Tag Archives: characters

My Favorite Movie Character: Al Frazier

Posted on September 22, 2020 by

I imagine most people, when asked who is their favorite movie character, would take it as a fun exercise to go through their favorite movies and try to think of the characters that they most enjoyed watching go through struggles … Continue reading →

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6 Actors with Appropriate Names for the Alien Series

Posted on June 9, 2020 by

I’m always finding unusual ways of looking at movies that often (and arguably probably should) go unnoticed. But I just can’t help myself, and you get to be the lucky recipients of my musings. This time, I noticed that at … Continue reading →

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Trying to Remember Movie Characters’ Names

Posted on May 12, 2020 by

I’m going to do something I’ve never done before. There are some movies I absolutely love, and I’d like to see how many character names I can remember from them without looking them up. These are just all off the … Continue reading →

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What Makes Rock Biter Such a Memorable Character?

Posted on December 17, 2019 by

Last week I was in a lot of pain, and a couple of my fingers were taped together, which made it extremely difficult to type. I saw an orthopedic hand doctor on Wednesday, and he took one look at my … Continue reading →

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What Is Phil Connors’ Nature?

Posted on November 12, 2019 by

Do you ever take a mental inventory of yourself, thinking about areas where you could improve? I did that this week when I got a text message from my oldest brother. He is probably the greatest man I have ever … Continue reading →

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No One Knows What to Do with James Cameron’s Child Characters

Posted on November 5, 2019 by

Terminator: Dark Fate killed the child character from James Cameron’s previous installment in its opening scene. After all of Sarah Connor’s sacrifices to stay alive, give birth to the future savior of mankind, and protect him at all costs in … Continue reading →

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Strong Female Characters: Joss Whedon vs. James Cameron

Posted on August 30, 2017 by

Joss Whedon and James Cameron are famous for their strong female characters. For example, Cameron singlehandedly turned Sigourney Weaver into an action star while Whedon basically did the same for Scarlett Johansson. Even though they are both really good at … Continue reading →

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9 Iconic Performances That Weren’t Even Nominated But Should Have Won Oscars

Posted on July 15, 2014 by

The Academy Awards seem so arbitrary to me. Sometimes they completely forget to acknowledge performances that turn out to be iconic genre changers in retrospect. Here are nine particularly egregious examples of actors who should have not only been nominated … Continue reading →

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How Han Solo Became Luke Skywalker (and Vice Versa) in The Empire Strikes Back

Posted on August 6, 2013 by

Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back is probably the most-analyzed film in the Star Wars saga. There’s no doubt why that is. It is the fan favorite, it has the most interesting character development, and it has one … Continue reading →

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10 Ways to Make a Memorable Movie Character

Posted on July 30, 2013 by

This summer’s movies have had plenty of action and spectacle, but can you name one character from those films that made an indelible impression on your mind? One who joins the ranks of Indiana Jones, Luke Skywalker, and Michael Corleone … Continue reading →

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