Category Archives: Top Ten

Halloween is about a week away, and Halloween reminds me of witches. There are a huge number of movies that feature witches. Here are my top ten favorites. 1. Wicked Witch of the West (Wizard of Oz, 1939) – For … Continue reading →

The Grace Hopper Conference is a for-profit, women-only event. It gives women an alternative to technology conferences that only have solid tech content. Example of a GH talk last year: “Five Ways to Tap Into Your Power: Take The Lead!” … Continue reading →

The first of the Jurassic Park movies was released 25 years ago in 1993. It was a very good movie in spite of the annoying children actors. But before Jurassic Park, there were lots of movies that featured dinosaurs. Many … Continue reading →

I enjoy science fiction movies that are set in an isolated environment, such as an Arctic outpost, because the confined location forces writers and directors and actors to be creative. Here are my favorite science fiction films that take place … Continue reading →

One of my three favorite movie genres is fantasy films. In many cases, the presence of a good villain is a key factor in my appreciation of a film. Here are my top 10 favorite villains in fantasy films. Note: … Continue reading →

I like movies that take place mostly a train. The limited amount of room that is available forces directors, writers, and actors to be clever and creative. Here are my top 10 favorites. 1. Murder on the Orient Express (1974) … Continue reading →

Like many geeks, I’m a big fan of science fiction movies. There are a huge number of sci-fi films that feature alien invasion. For example, “Independence Day” (1996) seems like it’s shown on TV every weekend. But I’m particularly fond … Continue reading →