10. His Father Was an Inventor—And a Lucky Gambler When speaking of his late father—who passed when Orson was a boy of 15—Welles revealed that Richard Head Welles was an inventor by trade. The elder Welles made money by inventing products sold to the military for their GIs during the First World War. However, Orson almost noted that his father used the title as an excuse for not needing a “real” job....
8. Johnny Cash “In your face, Space Coyote!” Homer’s admonishment of his spirit guide as he realizes that Marge truly is his soulmate? A great line. One that comes from delight as he stands in a lighthouse, having bettered his inner voice. The voice of Homer’s Space Coyote is none other than Johnny Cash. He lends his vocals to a being who appears before Homer after consuming too many “death chilies....
1. Its Gothic Mood The uniqueness of Tim Burton’s vision for 1989’sBatmanis why he was brought back for the sequel in 1992’sBatman Returns. In coming back, Warner Brothers offered him guarantees that allowed him more creative control over the film. So, the production team opted not to return to England for this one. Instead, they produced it all on soundstages in Los Angeles. The lack of any real external shots givesBatman Returnsa tight and almost claustrophobic feeling, as the alleyways of Gotham City are the main setting for the duels between the powers of the film....
1. How It Captures the Mood Taking place in 1961,Inside Llewyn Davisshowcases Greenwich Village and the beginnings of its arts culture from that era. What the film grasps so diligently is the tactile sense of New York at that time.Inside Llewyn Davisdoesn’t make a point of showing the audience the rest of Manhattan to any noticeable degree; instead, it focuses on the microcosm of society in that specific village. By giving Llewyn a litany of places to stay throughout the story, the film truly captures what New York is like during the week we spend with Llewyn, while bringing his scene and chosen culture to the fore....
Keaton’s Batman Achieved Real Mainstream Success Like None Before WhenBatmanwas announced, it sent comic book fans everywhere into overdrive. These days, with the internet at one’s disposal, it’s easy to get information on new films and their production status. But back in the late 1980s? It was a real hassle. People flew private planes over production areas in the UK just to catch a glimpse of Michael Keaton in the costume, and thousands of letters were sent to DC Comics in protest of Keaton’s casting....
