December 23, 2020 — Gremlins is one of the most interesting movies in the history of cinema. Aside from the fact that it is an excellent movie in its own right. This film has been steeped in light-hearted controversy since it debuted, and the dinner table arguments have only grown through the years. READ MORE »
December 18, 2020 — Dune is a novel by Frank Herbert, and is frequently cited as the best-selling science fiction book of all time. The book was originally adapted into a movie in 1984, which was met with mixed reviews. Some people loved it; some thought it strayed too far from the source material, and others were so burned out by the cultural boom in science fiction — brought on by the Star Wars saga — that they did not even bother watching it.
December 16, 2020 — Black Rain is a movie revolving around the Japanese Yakuza filmed in a time period before Japanese culture became a mainstream interest. Because of its setting and contrast to late 80s America, there are scenes in this film that seem futuristic though they reflect everyday Japan at the time of filming.
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December 14, 2020 — John Carpenter is a legendary horror movie director known for classics like Halloween and The Thing, but he is so much more than that. What many do not know about this writer/director/producer is that he is also a composer and is responsible for the iconic music featured in many of his films. Carpenter recently dropped a new track and some exciting news along with it.
December 2, 2020 — Eddie Murphy quickly transitioned to movies after a successful run on Saturday Night Live. By 1988, he had already starred in classics like 48 hours, Beverly Hills Cop, The Golden Child, and Trading Places. READ MORE »
December 1, 2020 — Movie posters are an iconic part of the pop culture lexicon. So much in fact that the online community feels a yearning desire to walk down theater halls. Taking in posters for upcoming movies, but sadly can’t be due to recent closures. People collect movie posters all over the world, and they have come to be seen as legitimate art pieces.
November 25, 2020 — The Lion King is one of Disney’s most famous and controversial movies for many reasons. It is no secret The Lion King was loosely based on Shakespeare’s Hamlet, but that was not the only controversy surrounding its development.
November 18, 2020 — The last time I watched Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, I was probably 14-years-old. As an adult, I chose never to revisit the film because I did not want to ruin the perfect memories I had; knowing it would not stand up to my teenaged perspective.
November 4, 2020 — The name comes from a line in the film — Rambo says, “They drew first blood, not me!”
October 28, 2020 — The film is a perfect storm of creativity combining the brilliant minds of Jim Henson (Muppets, Sesame Street, The Dark Crystal) and singer David Bowie, along with the talents of Jennifer Connelly and a myriad of voice actors and puppeteers.
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