Christmas Movies: The Muppet Christmas Carol, An Enchanting Classic Tale
We are huge Jim Henson fans and really love The Muppets. The Muppet Christmas Carol is a retelling of the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge – a miser who hates Christmas (ba humbug). He is held liable for his immoral ways during night-time visitations by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. This movie stars Kermit the frog, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Animal, Fuzzy and all our favorite Muppet characters. Need inspiration for unique holiday-themed gifts? Visit our Red Bubble store. Fun facts: Christmas Carol was the first big Muppets project after Jim Henson died in 1990. The (terrifying!) Ghost
Watch Gremlins for a family-friendly Christmas experience
Don’t get him wet. Don’t expose him to bright lights. Never feed him after midnight. Need inspiration for unique holiday-themed gifts? Visit our Red Bubble store. Before we get too engrossed in the feel-good season, another classic movie to watch, and second on the NerdiPop Christmas Countdown, is Gremlins. Gremlins is a horror comedy film directed by Joe Dante and distributed by Warner Bros. in 1984. The film's executive producer was Steven Spielberg, while Chris Columbus wrote the screenplay. Randall Peltzer, a failing inventor, discovers a little, fuzzy creature called a Mogwai at a Chinatown antique store while looking for
The Dude Abides: 21 Fascinating Facts About The Big Lebowski
“Okay sir, you're a Lebowski, I'm a Lebowski, that's terrific!” - one of the most famous lines from the film The Big Lebowski, which is almost infinitely quotable. In fact, the Lebowski Fest began with fans of The Big Lebowski quoting each other lines from the film, with others joining in and quoting lines from the film as well. The Big Lebowski is a well-known cult film with a devoted fan base known as Achievers. If you loved the Big Lebowski, don't miss our story on the real Mr Lebowski. Here are our top 21 The Big Lebowski Facts. 1.
Mars Attacks! 22 Fascinating Facts!
Mars Attacks! is a 1996 American comedy science fiction film written and directed by Tim Burton. Based on the cult trading card series of the same name, the film stars Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close, Annette Bening, Pierce Brosnan, and Danny DeVito, with Martin Short, Sarah Jessica Parker, Michael J. Fox, Rod Steiger, Tom Jones, Lukas Haas, Natalie Portman, Jim Brown, Lisa Marie Smith, and Sylvia Sidney in supporting roles. The film is a spoof of science fiction B movies, with elements of black humour and political satire thrown in for good measure. Filming took place in California, Nevada, Kansas, Arizona,
The Real Dude Abides: The Remarkable Inspiration Behind Jeff Lebowski’s Character
Good movies based on real people There are instances when reality definitely outshines fiction. Team NerdiPop scoured the web for some interesting real-life characters who inspired some fantastic films. The Big Lebowski (1988) Jeffrey “The Dude” Lebowski Synopsis: Jeff Bridges portrays Jeff Lebowski, a laid-back, easygoing burnout who insists on being called "the Dude," who also happens to share the same name as a millionaire whose wife owes a lot of dangerous people a lot of money, which causes the Dude to have his rug soiled and sends him spiraling into the Los Angeles underworld. The character of Jeffrey Lebowski
The Thrilling Rocky Horror Picture Show Sequels
Rocky Horror Picture Show fans, don't miss: 52 Fun Facts about the Rocky Horror Picture Show NerdiPop's Rocky Horror Show Fun Fact Cards The Rocky Horror Picture Show Participation Guide Famous quotes from the Rocky Horror Picture Show The Rocky Horror Picture Show Sequels The directors of most successful movies consider a sequel. As a result, it is no surprise that two sequels were developed for the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Shock Treatment (1981) In 1981, Sharman reunited with O'Brien to produce “Shock Treatment”. This stand-alone movie was not a direct sequel to the original Rocky Horror Picture Show movie. It reunites characters Brad
Ghostbusters: Afterlife – Sequel of the Epic Classic!
The 80's were jam-packed with great fantasy movies like Teen Wolf, Labyrinth, Gremlins, Beetlejuice, Legend, and Ghostbusters, to name a few. When recalling the original Ghostbusters movies in 1984 and 1989, who doesn’t remember the epic theme song by Ray Parker Jr… with catchy lyrics: “Who are you gonna call? Ghostbusters!”? After the terrible remake of Ghostbusters in 2016 (no offense meant if you liked this version), we had little hope for the franchise. Early in 2020, when the first trailer for Ghostbusters Afterlife came out, we thought, another repeat of the 2016 debacle. What a pleasant surprise! SPOILER ALERT
Six exhilarating facts about the movie Predator (1987)
Predator (1987) features Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Bill Duke, Jesse Ventura and Kevin Peter Hall. It has since its release become a classic in the world of science fiction and action movies. The Predator design was created by the great Stan Winston and has since then become one of the classic alien designs in cinema. During the development of the movie, there was a running joke just after the release of Rocky IV, that since Rocky Balboa had run out of earthly opponents, his next opponent would be an alien! The original Predator design was vastly different from what is
Stardust and The Princess Bride Adaptations – Exploring the Magic of Page to Screen Transformations!
When comparing movies to novels, particularly in the context of adaptations, two beloved fantasy works that often spark discussions are "Stardust" and "The Princess Bride." Both the novel "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman and "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman have been adapted into films that captivated audiences with their whimsical storytelling, memorable characters, and fantastical worlds. Each adaptation offers a unique perspective on translating rich literary narratives onto the silver screen, presenting intriguing contrasts and similarities between the mediums of literature and film. This comparison explores how these adaptations handle elements like character development, world-building, and narrative structure, ultimately delving
Our Epic Take on Mad Max: Fury Road!
For this review on Mad Max Fury Road, I am going to split in two - my end opinion and then my opinion. Mad Max Fury Road is possibly the best action movie that I've seen in a long, long time. In a era where CGI has taken over action movies, it’s refreshing to see an action movie done with no real cartoon physics. Go see Mad Max Fury Road (if possible) on the big screen. It demands to be seen on the big screen. Also if you are in Bloemfontein, South Africa, go watch it at Northridge Cinemas. It’s
