Get Down With ‘Crawl’
I’m not sure about the rest of the world, but the Southern U.S. has a unique brand of animal attraction.
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High Life: A Visual Sci-Fi Slow Boil
For years, I’ve heard the name of French filmmaker and writer Claire Denis (The Stars at Noon) bandied about in
Read more80 Years Of The Bat: Back Issue Magazine’s Batman ’89 30th Anniversary Issue
80 Years of The Bat is a column created to celebrate the 80th anniversary of one of the most beloved
Read moreChild’s Play Remake Is No Buddi Of Mine
Once or twice a year, I’ll take a stroll down the toy aisle. Since there’s currently a 90s renascence occurring,
Read moreThe Dead Don’t Die: A Meta Zombie-Comedy
Love his style or hate it, writer/director Jim Jarmusch (Only Lovers Left Alive) is an original talent in cinema. If
Read moreNearly 20 Years Later, Shaft Returns At His Best
In 1971, Shaft kicked-off the Blaxploitation subgenre in earnest. This original flick didn’t excel in sex and violence as the
Read more80 Years Of The Bat: Batman Vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
80 Years of The Bat is a column created to celebrate the 80th anniversary of one of the most beloved
Read moreDark Phoenix Burns Dimly, Failing To Take Flight
Many folks, myself included, feel that X-Men (2000) is responsible for helping kick-off the age of the comic book movie
Read more80 Years Of The Bat: Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Vol. 1
80 Years of The Bat is a column created to celebrate the 80th anniversary of one of the most beloved
Read moreThe Violence, Vengence, & Fun Continues In John Wick Chapter 3
A mere four years ago, a little sleeper hit called John Wick (2014) was released. This modestly-budgeted film boiled the
Read moreVigilante Flick El Chicano Subverts Expectations
Vigilantes and superheroes go hand-in-hand in certain ways. Both types of characters are all about dispensing justice. But, while superheroes
Read moreUnder The Silver Lake: A Sun-Drenched Neo-Film-Noir
Genre as a concept is an interesting beast. If you’re willing to embrace stories, you might find yourself attracted to
Read moreAvengers: Endgame Serves As The Satisfying End Of An Era
It’s weird to think that The Marvel Cinematic Universe has essentially been around for all of my adult life. Iron
Read more80 Years Of The Bat: Original Batman Films Receive Theatrical & 4K UHD Releases
80 Years of The Bat is a column created to celebrate the 80th anniversary of one of the most beloved
Read moreThe Amityville Murders Tackles The True-Crime That Inspired The Horror
Around 3:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 13, 1974, six distinct rifle shots rang out inside a family home. Inside this
Read more80 Years Of The Bat: Bat Family Issues
80 Years of The Bat is a column created to celebrate the 80th anniversary of one of the most beloved
Read moreNew ‘Hellboy’ Reboot Is A Cinematic Purgatory
Mike Mignola is one helluva’ talent in the world of comics. One whose style is incredibly unique. Mignola began his
Read more‘The Public’: A Thought Provoking Drama
Libraries have always been a place of peaceful respite for me; as I would imagine, they have for most patrons.
Read more80 Years of The Bat: Detective Comics #27 (May 1939)
80 Years of The Bat is a column created to celebrate the 80th anniversary of one of the most beloved
Read moreJordan Peele’s ‘Us’ Taps Into The Horror Of Humanity
It’s not news to anyone that comedy and horror have long-been genres that compliment one another. They both evoke extreme
Read more‘Dragged Across Concrete’ Lives Up To Its Title In Unexpected Ways
One of the most original voices in filmmaking in the past few years is writer/director S. Craig Zahler. A true
Read more‘The Final Wish’ Is An Empty One
Everyone knows that old horror trope of The Monkey’s Paw. Be careful what you wish for because it might change
Read moreLethal Weapon: Season 3 Ends On An Explosive High-Note
[PLEASE NOTE: This recap of Lethal Weapon: Season 3, Episode 15: The Spy Who Loved Me DOES CONTAIN SPOILERS. It
Read moreFranchise Expansion Or Implosion: Superman Returns
Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking
Read moreDocumentary ‘Toy Masters’ Examines The Creation Of He-Man
The Mad Monster Party: Carolina is always a fun convention. (You can read my coverage of this year’s Mad Monster
Read moreA Horrific Weekend At The 2019 Mad Monster Party: Carolina
I’ve been attending horror conventions since 2011 when I traveled to Kentucky to meet legendary writer-director-composer John Carpenter. As a
Read moreLethal Weapon Season 3 Penultimate Ep. Plays ‘A Game of Chicken’
[PLEASE NOTE: This recap of Lethal Weapon: Season 3, Episode 14: A Game of Chicken DOES CONTAIN SPOILERS. It is
Read moreLethal Weapon 3.13 Takes A Trip To The Border
[PLEASE NOTE: This recap of Lethal Weapon: Season 3, Episode 13: Coyote Ugly DOES CONTAIN SPOILERS. It is assumed you
Read moreFranchise Expansion Or Implosion – Superman IV: The Quest For Peace
Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking
Read more‘Glass’ Cracks Under Pressure
For a guy who’s only been in the movie business a little over twenty years, writer-director and “actor” M. Night
Read moreReign Of The Supermen Gets The DC Animation Treatment
Last August, DC Animation brought one of the most notable comic book storylines of the 1990s to animated life with
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