While my whole summer has seemed like one big whirlwind of activity, August felt like it went by especially fast. My apologies for not being able to check out as many articles as I normally do. Still, take a look at everything I bookmarked from August 2014.
A DASH OF CINEMA used her lovely sense of style and passion for all things edible to put together an adorable, perfect list of her favorite movie kitchens. | [The 8 Best Movie Kitchens]
WIDE SCREEN WORLD writes up another thought-provoking article, this one looking at audience member’s obsession with having ‘answers’ versus the challenging movie endings that leave us with more to ponder. | [Too-Heavy X-planations]
THE MOVIE RAT stepped inside the Batter’s Box and knocked one out of the park with his collection of All Star movie baseball players. I apologize for subjecting you to all of those baseball related puns just now. | [Cinematic Little League All-Star Team]
LIME REVIEWS AND STRAWBERRY CONFESSIONS is leaving her blog! But don’t freak out. The sad news is lightened by the fact that Mette is out in the world doing wonderful things and can still be heard on her stellar podcast Across the Universe. | [Leaving Hogwarts, the Deathly Hallows and This Blog]
SEVEN INCHES OF YOUR TIME is helping all of us enjoy some silly movies a little bit more by drafting up some fun drinking games. I can’t wait to try out the one for The Wicker Man. | [“The Wicker Man” Drinking Game] & [“Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” Drinking Game]
WE DO ALL THINGS CINEMATIC celebrated their one year anniversary! Stop by & give your congratulations. | [WDATC Special – One Year in Business]
LIFE VS. FILM was able to celebrate his birthday in an appropriately cinematic way. See what he’s up to and wish my British BFF Happy Birthday. | [A Birthday Present To Me]
FROM THE DEPTHS OF DVD HELL reviews one of his favorite films that won Lamb Movie of the Month. | Review Quote: “This is a film which is hard to sell, but easy to fall in love with once viewed, while finally being the high school movie, which will no doubt ring all so true to its fellow misfits and anyone whose felt themselves an outcast.” | Read the review for Ghost World.
SCREEN INSIGHT looks at one of my all time favorite comedies. | Review Quote: “In many ways, this isn’t a ‘story’ at all, more an insight and snapshot of (white, middle-class) teenagers in the early 1980’s. “ | Read the review for Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
CINEMA AXIS recommends a fun foreign flick currently available on Netflix. | Review Quote: “The great thing about Headhunters is that it ultimately makes the viewer, despite their better judgment, cheer for the arrogant, manipulative, and just plain unlikable Brown.”| Read the review for Headhunters.
FILM INTEL suggests you take a look at this sexy thriller now available on blu ray.| Review Quote: “The film’s set-up is simple, but allows for a gripping story to unfold in a fashion both easy to follow but undeniably intricate and well-written. “ | Read the review for Bound.
Best Reviewed Movie: Guardians of the Galaxy [87%]
Worst Reviewed Movie: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles [43%]
Featured: Quentin Augustino
Podcasts: Samuel L. Jackson Performances | Actors We Want To Be Friends With | REDUX – Movies We Recommend But Wouldn’t Watch Twice | Minisode – Reservoir Dogs | Favorite Movies from 2014 So Far