2K Replay: JUST FRIENDS

 by Adam Riske

Nominated for “Best Kiss” (Anna Faris and Christopher Marquette) at the MTV Movie Awards. They lost to Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal in Brokeback Mountain.

Johnny Showtime: GOOD FORTUNE

 by JB

Looking for a “feel good about humanity film” for the holidays? I’ve got you covered.

All the Colors of the Dark: Painting By Titles with Film Noir

by Rosalie Lewis

“There’s no sign of the morning coming; you’ve been left on your own like a rainbow in the dark,” belts Ronnie James Dio in his 1983 metal anthem. His colorful evocation conjures the atmosphere of dread and tarnished dreams film noir is known for. Elsewhere in the song, he mentions “an image caught in time,” perhaps like one of many moments lost like tears in rain.

Weekend Open Thread

Reviews: IF I HAD LEGS, I'D KICK YOU and IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT

 by Rob DiCristino

A pair of bangers to which attention must be paid.

Blockbuster Video Grab Bag

 by Adam Riske

Holiday shopping ideas if you have a time machine.

FTM 796: FRIDAY NIGHT DOUBLE FEATURES 5

The monthly column becomes a podcast for the fifth year running courtesy of Patrick and Adam Riske.