Now that the Class of 2026 is winding down as the robes have been returned and the tassels have long been turned from one side to the other, education in the first quarter of the 21st Century is a lot different than when the graduates’ parents and grandparents went to school. I saw a socialContinue reading “‘Class Of 1984’ Foretold The Future”
Category Archives: Movie Flashback
‘Lord Of The Flies’ Adaptations A Monster To Connect With Audience
A movie or TV adaptation is like a step-parent. No matter what it does or doesn’t do, people will still be weary. But at the same time, just like a step-parent, it shouldn’t be forced to be appreciated just because someone wants you to. I read William Golding’s Lord of the Flies over 30 yearsContinue reading “‘Lord Of The Flies’ Adaptations A Monster To Connect With Audience”
RIP Donald Gibb, aka Ogre
Donald Gibb may have never won an Oscar or Emmy but his 6-foot-4 hulking feature made him a memorable actor. Originally playing for the San Diego Chargers, his sports career was sidelined early following an injury from an automobile accident. But who better to play a football player than a football player? In 1984, heContinue reading “RIP Donald Gibb, aka Ogre”
‘Dead Alive’ Isn’t Your Typical ‘Braindead’ Zombie Flick
Sometimes fame and fortune doesn’t have the end results we expect. While some filmmakers might think a lot of awards and recognition might bring them more freedom, I think it has the opposite effect sometimes. Now, Peter Jackson is an Oscar-winning filmmaker and respected documentary producer. But about 40 years ago, he was a youngContinue reading “‘Dead Alive’ Isn’t Your Typical ‘Braindead’ Zombie Flick”
Trump Whiffs As America Sinks
Nero never did play the fiddle while Rome burned because there was no such instrument at the time and he was about 30 miles away. And Marie Antoinette never said, “Let them eat cake!” about the poor in French and “cake” was never referring to the burnt bread crisp that are almost always discarded. ButContinue reading “Trump Whiffs As America Sinks”
May The 4th Be With You!
May the 4th Be With You all this day! I thank you again for reading and subscribing. I’m no fan of Andor and Rogue One could’ve been done better, it’s amazing to see something I loved as a kid and just thought was only for a select few is appreciated around the world. I stillContinue reading “May The 4th Be With You!”
‘Star Wars’ Month Begins
It’s May 1 and that means it’s Star Wars month as we observe the 501st Legion.
Happy ‘Alien’ 4-26 Day!
Today is April 26 as in 4-26. Or if you’re a fan of the Alien franchise, it’s in reference to LV-426 where several of the movies are set. HBO Max is airing a lot of the movies and their extended versions this month. Which one is your favorite? Please comment.
April 25 Is The Perfect Date
Today is April 25. And it is a perfect date.
Willem Dafoe Sinks His Teeth Into Role In ‘Shadow Of The Vampire’
Dracula has been in the entertainment world lately. There was the disappointment that was “Renfield” where Nicolas Cage played the character followed by equally disappointing “The Last Voyage of the Demeter.” Then there was “Nosferatu” where Bill Skasgard played him with a Sam Elliott mustache. And now Caleb Landry Jones is playing him. Other actorsContinue reading “Willem Dafoe Sinks His Teeth Into Role In ‘Shadow Of The Vampire’”
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