When it was first released back in 1997, Starship Troopers was heavily criticized for endorsing fascism and violence. Late film critic Roger Ebert noted that it often takes two of three of the troopers to kill an Arachnids with conventional gunfire. He was also a reader of the source material novel by the same nameContinue reading “Why The Arachnids Were Totally Innocent In ‘Starship Troopers’”
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‘Dexter: Original Sin’ Needs Repentance
I was a big fan of the original run of Dexter. Even when the series ran off the rails those last few seasons, I was still tuning in. There was really no way they were going to top John Lithgow as the Trinity Killer. But like a lot of people, I didn’t care for thatContinue reading “‘Dexter: Original Sin’ Needs Repentance”
‘Chasing Chasing Amy’ Almost Seems Like It’s Chasing Ghosts
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”
‘Curious Case Of Natalia Grace’ Hopefully Gets A Happily Ever After
Hopefully, this is the last year we’ll hear of Natalia Grace and the years of emotional, physical and possible sexual abuse she has suffered by people who should’ve never been allowed within 10 miles of her. The documentary series The Curious Case of Natalia Grace may have concluded after three seasons with the recent installmentsContinue reading “‘Curious Case Of Natalia Grace’ Hopefully Gets A Happily Ever After”
‘Cannibal! The Musical’ An Appetizer Of What To Come From Future Stars
A movie like Cannibal! The Musical is amateurish but not everyone gets it the right the first time. With the exception of Orson Welles, Harper Lee and the Coen Brothers, many filmmakers, writers and actors have to find their groove through trial and error. Reportedly after seeing a rough cut of Boxcar Bertha, John CassavetesContinue reading “‘Cannibal! The Musical’ An Appetizer Of What To Come From Future Stars”
‘Running Man’ A Sensational Warning Of A Future Closely Approaching
Note: This post does contain spoilers to this and other movies. One the surface, a movie like 1987’s The Running Man seems to be more of a typical Arnold Schwarzenegger action fare. But under the surface is a satire and maybe a warning of a future that seems vastly approaching to a reality. Now thatContinue reading “‘Running Man’ A Sensational Warning Of A Future Closely Approaching”
‘Cobra Kai’ Never Dies But Final Season Seems To Be On Life Support
Cobra Kai has been one of those rare legacy mediums that has managed to build on what the original did without compromising the integrity or shamelessly patronizing the fans. It’s actually built a new fan base of younger viewers and even those who may not have watched the original as it seemed almost over andContinue reading “‘Cobra Kai’ Never Dies But Final Season Seems To Be On Life Support”
‘Only Murders In The Building’ Continues To Slay ‘Em In Season 4
When Jane Lynch first appeared in the first season of Only Murders in the Building, it could’ve very easily been a one-and-done joke. Lynch plays Sazz Pataki, the long-time stunt double of Charles-Haden Savage (Steve Martin), who appeared on a fictional police procedural Brazzos. Both Martin and Lynch are about the same height and bodyContinue reading “‘Only Murders In The Building’ Continues To Slay ‘Em In Season 4”
‘Too Many Cooks’ Ten Years Later
Since its invention, television led to a lot of surprises. People watched Lee Harvey Oswald get murdered by Jack Ruby live on TV. Then, they saw the Challenger space shuttle explode with confusion and shock. The infamous Max Headroom signal hacking happened on Chicago stations WGN and WTTW in 1987 and there’s still no ideaContinue reading “‘Too Many Cooks’ Ten Years Later”
‘It’s A Wonderful Knife’ Slices Just Right
During the last 80 years, It’s a Wonderful Life went from being a box-office disaster to one of the most cherished Christmas holiday movies. The final collaboration between director Frank Capra and actor Jimmy Stewart didn’t really sit well with audiences in the post-WWII era. The movie barely broke even at the box office andContinue reading “‘It’s A Wonderful Knife’ Slices Just Right”
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