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TOP GUN (1986): A 40th Anniversary Retrospective

Introduction Top Gun (1986) was a film that defined the military and action genres from the 1980’s on. Combining a high-octane story with an amazing...

The Making of POINT BLANK (1967)

Introduction Point Blank, released in 1967, is widely considered to be one of the best and most influential movies of the 1960s. Filmmakers such as...

POWER BALLAD Review: Second Chances And Missed Opportunities

Introduction I have been trying to find a way to start this review of Power Ballad ever since I saw it at SXSW. It has...

The Marx Brothers From Stage To Screen

Early Beginnings Minnie Marx was the legendary manager and mother of the Marx Brothers. She was also the driving force that catapulted them into vaudeville....

Meryl Streep and John Cazale: A Love Story

Meryl Streep In 1978, Meryl Streep was on the verge of becoming the greatest actress of her generation. The 29-year-old had already wrapped production on...

Fantastic Fest 2025: Director Brooke H. Cellars On Her Festival Debut THE CRAMPS: A PERIOD PIECE!

Introduction In The Cramps: A Period Piece, a blossoming young woman, Agnes Applewhite (Lauren Kitchen), gets a job as a shampoo girl at a lively...

The History of Warner Brothers Animation (1929-1940)

Introduction How did animation start at Warner Brothers, and what factors led to its evolution over the ensuing years? It's a long story. A story...

Wagon Train To The Stars: The Making of STAR TREK (1964-1966)

In 1964, pop culture would change forever. The Beatles led the British invasion of America, James Bond became a global phenomenon in Goldfinger, and...