‘Gremlins’ Remains a Nasty ’80s-Era Triumph
Joe Dante’s “Gremlins” isn’t just a seminal work of 1980’s pop cinema but a very-dark horror/comedy set at Christmastime. It’s often funny, occasionally sweet but […]
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NY Times: The Woke Movies Era Is Dead
The corporate media, by and large, learned nothing from President-Elect Donald Trump’s Nov. 5 victory. No major outlet has circled back to the biggest media […]
Hollywood Resurgence Demands Creative Thinking … and Fast
It didn’t take a genius to predict “Wicked” fans wouldn’t silently sit through the musical’s big-screen adaptation. They wanted to sing, loud and proud, and […]
‘Day of the Fight’ Punches Above Its Weight Class
Jack Huston’s “Day of the Fight” begins with the familiar but becomes something truly special. To be specific, I was emailed a press note from […]
Sorry, ‘Die Hard’ Is NOT a Christmas Movie
My new web site boasts just one image and no content. For now. The subject, however, sparks endless social media debate each December. It started […]
How ‘The Polar Express’ Changed Hollywood Forever
Robert Zemeckis’ “The Polar Express” (2004) represents not only a turning point in the filmmaker’s career but a no-turning-back moment in visual effects. Here was […]
‘Kraven the Hunter’ Brings the Laughter (But It’s Not a Comedy)
There’s a reason Sony released the first eight minutes of “Kraven the Hunter” before its theatrical bow. It’s the best part of the supervillain origin […]
Is ‘Nosferatu the Vampyre’ the Creepiest Count Ever?
Werner Herzog’s “Nosferatu the Vampyre” (1979) is among the most faithful film adaptations of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula.” It’s also one of the strangest. Herzog, Germany’s […]
‘Reagan’ Producer Shares What Gipper, Trump Have in Common
The biopic “Reagan,” starring Dennis Quaid as the nation’s 40th president, is now available on DVD, Blu-ray and digital on demand. Rob Bluey, president and […]
Dylan Goes Electrifying in ‘A Complete Unknown’
A young Bob Dylan would be an awkward fit for 2024. The balladeer followed his own, mercurial muse. He defied conventional labels, eager to grow […]