Stephen King had already written the first draft of what became ‘Salem’s Lot when his first novel, Carrie, was published 50 years ago. Originally titled Second Coming, it was changed to Jeruslam’s Lot, which is the real name of the town in the book. Then, it was shortened to just ‘Salem’s Lot, which is theContinue reading “Third Adaptation Of ”Salem’s Lot’ Sucks Life Out Of Source Material”
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‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre” Turns 50
Let me start off by saying, I’m not a really big fan of the original The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. By the time I saw it, I was in my teens and so much had been discussed of movie for over 20 years that I was expecting something bigger. Instead it was really just another anotherContinue reading “‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre” Turns 50″
‘Jailbird: Love On The Run’ Soars Over Basic True-Crime Documentary
There are an estimated 1.9 million people currently incarcerated in jails, prisons or involuntary commitments to mental hospitals. And over half a million people are located in local jails. While that might seem like a small number in comparison with the entire population of the country, it is still a higher number per capita. DespiteContinue reading “‘Jailbird: Love On The Run’ Soars Over Basic True-Crime Documentary”
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ A Perfect Satire Of Superhero Movies
Warning: This post contains spoilers. Sorry, this movie has been out for a month and a half and grossed a shitload of money, so if you were wanting to see it, you’d seen it already. The Deadpool movies always acted in a very subtle way like parodies of superhero movies. In his two-star dismissal forContinue reading “‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ A Perfect Satire Of Superhero Movies”
‘Malum’ Is Dumb
In one of his best stand-up routines, Eddie Murphy in Delirious discussed the problems with The Amityville Horror and Poltergeist. He also said white people always stay in haunted buildings, but black people would leave the minute they heard a scary voice. This inspired Jordan Peele to title his first movie as writer and directorContinue reading “‘Malum’ Is Dumb”
‘Babes’ Never Matures Past Infantile Uneven Plot
A movie like Babes could’ve been a great comedy. Unfortunately, first-time director Pamela Adlon doesn’t have the abilities to squeeze together a coherent story as leads Ilana Glazer (who-co-wrote this cringefest) and Michelle Buteau never really make themselves into likeable characters. Tommy Chong joked that when the production of their first movie Up in SmokeContinue reading “‘Babes’ Never Matures Past Infantile Uneven Plot”
Kris Kristofferson: A Poet, A Picker, A Prophet, A Pusher, A Pilgrim, A Preacher
It might be hard for some people under 30-35 to believe but country-western music was actually at one time very revolutionary in its delivery. Old school musicians were considered “outlaws” and the music was full of anger, sadness, hurt, desperation and vitality. Kris Kristofferson was one of many along with Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, WaylonContinue reading “Kris Kristofferson: A Poet, A Picker, A Prophet, A Pusher, A Pilgrim, A Preacher”
‘Blade II’ Takes The Biggest Bite Out Of The Franchise
Marvel Studios under Disney has been trying to remake/reboot Blade into the Marvel Cinematic Universe for a long time with Mahershala Ali anticipated to play the half-vampire/half-human vampire hunter. However, following the appearance of Wesley Snipes as the character he played thrice already in Deadpool and Wolverine may have some people realizing old favorites worksContinue reading “‘Blade II’ Takes The Biggest Bite Out Of The Franchise”
John Ashton, Always A Character Actor, But Never A Star
Being a character actor in Hollywood is a job with its rewards and perks but also one of hardships. By the time, John Ashton appeared in the blockbuster Beverly Hills Cop, he had been working on TV shows and movies for over a decade. His most famous work up until then was as Dennis Quaid’sContinue reading “John Ashton, Always A Character Actor, But Never A Star”
Final Bow For Dame Maggie Smith
You could probably survey 100 people at random on what they most remember Dame Maggie Smith for and you’d probably get dozens of responses. Smith, who died on Sept. 27 at the age of 89, had a body of work many actors would dream of. It is hard to summarize her work with just aContinue reading “Final Bow For Dame Maggie Smith”
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