Eek! You wake up and realize that you're trapped in a wooden container en route to an unknown place. Which of these least-expected strangest of places you'd hate to find yourself trapped in?
The seas and oceans are full of unexpected surprises, good and bad. They all must be handled carefully else something bad could happen. And mind you, rescue operations aren't available at all times. B…
John Steinbeck (1902 – 1968) was an American author — the 1962 Nobel Prize in Literature winner. Many of his works are considered classics of Western literature and they frequently explored the theme…
This is a compliment to my other poll about movies based around WWII that do not actually depict anything that really happened. Here, the films are ones made during the war. Discuss here: http://www.i…
"I Christen you "Movie Title!" Which of these movies named after (or whose titles refer to) a boat or a ship is your personal favorite? After voting, set a course for the poll board
"Canuxploitation is a film genre that encompasses B-movies made in Canada, especially those produced throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s to take advantage of government tax incentives. Ofte…
Ever since that day in 1872, when the Mary Celeste was found adrift, perfectly intact, and perfectly seaworthy with its cargo untouched, a full store of food and all the sailors’ belongings also perfe…
The Battle of the Atlantic has been called the "longest, largest, and most complex naval battle in history." The campaign lasted nearly six years from September 1939 until May 1945 and opera…
These films captured our attention right from the get go. Their opening scene set the tone for the rest of the movie and ensured we would want to learn more shortly thereafter. Since this list looks a…
As flamboyant as any character in his movies, Joel Silver (born 1952) can be credited along with Jerry Bruckheimer as practically reinventing the action film genre in the 1980s. Which is your favorite…
In some movies, the karma of souls is balanced by a bookkeeper of morals. In most of them the bookkeeper is shown as some kind of devil; in others he even might be friendly. He is there to help the so…
Wars can be frightening, thrilling and sadly chaotic; the post-effects of these events can haunt a person or a place for a long time afterwards. When combined, these elements elevate the suspense and …