Long before Dana White expanded the popularity of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), there was a different type of mixed martial arts craze in America. During the ’60s and the ’70s, the chopsocky subgenre (sometimes referred to as Bruceploitation) was… Continue Reading →
Per Matt Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer lit up the Music City Film Critics’ Association 2023 Film Awards with seven wins in total, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Supporting Actor, which is an all-time record for the Association!
I must confess my fondness for well-crafted Westerns. Despite my virtual film library being primarily dominated by sci-fi and horror, classic and contemporary Westerns have captured my admiration. Whether it’s timeless gems like Gunfight at the O.K. Corral or Guns… Continue Reading →
In his eighth decade, Ridley Scott displays a directorial vigor that surpasses many filmmakers half his age. Alongside Martin Scorsese, he stands as a cinematic Highlander, consistently delivering top-tier films that grace award seasons annually.
Per Matt Now that November has arrived and the awards season inches ever closer despite the lingering SAG-AFTRA Hollywood strike, the need for entertainment options grows even greater as the holidays approach. A24 Films offers its prestige picture, Priscilla, which… Continue Reading →
Per Matt Awards season has returned once again, so it must be time for yet another Martin Scorsese-Leonardo DiCaprio passion project. This one, Killers of the Flower Moon, which is based on the nonfiction bestseller by David Grann, is a… Continue Reading →
Per Matt Less is more. That simple cultural proverb has been attributed to a variety of people throughout history, but it was absolutely taken to heart by filmmaker Ray Kellogg. Primarily known for his groundbreaking special-effects work in blockbusters during… Continue Reading →
Per Matt For only the second time, ever, Nashville, Tennessee hosted the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America trade show. From May 8th to the 10th, thousands of brewers and brewing industry representatives poured into Music City, bringing an energy… Continue Reading →
In the vast realm of cinematic heroes, a few timeless characters have etched themselves into the collective memory of moviegoers across generations. One such figure is the intrepid archaeologist, Indiana Jones. With his iconic fedora, leather jacket and whip in… Continue Reading →
There have been many theories about what was once buried off the coast of Nova Scotia. They seem to multiply every year, and with each one, the legend of Oak Island’s curse continues to grow stronger. More than 200 years… Continue Reading →
Film Masters Embraces Martial Arts with The Crippled Masters
Long before Dana White expanded the popularity of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), there was a different type of mixed martial arts craze in America. During the ’60s and the ’70s, the chopsocky subgenre (sometimes referred to as Bruceploitation) was… Continue Reading →