Akira

In 1982, manga artist/writer, Katsuhiro Otomo published a manga series called, “Akira.” Has zero connection to legendary director, Akira Kurosawa. Set in post-apocalyptic 2019 in Neo-Tokyo 31 Years after a nuclear explosion destroys the original Tokyo. A young biker thug named, Tetsuo and his best friend, Kaneda are chased by a rival biker gang. During […]

The Crow (1994)

In 1989, James O’Barr published a comic book series titled, “The Crow.” The Premise is about a guy named, Eric Draven and his fiancée, Shelley, are accidentally killed by a drunk driver. One Year Later, Eric comes back from the dead becoming an undead superhero. He uses his powers to avenge his slain lover. The comic […]

Classics Review: House on Haunted Hill (1959)

“House in Haunted Hill” was officially released in 1959. (same year Hal Jordan/Green Lantern made his his comic book debut) It received good reviews from critics and movie goers alike. Plus, it recoup money at the box office. Forty Years Later, a remake with Geoffrey Rush earned negative reviews. Anyway, it’s Halloween Month 2023. I’ll […]

Evil Dead II

In 1981, Sam Raimi directed a Horror film titled, “The Evil Dead” starring his bestie, Bruce Campbell. It’s about Ash and his friends who stay in an abandoned cabin in the woods. They find an audio tape. Whoever plays it, summons demonic spirits. Ash must find a way to put an end to the Deadites. […]

Classics Review: The Wolf Man (1941)

The late Warren Zevon said, “Well, I saw Lon Chaney walking with the Queen.” “Doing the Werewolves of London.” I saw Lon Chaney Jr. walking with the Queen.” “Doing the Werewolves of London.” I saw a werewolf drinking a piña colada at Trader Vic’s.” “And his hair was perfect.” “Na!” Anyway, Universal Pictures became a […]

Classics Review: Psycho (1960)

In 1959, novelist Robert Bloch published a book titled, “Psycho.” It follows a man named, Norman Bates who works at a motel while struggling with mommy issues. One night, he meets a woman named, Marion Crane who stops by to rest. Suddenly, all heck breaks loose. Fresh from making “North by Northwest,” Alfred Hitchcock read […]