Tag Archive: retro

The Jason Voorhees Marathon: Part IV

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We certainly had plenty of gritty, old school slasher fun with the first two films, followed by a boring and pointless third film. Can the series redeem itself or are we doomed to… Continue reading →

The Jason Voorhees Marathon: Part 3

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Previously: Part I and Part II We’re into the third film and we’re yet to see the Jason familiar to pop-culture: hockey mask, machete and unable to die. He’s just a big, ugly… Continue reading →

The Jason Voorhees Marathon: Part II

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We started on a surprisingly strong note with this marathon of cheesy 80s horror. It’s easy to see why it took off – it’s a gruesome horror flick that is more accessible than… Continue reading →

The Jason Voorhees Marathon: Part 1

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After the popularity of the Fast and Furious and then the Saw marathon I’d been casting around for another series to dig into. Nothing really seemed like a good fit until Friday the 13th: The Game… Continue reading →

Retro Review: ‘The Mummy’

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I have to admit I am writing this particular review because of my current annoyance with people feeling the need to compare the current Tom Cruise film the Mummy with what they call… Continue reading →

The ‘Saw’ Movies in Review: ‘Saw 2’

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I was going to space these reviews out a bit, but perhaps a band-aid approach is the best bet. Grit your teeth, get through it and then have a very large drink. The… Continue reading →

Fast and Furious Retrospective: Part 3

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I am not enjoying this so far. The first movie was a cheap Point Break knock-off and the second one a pale imitation of the first. At this point I have no idea what the… Continue reading →

Fast and Furious Retrospective: Part 1

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So here’s the thing…I’ve been invited to the local premiere of The Fate of the Furious. To many people this would be a joyous occasion but for me it’s not a big deal. I… Continue reading →

Retro Review: ‘Prince of Egypt’

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The story of the Exodus is one of the most adapted history. Not only is it a cornerstone to most of the world’s religions, but the tale of Moses standing up to one… Continue reading →

10 Toys That Prove the 1980s Were Insane

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The late ’80s were…an odd time. Few things were as odd as the toys from this era. With seemingly random franchises like TMNT, He-Man, Transformers and Garbage Pail Kids capturing the imagination of kids, toy… Continue reading →