Unsung!: Force of Evil

Bitter and dark as my black, black heart, at least Force of Evil is fiction.

Director Essentials: John Landis

by Patrick Bromley

 

Though he's beloved by most of us movie geeks, many of the people that love a number of John Landis' movies don't even realize the same guy is responsible for all of them. And though his career would shit the bed by the mid-90s, Landis had about a 15 year run that could stack up against pretty much anyone's. Let's give the a great director his due by examining his essential movies. See you next Wednesday!

Watchin' Trailerz with Doug (July 27)

T-minus six days until the F This Movie! screening of Die Hard at AMC South Barrington 30! Buy your tickets today! I'm going to count to three. There will not be a four ...

Win Tickets to the F This Movie! Screening of Die Hard

We're hosting a screening of Die Hard next week (on August 2nd) in Chicago (you can still get your tickets here). If you haven't bought your seats yet, we're giving away a pair of tickets to one lucky reader!

It Came from the '80s: Labyrinth

by Patrick Bromley

Ok, so I'll probably get hammered for this: I've never been crazy about Labyrinth.

Netflix This Movie! Vol. 2

Lots more recommendations for you! Many have subtitles!

I'll Watch Anything: Patrick Watches Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo

by Patrick Bromley

I have never seen Breakin'. I hope I can still follow Breakin' 2.

Unsung!: Mystery Men

I just cannot help imagining what the reaction to this film would have been if it had just been allowed to sit on a studio shelf for seven years.

Could’a… should’a… would’a…

F This Movie! - The Dark Knight Rises

Mike returns (rises) to join Patrick in a discussion of the epic conclusion to Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy. Get your Bane voice ready.

Watchin' Trailerz with Doug (July 20)

You guys. The Dark Knight Rises opens today. That is all.

Netflix This Movie! Vol. 1

Last week, our reader/friend @steveinzerello posted a question to our Twitter page asking if we had ever published a list of recommendations for Netflix Instant. We had not. But we recognize a great idea when we hear one, so TA-DA! Every week, some of us will be offering suggestions of stuff to watch that's available on Netflix Instant. DO AS WE SAY!

Heavy Action: Predator / I Come in Peace

by Patrick Bromley

This week, our Heavy Action heroes take on some evil aliens. Welcome to Earf.

F This Movie! - Batman (1989)

Just in time for the Dark Knight to rise, Patrick and JB take on the Batman that started them all.



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Also discussed this episode: Singing in the Rain, To Rome With Love, Take This Waltz, Savages, The Rock-afire Explosion

Unsung!: Bowfinger

“I think… I think it was a beautiful lie.”

--Christine Baranski

Doug Asks Patrick Questions About Movies

Patrick knows a lot about movies. Doug has seen Warrior dozens of times. In an effort to expand Doug's cinematic horizons, he'll be asking Patrick questions about movies in a column we're calling "Doug Asks Patrick Questions About Movies."

Watchin' Trailerz with Doug (July 13)

What are you waiting for? BUY YOUR DIE HARD TICKET(S) NOW! We only need four more people to confirm this event with Tugg. So do it already! Come out to the movie, we'll get together, have a few laughs...

It Came From the '80s: Flash Gordon

Welcome to yet another new column at F This Movie!.

Heavy Action: Red Dawn

Q: How crazy is Red Dawn? A: Very.

Unsung!: Cold Turkey

"Shitting on the Classics" may have run its course, but like a miserable Phoenix rising from the grouchy ashes, JB has returned with a new purpose: to champion the best movies you've never seen. Presenting...UNSUNG!

F This Movie! - The Amazing Spider-Man

Patrick and Erich Asperschlager set the record straight on Marc Webb's new Spider-Man movie, discuss sequels versus reboots and discover the truth about their parents.

Watchin' Trailerz with Doug (July 6)

Hey guys. A word ... why haven't you bought your ticket to F This Movie!'s special Chicago screening of Die Hard on Thursday, Aug. 2, yet? WHAT IS THE MATTER WITH YOU? Seriously, if you don't buy your ticket in advance, the whole thing might be canceled! And you don't want THAT to happen, do you? Here's the link to order tickets. It only costs $10, and you'll get your money back if we don't meet our quota. THANKS IN ADVANCE!

F This Movie! - Ghost

Patrick and Erika make beautiful pottery together.

Sh!#ting on the Classics: One for the Road

This column has now run its course.  Before it ends, I would like to wring one final ounce of usefulness from our loyal readers.

Chicago: Attend the F This Movie! Screening of Die Hard!

F This Movie! is hosting a screening of the Greatest Action Movie of All Time, and you can (should) attend.

Review: Magic Mike

by Patrick Bromley

The aspect of the new Channing Tatum stripper movie Magic Mike that's being ignored in all the marketing and hype is that it's a really good movie.