Random Thoughts: London Tube & the Movies

On Monday, IMDb has an interesting poll that asked 'what is your favorite movie set on a train?' Well, part of what's so fun about my recent London trip was taking the underground tube every day, which not only provides a fast and convenient transportation but it's a fun place for people watching as well. …

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The Art of Movie Title Sequences … and My Top Ten Favorites

Hello all, this is my last post for at least a week as I'm flying to London tomorrow night (God willing the volcanic ash doesn't wreak havoc on our travel plans!). However, look for two special guest posts next week so please check back later. I promised on my Rocknrolla post last Friday that I'll be …

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Pondering the ultra-prolific Ridley Scott’s possible next projects

Man, is this guy trying to work himself to death? Seems like Mr. Ridley Scott never met a project he doesn't like, even just looking the list of stuff he's got In Development is exhausting! Don't get me wrong, I have a ton of respect for the man, I mean after all he made one …

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Desert Island DVDs: 8 flix I’d take with me if I were stranded on a desert island

Oh the dilemma! Thanks to Andy from Fandango Groovers, in the past month, a whole bunch of us movie bloggers have been inflicted with an amusing predicament. Apparently, Andy was inspired by a UK radio program called Desert Island Discs where guests are invited to imagine themselves cast away on a desert island with only …

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Top Ten Chat-Worthy Irish Actors

I haven't done a top-ten list in a while. I meant to post this last week around St. Paddy's day, but took me a while to finish it. Well, as the green dye in the Chicago river hasn't completely washed out, I hope you don't mind reading another Irish-related post. Here's my list of ten …

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Five Memorable American Movie Presidents

Happy President's Day! In celebration of American presidents in the past 234 years, here are five actors who've played the role of U.S. Commander in Chief in the past couple of decades: Michael Douglas – Andrew Shepherd in The American President (1995) This movie is full of great scenes between Douglas and his love interest …

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Favorite Unconventionally-Romantic Films

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY, readers! Whether or not you're spending it with a special someone — be it spending time with friends/family or simply doing something you love — I hope your day's filled with things that bring you joy. As I've mentioned in my Friday post, below are some of my favorites that don't exactly …

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