From the crazy to the comic to scary, cinematic minds have often relied on the power of dreams to express important elements of plots, introduce surreal story layers, and add new dimensions to characters. Ever find yourself pondering movie-induced dreams or dream-induced movies from the comfort of your bed? We’ve compiled some of the best… Read More »

The plains, mountains, and infinite bush of Mother Africa have long inspired travelers and filmmakers alike to worship this irrepressible continent. If you’re lucky enough to be heading to Africa on holiday, or if you’re contemplating a trip in the future, then check out these great films to inspire real-life African adventures:   5. Gorillas… Read More »

Movies are often entertaining, inspiring, adrenaline-fueled, or present great records of historical events, and we love them for that. But there are some high-tech movies out there that do more than just provide us with a couple of hours of distraction from the real world – some of them change the rate at which technology… Read More »

If there is anything kids love from Hollywood, it’s a natural disaster. Why? They make for incredible stories. The appearance of a natural disaster might allow the characters to find a friendship that was never there (as in “The Perfect Storm”) or reveal something about the characters’ relationships that might not have otherwise been exposed… Read More »

Car crashes are a classic recipe for raising the adrenaline level of cinema viewers. As we know, car crashes can happen in real life, too, but in these instances, we can’t expect Arnold Schwarzenegger to come to our rescue. We’ll leave the actors to Hollywood. Movie makers from around the world have quite effectively cashed… Read More »

Whether you are watching movies about drug addiction for a class assignment, to encourage yourself never to use again, to understand what a loved one may be going through, or because you are a treatment professional, some excellent films about drug addiction stand as a permanent reminder of the harrowing results of ongoing drug use… Read More »