The Spotlight: “Scary” Movies & TV
A friend and TBBC crew member asked me today, “Can you recommend a movie that really scares me?” Now, after going through all the obvious answers that we can agree upon as a society: Jaws (1975) (I was convinced Jaws could appear in a pool thanks to this movie which ruined weekly trip’s to Nanna’s pool), The Exorcist (1973), Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) and Deliverance (1972). Man, the 70s were dark, huh? I...
The Big Lebowski
1998. 117 Minutes. Rated-R It’s pretty simple. Jeff Bridges is the dude. He always was, and he always will be. Very recently (like oh, the last 8 years) everyone loves Jeff Bridges, and he FINALLY got his due props, and an Oscar for one role even. I, for one, think it’s about time. For me though, it’s The Big Lebowski, then the rest of his career. Quote: Also, let’s not forget – let’s *not* forget, dude...
Crazy Stupid Love
2011. 118 minutes. Rated R. Quote: “I will never stop trying. Because when you find the one… you never give up.” Steve Carrel plays Hal Weaver, a smart, good-on-paper, 40-something dude with all his ducks in a row: a great family, pretty wife, job, nice home. Julianne Moore plays Hal’s wife, Emily Weaver. On what seems like a VERY typical date night for the couple, she steamrolls him with a frank divorce...
