Disney Marathon: ‘Fantasia 2000’
We’ve had a lot of push back on this entry since Amelia really hated the original, but it’s time to deal with one of Disney’s biggest missteps. Regardless of your thoughts on this… Continue reading
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Grading the Phantom of the Opera Movies
In 1909, French novelist Gaston Leroux penned a story about a deformed musician who haunted the Paris Opera House. As he lurked in the shadows, the man known as “the Phantom” becomes obsessed… Continue reading
Retro Review: ‘Magnificent Obsession’
How should one react in the occasion their life is saved but it comes at the cost of another life? In fact, many would say the life of a person who was more… Continue reading
Greatest Superman Villains
For over 80 years Superman has been the gold standard of superheroes as every other cape and spandex-wearer since owes him a debt. But you do not achieve this status without making enemies… Continue reading
Disney Marathon: ‘The Little Mermaid’
Today’s film was certainly a big hit when it was released, and a driving force behind Disney’s first big home video push. In more recent years it’s being recognised as the pioneer of… Continue reading
Noirvember Review: ‘Woman on the Run’
Every November fans of cinema celebrate one of the mediums most influential periods, the era of the film noir. This movement from the 1940’s through the 1950’s, presented audiences with edgy pulp crime… Continue reading
Great Circus Movies
As I am sure you have realized, COVID has robbed us of so much live entertainment. From concerts to sports events to concerts and even one of the oldest forms of entertainment, the… Continue reading
Retro Review: ‘The Slumber Party Massacre’
By 1982 audiences were already becoming familiar with the tropes of a slasher movie where the deranged killer pursues poor young coeds. Feminist activist and screenwriter Rita Mae Brown decided to have some… Continue reading
Disney Marathon: ‘Fun and Fancy Free’
Last week we went with Atlantis, an unseen modern animated Disney film that wasn’t…good. So let’s turn back the clock to when Disney were still trying to make ‘package films’ a thing. For… Continue reading
Noirvember Review: ‘The Killing’
Every November fans of cinema celebrate one of the mediums most influential periods, the era of the film noir. This movement from the 1940’s through the 1950’s, presented audiences with edgy pulp crime… Continue reading
