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10 Great Film Soundtracks That Were Impossible to Find

By Tom Hawking on

You may have noticed that we’re kinda David Lynch fanatics here at Flavorpill (we have an in-house band who do a live re-soundtracking of Twin Peaks, for Chrissakes), so we greeted the arrival yesterday of the fancy limited-edition double-LP Eraserhead soundtrack with unconstrained joy. The sound design on Lynch’s mind-bending debut is almost as important as the visuals, creating an atmosphere that echoes the film’s ominous, industrial setting. Until now, however, it’s been nigh on impossible to get a copy of, so in celebration of the fact that you can finally get it on vinyl, here’s a selection of other soundtracks that we had to wait way too long for — and some that we’re still waiting for. … Read More

Fashion

15 Stylin' Pairs of Pop Culture-Inspired Shoes

By Jennifer Lewis on

Remember the good old days when it was commonplace to wear supremely lame, pop culture-themed shoes? Of course, at the time, you felt awesome stomping around in your Velcro Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles light-up sneakers, but at some point, you grew up and transitioned into normal, boring shoes without even realizing. Well, if you’re anything like us, you thought they didn’t really make themed shoes for adult-size feet, but boy, were we wrong! After the jump, we’ve gathered 15 pairs of grown-up shoes that pay homage to noteworthy TV shows, films, and the occasional David Bowie. Click through for your favorite new kicks. … Read More

Film

10 of Film History’s Meanest Bullies

By Scott Neumyer on

The ruthless bully character has been a movie staple for decades, but the limited theatrical release of the new documentary Bully on March 30 ushered in a new kind of example – the heinous, reprehensible real-life bully. While we certainly don’t advocate bullying in real life situations, we’ve got to admit that we don’t mind seeing a little fictional bullying take place on the big screen. So here’s our breakdown of ten of the biggest, and baddest, movie bullies of all time, from nightmare-inducing teen thugs like Scut Farkus and Biff Tannen to more recent (but equally vicious!) additions to the canon, like Regina George. … Read More

Pop Culture

The Best Pop-Culture ‘Game of Thrones’ Mash-Ups

By Victoria McNally on

Yesterday brought us George R.R. Martin fans a little gift: some exciting new footage from the upcoming season of Game of Thrones. But with the premiere still over a month away, we thought you could probably use something more to hold you over until the new episodes begin and winter finally comes. Like Ben Wyatt in Parks and Recreation claimed, the show really is a “crossover hit,” and appearing in dozens of hilarious online mash-ups with other pop-culture genres and franchises. We’ve compiled some of the best for diehard fans after the jump. If you found one that we missed, let us know in the comments! … Read More

Design

Typographic Posters Inspired by Pop Culture Classics

By Caroline Stanley on

Are you the kind of person who likes to drop random lines from your favorite films into everyday conversation? Jerod Gibson is working on an ongoing series for our friends at Society6 called 37 Posters that will allow you to proudly (and silently) display the object of your cinematic obsession on your apartment’s walls — without annoying the crap out of your friends. Each of his designs contains a simple silhouette image inspired by a movie or television show that’s filled with the relevant quotes. Check out our favorites after the jump, and click through to purchase. … Read More

Art

The Art of Movies: Gallery 1988′s Crazy 4 Cult 4

By Caroline Stanley on

Every year, the pop-culture fanatics at Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles put together an art show based on movies called Crazy 4 Cult. Our friends over at Slashfilm have rounded up all of the featured work that’s currently available online, and it’s a cinephile’s dream come true. Click through to view ten of our favorite pieces, which were inspired by cult classics that range from The Goonies to Donnie Darko, and if you live in LA, check out tonight’s opening reception co-hosted by filmmakers Kevin Smith and Scott Mosier. … Read More

Film

From RoboCop to Goonies: 10 Potential Kids’ Movie Remakes, Graded

By Paul Hiebert on

Original stories are for people who lack business smarts. With the box office success of ’80s remakes like The Karate Kid and The A-Team, Hollywood is setting its sights to the past for content. We took a look at 10 other movies from our childhood that are on their way down the production pipeline, and wondered if we should be worried. Take a look to decide if your memories are in jeopardy of being crushed or simply shared with a new generation. … Read More

Web

What’s on at Flavorpill: Links That Made the Rounds In Our Office

By Caroline Stanley on

Today at Flavorpill, we fell in love with the Simpsonized versions of Sloth and Chunk. We sang along to the top 5 cover songs by Chuck E. Cheese’s animatronic band. We virtually visited some of the great Tiki bars of New York City past. We figured out how to watch the… Read More

Film

10 Kids’ Movies to Watch Again as an Adult

By Paul Hiebert on

A new version of The Karate Kid hits theaters today, and we’re feeling ambivalent. Wasn’t the original Daniel Larusso/Mr. Miyagi combination fantastic enough? Plus, the updated edition replaces “wax on, wax off” with “jacket on, jacket off,” and it’s not even about karate. It’s about kung fu. Is nothing sacred?

Inspired by our enduring love for the original Karate Kid, we’ve compiled a list of ten films you probably watched as a kid that you should watch again as an adult — not only because we believe nostalgia is a virtue worth cultivating, but also because we believe these are simply great movies. As an adult, you may enjoy them for different reasons than you did as a wide-eyed youngster, but that just proves their timelessness. After all, aliens, princesses, and imagination don’t discriminate based on age. … Read More

Web

Downloadable Retro Valentines: Collect Them All!

By Caroline Stanley on

Unlike poor Andy Bernard from The Office, the last time we bought a box of valentines to hand out was back in the late ’80s/early ’90s. Admittedly, our cultural reference points were a lot different back then. And yet, if we were to send out a batch of cards today, we think we’d probably opt for something old school over modern schlock. That’s why we’ve made you ten different cards to download and send to your friends — and you don’t even have to punch them out of perforated paper or lick a nasty envelope! Right click, save as, and spread the love people. … Read More