Actors
A Dozen Movie Women Who Could Kick Our Asses
It boggles the mind that only a couple of generations back, women were sometimes referred to as “the weaker sex.” That’s not only sexist, but misleading.
Plenty of tough, cunning, even deadly female characters have graced the screen over the past six decades that prove this idiotic saying wrong.
Here are an even dozen.
Music
11 Soundtracks as Great as Their Movies
It’s nearly impossible to discuss a truly great movie without mentioning its musical score. Can you honestly ponder the Spielberg classic “Jaws” (1975) without hearing those relentless, alternating two notes (played on a tuba!) that announce the killer shark’s arrival? Or think of “Rocky” (1976) without remembering how Bill Conti’s soaring trumpet theme made your heart race?
International
9 Fantastic Foreign Films Everyone Should Watch
It seems that many Americans of all ages are willing to forego even outstanding movies that just happen to be made in a different language.
Obviously the reasons for this go beyond patriotism, so I went online to check out a few blogs on the subject.
I found some choice comments:
Directors
The 14 Most Legendary Film Composers and Their Most Unforgettable Scores
With the gradual passing of opening movie credits, we also lost a vital element that distinguishes many so-called “classic” movies: the original music score, including a heroic, memorable opening theme. What’s the last film you remember that had a score you could hum while walking home from the theater — a piece of music you knew you'd always remember and associate with the film?
