John Travolta’s “Pulp Fiction” follow-up hit theaters 25 years ago this week, suggesting a sharpness his post-“Pulp” career would, sadly, mostly avoid.
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In the early 1960s, Roger Corman graduated from drive-in cheapies to ornate Gothic horror treats, adapted from the works of Edgar Allan Poe and starring Vincent Price. A look back:
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Kevin Smith’s sophomore feature was received with something less than enthusiasm 25 years ago this week. A look back at why it’s stuck around, and what it gets right about masculinity, youth, and consumer culture:
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Vernon Zimmerman’s horror thriller (released 40 years ago this week) is sort of like if Film Twitter became a serial killer.
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‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ is, as expected, classic Aaron Sorkin – with all the pluses and minuses that entails.
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Spike Lee’s rollicking document of David Bryne’s Broadway concert provides a much-needed shot of live music (and joy).
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The groundbreaking actor, born 100 years ago this week, helped redefine masculinity and sexuality on- and off-screen.
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This 1933 drama is a rare example of a studio film grappling seriously with the wounds of war. A look back:
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The latest direct-to-digital action extravaganza from prolific star Scott Adkins doesn’t match his best efforts, but is nevertheless a serviceable vehicle for his talents.
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Our mini-reviews of ‘Bad President,’ ‘Monster Force Zero,’ ‘Monochrome: The Chromism,” and more recent off-the-beaten-path on-demand releases.
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As an outside-the-box New York Film Festival draws to a close, some thoughts on its highlights, including ‘Nomadland,’ ‘On the Rocks,’ ‘French Exit,’ ‘MLK/FBI,’ ‘I Carry You With Me,’ ‘Hopper/Welles,’ and more.
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Dario Argento’s feature debut – now streaming on Tubi – is also a fine (and spooky) entry point into the world of giallo.
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