Watching Cool World feels like having a seizure while someone scratches a chalkboard for 101 minutes. This is another entry in my Second Chance Review series. This is where I revisit movies I reviewed years ago and see whether time, perspective, or maturity has changed my opinion. Sometimes it does. Sometimes…Continue Reading
It’s an overlooked relic of late-’80s genre film-making that’s far more charming and entertaining than it has any right to be. 1989’s Warlock is one of those movies that somehow managed to hide in plain sight for years. Despite being a constant presence on cable TV and a staple ofContinue Reading
The imagery sticks with you, the tone is haunting, and the story has more emotional resonance than I was expecting. Something Wicked This Way Comes comes from that brief, fascinating period when Disney was experimenting with a darker, more adult tone. The time when they released films like The BlackContinue Reading
Despite its shortcomings, Mighty Joe Young remains a worthy watch, particularly for fans of stop-motion animation and classic adventure films. 1949’s Mighty Joe Young is a fascinating entry in the giant ape genre, often considered a spiritual successor to 1933’s King Kong and Son of Kong. The film brings togetherContinue Reading
It’s not perfect, but it’s an essential horror film, and Max Schreck’s performance is unforgettable. 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 wereContinue Reading
If you enjoy fantasy films and haven’t seen The Dark Crystal, I recommend giving it a shot. 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 byContinue Reading
Change the name of the vessel, restructure a few plot elements (and how they’re revealed,) and don’t give away the ending in the title and I think there’s a decent horror movie here. The Last Voyage of the Demeter is based on a single chapter of Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel,Continue Reading