In the John Woo-directed action film, released 25 years ago this month, Christian Slater attempted to bend his Gen-X bad boy persona into a ‘90s popcorn mold.
The Tarantino-penned, Rodriguez-helmed action/horror mash-up, released 25 years ago this week, remains vital for one key reason: the electrifying charisma of its leading man.
David Cronenberg’s unforgettable mashup of conspiracy thriller and body horror is approaching its fortieth anniversary – and in retrospect, it feels like a hinge point in his fascinating career.
When ‘Miss Congeniality’ hit theaters 20 years ago, it was marketed as a broad, goofy, makeover comedy. But there’s much more happening under its surface.
Twenty-five years after its release, Oliver Stone’s biopic of the 37th president remains a towering achievement – and a testament to not judging a film by its pedigree.
Thanks to its timing and troubled production, Disney’s now 20-year-old animated comedy is a bit of an anomaly in their library – and thank God for that.
When ‘Police Story’ hit theaters 35 years ago, it reset Jackie Chan’s career, establishing the style and persona that made him a worldwide superstar. A look back:
Ridley Scott’s would-be fantasy epic (which premiered 35 years ago) remains a fascinating mess – and the kind of big swing rarely seen in mainstream moviemaking anymore.
When Jonathan Lynn’s adaptation of the murder mystery board game hit theaters 35 years ago, critics and audiences were underwhelmed. Boy, has that changed.
Guy Ritchie’s sophomore feature, released 20 years ago this week, could just be another notch in an uneven filmography – were it not for one key ingredient.
The 1980 sci-fi cult classic wasn’t just noteworthy for its swords and special effects; it exhibited a new approach to pop music in film, one which would dominate in the coming decade.
Rob Reiner’s adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, released 30 years ago this week, remains a fascinating examination of creative work, fandom, and femininity.
M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Sixth Sense’ follow-up – released 20 years ago this week – wasn’t based on a comic book. But it captured the spirit of comic books and super heroes as few other films have.
Pierce Brosnan’s first James Bond adventure hit screens 25 years ago this week – and marked a turning point for the venerable spy franchise. A look back:
