Articles

From Marlowe To Rockford: A Progression To An Iconic Character

Introduction When I was a boy, my family moved to Los Angeles in 1972. Those were idyllic years. I loved living in Southern California. I...

WANNABE: ALL WASHED UP: A Roundtable Interview With The Mockumentary Makers

Introduction Hollywood loves comeback stories. Few, however, are quite as gloriously awkward or as hilariously self-inflicted as Wannabe: All Washed Up. Twenty years after Richard...

GAIL DAUGHTRY AND THE CELEBRITY SEX PASS Review: This Is What They Mean By A Crime Against Film

Introduction The concept of the celebrity sex pass was popularized on an episode of Friends. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, a celebrity...

OH, HI! Review: A Fresh and Funny Take on Modern Relationships

Introduction Current films have struggled to address the modern-day realities of relationship dynamics. Sophie Brooks' Oh, Hi! might exaggerate the details for the sake of...

STAR PEOPLE: An Interview With Writer/Director Adam Finberg

Introduction On March 13, 1997, thousands of people in Arizona witnessed the largest mass UFO sighting in U.S. history—now famously known as The Phoenix Lights....

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (1990): A 35th Anniversary Retrospective

Introduction In the spring of 1990, a group of anthropomorphic turtles emerged from the sewers and leapt onto the silver screen. Captivating audiences worldwide, Teenage...

I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (2025) Review – Still?

Introduction With the success (I use this term loosely) of the Scream franchise’s reboot and the profitability of scary movies in general, it was inevitable...

The Rise And Fall Of The Hollywood Studio System – Part 2: Hollywood At WAR! 1939 – 1945

Introduction In 1939, Hollywood was basking in an almost mythic glow. It was the year of Gone with the Wind, The Wizard of Oz, Mr....