Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror is a silent film from 1922, and it’s an unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. The studio behind it, along with director F.W. Murnau, was sued, and all prints were ordered destroyed. Luckily, several copies were distributed internationally and survived to this day. That’s aContinue Reading
In Men in Suits, director Frank H. Woodward explores the world behind monster suits, from classic Kaiju films like Godzilla to gorilla suit performances in old cinema. The documentary highlights the artistry and challenges faced by actors who bring these iconic creatures to life in suits—whether it’s a monster, ape,Continue Reading
The Dark Crystal is a film directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz. Based on a story by Jim Henson, with a screenplay by Dave Odell, this movie features conceptual design work by Brian Froud. It presents a simple fantasy story set on a planet referred to as “another world,”Continue Reading
The Raven was directed by James McTeigue, known for V for Vendetta. The film tells a fictionalized tale of the last days of Edgar Allan Poe in 1849 Baltimore. In this story, there’s a serial killer (a term the film uses 70 years before it was invented) who murders peopleContinue Reading
Directed by former stuntman Hal Needham, 1977’s Smokey and the Bandit isn’t exactly a cinematic masterpiece in the traditional sense, but that’s part of its charm. It’s really more like a live-action cartoon for grown-ups—a film that doesn’t take itself too seriously but still delivers plenty of entertainment. The plot isContinue Reading
2011’s Last Days Here is a gripping documentary about Bobby Liebling, the enigmatic lead singer of the heavy metal band Pentagram. Directed by Don Argot and Demian Fenton, this film takes a deep dive into Bobby’s tumultuous life as he approaches his 53rd birthday in 2010. At the heart ofContinue Reading
2005’s Isolation is a chilling Irish horror film written and directed by Billy O’Brien. Set on a desolate, run-down farm in rural Ireland, the story revolves around Dan (John Lynch), a farmer struggling to make ends meet. Desperate for money, he reluctantly agrees to let a mysterious doctor conduct secretContinue Reading