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Retro Review: ‘The Reflecting Skin’

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One of my favorite storytelling devices is how something grounded can become fantastical through the eyes of a child narrator. While it is normally charming, but Renaissance man Philip Ridley turned it into… Continue reading

Classic Scene: Kane for Governor

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Kane for Governor Citizen Kane (1941) directed by Orson Welles The Scene: Having conquered the media landscape Charles Foster Kane (Orson Welles) has finally taken his increasingly hollow crusade for the everyman into… Continue reading

Movie Review: ‘X’

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Director: Ti West Cast: Mia Goth, Jenna Ortega, Martin Henderson, Brittany Snow, Owen Campbell, Stephen Ure, Scott Mescudi Plot: A small group of intrepid film-makers rent a cabin in in rural Texas to… Continue reading

Daredevil Onscreen

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Protecting the people of Hell’s Kitchen since 1964, the Man Without Fear has been a consistent part of the Marvel Universe. While he is not seen as a heavyhitter on the level of… Continue reading

Retro Review: ‘Gator Bait’

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In 1979, actress and model Claudia Jennings was killed in a car accident at the young age of 29. Despite this tragic end, there is no denying that this young woman truly made… Continue reading

Retro Review: ‘Scalps’

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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

Retro Review: Rock ‘n’ Roll High School

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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 Murder of Fred Hampton’

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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

Movie Review: Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)

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For a popular horror franchise that has been barreling on for nearly 50 years the Texas Chainsaw Massacre films has had only a few notable entries. Of course their is Tobe Hooper’s original… Continue reading

Retro Review: ‘Hellbound Train’

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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