By CJ Tiernan The music in a movie often lurks in the shadows, providing an imperceptible emotional backbone to a scene. Other times, however, the character or characters are just straight-up singing or dancing to a song that is part of the world of the film. When the song is part of that world, it creates an opportunity to get a sense of the characters' thoughts, feelings, or behavior. Then again, sometimes it's just cool. The following is a list of my 11 favorite moments I'

By CJ Tiernan When watching a movie, which is done in pursuit of entertainment, I often try to get lost in the world of the film. Sometimes, the acting is so compelling it's almost impossible to fathom. What a joy to get so lost in the character and absorbed by the plot that it's tough to decipher where the actor ends and the character begins. If that happens, you can feel it while watching the movie. And it's incredible! Below is a list of the Top 11 Acting Performances that

By CJ Tiernan The opening scene of a movie can be used in so many different ways. It can be used to drop you into a new world, introduce an important character in an impactful way, or sometimes it's just B-roll with the credits rolling by. I love being transported into a world to see or feel something different from what I know. Most of the movies I have on the list below establish a tone or tension that carries well past the opening scene. The beginning of a movie sets the t