Top 5 Disappointing Films by Sam
How disappointing are disappointing films. Yes, I know that seems like a fairly obvious observation, but nonetheless, have a think about, and it is very true (despite its blatancy). When you ponder the...
View ArticleOscar Predictions 2011 and Welcome Back
Let me just start by welcoming you back to FilmStank. It’s been holidays, and we’ve enjoyed the time off, planning for this next year, and just relaxing. But holidays are over, as I’m sure is the same...
View ArticleBox Office Comparison: The King’s Speech vs The Social Network
There is not always a nexus between the box office and the critical acclaim of a film, but in the following case the ticket sales were very telling, painting an interesting picture and giving a...
View ArticleInsidious Film Review by Sam
I have always struggled to distinguish between the genres of horror and thriller. When someone asks me to tell him or her if a particular film is a thriller or horror, I am never quite sure what answer...
View ArticleTop 10 Chick Flicks
Well, what do I have to say? There’s a time in every man’s life where we must release the pride, and admit to not only watching our fair share of chick flicks, but enjoying them too. Admit it fellas,...
View ArticleTop 5 Live Action Musical Films
I have a bad feeling that the era of consistently good live action musicals is potentially over. Yes we see the occasional pretty good musical these days (and I emphasise pretty) but even they are...
View ArticleTop 5 Scariest Films
It’s common knowledge that I am a lover of scary films. It’s like going on a scary ride, you struggle with most of the ordeal, but when its over, you know it was well worth it. Unfortunately, horror...
View ArticleTop 5 Most Confusing Films
Have you ever watched a movie where at the end of it you thought to yourself, “What the heck just happened?” I feel there’s a preconception with the word ‘confusing,’ in that it is generally related to...
View ArticleTop 10 Animated Films
Warning: the following list has the potential to cause some heavy debate. I think the greatest aspect of the animation realm is that it is possibly the closest thing to re-creating our imagination...
View ArticleTop 5 Biographical Films
Simply put, I am a fan of a well-made biographical film. It seems that they provide a sort of entertainment that isn’t necessarily available in a fictional film. I really can’t explain why this is, and...
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