One Perfect Shot

The Look of Saul Bass

Saul Bass was a graphic designer in both the advertising world and the film world. He’s been on my mind… Read More

‘BLUE VELVET’ TURNS 30: TRIVIA FROM BEHIND THE PICKET FENCE

Thirty years ago today, the world realized that David Lynch had hit his stride. Until then, his career had been… Read More

KIDS ARE NOT STUPID: JON FAVREAU’S ‘THE JUNGLE BOOK’ AND RESPECTING YOUNG MINDS

“Kids are not stupid. They are among the sharpest, cleverest, most eagle-eyed creatures on God’s Earth, and very little escapes… Read More

[WATCH] ONE. PERFECT. SHOT. PRESENTS: THE TOP 5 GENE WILDER MOMENTS IN FILM

gene[WATCH] ONE. PERFECT. SHOT. PRESENTS: THE TOP 5 GENE WILDER MOMENTS IN FILMWhen a performer dies, there is no more fitting… Read More

Hail to the Chief: Movie Presidents from FDR to Obama

Morgan Freeman. Bill Pullman. Jack Nicholson. Kevin Kline. Michael Douglas. Martin Sheen. Harrison Ford. Jamie Foxx. Geena Davis.That is but a… Read More

THANK YOU FOR ALL THE SMILES: REMEMBERING GENE WILDER

Yesterday, Gene Wilder passed away. My condolences go out to his family and friends.I never knew the man. But, my gosh,… Read More

Are These The 10 Best Structured Movies of All-Time?

There’s more to writing a good story than characters and plot. The events and people who comprise stories are only… Read More

TWIN PEAKS EPSIODE GUIDE: SEASON 1, EPISODE 5 — COOPER’S DREAMS

EPISODE 5 - “COOPER’S DREAMS”Written by Mark Frost, Directed by Lesli Linka GlatterAirdate May 10th, 1990At The Great Northern, Cooper is being… Read More

‘TWIN PEAKS’ EPISODE GUIDE: SEASON 1, EPISODE 4 — ‘THE ONE-ARMED MAN’

EPISODE 4 - “THE ONE-ARMED MAN” Written by Robert Engels, Directed by Tim Hunter Airdate May 3rd, 1990We rejoin the town… Read More