by Megan Bailey, Staff Writer
I’ve made every person who visits me in New York see Wicked with me. I’m possibly the most annoying person on Earth. And after all that time and then finally seeing Jon M. Chu’s Wicked: Part 1, I feel fine.
by Kevin Murphy, Staff Writer
How much would you change yourself to survive an increasingly toxic climate? Your behavior? Your body? How much of what makes you you?
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
Chris Galust spoke with MovieJawn about making The Shade.
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
As we near the end of the year, there will be much chatter about must-watch motion pictures. Don’t let this trio of cinematic gems fly under the radar.
by Carmen Paddock, Staff Writer
Flow embraces a simplicity and vividness that prove engrossing, keeping the focus on the cat and his experience in a big, wide, sometimes dangerous world at the fore.
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, Red Herring
Gladiator II is far messier and less inspirational than its predecessor.
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
Ernest Cole allows viewers to sit with some of the images that Cole found to provide sense or a connection to a reality the photographer cannot justify.
by Sam Christian, Staff Writer
Let’s look at Henri-George Cluzot’s TheWages of Fear (1953) and find out if it is a noir or something different.
by Samantha McLaren, Staff Writer
If you’re looking for a good old-fashioned werewolf movie with a festive feel, you might want to ask Father Christmas for a copy of The Beast of Walton St., releasing just in time for the holiday season.
by Christopher La Vigna, Staff Writer
Red Peony Gambler series draws the viewer into a mythic world of honor, survival, and even love.
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer
An intimate portrayal of Humphrey Bogart unfolds with film, interview, home movie, and other archival footage mixed with live-action reenactments—very similar in concept and execution to the documentary, Belushi—with a guiding narrator, Kerry Shale, imitating Bogie’s voice.
by Stacey Osbeck, Staff Writer
The Adventures of Jurassic Pet: Return to the Wild, the third installment in the Jurassic Pet series, explores the question of what if a quiet all-American community and the world of dinosaurs collided.
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
Ulmer’s B-movie developed a cult following after it became a staple in revival theaters in the 1980s. With its pulpy plot and Savage’s fierce performance, it remains a noir favorite of almost everyone who sees it.
by J †Johnson, Staff Writer
It’s time to get ultra nerdy with it on Dragula with a Dungeons & Drag Queens episode!
Hannah Berryman deftly charts Eileen Collins’s beginnings–from a shy girl growing up in Elmira, New York and dealing with her parents’ separation when she was young, to navigating poverty in the wake of Hurricane Agnes–through to her career as a pioneer at NASA.
by Heidi Krull, Staff Writer
A new documentary about the renowned Sports Illustrated editor Jule Campbell, captures the nuance often missing from these conversations, and explores the impact Jule had on those in the industry through her years.
by Rosalie Kicks, Editor in Chief and Old Sport
Documentaries are films I turn to learn, gain inspiration, and find ways to better myself. These are four that I found are not only worthy of your time, but may in fact change you in the best ways possible.
by Darian Davis, Staff Writer
In adapting his own work, Charles Yu expands upon the ideas and concepts of Interior Chinatown and brings the story to TV is a spectacular way.
by Christopher La Vigna, Staff Writer
Dream Team is directly inspired by softcore films, and uses their conventions as a springboard for a delirious film that is equal parts soft sci-fi, eco-anxiety mystery, and smirking lust.
by Rosalie Kicks Editor in Chief and Old Sport
Bleak tales, shadowy figures, and cynical characters may await, but with Eddie Muller at my side I could not be more thrilled as I know my eyes will witness a moving image that is something to behold.
by Billy Russell, Staff Writer
I dedicated the last year to building a home theater for myself so I can have total immersion AT HOME, away from assholes.
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, Red Herring
Drawing from its telenova inspiration and leaning into its twists and turns make this an unusual but highly entertaining musical thriller.
by Heidi Krull, Staff Writer
Despite having a small cast, Daft State is full of compelling performances.
by Rosalie Kicks, Editor in Chief and Old Sport
Like several actors of Duryea’s era, he somewhat fell into the Hollywood racket. Due to his parents lack of faith in his career as an actor, he first pursued the path of an advertising executive.
by Zakiyyah Madyun, Staff Writer
The final episode of Breath of Fire shows us the humans under all the deifying.
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, Red Herring
A Real Pain follows David (Eisenberg) and his cousin Benji (Kieran Culkin) as they travel around Poland with a tour group, seeing where their grandmother lived, the Majdanek concentration camp outside Lublin where she was interred, and their grandmother’s former home.
by Jonathan Jansen, Staff Writer
Transplant examines the cost of greatness through the lens of a surgical resident that is aiming to be a heart transplant surgeon.
by J †Johnson, Staff Writer
It’s time to get ultra nerdy with it on Dragula with a Dungeons & Drag Queens episode!
by Darian Davis, Staff Writer
In adapting his own work, Charles Yu expands upon the ideas and concepts of Interior Chinatown and brings the story to TV is a spectacular way.
by Zakiyyah Madyun, Staff Writer
The final episode of Breath of Fire shows us the humans under all the deifying.
by J †Johnson, Staff Writer
This week’s episode goes back to basics with black & white, silent horror as the theme—not to mention the return of the curse!
by Zakiyyah Madyun, Staff Writer
Breath of Fire brings deep, dark secrets into the light in its penultimate episode.
by J †Johnson, Staff Writer
It’s truly Dragula meets Drag Race on this week’s episode with a musical—but there’s a reason these monsters lipsync!
by Megan Bailey, Staff Writer
Another tragic story of a fun musical TV series, gone too soon.
by Zakiyyah Madyun, Staff Writer
Episode two of Breath of Fire starts to find its narrative path forward.
by Emily Maesar, Associate TV Editor
Veronica Mars represents the closing of the walls on a certain type of teen show based on networks.
by J †Johnson, Staff Writer
No curse and an uncertain elimination leaves the first half of the season six open for a blow out!
by Zakiyyah Madyun, Staff Writer
A final look at the horrors of childhood as presented by things that go bump in the night with Goosebumps.
by Chelsea Alexandra, Staff Writer
Ten years ago John Constantine graced our TV screens and fans still miss the comic-accurate portrayal.
by Tessa Swehla, Associate Editor
Tessa is back to talk about Dracula, but this time she turns her attention to the small screen!
by Kate Beach, Staff Writer
Join Kate Beach for a trip to Sleepy Hollow by way of television!
by J †Johnson, Staff Writer
Episode three of Dragula has us finding filth in the holidays.
by Zakiyyah Madyun, Staff Writer
A continued look at the Goosebumps TV films with One Day at HorrorLand.
by J †Johnson, Staff Writer
Episode two of Dragula brings us the killer dolls, drama, and school yard shit talking!
by Kate Beach, Staff Writer
Movie: The Series is back again, but this time it's about everyone's favorite toxic and eternal vampire relationship: Lestat & Louis.
by Zakiyyah Madyun, Staff Writer
A continued look at the Goosebumps TV films with NIGHT OF THE LIVING MUMMY III.
by J †Johnson, Staff Writer
Episode one of season 666 brings us the monsters of monsters with reimagined horror icons!
by Zakiyyah Madyun, Staff Writer
"My Nightmares, Revisited" begins with a look at WELCOME TO DEAD HOUSE.
by J †Johnson, Staff Writer
Let us start with an understanding of our interest in the series as we spend the season discussing queer art.
by Emily Maesar, Associate TV Editor
Two of the biggest teen shows of the 2000s started on Fox and The WB with The O.C. and One Tree Hill, respectively.
by Chelsea Alexandra, Staff Writer
With the release of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, it's time to take a look at the original film and the animated Sunday Morning cartoon it spawned!
by Megan Bailey, Staff Writer
Schmigadoon! did a lot of interesting musical theater work in its two seasons, though it should have gotten many more.
As legendary television series LOST turns 20, our staff writes a bit about their relationship with the series.
by Susan Keiser, Staff Writer
At 50, Kolchak: The Night Stalker remains remarkably influential and relevant, even with the flaws of its era.
by Avery Coffey, Staff Writer
Season 2 of Interview with the Vampire is an emotional rollercoaster of loneliness, grief, and acceptance.
by Emily Maesar, Associate TV Editor
During the TV season of 2002-2003 there were no new teen shows.
(Record scratch)
Well, that’s actually not true—there were no new live-action teen shows
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
Ulmer’s B-movie developed a cult following after it became a staple in revival theaters in the 1980s. With its pulpy plot and Savage’s fierce performance, it remains a noir favorite of almost everyone who sees it.
by Rosalie Kicks, Editor in Chief and Old Sport
Like several actors of Duryea’s era, he somewhat fell into the Hollywood racket. Due to his parents lack of faith in his career as an actor, he first pursued the path of an advertising executive.
by Jill Vranken, Staff Writer
As played by Robert Mitchum, Preacher Powell remains one of cinema's greatest villains, an iconic noir performance that still chills to the bone today.
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, Red Herring
And after watching a few Stanwyck noirs, I fully believe that if the devil was real, he’d fall for her too
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
For under thirty-five bucks one can lost in the shadows of not one, not two but three noir pictures in The Dark Side of The Cinema XXI collection.
by Samantha McLaren, Staff Writer
If you’re looking for a good old-fashioned werewolf movie with a festive feel, you might want to ask Father Christmas for a copy of The Beast of Walton St., releasing just in time for the holiday season.
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
Ulmer’s B-movie developed a cult following after it became a staple in revival theaters in the 1980s. With its pulpy plot and Savage’s fierce performance, it remains a noir favorite of almost everyone who sees it.
by Rosalie Kicks Editor in Chief and Old Sport
Bleak tales, shadowy figures, and cynical characters may await, but with Eddie Muller at my side I could not be more thrilled as I know my eyes will witness a moving image that is something to behold.
by Billy Russell, Staff Writer
I dedicated the last year to building a home theater for myself so I can have total immersion AT HOME, away from assholes.
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, Red Herring
A Real Pain follows David (Eisenberg) and his cousin Benji (Kieran Culkin) as they travel around Poland with a tour group, seeing where their grandmother lived, the Majdanek concentration camp outside Lublin where she was interred, and their grandmother’s former home.
by Fiona Underhill, Staff Writer
In 1941-1942, classic Hollywood siren Veronica Lake cemented her movie star status with two enduring screwball comedies (Sullivan’s Travels [1941] and I Married a Witch [1942]) and with two successful film noirs (This Gun For Hire [1942] and The Glass Key [1942]) both co-starring Alan Ladd.
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
For under thirty-five bucks one can lost in the shadows of not one, not two but three noir pictures in The Dark Side of The Cinema XXI collection.
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
When the next toxic chemical spill occurs and results in humongous, man-eating ants I’ll be very much like Roddy Piper in They Live, left only with the remark: “It figures it be something like this.”
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
Frogs is one of those rare jewels that I believe I enjoyed more than I should have.
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
Kingdom of The Spiders may not be a movie that I am pining to revisit, but it did manage to capture me in its web.
by “Doc” Hunter Bush, Staff Writer
A look at the physical release of Late Night with the Devil.
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
Part of me was equally grossed out and fascinated with being able to hear every worm squiggling and wiggling on screen. I hated but also loved when they were pouring out of the shower head onto their unsuspecting victim. This was actual nightmare fuel to me.
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
The concept of Dracula having a canine companion thrilled me and I could not resist imagining that this scenario could also be my reality.
by “Doc” Hunter Bush, Staff Writer
You're getting two films: one whose content and controversy makes it nearly impossible to find on streaming, and the second which, up until a few years ago, was thought to be as likely to exist as your average bigfoot!
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
Amazing films such as The Rose Tattoo, could easily be forgotten or lost which truly shows the importance of physical media.
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
There is something about Burt Lancaster’s demeanor on screen that instantly soothes me. I can’t help but have a feeling of tranquility when I watch him in a film. To my surprise, in Come Back, Little Sheba almost every scene of his was stolen by his costar Shirley Booth.
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Natural Vision 3-D is “healthy and beneficial”.
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
When I received this Blu-ray from Kino Lorber, I was excited to learn that the talkie was a remake of the silent flick. There’s nothing like a good old showdown of a silent versus talkie.
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Pursued is the kind of motion picture that one will find they will want to revisit as there is so much going on under the surface.
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
If a motion picture involves a monster, creature, or beastie I am, without a doubt, going to hit play. Nothing lures me in like watching the possible destruction of planet Earth at the hands of a cool ghoul.
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Republic Pictures was active from 1935 until 1967 and is responsible for the making of close to 1,000 pictures. Below I examine each of the four flicks contained on this two disc Blu-ray set to determine if it would be worthy to add to your physical media collection.
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Back From The Dead hooked me from the first frame. Waves are crashing into a rocky shore, eerie music plays, and within the first few moments a corpse is thrown from atop of a cliff.
by Tori Potenza, Staff Writer
As a collector of physical media, when I decide what newer films I want to add to my collection much of my decision comes down to re-watchability
by “Doc” Hunter Bush, contributor and Podcast Czar
“A traditional Kyoto inn is looping two minutes at a time!” That was all I had to go on when I was lucky enough to see this film at last year’s Fantasia Fest.
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
Peter Greenaway’s breakout arthouse hit, The Draughtsman’s Contract (1982) is bold film—an intriguing murder mystery, a cheeky satire on English class, and a naughty sex romp—rendered in such a rigorous way that it requires steadfast attention.
by “Doc” Hunter Bush, Staff Writer, Podcast Czar
For fans of genre oddities, this is the proverbial candy store for you to feel like a kid within.
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, Red Herring
I haven’t seen many yakuza movies before Violent Streets, and Hideo Gosha’s take is so glorious, it may have spoiled me for many other films in this subgenre.
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, Red Herring
Both of these movies are incredibly fun and exceptionally directed. I can’t recommend these enough for fans of sword fighting movies.
by Kirk Stevens, Contributor
While it may not be remembered as an 80’s teen movie classic with the likes of John Hughes, David Greenwalt’s Secret Admirer is a perfectly charming comedy of errors that serves as a breezy, entertaining watch.
by Kirk Stevens, Contributor
The performances in Counsellor At Law are universally strong, and Rice’s screenplay is full of rich dialogue and humor throughout.
by Kirk Stevens, Contributor
Screenwriter Silvia Richards was an outspoken progressive whose career was interrupted due to being blacklisted and being called as a witness for the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC)
by Billy Russell, Staff Writer
The Belle Starr Story is, amazingly, the only spaghetti western ever directed by a woman. As such, it has a unique look at its characters, in a way films rarely did, or even do today, with an eye for commentary on sexuality and gender.
by Kirk Stevens, Contributor, Disc Devotee
n the past two years, the stunning new 4K restoration has been screening all over the world and has finally received the lovingly curated home video release it deserves from Severin Films.
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer, Cinematic Maniac
Someone is finally listening to people who care about the quality of the film itself when we present it in our homes for ourselves, our family, and our friends.
by Alex Rudolph, Staff Writer
We don't get many movies like Hudson Hawk. You have to continue to appreciate them as they get more and more rare.
by Benjamin Leonard, Managing Zine Editor, Best Boy
Is this a pro-cop movie? Or an anti-cop movie?