The diverse array of 1950s alien movies encapsulates the intrigue and paranoia of the Cold War era, making them among the best 50s sci fi movies ever made. A prime example of the brilliance from this era is The Day the Earth Stood Still. This 1951 classic, directed by Robert Wise, isn...
Capturing the essence of Cold War paranoia, this 1951 film is regarded as one of the most influential science fiction movies ever made for its strong anti-war message and iconic robot Gort. The story centers around an alien named Klaatu who arrives on Earth with a message of peace but is ...
In 1894, at his studio in New Jersey, Thomas Edison made short “actuality” films featuring stars of the touring “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West” show, such as Annie Oakley. 130 years later, the genre continues with Kevin Costner’s “Horizon: An American Saga.” But even before those Edis...
It is very difficult to compare great Bollywood films of each era. For example, comparing a movie made in the 50s or 60s is much difficult with movies made in today's time. However, there is one parameter by which we can compare films of each era. That parameter is 'footfall' and it...
This movie was made in tribute, I think, to the de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito, twin engine fighter-bomber, an airplane made almost entirely of wood. The plot follows a flight lieutenant who loses his squadron leader, seeks to comfort the widow, and, well, you know. ...
In 1951 she played the character “Gigi” in the Broadway play of the same name. Two years later Roman Holiday made her a star at the age of 24. Audrey made more than 25 movies. Among her most popular roles was Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s in 1961. Three years later ...
Christmas movies already popping up on television in your neck of the woods….interesting. I have fond memories of watching Shawn of the Dead with my two older boys on Christmas day….I had never seen the movie….but they had….and they made me watch it right after opening Xmas presents...
MOVIES MADE IN COLORADO From Chaplin to Tarantino, notorious filmmakers have utilized Colorado’s endless variety of scenic filming locations throughout the years! Below is a partial list of the more popular movies that have been filmed in Colorado in chronological order. Note that there are hundre...
The one thing that made me even consider the place was Cirque du Soleil doing The Beatles LOVE show there starting in 2006. Every account of it was an over-the-top rave, and the video snippets made it look like the Sgt Pepper cover come to life with every character morphing into a fly...
Made with the support of the state-sponsored film studio, it follows two teenage girls, both named Marie, played by Jitka Cerhová and Ivana Karbanová, who engage in strange pranks. Innovatively filmed, and released two years before the Prague Spring, the film was labeled as "depicting the...