“I thought it would be a funny short story – a kind of American Graffiti. Instead, a fairly long novel came out, a supernatural tale about girlfriends, boyfriends, and Christine.” = Stephen King Haunted car blah blah blah. Teenagers blah blah. … Continue reading →
The world needs more spoof. Considering that banks are crashing and governments are in disarray, we could all use something funny. Something stupid. Something that will turn that frown upside down. It’s time to break out the 80s gem from … Continue reading →
James Cameron’s 1986 action/science fiction/horror offering Aliens is often studied for its treatment of maternity, and with good cause: it features a strong female lead willing to throw down for the safety of a child, a testament to the strong … Continue reading →
How much time must elapse before a film is made about a tragedy? That question can be quite prickly. Five years after September 11, 2001, United 93 was released, and one of the common complaints was that the terrorist attack … Continue reading →
A Trailer I Can’t Stop Obsessing Over Many thanks to Erin for keeping me on the payroll and keeping up with the Trailer Tuesday segments all the same. Now that conference season is over, for the time being, I’m home … Continue reading →
Well, we made it through another week. Onto the next one. At least we had alcohol this weekend. This week, we’re going to take some perspective by looking long and hard at Aliens on Wednesday. Yes, we’ve covered it already … Continue reading →
I had been meaning to sit down and watch 2016’s Hello, My Name is Doris. Written and directed by Michael Showalter, I had a feeling it would be a comedy in the same vein as The Baxter: equal parts heart … Continue reading →
John Carpenter’s cult classic, 1986’s Big Trouble in Little China, is revered in many a social circle, and with good reason: it’s memorable as hell. Infinitely quotable, killer soundtrack, and the best damn boots sported by a man since who … Continue reading →
The festival circuit can be hit or miss when it comes to finding interesting new fare. There’s one that’s been making some rumbles throughout various festivals lately, including The Independent Horror Movie Awards and the Horrorhound Weekend Film Festival: Who’s Watching … Continue reading →
So it’s Father’s Day today, and I’ve tried to stay off of social media to avoid the onslaught of both tributes to dads and rants against single moms (some people are four shades of special). So I offer this instead: … Continue reading →
