Zombies of Mora Tau (1957)
Before George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead introduced movie audiences to the modern concept of zombies, films that featured “the walking dead” were usually voodoo legend-laden affairs like I Walked with a Zombie. Such is the same with 1957’s Zombies of Mora Tau, although the film’s titular creaturesContinue Reading
Twisters (2024)
I have to admit that when I first saw the trailers for 2024’s Twisters, I thought it looked like the most unnecessary sequel of all-time. It appeared to be nothing more than a straight-up remake of the 1996 original, albeit with larger, more delicious special effects and characters with moreContinue Reading
Under Paris (2024)
Under Paris, a French shark horror film, briefly dominated Netflix’s most-watched movies chart in the spring of 2024. Could this entry into the already-crowded shark flick market rise above the competition or is it just another stinker? Having just watched the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, which took placeContinue Reading
Remembering Gene Wilder (2023)
Approaching documentaries about beloved movie stars with a critical eye can be challenging. If the film delves too deeply into the actor’s personal life, it risks being seen as invasive. Conversely, if it avoids such details, it may come across as overly flattering. Remembering Gene Wilder, directed by Ron Frank,Continue Reading
Attack of the Puppet People (1958)
I’ve reviewed a few of Bert I. Gordon’s films on this site. Also known as Mr. BIG, Gordon wrote and directed a number of B-movies revolving around animals or humans made larger or smaller by radiation or environmental tampering. You can read my reviews of The Food of the GodsContinue Reading
Money Plane (2020)
Money Plane, a low-budget action movie released in 2020, features professional wrestler Adam “Edge” Copeland as Jack Reese, a former gambler who now steals paintings. Or something. That’s how we’re introduced to the character along with his “crew.” They’re trying to break into a warehouse to steal a painting forContinue Reading
American Assassin (2017)
While on vacation in Ibiza, Spain, Mitch Rapp (Dylan O’Brien) intends to propose to his girlfriend, celebrate, and soak in the sun. Those plans change drastically when terrorists attack their resort and kill his new fiancee. Mitch commits himself to an intense training program with the intent to infiltrate theContinue Reading