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Top 3 Most Subtle Movie Villains
Pretty Clever Films Posted by clairedunderman on May 13, 2013
Sometimes, a villain is devious, dastardly, and isn’t afraid to show his or her face for the world to see. This particular type of villain, however, is not on this list. These are most influential “subtle” villains – villains that didn’t necessarily need to have an entrance or a grand presence read more
The Cinephiliac
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Brandy Dean on May 13, 2013
For those of you who hang around Pretty Clever Films, you’ve probably enjoyed a piece or two from contributor Toyiah Murry. We have lots of great contributors here and Toyiah is one of them – you can always count on a thoughtful, articulate, and studious review from her, as well a bring read more
Top 5 Worst Movie Moms
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Brandy Dean on May 12, 2013
Ah, Mother’s Day! The one day when we’re all forced to fete our mums, no matter how many hours of therapy they’ve caused. But to put things into perspective, let’s have a look at the top 5 worst movie moms to ever nag (or worse!) their way across the screen. Remember – read more
Akira
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Sam Cooper on May 11, 2013
Japanese animation, or “anime” as most people call it, has been booming in North America for the past twenty years or so. Since then this Eastern style of animation has had a major impact on American cartoons, giving birth to shows like Samurai Jack, Teen Titans and Avatar: The Last Air read more
Watch It: Our Dare-Devil Chief (1915) (1)
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Brandy Dean on May 10, 2013
Starring Al St. John, Ford Serling, and Mina Durfee Our Dare-Devil Chief (also know as Our Daredevil Chief) was released by the Keystone Studios on May 10, 1915. Our Dare-Devil Chief is 27 minutes or so classic Keystone Kopism, with yuks to spare. A gang of thieves, led by St. John, is constantly read more
Top 10 John Ford Films
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Brandy Dean on May 10, 2013
I’m not a huge fan of westerns – too dusty for my taste, but I’ve learned to love them over the years. But whether or not you care for the genre of westerns, you’ve got to reckon with John Ford, surely an undisputed master of cinema. If you feel like hitching a ride on the w read more
Watch It: Our Dare-Devil Chief (1915) (2)
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Brandy Dean on May 10, 2013
Starring Al St. John, Ford Serling, and Mina Durfee Our Dare-Devil Chief (also know as Our Daredevil Chief) was released by the Keystone Studios on May 10, 1915. Our Dare-Devil Chief is 27 minutes or so classic Keystone Kopism, with yuks to spare. A gang of thieves, led by St. John, is constantly read more
Review: The Lady Vanishes (1938)
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Brandy Dean on May 10, 2013
Arguably, The Lady Vanishes is the apex of Alfred Hitchcock’s body of work now known as “The British Period.” This film has all of British Hitchmarks – suspense, romance, psychological tension, Brit humor of the dry and ribald variety, and Hitch’s favorite film set, a train. The Lady Vanishes read more
Cinema Viewfinder
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Brandy Dean on May 10, 2013
Cinema Viewfinder is the movie review site of Tony Dayoub. His profile informs us that he is a screenwriter and film critic with a BSC in Motion Pictures from the University of Miami and had written for Indiewire’s Press Play blog, Slant Magazine’s The House Next Door blog, and Nomad Ed read more
A Gallery of Images from Louis Feuillade’s Fantômas (1913)
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Brandy Dean on May 9, 2013
Fantômas is a French silent crime film serial directed by Louis Feuillade, based on the novel of the same name. Composed of 5 episodes released over the course of 1913 and 1914, episode 1 premiered in France on May 9, 1913. If you’d like to know more information about the character of Fantôma read more
Top 5 Ice Cream Scenes in Movies
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Brandy Dean on May 9, 2013
Last week @NataleeDara on Twitter objected to the Top Egg Scenes in Movies. Hey, some people don’t like eggs and that scene in Cool Hand Luke is pretty gross. So I so generously offered to make a list of scenes with @NataleeDara’s fav food, snack or treat and she picked ice cream. Aweso read more
The Art & Culture of Movies
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Brandy Dean on May 9, 2013
Whew! Now that Hot Docs has staggered to its conclusion, PCF can get back to regular scheduled programming – namely, the movie site of the day. Today I’m taking a look at a nifty little blog called The Art & Culture of Movies from Matt Barry. The profile and about info for this site read more
Watch It: The Great Gatsby (1926)
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Brandy Dean on May 8, 2013
Speaking of The Great Gatsby, I thought we could take a minute to talk about the first film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby from 1926. The film was directed by Herbert Brenon, produced by Adolph Zukor and Jesse Lasky, and distributed by Paramount. Warner Baxter star read more
Top Ten Sequels That Are Better Than the Originals
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Wade Sheeler on May 8, 2013
In honor of Summer Blockbuster season, which just began with Iron Man 3 and continues until we’re suffering from movie candy diabetes, I thought I’d take a moment to look back at that venerable Hollywood creation – the Sequel. I’ve provoked controversy before, so why not court it again. read more
The Stylistic Milestones of Saul Bass
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Bennett O'Brian on May 8, 2013
This week marks the birthday of Saul Bass, one of the most important and prolific visual artists to ever work in motion pictures. As testament to his enduring significance, Bass has been posthumously honored with one of contemporary society’s highest acknowledgements of cultural achievement – read more
The Great Gatsby: 90 Years of Cinematic Fashion
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Christina Stewart on May 8, 2013
It’s hard to believe that F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby is almost 90 years young! In just a few days, the Baz Luhrmann version of this classic will be upon us, dazzling its way across the screen with a glittering frenzy that might just make the Charleston seem tame. This will mark read more
Top 10 Hockey Movies
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Brandy Dean on May 7, 2013
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, baby! I totally BeLeaf that they’re gonna win the cup. (Go ahead and send your responses to that statement to yes@iKNOWitsbeen45years.com.) But for the rest of you I recognize you’re gonna have a problem when your team gets knocke read more
Get Your Pre-Code Fix this Weekend in Toronto
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Brandy Dean on May 7, 2013
Whether you’re a Pre-code film fan already or you’re looking to dig deeper and learn more about this fascinating period in film history, the Toronto Film Society is about to make you very happy. The Society’s annual May weekend is devoted solely to the Pre-Code era this year. That read more
Top 5 Classic Movies to Watch on a Sick Day
Pretty Clever Films Posted by clairedunderman on May 6, 2013
Spring is a grand time for some. The sun is shining, the days are growing longer, and the smell of flowers is starting to fill the air. But for some of us, those very things are our downfall in the dreaded season of allergies. Getting sick when it’s beautiful out isn’t always fun, but w read more
The Invincible Iron Man (1966)
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Sam Cooper on May 4, 2013
“Amazing armor! That’s Iron Man! A blazing power! That’s Iron Man!” I am a huge fan of comics, and I must admit that I have a weak spot for superheroes. Judging how Iron Man 3 hit theaters yesterday, I deemed it appropriate to do a little spotlight about good ol’ Shellhead. read more