Category Archives: Books, Film, and TV

17. Star Wars (Trilogy) (1977-1983) Okay, so these are probably the most written-about movies in the history of cinema. But they do deserve the bulk of the attention they get. They are just plain fun film-making. From start to finish, … Continue reading →

20. Bowling for Columbine (2002)Moore excels at placing himself in the action and orchestrating events while filming them (a rarity for documentary film-makers who do most of their manipulating covertly while editing). Bowling is the best of the bunch. While … Continue reading →

23. Best in Show (2000) I wasn’t too keen on seeing this picture. After viewing Christopher Guest’s earlier mockumentary – the overly-hyped This is Spiňal Tap – I was afraid this would not be that great either. Well, I was … Continue reading →

26. The Iron Giant (1999)Here’s one of only two animated films on my list. This film (directed by Brad Bird, who later went on to direct The Incredibles) shows that cartoons need not be relegated to the dustbin of history, … Continue reading →

29. Riviére du Hibou, La (An Occurence at Owl Creek Bridge) (1962)This short film has about as near-perfect camera work as any film I’ve ever viewed. Well-timed close-ups and long shots, dolly-shots, French angles, and other camera trickery are all … Continue reading →