Retro Review: ‘Solomon King’
One constant threat to the art of cinema that has been recognized is that of films being lost. Thankfully preservationists both at the studios and in nonprofit organizations have been hard at work...
View ArticleMovie Review: ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’
Director: David F. Sandberg Cast: Zachary Levi, Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer, Adam Brody, Rachel Zegler, Ross Butler, Ian Chen, Meagan Good, Faithe Herman, Grace Fulton, D.J. Cotrona, Jovan Armand,...
View ArticleSpotlight On: Jim Jarmusch
The career path of a filmmaker tends to be one strikes it big with an indie hit and moves on to studio work. But for many the creative freedom independent cinema offers appeals to the unique...
View ArticleCharles Gemora Going Ape in Hollywood
Stowing away on a ship from his native Philippines, Charles Gemora ended up in Hollywood without any direction or a penny to his name. But it was at the dawn of cinema and opportunity was there for...
View ArticleRetro Review: ‘Death Spa’
The 1980’s saw an explosion in people looking to don bright colored spandex and start working out. Of course in an era when filmmakers were putting slashers into every conceivable place one of the...
View ArticleRetro Review: ‘Scissors’
In the early 1990’s, Sharon Stone became a superstar thanks to the then trend of Hollywood to delve into dark sexually charged thrillers which did big business among hip, urbane adult moviegoers....
View ArticleMovie Review: ‘The Flash’
Director: Andy Muschietti Cast: Ezra Miller, Sasha Calle, Michael Shannon, Kiersey Clemons, Michael Keaton, Ben Affleck Plot: Barry Allen has developed his powers to the point that he can move through...
View ArticleMovie Review: ‘Elevator Game’
I have stated time and again that Shudder is a true gem of a streaming services. Beyond the classics of horror it also provides a venue for new small-budget scary flicks to find an audience. This has...
View ArticleMovie Review: ‘Monster Inside’
One of the best indicators that Halloween is upon us every year is the various haunted attractions which swing their doors open inviting anyone brave enough in. There is no doubt anyone reading this...
View ArticleMy Favorite Movies of 2023
As many of you likely noticed may have noticed, 2023 was a strange year for movies. A lot of it had to do with two major strikes. Likewise, surefire hits featuring superheroes, spies and whip-slinging...
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