For the most part, I learned about the Robin Hood legend from the animated Disney movie from the 1970s in which the animals were portraying the characters. Disney also introduced me to another work of literature with The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad. Released in 1949, the animated movie was a two-parter first focusingContinue reading “Sleepy Hollow Gets Disney Treatment”
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‘Scooby-Doo On Zombie Island’ Is A Killer Addition To The Franchise
By the time Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island was released on the home video market in the fall of 1998, an entire generation had watched the Great Dane mutt who could talk and his gang of youngsters solve mysteries for almost 30 years. It all started off with Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? and went through severalContinue reading “‘Scooby-Doo On Zombie Island’ Is A Killer Addition To The Franchise”
In Memory Of A ‘Baadasssss’ Filmmaker
Melvin Van Peebles passed away recently on Sept. 22 at the age of 89. He was a filmmaker and actor, even though you may not remember him in many things. I first saw him on an episode of the HBO sex comedy Dream On. He had a small role in the Eddie Murphy movie Boomerang.Continue reading “In Memory Of A ‘Baadasssss’ Filmmaker”
‘Crimewave’ Isn’t Gangbusters But As A First Offense Shouldn’t Be Overlooked
Every famous director has that one movie they’re not proud of. Steven Spielberg doesn’t think too highly of Hook or 1941. When Martin Scorsese showed Boxcar Bertha to John Cassavettes, the late actor-director reportedly called it “piece of shit” and told Scorsese he should work on better things. Sam Raimi, who has gone in 40Continue reading “‘Crimewave’ Isn’t Gangbusters But As A First Offense Shouldn’t Be Overlooked”
‘The Dead Zone’ Remains One Of Stephen King’s Best Adaptations
Recently on a friend of mine’s YouTube series, they were discussing the movie The Dead Zone. It came up in passing with they were talking with Christopher Burke, a composer and producer, who famously did the music score for The Toxic Avenger and other movies. They said they didn’t think TDZ was one of DavidContinue reading “‘The Dead Zone’ Remains One Of Stephen King’s Best Adaptations”
No Special Treats For ‘Reservation Dogs’
The following contains spoilers so if you haven’t watched the complete first season of Reservation Dogs, I’ll be giving away some details. When I first heard about six months ago, there were going to be filming the first season of Reservation Dogs here in Oklahoma, about an hour from where I live, I paid goodContinue reading “No Special Treats For ‘Reservation Dogs’”
‘Intrusion’ So Basic And Dull I Canceled My Netflix Membership
I’ve been upset with Netflix all summer as the caliber of their material went downhill. Well, downhill is too nice. It’s taken a nosedive. Maybe it’s due to the Covid-19 pandemic limiting materials. The series I Am Not Okay With This was a victim as it received good reviews from critics and fans but wasContinue reading “‘Intrusion’ So Basic And Dull I Canceled My Netflix Membership”
Gabby Petito Case Should Be A Game Changer Across The Board
Let me start out by saying, I express my sympathies and condolences with the family and friends of Gabby Petito whose remains were found earlier this week in Wyoming as authorities are labeling her death a homicide. I covered about three dozen homicide cases in my years as a journalist. I just learned that becauseContinue reading “Gabby Petito Case Should Be A Game Changer Across The Board”
‘What Lies Beneath’ Is A Great Ode To Hitchcock
In college, I worked as a night supervisor for the Student Housing Department. My job was mostly to walk around a dorm or residence hall between 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. to make sure no doors were propped open and people were keeping themselves at a relatively low volume. You wouldn’t believe what can happenContinue reading “‘What Lies Beneath’ Is A Great Ode To Hitchcock”
Religious Themed Movies Play Up Negative Stereotypes
At 43 years old, I’ve never lived anywhere but the “Bible Belt” even though I’m left wondering why that belt is getting so much bigger. And over the last 25-30 years, more religious based movies have become more popular for all the wrong reasons. About 20 years ago, you could got to any house inContinue reading “Religious Themed Movies Play Up Negative Stereotypes”
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