Best Italian Movies – Top 25 One of the most frustrating (yet liberating) aspects of studying philosophy as an undergraduate was the idea that one could construct a logical argument for pretty much anything (such as figuring out the best Italian movies).  So, I spent my University days racking my brain at getting at “ultimate truths” like whether God exists and […]

The upcoming Oscars Award show always gets everyone in the movie-going spirit and why not it’s fun to plan a night at your local theatre taking in a good movie followed by a late night meal and a glass of good Zindfandel!  But wait, hold on, are you really going to spend $20+ dollars for tickets, $15+ dollars on snacks, […]

You can always count on HBO to experiment with new series and this summer is no exception with the premier of Generation Kill. Generation Kill is based on Evan Wright’s book which follows the Marines of the First Recon Battalion through the first forty days of the Iraq War. The series is nicely done, including a great performance by the […]

I’ve been keeping a list of my favorite movies viewed over the last 10-15 years (mostly via my Netflix subscription and my local rental place).  The list doesn’t include too many blockbusters, but I can guarantee that each movie will blow your mind and make you re-think life or some specific topic.  Here’s the list (in no particular order): Fracture […]

I went to see M. Night Shyamalan’s new film The Happening and was pleasantly surprised.   Shyamalan’s critics have been harsh over the last few years and The Happening wasn’t an exception (as the film has received a lukewarm reception thus far). Nevertheless, Shyamalan delivered a Hitchcock-like film which included same wonderful tension, horror, and well placed humor. Go and see […]