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INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM (1984) – A Retro Review

Sequels In many instances, sequels are automatically looked upon with a certain distaste. Perhaps it’s impossible to catch lightning in a bottle twice. Maybe it’s...

Scholars’ Spotlight – The Carradine Family: Part I

Introduction The Carradine family's legacy in American cinema and television spans generations with accomplished actors such as John Carradine, David Carradine, Keith Carradine, and Martha...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Artist Frank Frazetta

Early Life Frank Frazetta was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 9, 1928. He was encouraged by his grandmother - who helped raise him...

MY BLOODY VALENTINE (1981): The Making Of A Slasher Classic!

Introduction Starting as early as 1974, the 'holiday slasher flick' began gaining traction. Films like Black Christmas (1974), Halloween (1978), and Friday the 13th (1980)...

OLD GUY Review: Tarantino Favorite In Sub-Tarantino Flick

Introduction Old Guy is the new action-comedy from director Simon West (Con Air, The Expendables 2), starring two-time Academy Award Winner Christoph Waltz as Danny...

DEATH BY NUMBERS: Director Kim A. Snyder And Writer Sam Fuentes Talk Their Oscar-Nominated Doc Short

Introduction Death By Numbers features a harrowing account of Parkland school shooting survivor Sam Fuentes and confronting her attacker. I recently sat down with Fuentes...

Miss Her? M3GAN Is Back!

The murderous doll who became an instant pop culture icon and box office star is back. But this time she’s not alone... Announcement  In an announcement...

THE GOONIES (1985): A 40th Anniversary Retrospective Review!

Introduction One of the more curiously popular sub-genres of film is the ever-present “children in peril” movie. At first, such a theme may sound cruel....