Retro Review: ‘Scalps’
During the 1980’s and 1990’s writer/director/producer Fred Olen Ray made a name for himself churning out cheap horror and sci-fi flicks. Given this was an era when he horror content could find video… Continue reading
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Retro Review: Rock ‘n’ Roll High School
By and large I am not a huge fan of musicals, but there are exceptions. With its high energy, great plot, and flawless talent of Gene Kelly, Singin’ in the Rain is one… Continue reading
Retro Review: ‘The Last Wave’
Cultural Note: The following review contain names and images of deceased Indigenous persons. Director: Peter Weir Cast: Richard Chamberlain, Olivia Hamnett, David Gulpilil, Fred Parslow, Vivean Gray Plot: A Sydney lawyer is tasked… Continue reading
Retro Review: ‘The Murder of Fred Hampton’
In the United States, February is known as Black History Month. This is the month where we honor and reflect on the struggles and triumphs the African American community has endured while still… Continue reading
Retro Review: ‘Hellbound Train’
The month of February in the United States is recognized as Black History Month. This is to honor the rich history of struggles and triumphs African Americans have gone through, as well as… Continue reading
Four Dark Tales From Old Hollywood
The Golden Age of Hollywood is often associated with bright lights and glamorous stars, but unknown to outsiders Tinsel town had a dark side as well. Betrayal, drug abuse, sexual assaults, and murder… Continue reading
Three Stooges: 100 Years of Slapstick
In 1922, vaudeville comedian Moe Howard crossed paths with one of the superstars from their shared line of work Ted Healy. The two discovered they a great chemistry and decided to build an… Continue reading
Retro Review: ‘Perfect Blue’
When one normally thinks of the hallmarks of Japanese anime they inevitably think of the standard: robots, super-powered beings, giant monsters etc. But the medium is quite capable of telling very grounded stories.… Continue reading
Retro Review: ‘She Freak’
In 1932 legendary filmmaker Tod Browning unleashed his masterpiece Freaks on the movie going public. The film’s lurid subject matter and use of real circus freaks instantly made an impact becoming arguably the… Continue reading
Highlights of the National Film Registry 2021
Every year the Library of Congress selects a new class of films to be preserved for all-time as a part of the National Film Registry. These are movies which have been deemed historically,… Continue reading
