TopTenz Author: Nathanael Hood
Top Ten Things to Know About Nathanael Hood
- He is a film fanatic. He watches between 14-21 films a week! (Ask him about his social life)
- He writes a blog about under-appreciated films. (He responds to all comments…hint hint) http://forgottenclassicsofyesteryear.blogspot.com
- He plays classical guitar. (Well, he thinks he does, at least….)
- His favorite top ten list that he has written: Top 10 Craziest Directors. (He worked for three weeks researching it!)
- His favorite top ten list that somebody else has written: Top 10 Unfinished Works of Art. (He enjoys the fireworks it makes his OCD-riddled brain make when he reads it)
- His favorite actors are Humphrey Bogart, Orson Welles, and John Wanye. (And yes, he will not refrain from throwing down fisticuffs if you call John Wayne a bad actor)
- He wants to become a director one day. (Look out Hollywood, another middle class WASP from the suburbs has dreams of Tinseltown!! Never seen one of THOSE before…)
- He considers himself a member of the Evangelical Left. (Conservative values and progressive politics! Who knew they could coexist?!?!)
- He would love to write for your site! Contact him at: nahood@ursinus.edu (Spambots need not apply…unless they’ve truly got some great deals!) He’s having trouble thinking of a tenth item for this list… (Oh…I see what he did there…)
- Synecdoche, NY (2008)
- The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
- Ran (1985)
- Stroszek (1977)
- The Shootist (1976)
- Barry Lyndon (1975)
- Cries and Whispers (1973)
- Zazie dans le Metro (1960)
- Marty (1955)
- How Green Was My Valley (1941)
The Latest 10 Top 10 Lists by Nathanael Hood:
- Top 10 Reasons for Morgan Freeman to be Your Role Model
- Top 10 Movies About Time Travel
- Top 10 Crime Comics
- Top 10 War Comics
- Top 10 Uncharacteristic Films By Famous Directors
- Top 10 Non-Superhero Horror Comics
- Top 10 Movies That Were Never Made
- Top 10 Almost Fatal Film Stunts
- Top 10 Worst Moments in DC Comics
- Top 10 Characters Inspired by Superman
Who in their right mind wouldn’t want to be Morgan Freeman? In addition to having one of the world’s most instantly recognizable voices, Freeman has become a cinematic icon with roles in some of the greatest movies of all time. Alas, there can only be one Morgan Freeman. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t [...]
Over the years, time travel has become one of the most common plot devices in sci-fi cinema. It has been used, abused, revered, and spoofed in more films than can be counted. But whether time travel is approached as a serious scientific concept, or as a flimsy deus ex machina, its appeal is undeniable. Listed below [...]
While most people think of superheroes when they hear the term “comic books,” it turns out that one of the most popular and resilient comic genres revolves around non-supervillainy crime. Dating back to the early 20th century, crime comics have been a mainstay of the medium. Suave private eyes, pulp anti-hero avengers, and neo-noir police procedurals [...]
In a market dominated by superheroes, it’s easy to forget that, once upon a time, there were a plethora of other genres that enjoyed great popularity. One of these was the war comic genre. Though they originated in the 1930s, the war comics genre exploded in the wake of World War II. Tales of impossibly [...]
Certain directors are famous for working within very specific genres. The name “Alfred Hitchcock” is synonymous with thrillers and suspense. The words “Charlie Chaplin” immediately bring to mind visions of silent comedies. Ingmar Bergman has become a code-word for bleak, existential Eastern European art films. And yet, every now and then, a director will make [...]
Almost everybody loves a good scare. Is it any wonder that horror has become one of the most successful and beloved genres in media? While most everybody is familiar with horror literature, television, and cinema, there is a rich world of horror comics waiting to be discovered, for those who are willing to look. However, [...]
It seems like every other week nowadays we see a trailer for a new movie that seems so terrible that we can only roll our eyes and wonder how such a film could have gotten funded in the first place. The answer is simple: Hollywood funds films that they believe will make money. As a [...]
Ever since the days of silent film, audiences have crowded into theaters to see films that push the envelope of action and suspense. One of the biggest crowd-pleasers are incredible stunts. Professional stuntmen in Hollywood have made careers of risking life and limb on a daily basis all in the name of entertainment. There have [...]
This list is in response to my Top Ten Worst Moments in Marvel Comics that I published a few months ago. In due fairness, here is a list of the Top Ten Worst Moments in DC Comics. Originally founded in 1934 as National Allied Publications, DC Comics has grown into one of the two biggest comic book [...]
Created in 1932 by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Superman has become one of the greatest cultural icons in American history. Sworn to protect truth, liberty, and the American way, Superman was the last survivor of the doomed planet Krypton who came to earth as a baby. When he grew up, he gained numerous superpowers, including super-speed, [...]
