If you’re in the mood for a gentle, sweet movie that’s guaranteed to lift a smile, 2011’s Gnomeo and Juliet might be exactly what you’re searching for. It’s got laughs, it’s got heart and, thanks to Elton John, it’s got a bunch of fantastic songs you can sing along to. If you’ve got a taste…
Over 30 years after it was released, Good Morning Vietnam, the touching, funny drama starring Robin Williams as an irreverent but popular US Army DJ in Vietnam during the mid-’60s, is still as fresh as ever. Williams’ consummate performance makes the film, but it’s impossible to overlook the importance of the soundtrack, a hugely enjoyable…
You should watch “Judgment Night” if you haven’t already. The plot advances at a neckbreaking pace, and the characters respond intelligently enough to their circumstances to make the film a rousing success. The film portrays an exhilarating, although meaningless, race through the dark and gloomy streets of Chicago’s West Side. The action crime thriller movie…
Like many of Wes Anderson’s other films, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou features an all-star cast including Cate Blanchett, Anjelica Huston, and Jeff Goldblum. The movie follows the titular character, played by Bill Murray who is determined to find the shark responsible for the death of his partner. According to Lemon Wire, there were…
In 1990, Reginald Hudlin (a film director) released “House Party” as an award-winning student film for Harvard University. The movie had special appearances from talented stars like Robin Harris, Christopher Reid, Paul Anthony, Brian George, Tisha Campbell, etc. It had a soundtrack with genres like hip-hop and R&B, released on March 9, 1990, on Motown…
The Adventureland is a comedy film that was released in 2009. It’s about James Brennan (Jesse Eisenberg), a teenage graduate who is excited to travel to Europe. Unfortunately, his parents (Wendie Malick and Jack Gilpin) are unable to pay for his dream trip. With no other choice, he’s forced to postpone his traveling plans. He…
The talent of some musicians is undeniable. They can make us feel a wide range of emotions with their music, from happiness and nostalgia to anger and sorrow. Some songs are so beautifully written and performed that they can even make us believe in things that we wouldn’t normally believe in, like love at first…
The ’70s may have spawned dozens of iconic stars like David Bowie and Elton John, but it also produced a huge number of one-hit wonders whose time at the top was over almost before it began. But even if you don’t recall the name of the band, you’ll have no trouble singing along with any…
Some artists seem to live in the top 40, some never visit it at all, and still others show up once and are never heard of again. Back in the ’90s, music became as disposable as fashion, resulting in a stream of acts that disappeared almost as quickly as they arrived. But even if the…