1. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) Character: Randle McMurphy Director: Milos Forman Standout scene: The Electroshock Therapy Scene After trying to stand up to Nurse Ratched (Louise Fletcher), McMurphy is sent for electroshock therapy. Instead of breaking him, he turns it into a joke, pretending to be unresponsive before suddenly coming back to […]
Category - Film & TV
Posts that include references to film and cinema.
My Top Stand-up Comedians
Robin Williams Jimmy Carr Ricky Garvais James Acaster Rowan Atkinson Ben Elton Frankie Boyle Kevin Bridges Dave Chappelle Andy Kaufman Sarah Millican Jack Whitehall Chris Rock Harry Hill Sarah Silverman Johnny Vegas Stephen Merchant Ardal O’Hanlon Shappi Khorsandi
Films that are so bad, they’re good
Sometimes you get a film that’s so bad that it can actually be a lot of fun to watch. None of the films on my list have a IMDb rating of more than 6.0/10 but somehow they can still be very enjoyable. Do you agree with these choices? Let me know what films you’d put […]
The Greatest Robert De Niro Performances
Robert De Niro is one of the greatest actors of all time, known for his intense method acting, versatility, and ability to bring deep psychological complexity to his roles. He’s played everything from gangsters to troubled outcasts, comedic figures, and even warm, fatherly characters. Here are the 10 roles that I believe are his greatest. […]
Random Film Trivia
Here are some very random yet interesting facts from an assortment of films. Back to the Future (1985) Falling Down Planes, Trains & Automobiles Ferris Buellers Day Off
Memorable Quotes from The Princess Bride (1987)
Westley: “Hear this now: I will always come for you.” Buttercup: “But how can you be sure?” Westley: “This is true love – you think this happens every day?” Buttercup: “We’ll never survive.” Westley: “Nonsense. You’re only saying that because no one ever has.” Vizzini: “HE DIDN’T FALL? INCONCEIVABLE!” Inigo Montoya: “You keep using that […]
Best Adam Sandler Films
Adam Sandler has been making us laugh (and others of us cry) for almost four decades! From his early days on Saturday Night Live to his box office hits and Netflix exclusives, Sandler has built a career on unforgettable characters, goofy humour, and surprising moments of heartfelt emotion. Whether he’s playing an underdog athlete, a […]
The 10 Greatest Brando Films
Marlon Brando was one of the most influential and celebrated actors of the 20th century. Known for his intense method acting, he revolutionised Hollywood with his raw and naturalistic performances. He is widely considered the greatest movie actor of all time, rivaled only by the more theatrically oriented Laurence Olivier in terms of esteem. Unlike […]
A Guide to the Marvel Movies
I’ve not currently watched any of the Marvel movies but am nevertheless feeling mildly interested to see what all the fuss is about. With so many movies to choose from (over 30 to date), it’s difficult to know where to begin, or even which movies are part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! I decided to […]
Memorable Quotes from Three Amigos! (1986)
Lucky Day: “What we’re talking about is money, real money, Amigo money. No dough, no show.” Lucky Day: “Three Amigos, Hollywood, California. You are very great. 100,000 pesos. Come to Santa Poco put on show, stop. The In-famous El Guapo.” Dusty Bottoms: “What does that mean, in-famous?” Ned Nederlander: “Oh, Dusty. In-famous is when you’re […]