Kali Tuttle

Since Al Jolson first came on the screen nearly ten decades ago with the words “Wait a minute, wait a minute, you ain’t heard nothin’ yet!” film has been a major part of our culture.…

Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan series is a beloved franchise among book lovers and film connoisseurs alike. Ryan — a witty yet slightly bumbling CIA analyst — is a surprisingly relatable character. The action is well-paced…

Some songs are just way too overused in movies. It seems every movie or movie trailer latches on to a small batch of songs, fearing to branch out to anything unique or exciting. Just by…

I’d seen this video that parodied Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince as a teen comedy a while ago, but I didn’t realize how accurate it was until I rewatched the film this past week for its…

I got to tell you, this has been one of the most enjoyable articles to write for this website. It combines two of my favorite things: movies and ice cream. In all reality though, I…

The idea of imagining certain celebrities as ice cream flavors is a version of a slightly dead meme, wherein internet users imagine famous people as certain products or items; some of my favorite have included…

That title alone makes me sound like an angry baby boomer writing about how Millennials are ruining everything. I promise you that I love both baby boomers and Millennials so I don’t want to start…

One of the greatest benefits of film is the ability to tell a lot of story in just a few shots. Unlike a book, a film doesn’t have to literally spell everything out; a movie…

Like any kid nowadays, I grew up in front of a television. This was no failure of my parents — it was really just the norm of the times (and still is). I also played…

Some movies get a lot more notoriety than others. It’s hard to determine what movies are going to take off and what ones won’t. One doesn’t often hear 12 Angry Men (1957) — by all means…

There’s a scene in Dead Poets Society (1989) where English teacher John Keating (Robin Williams) has his students walk around a courtyard to demonstrate a lesson in conformity. If you put some people in a line…

In honor of my 100th MovieBabble article (well, technically it’s the 105th), here are just a few of my movie milestones. These are the movies that have shaped who I am and what I want…

I’m not one to be negative, but Illumination Entertainment really takes the cake for worst film studio ever created. They create some of the cringiest content I’ve ever seen. The only film Illumination halfway did…

Movies with good quotes cannot be beat. You can have a terrible movie, but a good quote can revive it. After all, Snakes on a Plane (2006), an otherwise mediocre movie, gave us the best quote of…

I don’t cry much at movies. I don’t say that to brag or to show how emotionally stunted I am; it’s merely a fact about myself. So, when a movie can actually bring tears to…

Maverick (1994) stars Mel Gibson as the titular character of Bret Maverick — an unscrupulous gambler in need of some money to enter a poker championship. James Garner (the star of the original Maverick TV series) is…

Cameos are always fun — especially cameos from our favorite athletes, actors, and singers! Even if a celebrity is on screen for only a few seconds, it’s enjoyable to try and spot them. They may…

Watching a good movie is an enlightening experience. But there’s something that people don’t know about good movies — they have to be paired with the best snacks for the full experience. You have to…

Some movies can only truly be enjoyed in certain situations. The Notebook (2004) is the best movie to watch when you are hopelessly in love. Ratatouille (2007) can only be enjoyed if you have a large amount of…

I’m currently in college, so I know basically everything that actually happens on college campuses. The movies make it seem like it’s partying, smoking weed, drinking, and sex every night, but I can tell you…

As an avid Psych fan, I’ve been closely following the upcoming Psych the Movie 2 production and gossip. Obviously, I’m not expecting a lot — it’s a reunion film, which all tend to be corny, stale reincarnations of the…

Okay, we’ve avoided this subject long enough, but we can’t beat around the bush any longer: who is the best Spider-Man? Could it be Tobey Maguire, the classic Spider-Man? Maybe Andrew Garfield, the short-lived Spider-Man…

One thing I’ll admit I do like about movie franchises and series is that they usually have quality character development. When you have three or four or more movies involving the same characters doing essentially the…

I’ll admit it: I’m a history nerd. I love anything to do with history — especially political history. Consequentially, I’m majoring in political science and minoring in history. So, when I hear of historical films,…

Well, friends, it’s been a fun ride. Unfortunately, we have reached the end of our journey through the 50 states. We’ve been from New York to Hawaii and back again, finding old friends and new…

Howdy neighborinos! Once again, I have come back to add another installment to this lovely series. Last time, we trounced across the 50 states and remembered some of the greatest movies filmed throughout America. From…

Hello again! I hope you are all enjoying this series about films shot in all the 50 states! (I mean, if you aren’t, why are you still reading?) We’re back today with part 3! We…

What’s up, fellow MovieBabble fans! It’s your girl, Kali, back at you again with part 2 of this highly acclaimed, Emmy award-winning series! In the first part of the series, we traveled from Alabama to…

We all love to see our hometown represented in the media, especially when it’s up on the big screen! Sometimes though, it seems like only a few of the 50 states in the United States…

Ah, the life of a movie critic is not an easy one. Watching films until your eyes are nothing but teary remnants of the glowing orbs they once were. Trying to find just the right…

I don’t know about you, but I’m always on the lookout for good movie recommendations, especially recommendations for lesser-known films. I don’t care how bad they are or how old they are or even how popular…

How I love thee, let me count the ways. Jake Gyllenhaal is a gem. He is a gift to Hollywood. He must never be sullied by popularity or arrogance or any of this Earth’s foul…

Everyone loves the story of the actor or actress that overcame all obstacles to get where they are. The rags-to-riches narrative intrigues and inspires us. But there are some actors and actresses that were literally…

Don’t get it twisted, folks: Hugh Jackman is not a good singer and does not deserve a world tour. I’d rather watch a world tour of Justin Bieber than Hugh Jackman at this point. I’ll…

Some actors and actresses in Hollywood get all the glory. As much as I love George Clooney, he’s pretty overrated, and usually one of the first actors that comes to mind when people think of…

Twenty years ago, The Thin Red Line (1998) hit theaters nationwide. I wonder how many people still remember this thought-provoking film. It had a tough competitor that year at the Oscars: Saving Private Ryan (1998). Not only that,…

Y’all ever watch a particularly scary kids movie and wonder how in the heck it only got a PG or G rating? I usually have no quarrels with the MPAA rating system. I think it’s…

Before any comic book nerds come at me telling me about the numerous superhero universes there are, please keep in mind that the last time I read something was in elementary school. I no longer…

There’s a running joke in my house started by my sweet mother that anything can be a Christmas movie if you make enough harebrained connections in your head. Does the movie include Christmas at some…

When I was a kid, I remember watching A Bug’s Life (1998) over and over and over. I had quite the interest in bugs. I used to catch grasshoppers and potato bugs (pill bugs or roly polys…