I’ve recently reignited my interest in 80s practical effects-driven high-fantasy films. Realistic puppets, miniature effects, and giant sets were cutting edge special effects for a few decades until Jurassic Park’s … Continue Reading The Dark Crystal (1982) May 7th, 2024
23 years ago I went to the theater and saw the first Dungeons & Dragons movie. I remember only that Marlon Wayans performance felt out of place and I left … Continue Reading Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) April 2nd, 2023
I still haven’t seen The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, or Willow and without these guiding influences I was left to discover the sword and sorcery genre much later in life. If … Continue Reading The Beastmaster (1982) March 7th, 2021