Despite being a thrilling film in its own right, Tron: Legacy — the sequel to 1982’s cult sci-fi favorite Tron — wasn’t quite the franchise-builder Disney was hoping for when the movie hit theaters in December of 2010. Deeply weird…
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Guest Review: At the Earth’s Core (1976)
Kevin Connor is best known for directing a series of rather cheesy popcorn sci-fi/adventure film adaptations of Edgar Rice Burrough novels, a series which began with The Land That Time Forgot (1975). Most of the films had great casts, adequate…
Read more →Guest Review: Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze
Have no fear, Doc Savage is here! The intrepid Doc Savage (Ron Ely) and his Fabulous Five journey to the wilds of South America to investigate Doc’s father’s death in the jungles of Hidalgo. En route, they encounter numerous dangers…
Read more →Tears In the Rain: The Most Memorable Scene in “Blade Runner”
“I’ve seen things you people wouldn’t believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time…
Read more →Peter Fonda’s Deadly Races
In today’s guest post, Jim Brymer looks at two awesome autocentric flicks starring Peter Fonda: Drive-in movies have certain themes that appeal to me. Car chases, shoot-em-ups, and a healthy dose of action make up some of the better ones….
Read more →Don’t Run and Hide from This Monster, “Swamp Thing” Is Here to Save You!
Government agent Alice Cable (Adrienne Barbeau) is sent to the swamp, where Dr. Alec Holland (Ray Wise) is working on a top secret experiment. Dr. Holland shows Alice a vegetable cell with animal DNA, telling her that his purpose is…
Read more →Create-A-Caption: The Neverending Story
This latest Create-A-Caption is inspired by the beloved 1984 family film hit The Neverending Story. Thanks to an extended shoutout in the latest season of Stranger Things, the movie is currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity. If you’ve somehow never…
Read more →Create-A-Caption: Batman
It’s been almost 30 years to the day since Tim Burton‘s Batman broke box office records and redfined the superhero film with its thrills and complex drama. At the heart of the film was the conflict between Michael Keaton‘s Batman…
Read more →What’s Your Favorite Song from the “Grease” Soundtrack?
There’s no greater reason why Grease has remained popular for more than 40 years other than its unforgettable soundtrack. With songs like “Summer Nights,” “You’re the One That I Want,” “Beauty School Dropout,” “Hopelessly Devoted to You” and other songs…
Read more →A Duck Out of Water: Howard the Duck
Thanks to his appearances in the Guardians of the Galaxy films, Howard the Duck has found some much-needed redemption. While his 1986 movie — the first time a Marvel Comics character was adapted for the big screen — was a…
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