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How <i>Broken Arrow</i> Tried to Tame the Baddest Boy of the '90s

How Broken Arrow Tried to Tame the Baddest Boy of the '90s

Feb 16th, 2021 Roxana Hadadi
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.
Up All Night with George Clooney: <i>From Dusk Till Dawn</i> at 25

Up All Night with George Clooney: From Dusk Till Dawn at 25

Jan 15th, 2021 Roxana Hadadi
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.
<i>Scanners</i> at 40: The Curious Case of Cronenberg, as Always

Scanners at 40: The Curious Case of Cronenberg, as Always

Jan 6th, 2021 Ram Venkat Srikar
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.
<i>Miss Congeniality</i> at 20: Still Sandra Bullock’s Crowning Glory

Miss Congeniality at 20: Still Sandra Bullock’s Crowning Glory

Dec 21st, 2020 Marshall Shaffer
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.
Biopic of the Beast: Oliver Stone’s <i>Nixon</i> at 25

Biopic of the Beast: Oliver Stone’s Nixon at 25

Dec 16th, 2020 Zach Vasquez
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.
<i>The Emperor's New Groove</i> is Disney's Delightful Outlier

The Emperor's New Groove is Disney's Delightful Outlier

Dec 15th, 2020 Josh Bell
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.
<i>Police Story</i> at 35: How is Jackie Chan Still Alive?

Police Story at 35: How is Jackie Chan Still Alive?

Dec 14th, 2020 Max Covill
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:
The Spellbinding Mediocrity of <i>Legend</i>

The Spellbinding Mediocrity of Legend

Dec 11th, 2020 Cian Tsang
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.
How (and Why) <i>Clue</i> Became a Cult Classic

How (and Why) Clue Became a Cult Classic

Dec 9th, 2020 Audrey Fox
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.
Proper Pandemic Protocols and Other Takeaways from <i>Twelve Monkeys</i>

Proper Pandemic Protocols and Other Takeaways from Twelve Monkeys

Dec 8th, 2020 Craig J. Clark
Terry Gilliam’s brainy sci-fi thriller hit theaters 25 years ago, so let’s take a look back. Nothing uncomfortably resonant about it!
<i>Snatch</i> at 20 - and the One Reason It Still Matters

Snatch at 20 - and the One Reason It Still Matters

Dec 7th, 2020 Roxana Hadadi
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.
<i>Flash Gordon</i> and the ‘Music Video’ Movie

Flash Gordon and the ‘Music Video’ Movie

Dec 1st, 2020 Bill Bria
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.
The Dirty Bird and His Number One Fan: <i>Misery</i> at 30

The Dirty Bird and His Number One Fan: Misery at 30

Nov 30th, 2020 Anya Stanley
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.
The Fragility of <i>Unbreakable</i>

The Fragility of Unbreakable

Nov 20th, 2020 Ram Venkat Srikar
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.
"For England, James?": <i>GoldenEye</i> at 25

"For England, James?": GoldenEye at 25

Nov 18th, 2020 Jeremy Herbert
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:
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