Angel (1983) January 20th, 2021
It’s December 2019. Christmas is just around the corner, we’re planning our wedding in March, and no one is thinking about Wuhan much at all. Before I head home from … Continue Reading Angel (1983) January 20th, 2021
Drums Along the Mohawk (1939) January 13th, 2021
I think we look at storytelling genres the wrong way. Horror isn’t a genre, it’s a feeling, an emotional element used for impact and tone. Mystery isn’t a genre, it’s … Continue Reading Drums Along the Mohawk (1939) January 13th, 2021
The Red Shoes (1948) January 9th, 2021
My Dad’s overseen my film education since early childhood. While some parents absentmindedly planted their kids in front of TVs playing any old thing, my Dad took care to curate … Continue Reading The Red Shoes (1948) January 9th, 2021
Christmas Chronicles: Part 2 (2020) January 2nd, 2021
Chris Columbus has a license to direct any Christmas movie he wants and I wouldn’t hesitate to see it. That’s how good his Home Alone credit is. Even the brief … Continue Reading Christmas Chronicles: Part 2 (2020) January 2nd, 2021
Bicycle Thieves (1948) January 1st, 2021
Bicycle Thieves is the ultimate feel-bad movie. A poor day laborer living in the ghettos of post-war Italy competes against his impoverished neighbors for scant manual labor jobs. He secures … Continue Reading Bicycle Thieves (1948) January 1st, 2021
Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) December 30th, 2020 Part II
Believe it or not Wonder Woman 1984 had issues besides its unforgivable and wholly avoidable tacit rape endorsement. You can read about that quagmire in my Wonder Woman 1984 part … Continue Reading Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) December 30th, 2020 Part II
Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) December 30th, 2020 Part I
Wonder Woman’s supposed to be a hero. She’s supposed to protect the vulnerable and promote virtue. She’s a positive example of wholesome values like inclusivity and justice that everyone should … Continue Reading Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) December 30th, 2020 Part I
Class of 1999 (1990) December 10th, 2020
Class of 1999 rules. The poster says it all. A government experiment finally makes school safe for everyone… except the students. The premise: It’s 1999 (obviously) and teenagers are out … Continue Reading Class of 1999 (1990) December 10th, 2020
The Last Chance Detective: Legend of the Desert Bigfoot (1995) November 7th, 2020
The Last Chance Detective: Legend of the Desert Bigfoot is another VHS I unearthed from Goodwill. Produced by Focus on the Family, the Last Chance Detective series follows protagonist Mike … Continue Reading The Last Chance Detective: Legend of the Desert Bigfoot (1995) November 7th, 2020
Prayer of the Rollerboys (1990) November 5th, 2020
In Prayer of the Rollerboys the United States economy has collapsed after previous generations gambled their future and lost. Most property in the US was sold to foreign investors and … Continue Reading Prayer of the Rollerboys (1990) November 5th, 2020
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (2020) November 1st, 2020
For those of you who weren’t alive in 2006 or are just pop culturally ignorant allow me to briefly explain how we got here. English actor Sacha Baron Cohen made … Continue Reading Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (2020) November 1st, 2020
The Amazing Mr. X (1948) October 31st, 2020
You know Mill Creek? They’re the home video company calling themselves “The Leader in Value Entertainment.” They produce many inexpensive genre-themed DVD box sets you might find in a tub … Continue Reading The Amazing Mr. X (1948) October 31st, 2020
Cronos (1993) October 31st, 2020
Guillermo del Toro loves fairytales. He’s quick to share his insights on the subject in interviews or on commentaries and his ability to create films with an authentic fairy tale … Continue Reading Cronos (1993) October 31st, 2020
Kwaidan (1964) October 31st, 2020
Imagine, it’s Halloween 2020 the last day of October. My wife’s taken the day off and we’ve planed to spend the whole day watching horror movies. Where do we start? … Continue Reading Kwaidan (1964) October 31st, 2020
Dead of Night (1974) October 28th, 2020
Dead of Night is an exceptional film that should really be experienced without foreknowledge. If you value the film experience and are remotely interested please watch Dead of Night before … Continue Reading Dead of Night (1974) October 28th, 2020
The Driller Killer (1979) October 27th, 2020
In The Driller Killer artist Reno Miller (Abel Ferrara) struggles mirror those of every young creative professional: making art and paying bills. The stress of managing his artistic vision with … Continue Reading The Driller Killer (1979) October 27th, 2020
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