luckily, the library offers numerous films that highlight the lives of various composers, singers, and musicians for everyone’s enjoyment. [...]

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Everyone seems to enjoy romantic movies. A good one will melt even the coldest heart. Not all romantic movies are sappy or tear-jerkers, though. Some are packed full of suspense, intrigue, action, and comedy. I have posted a list of some of my favorite romance films below if you are looking for a good date movie or [...]

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Earlier in this series of posts I briefly talked about the attributes of our favorite movie heroes. Today I decided to examine their antagonists and list my all-time favorite movie villains. These characters display various traits that portray them as ruthless monsters. They are cold, remorseless and unrelenting in exemplifying their evil powers over the innocent and cause us to squeal [...]

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What is it about the great outdoors that makes Hollywood want to transform its wild beauty into terrorizing, nightmare-induced movies? Do we all have phobias about being eaten alive? Apparently so, because Hollywood seems to make a pretty good chunk of change off movies portraying the wilder side of the animal kingdom. Snakes, crocodiles, alligators, spiders, bats, birds, [...]

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