This review contains spoilers. Consider yourself warned. The Terminator films have a special place in my childhood. My father took the time to edit Terminator 2 Judgement Day (and Aliens) for us kids to watch on VHS. All of the really gruesome, gory scenes had been taken out and I was none the wiser about... Continue Reading →
I've been watching Oliver Harper's Retrospective / Review's for the last few months (occasionally bingeing on them!). His analysis into the making-of and subsequent materials (such as video games and toys) make for nostalgic and informative viewing. Definitely essential viewing for any cinephile! Check him out!
History's 'what if' in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is the 'what-if' of Edgar Wright's version of Ant-Man. Peyton Reed stepped in at the last minute to direct with some script doctoring with Paul Rudd (who plays Scott Lang). This new film, Ant-Man and the Wasp, is entirely of the creativity of Peyton Reed, Rudd and... Continue Reading →
Do you remember the late 90's music/variety show Recovery? Well, not many people seem to remember waking up on Saturday morning, watching RAGE on ABC which was then followed by Recovery (or did they tune into Video Hits?). Either way, the guy that would do the music reviews, Leigh Whannel, is the writer/director of Upgrade... Continue Reading →
FYI I'm only basing my thoughts on the most recent film. I have seen the 1990 miniseries but don't remember much at all. I also haven't read the novel. Potential spoilers ahead. It is plenty scary and joins the ranks of well-made horror movies. Such qualities can be seen in horror movies like It Follows... Continue Reading →
Through the Eye of the Needle 