Hooper (1978)
(Hooper) may be one of the purest examples of why Burt Reynolds became such a massive movie star in the late 1970s. As part of my Mustache May series, I wanted to revisit 1978’s Hooper, a movie I loved as a kid and hadn’t seen in years. Watching it againContinue Reading
Gator (1976)
It’s a breezy, popcorn-style action film that leans heavily on Burt Reynolds’ charisma and, honestly, that’s enough. As part of my Mustache May series of Burt Reynolds films, we’re kicking things off with 1976’s Gator. This is an interesting one right out of the gate because it marks Burt Reynolds’Continue Reading
Testament (1983)
This isn’t a story about chaos and anarchy; it’s about people trying, and ultimately failing, to maintain compassion and structure as the situation deteriorates. 1983’s Testament stands as one of the most quietly devastating nuclear war films ever made. And it’s one that still doesn’t get mentioned nearly enough alongsideContinue Reading
The Day After (1983)
Is it a great movie? No. But it still hits hard, even if that impact has softened over time. The Day After was directed by Nicholas Meyer, written by Edward Hume, and stars Jason Robards, JoBeth Williams, Steve Guttenberg, and John Lithgow, along with a pretty massive supporting cast. IContinue Reading
When the Wind Blows (1986)
The film’s deliberate pacing and dialogue-heavy structure serve a purpose—emphasizing not just what is said, but how it’s said, and what remains unspoken. Set in the quiet countryside of Sussex, England, the animated When the Wind Blows follows elderly couple Jim and Hilda Bloggs—voiced by John Mills and Peggy Ashcroft—asContinue Reading
The Desperate Hours (1955)
For anyone willing to explore classic cinema, it’s an engaging and rewarding watch—especially as a showcase for Humphrey Bogart’s late-career work. This time I’m diving into the 1955 thriller, The Desperate Hours, a tense home invasion drama starring Humphrey Bogart, Fredric March, Arthur Kennedy, and Martha Scott. This was oneContinue Reading
The Delta Force (1986)
None of it really makes sense, but it doesn’t have to—he’s Chuck Norris. That’s all the logic the movie needs. 1986’s The Delta Force was directed by Menahem Golan, one of the co-owners of the Cannon Group, a company that built its reputation by making some of the cheesiest (andContinue Reading