20 Famous Movie Scenes Made Better By Great Song Choices

The music can sometimes MAKE the movie. Think about a film like Jaws, or for that matter any film scored by John Williams. Think about horror movies. Would anyone consider Psycho a classic if not for the music during the infamous shower scene? Imagine Halloween without John Carpenter’s creepy tune. We leave the theatres humming […]

The 20 Greatest Movie Performances By A Non-Traditional Actor

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I had trouble defining the term “non-traditional” actor. Finally I settled on the idea that a “non-traditional” actor was someone who didn’t start off on the acting track and yet somehow, through fame in another area (sports) or by accident or necessity ended up playing great characters. I am disqualifying singer/actors like Elvis, Sinatra, Cher […]

12 Reasons Why American Hustle Should Win Best Picture This Year

american hustle Christian Bale

Every year the debates begin at this time over the Oscar nominees. Who got nominated? Who got snubbed? Who’s going to win? This year has produced many great films and even more great performances. Perennial favorites like Martin Scorsese and Meryl Streep are there along with Hollywood newcomers guaranteeing some interesting presentations and hilarious moments […]