It is possible for a movie, TV show or book that seems groundbreaking on its release gets dated very poorly over the years. When Chasing Amy opened in theaters in the spring of 1997, it seemed at the time having a movie focusing on LGBTQIA characters in a more positive light than what they’re knownContinue reading “‘Chasing Chasing Amy’ Almost Seems Like It’s Chasing Ghosts”
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‘You Can Call Me Bill’ Perfect Documentary For Actor On His Birthday
Today, William Shatner turns 94. Most celebrities never reach that milestone and those that do seem to live a quiet life where they slow down. Next to June Squibb, Shatner seems to be one of the hardest working celebrities in their mid-90s with no sign of slowing down. You Can Call Me Bill, written andContinue reading “‘You Can Call Me Bill’ Perfect Documentary For Actor On His Birthday”
‘Final Destination’ Hits Silver Anniversary 25 Years Later
The basic concept behind Final Destination is so fascinating because like all good horror movies, it touches on fears a lot of people have such as fear of flying and fear of our own immortality. There’s always concerns about the dangers of air travel. Timing is everything and this movie just happened to be releasedContinue reading “‘Final Destination’ Hits Silver Anniversary 25 Years Later”
‘Heretic’ Lacks Much Salvation Without Coming To Honest Revelations
A movie like Heretic is a good prime example of a movie that blows a wonderful premise and a great acting role by a veteran actor by resorting to cliched tropes of horror. On a rainy day in an undisclosed community, two young Mormon missionaries, Sister Barnes (Sophie Thatcher) and Sister Paxton (Chloe East), areContinue reading “‘Heretic’ Lacks Much Salvation Without Coming To Honest Revelations”
‘Maggie’ Showcases Schwarzenegger’s Acting Chops In Zombie Drama
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s acting abilities are up there with Chuck Norris and other actors mostly known for action roles. That basically means they churn out basically the same character over and over in different plots. Norris has a few good movies where he really nails the part, most notably Code of Silence. But that’s thanks toContinue reading “‘Maggie’ Showcases Schwarzenegger’s Acting Chops In Zombie Drama”
‘Elevation’ A Very, Very Heavy Burtation
I’m really getting sick and tired of movies like Elevation that really don’t offer anything except a handful of people wearing dark, dingy clothes in a bunch of poorly lit scenes as they go from Point A to Point B in a post-apocalyptic world. The lack of much of a cast is intentional on accountContinue reading “‘Elevation’ A Very, Very Heavy Burtation”
Gene Hackman: A Man Of Versatility
It’s no surprise Gene Hackman became a huge star in Hollywood when the Hays Code ended and filmmakers got more brave with their movies. He joined the other actors like Donald Sutherland, Dustin Hoffman and Elliott Gould along with the rise of younger actors like Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino and Harvey Keitel. Hollywood actors upContinue reading “Gene Hackman: A Man Of Versatility”
Oscars Offer Surprises, Little Cringe
This might have been one of the most uncertain Academy Award ceremonies ever. Going into the show, there were a lot of contenders but it was hard to find any sure things this year. And it was anybody’s game as there were no leading contenders. Adrien Brody won his second Best Lead Actor Oscar forContinue reading “Oscars Offer Surprises, Little Cringe”
‘The King Of Comedy’ Really Is Nothing To Laugh About
The King of Comedy is the epitome of the idiom “Never meet your heroes.” It walks the line between a black comedy and a thriller. The only difference is its lighter tone in some scenes and a musical score that isn’t too ominous. Rupert Pupkin (Robert DeNiro) is the type of person you’d cross theContinue reading “‘The King Of Comedy’ Really Is Nothing To Laugh About”
Willy’s Wonky Event One Year Later
If a picture ever captured something more perfectly, it was taken at Willy’s Chocolate Experience one year ago in Glasgow. A young woman, wearing a green wig, with a bored look on her face standing next to what looked more like a meth lab than a world of pure imagination. The event had been advertisedContinue reading “Willy’s Wonky Event One Year Later”
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