Jeremy Herbert, Author at CrookedMarquee

Jeremy Herbert

Jeremy Herbert enjoys frozen beverages, loud shirts and drive-in theaters. When not writing about movies, he makes them for the price of a minor kitchen appliance. Jeremy lives in Cleveland, and if anyone could show him the way out, he'd really appreciate it.

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The Martial Arts Blaxploitation Lunacy of <i>Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon</i> — Jeremy Herbert

The Martial Arts Blaxploitation Lunacy of Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon

Feb 22nd, 2018

Nothing sells me on a movie faster than a title song that just reiterates the plot in a catchy way, and they don’t come much catchier than the...

<i>Narrow Margin</i>: Gene Hackman's Masterclass in Advanced Neesonry — Jeremy Herbert

Narrow Margin: Gene Hackman's Masterclass in Advanced Neesonry

Feb 7th, 2018

“There is something about this middle-aged bald guy that is thrilling!” A Curb Your Enthusiasm joke that’s as much about middle-aged bald guy...

Adventures in Home Video: Musicians at the Movies

Jan 22nd, 2018

Editor's note: After we'd published two of these columns, we discovered that Noel Mellor already has a well-established podcast and book called...

The Black Heart of Bad Christmas Comedies

Dec 13th, 2017

“I’ve hit rock bottom.” Matthew Broderick could often be found sitting on the ground, holding his head and repeating this mantra around the...

A Guide to Holiday Bonding

Nov 24th, 2017

For as long as I can remember, the holiday season means more than just family, friends, and goodwill toward men; it means James Bond marathons on...

It's Been 20 Years Since the Last 'Bill Murray Movie'

Nov 13th, 2017

Bill Murray was an actor once. Oh sure, he still stands in front of a camera and plays pretend. Very well, when he wants to. But that’s not what...

<i>Hidden</i> and <i>Alone</i>: Jack Sholder's '80s Horror Remixes — Jeremy Herbert

Hidden and Alone: Jack Sholder's '80s Horror Remixes

Oct 10th, 2017

It takes a special talent to direct the weirdest Nightmare on Elm Street, a franchise that eventually stepped outside of itself for an entire movie...

The World's Longest Yard Sale and the Value of VHS

Sep 5th, 2017

“Anything in particular you lookin’ for?” The old woman in the lawn chair asked with more exasperation than curiosity. I stood over a box of...

Acting Like Heroes: The Unofficial Trilogy of <i>¡Three Amigos!</i>, <i>Galaxy Quest</i>, and <i>Tropic Thunder</i> — Jeremy Herbert

Acting Like Heroes: The Unofficial Trilogy of ¡Three Amigos!, Galaxy Quest, and Tropic Thunder

Aug 7th, 2017

Boy, that stunt/elaborate suicide attempt in the latest Tom Cruise blockbuster looks like a time and a half. I didn’t name which one because I...

Personal Reflections on The Great Movie Ride (R.I.P.)

Aug 1st, 2017

“Hooray for Hollywood” will never sound right to me without the tin-can hiss of a VHS tape many times rewound. Growing up in the bleak...

The Uncomfortable Legacy of the <i>Revenge of the Nerds</i> Franchise — Jeremy Herbert

The Uncomfortable Legacy of the Revenge of the Nerds Franchise

Jul 17th, 2017

There’s aging badly and then there’s Revenge of the Nerds. What passed for collegiate underdog hijinks in 1984 goes by different terms today —...

<i>Neighbors</i>: John G. Avildsen's Uncomfortable Journey into Suburban Hell — Jeremy Herbert

Neighbors: John G. Avildsen's Uncomfortable Journey into Suburban Hell

Jun 28th, 2017

At face value, 1981’s Neighbors is The Blues Brothers Take Suburbia. The yellowed cover of my VHS copy calls it “A Comic Smash” and promises...

<i>Innerspace</i>: Joe Dante's Badly Titled Fantastic Voyage Turns 30 — Jeremy Herbert

Innerspace: Joe Dante's Badly Titled Fantastic Voyage Turns 30

Jun 26th, 2017

Joe Dante knew he’d made it in Hollywood when a grip on the set of Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) pointed out which corner of the soundstage...

<i>Patriot Games</i>: The Jack Ryan Do-Over at 25 — Jeremy Herbert

Patriot Games: The Jack Ryan Do-Over at 25

Jun 3rd, 2017

Alec Baldwin does not like Harrison Ford. In his recently released memoir, Nevertheless, Baldwin isn’t content to merely insult the man, but...

How the Pulp Boom of the '90s Led to the Superhero Movies of Today

May 22nd, 2017

This year we’ll be getting seven superhero movies. Seven. For reference, that’s how many Superman movies have been made in the last 40 years....

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