Filmed in 1958, Vikings is an American epic historical film, that is loosely based on the bestselling novel of the same name written by Edison Marshall. Upon release, Vikings received a positive reception and was praised by critics for its authentic portrayal of Viking life. Read on to learn more about where it was filmed! …
Meet Joe Black is a romantic fantasy film from 1998 directed by Martin Brest. Brad Pitt plays the leading character, accompanied by Anthony Hopkins and Claire Forlani. Brad Pitt plays the role of Death, or Joe Black in this movie about life, passion and love. The film received mixed critical reviews but has since become …
The Shootist, released in 76, is an incredibly meta swang song movie. It featured gunslinging J.B.Books on his last limbs, looking for a quick and honorable way out before terminal cancer could render him an undignified husk of the man he once was. The symmetrization of John Wayne and his character, Books, is unmistakable. Not …
I’m sure we are all accustomed to the tunes and scenes from the renowned dance, musical, Footloose filmed in February 1984. The film follows the main character, Ren McCormack, on his journey as he makes his move from Chicago to a small town where he lives with his mother and auntie, and uncle. The film …
As Good as It Gets is a 1997 American romantic comedy film starring Jack Nicholson and directed by James L. Brooks, who co-wrote it with Mark Andrus. The film was a box office hit, and upon its release in theaters on December 23, 1997, it grossed $314.1 million on a $50 million budget. Nicholson plays …
The Big Chill is an American comedy drama film made in 1983 and directed by Lawrence Kasdan. The film follows a group of friends that attended the University of Michigan together, as they are reunited in the untimely suicide of one of their friends. The film follows the group as their friendships become reignited.The Big …
Made in 1985, House is an American comedy film that was directed by Chicago-born Steve Miner and produced by Sean S. Cunningham, who both frequently worked together. Notable stars include Kay Lenz, Richard Moll, and George Wendt. Wondering where it was filmed? Read on to discover! House follows the story of author Roger Cobb (played …
Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice (1988) is widely considered one of the best pop-culture works of gothic surrealism of the late 20th century. An incredible success for what was only Burton’s 2nd ever feature-length movie, the film follows an unlucky couple who, having recently moved into an old country house in Connecticut, die in a car accident and …
The Truman Show (1998) is a psychological science fiction drama, starring Jim Carrey as the unsuspecting star of a reality television show, Truman Burbank. Truman’s story begins on a seemingly normal day in his home town, Seahaven, however, he’s about to discover that his life and everyone in it are not as they seem. When …
Fans of the gothic filmography of Tim Burton will no doubt be familiar with the director’s 4th feature film, Edward Scissorhands (1990). The cult classic tells the story of a young man (Edward), created and animated by a loving inventor in a secluded mansion at the edge of a suburban, American town. Tragically, the inventor dies …
