Do Our Great Movies Matter?
Well, the Oscars came and went. I didn’t watch them (though I did finally see Argo instead, which oughta count for something). But the whole conversation surrounding cinema’s Superbowl got me thinking: Do our great…
10 Food Items I Will Forever Associate with a Specific Film
Over the years, I’ve seen a lot of movies, and in those movies, people have eaten a lot of food. It stands to reason that in certain classic scenes, that movie’s depiction of a specific…
The Unreality Reading List (Based on Movies You Love)
Well here we are again. Summer has come and gone, although if you’re like me and live inSan Francisco, it was never really there to begin with. Regardless, the calendar tells us we have entered…
So Much More Than Just A Red Shirt: Seven Amazingly Varied Roles of Sam Rockwell
Sam Rockwell is one of those actors I just envy. The guy never picks bad roles, and somehow manages to inject a real sense of confidence and vulnerability into every role he chooses. He is…
Why Haven’t You Seen it: Hot Rod
From the few articles I have written on Unreality where I have actually brought up Hot Rod, I know there are quite a few of you out there who have seen this spectacularly funny Andy…
Eight Lasting Hollywood Bromances
My first exposure to a bromance was in the era of Matt & Ben, when a pair of Bostonians nabbed an Oscar for Good Will Hunting. They were fresh faced and naïve, but it tugged…
Is There No Truth In Beauty?
One of the most basic – and pervasive – tropes around is that “beauty equals goodness.” The heroes are attractive, handsome men and beautiful women, the villains are have scars or other physical deformities. It’s…
8 Movies and Shows to Watch with Dad
I’m a little late (or early) for Father’s Day, but I’m pretty excited to have my dad visiting this week. We’ll be doing some Christmassy and possibly touristy things in London, but it’s each of…
The 5 Most Entertaining Christmas Horror Films
One thing that I never really understood was why Hollywood is so obsessed with making Christmas scary. Don’t get me wrong; I love Christmas almost as much as I love horror movies. I love it when…