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- Top 5 Jason Schwartzman MoviesThe top five movies of Jason Schwartzman, an amazing yet underrated actor.
Wes Anderson's, The Darjeeling Limited, Starring Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody and Jason SchwartzmanTrains are always dependable for plot progress. Yet, in true Anderson fashion the story of The Darjeeling Limited gets derailed by characters that are too playful for the constraints of plot.- The Darjeeling LimitedUnlike the "Vacation" movies which deal most with slapstick humor and very broad characters, "The Darjeeling Limited" digs much deeper and finds the pain and pathos of what the characters are going through in their lives.
- Finding Comedy in the Darkest of MoviesDying is easy, comedy is hard. What's even harder is inserting comedy into movies specifically about dying. And yet it can be done.
- Looking for Adventure? Try These Film JourneysA summer draws near, people are planning trips and vacations. But why not sit on the couch and take a journey through film?
- Christopher Jaymes' "In Memory of My Father": A Hilarious Dark ComedyThis film is very much like a drug, perhaps without the comedown. If you enjoy dry humor, 'Six Feet Under,' and Belle and Sebastian, this movie is for you.
- Italian Director Commits SuicideThis article briefly examines the cinematic influences of Mario Monicelli and the legacy he left behind.
- Easy A Movie Review: Easy A is Easily an Awesome Comedy TreatWhile it has a relatively ridiculous set-up, its witty script, fine characters and overall message about self-respect and teen issues provide the needed appeal and charisma such a genre typically requires.
- Best Travel Films About AsiaIf you can't afford a trip to Asia this year, these films are the perfect antidote to help tide you over until you can visit the Far East.
- Movie Review: The People I've Slept WithThis article takes a look at the independent movie, 'The People I've Slept With'.
- New Film GenresWhile over the decades we have said goodbye to old genres such as noir, we have adopted many new film genres. Here I will describe some of these genres that one will not find in your average movie search at Red box or Blockbuster
- What to Look for in the Theaters: My Top-Five Anticipated Films for 2010Don't know what movies to see this year? Check out this list of my top-five most anticipated films. Whether you're into comedy, action or drama, I'm sure there will be something in this list that will catch your eye.
The "Boss's Daughter" Phenomenon in FilmHave you ever noticed that romances with the boss's daughter are always a huge source of contention in movies?- Feast III: The Happy Finish Ends on a Sour Note: A Movie Review"Feast III: The Happy Finish," is the second sequel from the "Feast," horror film series and despite some comedic elements this film literally falls apart on screen.
- Top 10 Comedy of the Absurd Plays and MoviesDo you like parody, spoofs, satire, black comedy and silly, nonsensical humor? Then you will like these comedy of the absurd books, movies, plays and stories.
- Movie Review: the Darjeeling LimitedA contrived train ride by neurotic brothers in India but actually to nowhere. . .
Kind Hearts and CoronetsThis is an oft overlooked British film, that features Alec Guiness in a whopping eight parts! You won't want to miss it.
Hanging Harold LloydThere is more to the life of Harold Lloyd than a single still image of the "glasses character" hanging. He was a genius of his time who, not only became the best thrill comedy actor, but created a character that captured the audience like no other at the time.
"The Darjeeling Limitedâ€"Methodically Character DrivenThe Darjeeling Limited is so not a movie for everyone. If you've seen a Wes Anderson movie before and did not like it then don't bother. If you did like them then do bother.
The First Movies of Famous ActorsHere is an informative list of some of the most popular actors and the film roles that started it all.- Films that Mispromote Themselves"Georgia Rule" is much more serious than its trailer suggests. Here are examples of four other films that did the same.
- Spiritually Significant MoviesMovies and spirituality are both subjective. Here are my favorite efforts at combining the two.
- Solo Con Tu Pareja: Alfonso Cuaron's Sex Comedy Finally Reaches the USA 15-year-old Mexican sex comedy might not seem like a prime candidate for release on the prestigious Criterion label, but Solo Con Tu Pareja gets the nod primarily due to its status as Alfonso Cuaron's first feature-length movie.
