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7 Cool Gifts for Filmmakers Under $20

Dennis — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:06:57 +0000

If you haven’t found that perfect gift for the filmmaker in your life and your wallet is a little thin – here are some cool gift ideas under 20 bucks!.

Gorillapod Video Tripod $18.33

Metal Pen with Level and Screwdriver $14.95

Neewer 110CM 43″ 5-in-1 Collapsible Multi-Disc Light Reflector $11.99

Nikon 7072 Lens Pen Cleaning System $7.86

Top 7 Country Songs That Should Be Movies

Dennis — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 13:34:29 +0000

Now some of you that know way too much about Country Music to be on this site may say, a couple of these where already made into movies. If you are one of these people, please get off your sister, get that mullet cut and get a job!

Just remember if you play these backwards you get your girl back, you get your dog back, and you get your pickup truck back…. fuck I need to stop drinking when I post these.

Johnny Cash – Cocaine Blues

Dolly Parton – Coat of many colors

Porter Wagoner – Carroll County Accident

Jeannie C. Riley – Harper Valley P.T.A.

Kenny Rogers – Coward Of The County

Johnny Cash – A Boy Named Sue

Vicki Lawrence – The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia

SHIT… I can’t believe I forgot this one:

The Charlie Daniels Band – The Devil Went Down To Georgia

21 Underrated Films By Great Directors & Michael Bay

Dennis — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:18:40 +0000

Normally we just keep our lists to 7, but we thought of too many overlooked or underrated films to limit this list. Still, as with most of these lists, I’m sure I will think of several more that I can’t believe I forgot after I hit post. So make sure to post any overlooked films we may have overlooked in the comments.

A Straight Story – David Lynch

F for Fake – Orson Welles

The Man Who Wasn’t There – Coen Brother’s

Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia – Sam Peckinpah

Manhunter – Michael Mann

Out of Sight – Steven Soderbergh

A Perfect World – Clint Eastwood

Insomnia – Christopher Nolan

Angel Heart – Alan Parker

A Simple Plan – Sam Raimi

Zodiac – David Fincher

Drunken Angel – Akira Karasowa

Elephant – Gus Van Sant

Hoffa – Danny DeVito

Stroszek – Werner Herzog

The King Of Comedy – Martin Scorsese

25th Hour – Spike Lee

Basquiat – Julian Schnabel

Apocalypto – Mel Gibson

Amistad – Steven Speilberg

Dead Alive – Peter Jackson

Playboy Video Centerfold Kerri Kendall – Michael Bay

That’s right Michael Bay did direct a film worth watching and you can buy it at FamilyVideo.com! It must be this holidays most popular stocking-stuffer because unfortunately it’s out of stock.

Top 7 Songs About Filmmaking

Dennis — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 04:50:24 +0000

This is one of those lists that seemed easy, but after the first few that came to mind it was really hard filling out the rest of the list. I know I forgot some easy ones so make sure and post them in the comments.

#7 Bran Van 3000 – Drinkin In LA

#6 Kinks – Celluloid Heroes

#5 Elton John – Candle In The Wind

#4 Dire Straits – Skateaway

#3 Garland Jeffreys – 35 Millimeter Dreams

#2 Poison – Fallen Angel

#1 Mayo ft. DJ Class – No Budget

UPDATE: @death2themovies reminded us that we forgot a classic here on IQ (It’s not about making movies, but we can’t pass up a chance to post it.):

BANGS – Take U To Da Movies

Top 7 Blonde Bullies from 80’s Teen Movies

Dennis — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:55:17 +0000

The 80’s blonde haired bully was a unique species. Once one of the most numerous and widespread cliche characters. Although it’s preferred hunting ground was the school hallway it was equally at home on ski slopes and house parties. Sadly their habitat is now been reduced to the Netflix queue.

When not driving around in red convertibles they could be seen disrespecting the heavily made-up Alpha Bitch, getting drunk, destroying property, taunting nerds and sweeping legs. Despite his largely repellent personality they where surprisingly popular.

Along with an over-developed sense of entitlement their distinctive markings include mirrored sunglasses, sleeveless shirts, letterman jackets and of course that perfectly feathered blonde hair.

7. “Hardy Jenns” from Some Kind of Wonderful played by Craig Sheffer

6. “Roy Stalin” from Better Off Dead played by Aaron Dozier

5. “Stan Gable” from Revenge of the Nerds played by Ted McGinley

4. “Ace Merrill” from Stand By Me played by Kiefer Sutherland

3. “Steff McKee” from Pretty In Pink played by James Spader

2. “Biff Tannen” from Back to the Future played by Thomas F. Wilson

1. 3 Way William Zabka Tie (the gold standard for blonde assholes):
“Johnny Lawrence” from The Karate Kid played by William Zabka
“Greg Tolan” from Just One of the Guys played by William Zabka
“Chas” from Back to School played by William Zabka

Now for the 80’s Bully Supercut:

Top 7 Fictional Burger Joints from the Movies

Dennis — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:15:22 +0000

Which of the following seven fictional burger joints would you like to eat at? Or, post your own favorite in the comments section.

#7 Mooby’s

Seen In: Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Clerks II

#6 Whammy Burger

Seen In: Falling Down

#5 Burger World

Seen In: Beavis and Butt-Head Do America

#4 McDowell’s

Seen In: Coming to America

#3 Pig Burger

Seen In: Better off Dead

#2 Krusty Burger

Seen In: The Simpsons Movie

#1 Big Kahuna Burger

Seen In: Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, Death Proof, From Dusk till Dawn

Top 7 Movie Stars that Served in WWII

Dennis — Mon, 30 May 2011 00:13:20 +0000

It’s Memorial Day weekend here in the U.S., a day that commemorates Service Members who who have fallen in the line of duty. We thought this would be a good time to look back at a past era when Hollywood went to war. We can’t list all the all the stars that served in WWII with Top 7 list, but we highlighted a few examples below (in no order).

Audie Murphy – US Army (Received the Medal of Honor, the U.S. military’s highest award for valor, along with 32 additional U.S. and foreign medals and citations.)

Charles Durning – US Army (Received Silver Star for actions during Battle of the Bulge.)

Clark Gable – US Army Air Corps. (Awarded the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross.)

Alec Guinness – British Royal Navy (Operated landing craft on D-Day.)

James Doohan – Royal Canadian Artillery (Landed in Normandy with the U. S. Army on D-Day.)

Henry Fonda – US Navy (Awarded the Bronze Star.)

Jimmy Stewart – US Army Air Corps. (Twice awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for actions in combat.)

Top 7 Worst Movie Moms

Dennis — Sun, 08 May 2011 12:26:29 +0000

Happy Mother’s Day everyone! I know a list of the worst movie moms isn’t an original idea, but give me a break. It’s also Sunday and being hung over I need to save all my energy to take mom to brunch. :P

PS
Norman Bates doesn’t count.

7) “The Manchurian Candidate” Angela Lansbury

6) “Precious” Mo’Nique

5) “Mommie Dearest” Faye Dunaway

4) “Carrie” Piper Laurie

3) “Casino” Sharon Stone

2) “The Grifters” Anjelica Huston

1) “Throw Momma From the Train” Ann Ramsey

Top 7 Greatest Songs About New York City

Dennis — Tue, 03 May 2011 11:49:30 +0000

I know from our stats that more than 60% of you reading this are from outside the U.S. This most likely will be the first and last time I wright about my patriotic feelings, but I need to do it this one time.

I was born an American in 1973. I know it was completely random and at the very lest not in my control. I knew from an early age it should be something to be thankful for. So many are born in a world that doesn’t have my privileges or freedoms. I’m truly lucky.

For all of our faults I always knew we where the light. Freedom and justice are not simple terms for us. We have spilled our own blood for more than 200 years including a civil war to fulfill our destiny.

We have a long way to go, but even those that doubt our motives can be reassured by the fact that while we don’t always get it right the first time we always strive to do the right thing. I know some may take exception to that fact, but is there anyone else you would rather see in our position?

Part of our soul was taken away on a beautiful September morning almost ten years ago. Since then we have seen terrible natural disasters, man-made financial disasters and more. While killing one madman won’t fix all the worlds problems. It provides some closer to a wounded soul and that may just be the spark that changes our direction. In sort….

We’re back baby! Let that light shine bright!

Alicia Keys – Empire State Of Mind

No Sleep Till Brooklyn – The Beastie Boys

Across 110th Street – Bobby Womack

Sound Of Silence – Simon & Garfunkel

Walk on the Wild Side – Lou Reed

New York State Of Mind – Billy Joel

New York, New York- Frank Sinatra

Top 7 Evil Bunnies from the Movies

Dennis — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 18:02:18 +0000

Well its Easter weekend and things are a bit slow so we decided to bring out our classiest and most thought provoking articles. Too bad they where deleted when I got a jellybean stuck on my keyboard. So instead we bring you these Top 7 Evil Bunnies.