How to Start Watching: Jason Statham
by Jill Vranken, Staff Writer
You could make the argument for Jason Statham being his own little microgenre in the world of action/thriller movies.
How to Start Watching: Daffy Duck and Porky Pig
by Tessa Swehla, Associate Editor
A new Looney Tunes film, this one a full length feature, is arriving in theaters this Friday, The Day the Earth Blew Up. Since this film focuses on the characters of Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, I have put together this list of shorts and one feature film that I believe provide a good introduction to the characters for the uninitiated or a guide for those wanting to revisit these characters to prepare for the new film.
How to Start Watching: David Lynch – Part 2
by Lindsey Romain, Staff Writer
I’ve gone ahead and linked several David Lynch shorts (and a few commercials) to the feature films and TV projects of his that they best correspond with, in chronological order from the beginning of his moviemaking career.
How to Start Watching: David Lynch – Part 1
by Lindsey Romain, Staff Writer
I’ve gone ahead and linked several David Lynch shorts (and a few commercials) to the feature films and TV projects of his that they best correspond with, in chronological order from the beginning of his moviemaking career.
How To Start Watching: Stephen King Adaptations
by Kate Beach, Staff Writer
Trying to figure out where to start anything regarding Stephen King can be daunting. King is not only extremely prolific on his own, but his work has been adapted dozens of times, both in film and television
How to Start Watching: The Fake Dating romance trope in movies
by Fiona Underhill, Staff Writer
As an introduction to Fake Dating Movies, I’m going to give you a rundown of my favorite 15 movies (in chronological order) that use this trope, which mostly consists of films where both parties agree
How to Start Watching: Movies at Home
by Billy Russell, Staff Writer
I dedicated the last year to building a home theater for myself so I can have total immersion AT HOME, away from assholes.
How to Start Watching: Screwball Comedies
by Megan Robinson, Staff Writer
If modern films like Barbie, or the current state of the world, have you itching for more fast-paced comedies, I’ve compiled a list of where to get started.
How to Start Watching: Movies Outside
by Britny Brooks, Staff Writer
What could be better than hanging outside with your friends and family on a summer evening? Adding your favorite movie, of course!
How to Start Watching: New Hollywood
by Matt Campbell, Contributor
New Hollywood, sometimes referred to as the American New Wave, refers to the period of American filmmaking from approximately 1967 to 1980.
How to Start Watching: The Neo-Noir Boom of 1980-1992
by Fiona Underhill, Contributor
While 1940s noirs made stunning use of the shadows, silhouettes and sharp angles that crisp black and white photography provided, the 80s neo-noir had a very different feel.
How to Start Watching: Body Horror
by Victoria Potenza, Staff Writer
I should state that there is not necessarily a great way to wade into the waters of body horror, you really do need to just cannonball in and sink or swim.
How to Start Watching: Silent and Early Horror
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, Red Herring
From the time we started putting stories to film, horror was an essential element, as important to the medium as spectacle or comedy.
How to Start Watching: Medical Horror
by Victoria Potenza, Staff Writer
With the upcoming release of Smile, we will get another entry into one of my favorite horror subgenres, medical horror.
How to Start Watching: Dario Argento
by Clayton Hayes, Staff Writer
Where do you start with a figure that looms so large in cult and horror cinema?
How To Start Watching: Elvis Movies
by “Doc” Hunter Bush, Podcast Czar
: What do YOU mean by “Elvis Movies”? Because there’s Elvis the man, and then there’s Elvis the icon, and those are two very different milieus of cinema.
How to Start Watching: Pedro Almodóvar
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
Five films to explore the Spanish filmmaker’s penchant for offbeat humor, sexual provocativeness, and bold colors.
How To Start Watching: Summer Horror Movies
by Matthew Crump, Staff Writer
Consider killing the time indoors with a selection of films I’ve curated to help get any burgeoning horror fan’s feet wet.
How to Start Watching: Video Game Movies
by Nikkolas Nelson, Cinematic Maniac, Staff Writer
Video games and movies have always had a strange relationship. They have a lot in common and ultimately have very similar, if not the same, goals. So, why then are video game movies so bad?
How to Start Watching: Akira Kurosawa
by Ian Hrabe, Staff Writer
For his birthday week, we here at MovieJawn are celebrating the work of Akira Kurosawa! Check out all of the pieces here. Ian kicks us off with a starter pack!