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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...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Val Kilmer – Part Two

Introduction We previously focused the Spotlight on legendary actor Val Kilmer. However, his 40-year career on stage and screen couldn't be summed up in one...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Val Kilmer – Part One

Introduction A-list star, iconic character actor, Batman, Iceman, Morrison, cancer survivor. In an almost 40-year career, Val Kilmer had ridden the entire length of the...

DEATH OF A UNICORN Review: Say No More

Introduction Back in 2011, a friend of mine insisted I watch Cabin in the Woods. I asked what it was about, and all they would...

PRETTY WOMAN: Celebrating The 35th Anniversary Of A Timeless Romantic Classic

Introduction It’s hard to believe that Pretty Woman, the romantic comedy that has captivated audiences for over three decades, first graced movie theaters in March...

THE ASSESSMENT: A Review Of The New Science Fiction Thriller

Introduction In the near future, where parenthood is strictly controlled, a couple's seven-day assessment for the right to have a child unravels into a psychological...