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
The name Vincent Price is synonymous with the classic horror genre. His iconic roles in films like House of Wax, The Fly, and Theatre of Blood have cemented his legacy as a master of the macabre. If you happen to be looking for a single film that encapsulates his fullContinue Reading
1982’s The Slumber Party Massacre is a prime example of the generic 80s slasher film. It’s chock-full of oversexed teenagers and lame excuses to get those same teenagers naked and/or dead. You know, all the cliches and tropes that typified the genre and, eventually, of which audiences eventually grew tired.Continue Reading
Imagine, if you will, watching an animal documentary with no dialogue, no narration, and no censorship. Everything captured on camera — no matter how vulgar or distasteful to typical network standards and practices — is allowed to be seen by the viewer. That’s the experience of viewing Sasquatch Sunset. TheContinue Reading
In 2021, the Ghostbusters franchise saw a revival with Ghostbusters: Afterlife, which deftly balanced homage and reboot, welcoming new fans to the Ghostbusters universe while honoring the original films. In my review of Afterlife, I mentioned that it wouldn’t surprise me if it either reignited the franchise or stumbled atContinue Reading
Lon Chaney, often dubbed “The Man of a Thousand Faces,” garnered this moniker through his remarkable talent for altering his appearance. Utilizing makeup and prosthetics, Chaney was adept at transforming himself from a regular person into a host of distinct and often more bizarre characters for his most demanding roles.Continue Reading
Jules takes place in a small Western Pennsylvania town named Boonton, which is located just south of Pittsburgh. It’s one of those communities that seems to only exist in the movies where everyone knows everyone else’s business. For some reason, the town holds counsel meetings every week. Milton (Ben Kingsley)Continue Reading