Everything Old Is New Again Vol. 31 - September 2021
by Hunter Bush, Staff Writer
Welcome to the August installment of Everything Old Is New Again, my monthly column covering upcoming movies and series that are inspired by some older property.
INDEMNITY is a repetitive ‘90s-inspired crime thriller
by Hunter Bush Podcast Czar & Staff Writer
Ultimately Indemnity is balanced more on the action side of things, but still feels a lot like a ‘90s film.
ALL THE MOONS is the vampire movie you've been searching for
by Hunter Bush Podcast Czar & Staff Writer
If you’ve been wondering when someone would make a vampire movie that feels like something you haven’t seen many times before, Igor Legarreta’s All the Moons might be what you’ve been searching for.
GHOSTING GLORIA is tightly written and quirky
by Hunter Bush Podcast Czar & Staff Writer
Ghosting Gloria is incredibly sweet and cute, a perfect date movie if you and your date are fans of things like So I Married An Axe Murderer.
Neill Blomkamps's DEMONIC is all sizzle, very little steak
by Hunter Bush, Podcast Czar & Staff Writer
Demonic isn’t bad, but it isn’t very memorable and didn’t leave me feeling as impressed as I take it I’m supposed to.
TOMBS OF THE BLIND DEAD (1972) is a fabulous restoration
by Hunter Bush Podcast Czar & Staff Writer
The film wraps up in a satisfying fashion - I'll never fail to enjoy filmmakers dripping blood on a cowering child - and with a banger of a sequel hook, but if you're interested in checking it off of some cinematic watchlist I just want you to be aware of what's in store for you
KING KNIGHT is a charming, odd little film, full of heart
by Hunter Bush Podcast Czar & Staff Writer
With King Knight, Richard Bates Jr. delivers a version of Napoleon Dynamite viewed through a Wiccan crystal prism and the end result is endlessly empathetic where no one is the butt of the joke.
STRAWBERRY MANSION is a recommendation without reservation
by Hunter Bush Podcast Czar & Staff Writer
The story that unfolds feels like Philip K. Dick by way of The Princess Bride, combining surrealistic interpretations of fairytale-adjacent imagery…
THE SUICIDE SQUAD is a thrilling action packed flick
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and “Doc” Hunter Bush, Podcast Czar
You could not have called on a more perfect filmmaker to rebrand a property that had a lackluster, messy start.
Everything Old Is New Again Vol. 30 - August 2021
by Hunter Bush, Staff Writer
Welcome to the August installment of Everything Old Is New Again, my monthly column covering upcoming movies and series that are inspired by some older property.
Fantasia 2021: Festival Preview
by Hunter Bush and Allison Yakulis, Staff Writers
This year Fantasia is adopting a blended strategy, with most of its films available for screening virtually as well as providing in-person screenings to Quebecois cinephiles and visiting film buffs.
JUNGLE CRUISE lacks navigation, and purpose
by Rosalie Kicks, Hunter Bush and Audrey Callerstrom
What is the missing ingredient that allowed Curse of the Black Pearl to be both a huge hit and remain a good movie while the sequels were all just highly profitable imitations?
The scariest thing in THE FOREVER PURGE is real life
by Hunter Bush, Staff Writer
It's legitimately staggering how many dystopic moments our country has been through in just the last 18 months or so.
Everything Old is New Again, Vol. 29 - July 2021
by Hunter Bush, Staff Writer
Welcome to EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, my column focused on Remakes, Adaptations and Long-Gap Sequels (a.k.a. Legacy Sequels).
F9: THE FAST SAGA provides plenty of treats for fans of the series
by Hunter Bush, Staff Writer
It's nice to have a franchise clap a hand on your shoulder and welcome you with a tall cool (franchise staple) Corona, y'know?
The generic feel of ROGUE HOSTAGE might be a strength
by Hunter Bush, Staff Writer
Rogue Hostage is a Redbox movie through and through: designed to grab you with a couple of recognizable actors, a vaguely exciting title and its sheer newness.
Everything Old is New Again, Vol. 28 - June 2021
by Hunter Bush, Staff Writer
Welcome to EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, my column focused on Remakes, Adaptations and Long-Gap Sequels (a.k.a. Legacy Sequels).
Everything Old is New Again, Vol. 27 - May 2021
by Hunter Bush, Staff Writer
Welcome to EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, my column focused on Remakes, Adaptations and Long-Gap Sequels (a.k.a. Legacy Sequels).
Everything Old is New Again, Vol. 26 - April 2021
by Hunter Bush, Staff Writer
Welcome to EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, my column focused on Remakes, Adaptations and Long-Gap Sequels (a.k.a. Legacy Sequels).
Tommy C. Appreciation Club: THE MUMMY (2017)
The Tommy C. Appreciation Club, or TCAC, solemnly swears to watch and appreciate all theatrical performances by Tom Cruise then recap them, round-table style. In this edition, the Moviejawn crew dissects Tommy’s unforgettable hammy performance in The Mummy (2017).
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