Why It Works: Goodfellas

Posted 10 years ago

Why It Works is an ongoing column which breaks down some of the most acclaimed films in history and explores what makes them so iconic, groundbreaking, and memorable. ****SPOILERS AHEAD**** The long-anticipated SUICIDE SQUAD hits theaters this weekend, and while...

Face-Off: Heathers vs. Mean Girls

Posted 10 years ago

In our previous Face-Off, I took on the daunting task of comparing the leviathan franchises STAR TREK and STAR WARS. While STAR WARS took it down and most of you agreed with the outcome, I think we all showed a...

Why It Works: Good Will Hunting

Posted 10 years ago

Why It Works is an ongoing column which breaks down some of the most acclaimed films in history and explores what makes them so iconic, groundbreaking, and memorable. ****SPOILERS AHEAD**** You know his name; it's Matt Damon. With JASON BOURNE...

Face-Off: Star Trek vs. Star Wars

Posted 10 years ago

In our previous Face-Off, I looked at 80’s fantasy favorites THE NEVERENDING STORY and LABYRINTH. Almost all of you joined me in naming LABYRINTH the greater of the two, but I won’t argue with the few of you who disagreed;...

Why It Works: Whiplash

Posted 10 years ago

Why It Works is an ongoing column which breaks down some of the most acclaimed films in history and explores what makes them so iconic, groundbreaking, and memorable. ****SPOILERS AHEAD**** As evidenced by the 87th Academy Awards, 2014 was a...

Face-Off: The NeverEnding Story vs. Labyrinth

Posted 10 years ago

In our previous Face-Off, THE FIFTH ELEMENT took down STARGATE in a battle of the 90’s sci-fi flicks. Most of you agreed with my decision, and some of you went the other way, but I’m guessing we can all agree...

Why It Works: Drive

Posted 10 years ago

Why It Works is an ongoing column which breaks down some of the most acclaimed films in history and explores what makes them so iconic, groundbreaking, and memorable. ****SPOILERS AHEAD**** With THE NEON DEMON slinking its way into theaters this...

Face-Off: Stargate vs. The Fifth Element

Posted 10 years ago

In our previous Face-Off, JAWS beat out ALIEN for the title of best 1970’s monster-in-the-house horror classic. Most of you agreed with the verdict, and kudos to user choochgas for pointing out just how instrumental JAWS was in bringing the...

Why It Works: Moon

Posted 10 years ago

Why It Works is an ongoing column which breaks down some of the most acclaimed films in history and explores what makes them so iconic, groundbreaking, and memorable. ****SPOILERS AHEAD**** After years in the making, WARCRAFT hits theaters this weekend,...

Face-Off: Jaws vs. Alien

Posted 10 years ago

In our previous Face-Off, we pitted THE NICE GUYS‘ Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling against each other. While I gave Gosling the slight edge, your opinions ranged from agreeing, to calling it a tie, to say Crowe blows Gosling out...

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