The Lords of Salem

• 2013
• Horror
• Thriller

You can tell this is Rob Zombie’s pet project. From all the nightmarish visuals, desecration of the church, down to his wife being in the lead role. This movie doesn’t mean or do anything for the viewer except show off some very evil aesthetics.

Livid

• 2011
• Fantasy
• Horror

It looks like your typical haunted house horror in the beginning but as the story deepens, it unravels a creepy and an imaginatively maddening plot. Definitely unique!

Les Miserables

• 2012
• Drama
• Music
• Romance

The most beautifully-shot film of 2012 and probably the most moving. Not going to lie here, I kind of lost my shit when Anne Hathaway did her solo. I love this story, I love this movie, but I am so depressed for the characters. Hey, can we give them a sequel and call it, “Less Miserable”.

Lawless

• 2012
• Crime
• Drama

Lawless brings a very depraved look at the Depression-era as it follows a small gang of bootleggers. The violence is as strong as the performances and should definitely be seen for those that can handle it.

Life of Pi

• 2012
• Adventure
• Drama

Fantastic storytelling with a focus on religion, yet it does not force an agenda on you. Atheists, I guarantee you, it will be safe. I thought this was just going to be a beautiful movie about survival but the final plot twist left my family and I a lot to talk about. One of the best films of 2012.

Lincoln

• 2012
• Biography
• Drama
• History

One of the greatest directors of our time makes a movie with the best actor in cinema and it’s about the biggest event that shaped America. I'm just disappointed there were no 3D vampires.

Looper

• 2012
• Action
• Sci-fi
• Thriller

Another futuristic Sci-fi, set in a hustling metropolis, and it's about time travel. This might get ugly. I understand if you're apprehensive about this because of past films like Surrogates or Total Recall. Leave all that behind and go watch this. Story will always triumph over style or setting, and this story is good. Look forward to go see this so that you can look back and be glad that you did.

The Loved Ones

• 2012
• Crime
• Drama
• Horror

Be real about it, there’s a lot of bad modern horror films. Mostly because the stories start with some gory concept but never has enough brains or wit to go beyond the “cool idea.” Every once in awhile, a film like The Loved Ones makes up for all those. To all you brave movie-goers, enjoy this sadistically funny ride!

The Last Circus

• 2011
• Action
• Comedy
• Drama

Watching a character descend into madness is usually intense but the tricky part is making that process relate to the viewer so that they feel like they’re going mad too. What happens in this movie comes out of left field and only ends up being a juvenile excuse to put a gun into the hands of a maniac clown.

Love

• 2011
• Drama
• Sci-fi

Really awesome premise. Gorgeous cinematography and visuals. But, if they’re going to do an artsy film that relies mostly on atmosphere, then it might be ideal to keep the dialog to a minimum. Because they went the opposite of that, it's not easy to recommend this. Take a bong rip and go watch the space opera scenes from Tree of Life instead.

Lockout

• 2012
• Action
• Sci-fi
• Thriller

“There’s only one man that can get her out [president’s daughter]. He’s the best there is. But he’s a loose canon.”

Guy Pearce never hits the brakes on his barrage of meat-headed, one-liners. I was naturally annoyed at first, but he kept at it so much that his jokes eventually won me over. I found myself laughing at full volume near the end. Screw the haters, here's a good example of a B-movie that isn’t trying to be anything else but silly and fun.

Like Crazy

• 2011
• Drama
• Romance

After coming back to The States, I was actually in a serious relationship with an English girl so I can completely relate to this movie. A lot of the scenes are accurate and to that fault, the only thing more difficult to handle than a long distance relationship is watching a movie about it.

The Last Exorcism

• 2010
• Drama
• Horror
• Thriller

This is one of those times that I'll research online after watching the movie because the ending wasn't clear to me. Apparently it's meant to be open-ended and it poses a moral question rather than telling a story and for that, it made me lose some interests.

Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole

• 2010
• Animation
• Adventure
• Fantasy

This one is more for the kiddies than the adults but it's a good watch. The visuals are really detailed but it's got your typical Zack Snyder, Matrix-slow-mo action if you're not sick of that yet.

Larry Crowne

• 2011
• Comedy
• Drama
• Romance

Is this story taking place in some rosy alternate universe? The only way that an old fart could be cool in a community college is if the real Tom Hanks actually went back to a real community college. Everyone's performances are wonderful but the script is so far out of touch. The only people that will like Larry Crowne are people exactly like Larry Crowne. And they don't exist.

Limitless

• 2011
• Mystery
• Sci-fi
• Thriller

I thought this was going to be a cheesy and over-glamorous movie when I first saw the trailer. I was wrong! This is fun as hell and I recommend it if you're in the mood for a smart thriller. Drugs are great!

The Lincoln Lawyer

• 2011
• Crime
• Drama
• Thriller

Did you love Primal Fear like I did? If so, you're going to really like this one. Even if you haven't seen Primal Fear but you're one of those Law & Order fanatics, you should give this a shot.

Love and Other Drugs

• 2010
• Comedy
• Drama
• Romance

Some romantic movies are good for dates, others will bring couples closer, and then there are films like this that will entice you to rip off your lover's clothes as soon as you get home.

Let Me In

• 2010
• Drama
• Fantasy
• Horror

I wasn't too happy that they were remaking this. Then I saw it and realized it wasn't just a remake but almost a re-shoot. It's hard to hate on this because they did everything nearly identical to the original film Let the Right One In. Sure, it's not as good as that one but it's still good.

The Last Airbender

• 2010
• Action
• Adventure
• Family

I think it's official now, M. Night Shyamalan has pissed everyone off. I'm not a fan of the cartoon series but I heard that this made fans livid. For the record, there is no trademark Shyamalan twist, the movie is just flat-out bad. Really, really, bad! I've never cringed so many times in two hours.

The Losers

• 2010
• Action
• Adventure
• Crime
• Mystery
• Thriller

Works well with popcorn but not booze. Stupid action movie.

Little Monsters

• 1989
• Comedy
• Adventure
• Family
• Fantasy

Fred Savage discovers a monster-friend (Howie Mandel) under his bed. You sure that's not your Uncle McTouchy, Fred?

Legion

• 2010
• Action
• Fantasy
• Thriller

Fuck this.

Leaves of Grass

• 2009
• Comedy
• Crime
• Drama
• Thriller

Edward Norton plays a duel role as conservative professor and weed-growing genius. I liked this. It was easy to follow, had some funny parts, and good pot...er, plot.

The Last Starfighter

• 1984
• Action
• Adventure
• Family
• Sci-fi

A nerd named Alex plays a video game and kicks ass at it. Turns out the video game is an actual test to find worthy gamers who could be potential attack pilots to fight for an alien society. Of all the kooky 80's, Sci-fi films, this is probably my least favorite.

Law Abiding Citizen

• 2009
• Crime
• Drama
• Thriller

I thought this was a good movie (minus the ending) but don't let that discourage you from watching it. It's a good thriller. Am I crazy or was Gerald Butler wearing CGI jeans when he got arrested?

The Lovely Bones

• 2009
• Crime
• Drama
• Fantasy
• Thriller
• Horror

Think about the movie What Dreams May Come and throw in a murder (don't worry, I'm not spoiling anything). The trailer should give you a really good idea of what the movie is about. I really liked the fantastical visuals but the story could be hard to stomach if you're a parent.

Lake Placid

• 1999
• Action
• Comedy
• Horror
• Thriller

I want to apologize to my ex-girlfriend for dragging her to this. Hey you, ex-girlfriend, if you're reading this, message me your address so I can send you roses and a puppy or something.

Lars and the Real Girl

• 2007
• Comedy
• Drama

For a movie, this is touching, interesting, and well-performed. But if my real brother was plugging a doll, I would disown him, followed by a savage beating.

L.A. Confidential

• 1997
• Crime
• Drama
• Mystery
• Thriller

One of my favorite Noir films, ever! Even being made in 1997, it is a very watchable today and that is something you should do if you haven't seen it yet.

Lynch

• 2007
• Documentary

A behind-the-scenes look at David Lynch and his work. As maddening as his movies are, David Lynch himself looks to be a very clear, stable, and sane man as shown in this documentary.

License to Kill

• 1989
• Action
• Adventure
• Thriller

Another James Bond movie with a different Bond face.

Lost in La Mancha

• 2002
• Documentary

If your movie is turning into a nightmare then what better thing to do then to make a documentary out of the disasters. Terry Gilliam's film The Man Who Killed Don Quixote was never finished due to freaky weather, injuries, and so much more.

The Last Emperor

• 1987
• Biography
• Drama
• History

You can learn a lot about a person...by smelling their poop.

Land of the Lost

• 2009
• Adventure
• Comedy
• Sci-fi

Not very good. Spend your hard-earned money on the other better comedies of 2009 instead.

Life

• 1999
• Comedy
• Crime
• Drama

For all the stupid comedies with Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence, this one is actually not that bad.

Life is Beautiful

• 1997
• Comedy
• Drama
• Romance
• War

One of the greatest Holocaust movies ever made and one of the greatest dramas ever made. This is such a touching, depressing, and unforgettable movie.

The Last of the Mohicans

• 1992
• Adventure
• Romance
• War

Besides Daniel Day-Lewis' stellar acting, this movie really freaked me out with its violence. I've seen my fair share of gore on screen but this movie really put fear into my face because it wasn't ghost or aliens, it was people butchering others in some of the most horrific way.

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life

• 2003
• Action
• Adventure
• Fantasy
• Thriller

Lara Croft Tub Razor: The Saddle of Life?
Damnit, Angela! Move your fine-ass body so I can tell people the title of your shitty movie.

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider

• 2001
• Action
• Adventure
• Fantasy

The only reason this movie adaptation of a video game didn't get a IMDB rating lower than 5 is probably because Angelina Jolie is in it.

The Langoliers

• 1995
• Drama
• Fantasy
• Horror
• Mystery
• Sci-fi
• Thriller

I thought this was really cool or maybe I was just too young to be that analytical. Regardless, this movie had a lot of Twilight Zone elements in it and gave me quite the scare. The computer graphics are horrible but great film!

License to Drive

• 1988
• Comedy

The two Corey's being rad before massive drug abuse and sex scandals.

Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace

• 1996
• Action
• Sci-fi
• Thriller

The first one was bad. How bad do you think this one is?

The Lawnmower Man

• 1992
• Action
• Horror
• Sci-fi
• Thriller

This is like TRON, minus everything good.

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

• 1998
• Comedy
• Crime
• Thriller

A hip and highly stylized crime classic. If you like Pulp Fiction, then this one is a must-watch.

The Last Dragon

• 1985
• Action
• Comedy
• Drama
• Music

What racially-upside-down world is this?

Last Action Hero

• 1993
• Action
• Adventure
• Comedy
• Fantasy

This movie sucks a lot.

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

• 2003
• Action
• Fantasy
• Sci-fi

The only thing I remember about this movie is some villain tries to take over the world by screwing with the weather and that this movie sucked.

Lilo & Stitch

• 2002
• Animation
• Adventure
• Family
• Sci-fi

This is really cool and I do like it. Stitch is the smarter, cartoon version of Gizmo from Gremlins.

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

• 1998
• Animation
• Family
• Music
• Romance

This one went straight to video/DVD and of course, it's nothing like the first one but it's cool.

The Lion King

• 1994
• Animation
• Adventure
• Drama
• Family
• Music

Another Disney classic that will stick with all of us forever. Man, I love these old Disney films.

The Little Mermaid

• 1989
• Animation
• Family
• Fantasy
• Music
• Romance

One of the last great classics from Disney. Great characters with great songs and Ursula was an awesome villain. Also, did you know that the original VHS cover had a penis in the background?

Lady and the Tramp

• 1955
• Animation
• Family
• Music
• Romance

"We are Siamese, if you please."

Lean on Me

• 1989
• Drama

The secret is out. Morgran Freeman had the idea way before you, Christian Bale.

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

• 2004
• Adventure
• Comedy
• Family
• Fantasy

This is meant to be a family movie but it's kind of dark for little kids. I know most children would probably get nightmares from this – it is a fun movie though. It has the cutest little girl in it and Meryl Streep as well.

Ladder 49

• 2004
• Action
• Drama
• Thriller

A brotherly bond between two fire fighters. A lot of fires, people screaming, and then something crazy-sad happens.

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

• 2003
• Action
• Adventure
• Fantasy

The final movie from Peter Jackson's epic, 3-part, fantasy. This one isn't as good as the others but it is a great conclusion to the 6-hour story. The singing was dumb but rad, overall.

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

• 2002
• Action
• Adventure
• Fantasy

Second movie in Peter Jackson's 3-part, fantasy epic.

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

• 2001
• Action
• Adventure
• Fantasy

The first installment in this great fantasy series. It was a good move for Peter Jackson to shoot all 3 movies at once rather then letting the fire fizzle down in between each film.

Little Miss Sunshine

• 2006
• Adventure
• Comedy
• Drama

This movie is a gem. You like those dramatic comedies? Then pick this up already.