Top 10 Grossing Actors List

1. Tom Hanks

    $4,073.3 Million

2. Eddie Murphy

$3,810.4 Million

3. Samuel L. Jackson

$3,595.5 Million

4. Harrison Ford

$3,561.6 Million

5. Morgan Freeman

$3,404.1 Million

6. Tom Cruise

    $3,202.3 Million

7. Robin Williams

$3,026.6 Million

8. Bruce Willis

    $2,983.9 Million

9. Johnny Depp

$2,981.0 Million

10. Michael Caine

    $2,822.3 Million

Angry Video Game Nerd Movie Well On Its Way

Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie is an upcoming independent comedy film based on the Cinemassacre Productions web series The Angry Video Game Nerd created by and starring James Rolfe. Filming for the movie started April 1, 2012 and wrapped on May 11, 2012 in California and additional scenes were filmed later on the East coast. The film is expected to be released sometime in 2013 and Rolfe anticipates that the film's release will be through touring film festivals, before being released on DVD.

A special screening of the trailer along with behind the scenes footage from the film premiered on November 9 at the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, which is the same theatre where The Blob (1958) was filmed. You can find the official trailer for the movie below. Enjoy!

Top Five Ben Stiller Performances

Ben Stiller is one of the most widely respected comedic actors working in Hollywood today. He has achieved prolonged success by playing many fun and wacky characters wonderfully throughout the years and has also helped his own cause by directing, writing, and producing an impressive number of films as well. Listed below are what I believe to be Stiller's top five performances to date. Which ones are your favorites?

Heavy Weights (1995)

Tony Perkins

Zoolander (2001)

 Derek Zoolander

Meet the Parents (2000)

Greg Focker

Tropic Thunder (2008)

Tugg Speedman

There's Something About Mary (1998)

Ted

Top Five Bill Murray Movies

Bill Murray is widely considered to be one of the greatest entertainers in Hollywood. He first gained national exposure on Saturday Night Live, in which he earned an Emmy Award and later went on to star in a number of critically and commercially successful films including Lost in Translation in 2003,  which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Listed below are what I believe to be Murray's top five films to date. What are your favorites?

 Groundhog Day (1993)

Lost in Translation (2003)

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)

Ghostbusters (1984) 

Stripes (1981)

Carlito's Way Review

Carlito's Way is a 1993 crime film directed by Brian De Palma and based on the novels "Carlito's Way" and "After Hours" by Judge Edwin Torres. The film stars Al Pacino as gangster Carlito Brigante and Sean Penn as his sleazy lawyer and best friend, David Kleinfeld. It is a relatively strong gangster film that is sometimes under-looked because of how it received mixed responses from critics after its initial release. The story just catches you right off the bat and doesn't release you until the credits start to roll. It's an engaging flick that had a very underrated and magnificent script that was written by the talented screenwriter, David Koepp.

While it's true that Carlito's Way may not be the strongest gangster film out there, it is still a very solid one that deserves recognition for what its worth. It's an extremely honest and captivating film that gives moviegoers a chance to escape from their normal everyday lives for a couple of hours. De Palma did an incredible job at making a movie that is very easy to enjoy by everyone.

The film is carried by notably strong performances by Al Pacino and Sean Penn. Pacino is strong and charismatic as he is in just about every one of his movies, but it was Penn who won me over in this one. His performance is so superb and effective. His character comes across as repulsive and very dislikeable, but yet it's impossible to look away from him. It is truly great acting from Penn who provided a very Oscar worthy performance. Overall, Carlito's Way is a gangster flick that is enjoyable to watch and just seems to be getting better with age.

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Dog Day Afternoon Review

Dog Day Afternoon is a powerful 1975 crime drama film directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Al Pacino in the leading role as Sonny Wortzik. The film is inspired by P.F. Kluge's Life article "The Boys in the Bank", which tells the story of the robbery of a Brooklyn bank by John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturile on August 22, 1972. It went on to receive much critical acclaim and garnered six Academy Academy Award nominations as well as seven Golden Globe nominations.

One of the most amazing aspects of this film is the mesmerizing performance by Al Pacino. In my opinion it is one of the greatest acting performances in film history. It's just incredible how great and memorable it really is. You can tell that director Sidney Lumet let Pacino run wild with the character and had no boundaries for him at all. Another very excellent performance in the film is John Cazale as Salvatore  Naturile, Sonny's partner in the robbery. He has almost a childlike innocence throughout and provides much comic relief in what is one of the many memorable roles in the film.

 A lot of credit needs to go to Sidney Lumet for making this exceptional film. You could easily go on and on about how wonderful it is in so many ways. Whether you want to talk about the superb acting by the entire cast, the masterful cinematography and directing, or the transcendent script that is very viewer engaging. Dog Day Afternoon is a classic movie that every film lover needs to see at least once in their life.

Overall Rating: 4/5

Zulu Review

Zulu is a 1964 historical war film depicting the Battle of Rorke's Drift between the British Army and the Zulus during the Anglo-Zulu War. The battle was fought between approximately 4,000 Zulu warriors against 150 British and colonial troops. The film was directed by Cy Endfield and stars Stanley Baker, Jack Hawkins and Michael Caine in addition to being narrated by Richard Burton. It is an amazing film and one of my personal favorite war films of all-time.

This is just simply an incredible film that will always live on in history as an undisputed masterpiece. It's visually mesmerizing and features some of the most top-notch cinematography and directing in film history as far as I'm concerned. It is nearly impossible to look away during the film's 139 minute run-time. The landscapes are beautiful, the settings are isolated, and the fighting is shown in realistic bloody detail. It's one of the most captivating films of all time.

It's difficult to write a review for this masterful film and have no mention of the astonishing musical score by the talented English composer John Barry. It's both majestic and menacing as it helps to set the tone of the battle scenes so well. There are very few films out there as well-balanced and exciting as Zulu is. It truly is an astounding film. 

Overall Rating: 5/5

The Brink's Job Review

The Brink's Job is a 1978 crime-comedy film directed by William Friedkin and starring Peter Falk and Peter Boyle. The film is based on the book Big Stick-Up at Brinks written by Noel Behn and the real-life Great Brink's Robbery which took place in Boston, Massachusetts in 1950. While the film features some very strong performances by its entire cast, as well as some very nice direction by Friedkin, it doesn't seem to really be that memorable of a movie and fails to deliver on some very important levels.

Not that this is a bad film by any means, but it just isn't as strong as other heist or caper movies out there. One thing that bothered me the most about it was the script. The pacing didn't seem to be very good and everything just seemed stretched. It was a simple caper story that may have worked better if it wasn't so warm and light hearted. I think that the script could have definitely used some rework before filming began. Some things just didn't seem to fit, and some things seemed to be missing. 

All in all, The Brink's Job is a film that left me with mixed reactions. It was alright, but I feel like it could have been great. Especially with the amount of talent that was involved with it. The film is definitely worth a watch to fans of heist films, but they should just keep in mind that this one is just a little bit different. I think that the greatest feature that the film has to offer is the stylish and sublime performance by Peter Falk. He gives us a very unique portrayal of a thief that would have been nearly impossible to match by any other actor.

Overall Rating: 3/5

Pan's Labyrinth Review

Pan's Labyrinth is one of the most beautiful and artistically creative movies that I have ever seen. Director Guillermo del Toro did a wonderful job at creating a truly captivating film that mixes fantasy with reality in a way that has never before been seen. The art direction is stunning, the music is astounding, and the characters are engaging and interesting. The film will definitely go down as del Toro's masterpiece and is sure to be remembered for many years to come.

There are many aspects of this film that are worthy of praise and appreciation. I feel that the cinematography by Guillermo Navarro is one of the most important facets. He really helped to create a beautiful atmosphere of wonder and fantasy by magnificently orchestrating his shots and using very good composition. It's wonderful to know that Navarro went on to win a much deserved Academy Award for Best Achievement in Cinematography for his work on the film, as well as garnering many more accolades along the way.

A lot of credit needs to be given to Guillermo del Toro. He had a truly amazing story that he wanted to tell and he executed it marvelously on film. Pan's Labyrinth is without a doubt one of the best foreign films that I have ever seen and it is one that will not soon be forgotten. I would recommend this film to just about anyone who is looking for a stunning story with stunning visuals. It is definitely one that should not be missed.

Overall Rating: 4/5

Brad Pitt's Five Best Performances

Brad Pitt is widely considered by many to be one of the greatest actors working in Hollywood today. There are very few actors with the type of range and ability that he has. He is able to portray so many different characters phenomenally and make them both likable and appealing to watch. Listed below you will find what I believe to be Brad's top five best performances to date. Which one of his performances is your favorite?

Inglourious Basterds (2009)

Lt. Aldo Raine

Moneyball (2011)

Billy Beane

Twelve Monkeys (1995)

Jeffrey Goines

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)

Benjamin Button

Fight Club (1999)

Tyler Durden

Men In Black 3 Review

Men In Black 3 may not have been the most necessary sequel to have been made, but it was a fun and exciting one nonetheless. The film features a fine mix of hilarious moments, great special effects and surprisingly strong performances by the entire cast. The most notable being Josh Brolin, who did a marvelous job at portraying the young Agent K and mimicking the actions of Tommy Lee Jones. It gives you a really good insight of the kind of versatility that he has as an actor.

A lot of credit needs to be given to director Barry Sonnenfeld for getting this movie made. He did a tremendous job at resurrecting this franchise, which appeared all but dead after the second installment released nearly ten years ago. And while it may not go down as one of the best movies of the summer, it is still a solid film that is very easy to enjoy. It's kind of like the perfect mindless summer blockbuster flick. You don't have to think about anything too hard, all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the ride.

All in all, Men In Black 3 is harmless, fun, and entertaining. It will most likely be enjoyed by fans of the MIB franchise and has a chance to go down as the best film in the series. It may have been a little mindless at some times and it took a little bit of time to get off the ground, but once it did, it was a non-stop thrill-ride which featured a surprising kind of twist ending that was both somber and unexpected. I would have no problem recommending it to anyone who is looking for some first rate action comedy fun.


Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Jim Carrey's Five Best Performances

Jim Carrey is one of the most well recognized and respected actors working in Hollywood today. He handles each and every one of his roles with great poise and has the versatility that other actors can only dream of having. Listed below you will find what I believe to be his top five best performances to date. Which Jim Carrey performance is your favorite? 

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

Joel Barish

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)

Count Olaf

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)

Ace Ventura

The Truman Show (1998)

Truman Burbank

Man on the Moon (1999)

Andy Kaufman

Leonardo DiCaprio's Five Best Performances

Leonardo DiCaprio is widely considered by many to be one of the best actors working in Hollywood today. He is one of the most daring and respectable actors who can always be counted on to give a charismatic and diverse performance that would be hard to match by any other actor. Listed below you will find what I believe to be DiCaprio's five best performances to date. Which one of his performances is your favorite?

What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)

Arnie Grape

The Aviator (2004)

Howard Hughes

Blood Diamond (2006)

Danny Archer

Catch Me If You Can (2002)

Frank Abagnale Jr.

Shutter Island (2010)

Teddy Daniels

TV Show Review: Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends

Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends is probably one of the funniest and most highly praised animated shows to ever show on Cartoon Network. The show features some of the most beautiful art design and superb flash animation that is very attention grabbing and eye pleasing. The plot of the show centers around the adventures of an eight year old boy named Mac and his imaginary friend Bloo, who is forced to move into a foster home after Mac's mom says that he has been outgrown by Mac.

The entire show is full of some very interesting characters that are all quite easy to like. There are many different imaginary friends that are all uniquely designed and sometimes unusual and bizarre. I think that this is one of the few cartoons aimed towards children that can easily be enjoyed by both kids and adults alike. It is both clever and smart in addition to being absurd and silly.

Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends lasted a solid six seasons lasting from 2004-2009. It went on to win a whopping seven Emmy Awards during its run and is in my opinion one of the last great animated shows that appeared on Cartoon Network before the network took a dive. It is a show that I would strongly suggest to pretty much anyone who enjoys animation, it is just a shame that we don't get re-runs of it on anymore. Fortunately, seasons 1 & 2 were released on DVD in 2007.

Overall Rating: 4/5

TV Show Review: The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy

The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy is one of the most hilarious cartoon series ever created that can easily be enjoyed by kids and adults alike. The show follows the adventures of Billy and Mandy as they find many different ways to exploit the Grim Reaper, who was forced into being their best friend. The show lasted a strong seven seasons on Cartoon Network from 2001-2007.

Some may argue that having a kids cartoon centered around the Grim Reaper may be a bit too dark and not very suitable for children, but its all in good fun. Grim actually turns out to be one of the funniest and most likable characters on the show. Sometimes we even sympathize with him because of what both Billy and Mandy put him through. The show definitely thrives because of its unique and funny cast of characters and there are many to be found, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy features many supporting characters that are all just as quirky and wacky as the next one.

It was definitely one of the best animated shows on TV during its time and its a shame that there are no re-runs of it on anymore. Even so, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy will live on in my heart as one of my favorite cartoons ever. It was so creative and funny that it made it tough not to love. Definitely one of Cartoon Networks best!

Overall Rating: 5/5

TV Show Review: The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack

The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack is without a doubt one of the best animated television series  ever created. Although it only lasted a mere three seasons, it was one of the funniest shows on TV during that time. The show follows the misadventures of a young boy named Flapjack, who was raised inside a talking whale named Bubbie, and Captain K'nuckles as they set sail in search of the magical Candied Island, filled with lollipop trees and lemonade seas.

The show is wonderful for both kids and adults alike. It is funny, original, random and sometimes dark.and creepy. The characters are all so unique and interesting that it is nearly impossible not to fall in love with them. Another very unique aspect to this show is its beautiful animation. It's amazing how eye popping the characters look with the combination of the gloomy and dingy backgrounds. It helps to give the show a nice suitable feel to it that is very pleasing to look at.

It's a shame that Cartoon Network cut ties with the show after its third season, because the quality of animation on television nowadays has not been very good and The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack was one of the few shows that we could count on for pure excellence. If you have not seen this show, I strongly suggest checking it out if you ever get the chance. On April 20, 2012, the series returned to Cartoon Network to show re-runs on the revived block, Cartoon Planet.

Overall Rating: 5/5

TV Show Review: Home Movies

Home Movies may be one of the best animated television series that went underrated and unrecognized by many during its original network run, first on UPN and then on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. The show is about the life of an aspiring eight-year-old filmmaker named Brendon Small, who with the help of his friends Jason and Melissa as actors, manage to direct over a thousand homemade movies with his camcorder.

Although I didn't start watching the show until its fourth and final season in 2004, I immediately fell in love with it. The characters are all refreshingly original and easy to fall in love with. They provide the show with some very unique and quirky humor that is unlike any other show that I have ever seen. The episode plots are engaging and fun, usually featuring Brendan, Jason and Melissa in their day-to-day misadventures, while showcasing Brendan creating shoestring-budget home movies. It's amazing how funny this show can be sometimes, because it mostly relies on dialogue-driven comedy.

While not too many people know about this amazing show, it is one that I try to suggest to as many people as possible. It's different, yes, but it is also wonderful and one of the best animated shows that I have honestly ever seen. If you have never seen it before or perhaps never gave it much of a chance, watch a couple of episodes and it is very likely that you will fall in love with it as I did.

Overall Rating: 5/5

Movies To Look Forward To In June

The month of May proved to be a relatively strong month for movies with the highly anticipated superhero film The Avengers being the most impressive of the bunch which also included releases such as Men In Black 3, Dark Shadows and The Dictator. It appears that June will most likely not be able to match the month of May, but will also feature some films that have been highly anticipated as well. We will have Pixar's newest film, Brave coming out on the 22nd and Ridley Scott's newest sci-fi film, Prometheus due out on the 8th. Below you will find a list that I have compiled of five films to look forward to in June. Which ones are you most looking forward too?

Brave - June 22nd

Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse.

Prometheus - June 8th

A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter - June 22nd

Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, discovers vampires are planning to take over the United States. He makes it his mission to eliminate them.

Snow White and the Huntsman - June 1st

In a twist to the fairy tale, the Huntsman ordered to take Snow White into the woods to be killed winds up becoming her protector and mentor in a quest to vanquish the Evil Queen.

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted - June 8th

Alex, Marty, Gloria and Melman are still fighting to get home to their beloved Big Apple. Their journey takes them through Europe where they find the perfect cover: A traveling circus.