Brazil (Universal’s Flop Vol. 1 #13)

Set in a retrofutristic dystopian world, low-level bureaucrat named, Sam Lowry has been experiencing recurring dreams of himself as a hero with wings rescuing a blonde woman in danger. When he see the woman in person, he investigates clues of her existence. Sam’s meddling causes him to become a wanted target. The Premise I’m referring […]

Vampire’s Kiss

“I’M A VAMPIRE!” “I’M A VAMPIRE!” “I’M A VAMPIRE!” – Nicolas Cage “Vampire’s Kiss”was officially released in 1989 (same year Jubilee made her comic book debut) earning mixed to positive reception and was a box office failure. Overtime, the movie gained a cult following due to Nicolas “Nic” Cage’s over-the-top performance as a guy who […]

Bone Tomahawk

“Bone Tomahawk” officially premiered at the Fantastic Fest in 2015 and later released on DVD/Blu-Ray in stores. It received praise from critics and movie goers alike. Bone Tomahawk became a modern cult classic for both Western and Horror fans. Anyway, it’s Halloween Month. I’ll be watching and posting Horror movies throughout October. I thought about […]

Eraserhead

After finishing art school as a painter, David Lynch (may he Rest in Peace) made a few experimental short films based on his paintings. Then, he got a scholarship at the American Film Institute. Once he tweaked his short movie, “Gardenback” for feedback, he added more elements based on his other paintings and dreams he […]

Classics Review: The Pit and the Pendulum

In 1843, Edgar Allen Poe published a short story titled, “The Pit and the Pendulum.” Set during the Spanish Inquisition, an unnamed man sentenced to death must confront his fears. Suddenly, he wakes up in a dungeon with a bottomless pit, and a swinging pendulum. The man must overcome fear and evade obstacles if he […]

Spaceballs: The Review

During the ’80s, Mel Brooks directed “History of the World Part I.” Produced (his name uncredited) serious movies outside his comfort zone including “The Elephant Man” & “The Fly.” One parody film in particular pokes fun at “Star Wars.” Before “Spaceballs” was green-lit, Mel made a deal with George Lucas not a single piece of […]