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THE EXORCIST: MARTYRS Aims To Continue One Of Horror’s Most Enduring Legacies

Introduction Few horror films have left a mark on popular culture quite like The Exorcist (1973). The film redefined what audiences expected from the genre....

John Carpenter: The Early Years – Part Two

Introduction In part one of this retrospective, we looked back at the early years of John Carpenter's career (you can read it here!). This included...

SUPERGIRL Review: Short Skirt, Long Jacket

Introduction One of the posters for Supergirl features the titular character in her Supergirl suit, a very stylish trench coat, and oversized sunglasses. I can't...

28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE Review: Two Become One

Introduction There were three red flags for me going into 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. The first is that the entire franchise is decidedly...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Stella Stevens

Early Years Estelle Eggleston was born in Yazoo City, Mississippi, on October 1, 1938. Her family moved to Memphis, Tennessee, when she was four years...

FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF: A 40th Anniversary Retrospective

Introduction Released in June 1986, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off marked a pivotal moment in the cycle of American teen comedies that defined the decade. Written...

GREENLAND 2: MIGRATION Review – Eurotrip

Introduction Greenland 2: Migration is a great example of a sequel whose existence raises a few eyebrows. Its predecessor, Greenland, was a Covid-era film, released...

The Making Of LIVE AND LET DIE (1973)

Introduction The early 1970s were a tumultuous time for the James Bond franchise. George Lazenby abruptly left the role of 007 after making only one...