We all have that one film that sparked our love of cinema and left us in awe of its power to transport us to times and places we never thought possible. For me, that film was Jurassic Park. From experiencing surreal places like Tatooine and Oz, you truly believe you’ve seen it all until you’re…
Back to the Future (1985)
Most film fans will have that one franchise that ignited their love for trilogies in cinema. For many, the infatuation for the trilogy was probably started by Jedi’s, hobbits, or even vampires. For me, the love for trilogies happened when I first saw Back to the Future. Seeing a normal, domestic teen experience something…
Top 5: ’80s High School Cult Films
Let me just begin by saying that choosing only five films was nearly impossible. The generation of ‘80s high school films is one that’ll never go out of style. Whether you grew up a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess or a criminal, ‘80s teen movies films will forever be relatable. As best…
Top 5: ’90s High School Cult Films
High school films seem to be a given to nearly everyone when growing up. It is these films that feed to our anticipation of high school – nearly giving us a script on how to act, how to grow, and how to love when we get there. However, regardless which films you’ve seen, there is…
The Age of Horror: 5 Horror Films That Never Die
Although Halloween has passed, horror films are always in season. It’s never too late to get your scare on with some of the greatest Halloween/horror films of all time. Here are some of my all-time favorite Halloween cult films that never get old no matter how many times I watch them. Hocus Pocus (1993) …
‘Stranger Things’: Top ’80s Films That Inspired Your Latest Netflix Obsession
Today is the day! For those who own any electronic device know that today, Oct. 27 is the release date for Stranger Things Season 2 on Netflix. Instantly, this show has become one of my favorites since it’s based in the ‘80s, the casting and acting is superb, and the nostalgia is glorious. Yet, what…
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
When I first experienced Edward Scissorhands, I was just starting middle school in a new town. I knew absolutely no one, so at first I too felt like an outsider like Edward (with the exception that I looked like everyone else). It was this film that started my infatuation with Tim Burton’s masterpieces, Johnny Depp’s…
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Being raised by an ‘80s mom resulted in my upbringing of becoming a movie enthusiast at an early age. When I first experienced the magic of watching E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial at 6-years-old, my childhood mission became to lure my own alien with Reese’s Pieces. All I wanted was for the story of E.T. to become…
Cultured Cinephile 