Spotlight On: Gene Hackman
Acting is a business few people truly retire from, most just take on fewer and fewer roles until they die. But Gene Hackman is one of those rare cases where he has seemingly… Continue reading
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Retro Review: ‘The Shadow’
Following the success of the Batman films, Hollywood rushed to try and capitalize on the next superhero franchise to mixed results. Cinemas saw the likes of : The Mask, Tank Girl, Teenage Mutant… Continue reading
Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers Movies
In 1933, RKO paired two supporting actors in the film Flying Down to Rio in a dance scene for the musical number “Carioca”. The end result was a scene completely stolen by two… Continue reading
Retro Review: ‘Humanoids From the Deep’
Following the success of Jaws a number of filmmakers leapt at the chance to make their own version of an aquatic-based horror flick. Of course, B-movie maestro and Hollywood icon Roger Corman was… Continue reading
Retro Review: ‘Ghost Story’
In 1979, author Peter Straub’s breakout hit Ghost Story landed on the bookshelves becoming one of driving forces of the renaissance in horror fiction at the time. Regarded as one of the scariest… Continue reading
Final Girls vs Final Girl Support Group
In the past few years, one of my favorite horror archetypes has seemingly taken on a new prominence in pop culture, the final girl. The one girl of the group who recognizes the… Continue reading
Retro Review: ‘The Monster Club’
One of my favorite subgenres of horror movie is the anthology film. I have always felt like they provide me a great bang for my buck with multiple terrifying narratives all encapsulated in… Continue reading
Movie Review: ‘Val’
During the 80’s and 90’s actor Val Kilmer was one of the most popular stars in cinema. Bringing an intense method actor working style to leading man roles. He could be counted on… Continue reading
Retro Review: ‘The Brain That Wouldn’t Die’
When a promising surgeon is at risk of losing the love of his life, he does not mope instead he gets to work using his skills to fix the situation and stay aHEAD… Continue reading
Fake Paranormal Documentaries
It is no secret that ever since the early days of cable, documentaries about the paranormal tend to bring in the ratings. People are naturally curious about things they can not explain and… Continue reading
