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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 LIFE OF CHUCK Review: The Most Polarizing Film Of The Year

Opening On paper, Mike Flanagan’s The Life of Chuck should not be the love/hate film it will become. While equal parts fantastical and achingly sentimental, your...

CASPER At 30: The Making Of A Friendly Ghost For A New Generation

Introduction In early summer 1995, Casper floated into theaters and the hearts of a generation. Now, three decades later, the film is fondly remembered. Not...

FROM THE WORLD OF JOHN WICK: BALLERINA Review – Killing Eve (Or John Wick: Chapter 3.5)

Introduction Yes, that’s the actual title of the movie. Not just Ballerina, but From the World of John Wick: Ballerina. I triple-checked it. Lionsgate Films...

Tyrone Power: A Forgotten Prince Of Hollywood’s Golden Age – Part Two

Introduction By the time the 1940s arrived, Tyrone Power had found happiness in his family life, and his film career was on the ascent. This...

“KARATE KID: LEGENDS (2025) Review – Deja Fu

Introduction Welcome back to the film world of Karate Kid, the land where all bullies are vanquished and girls are wooed simply by competing in...