Blade Runner: The Final Cut

In 1968, science fiction novelist, Philip “Phil” K. Dick (A Scanner Darkly, Minority Report) published a book titled, “Do Android Dream of Electric Sheep?” Set in a neo-noir dystopian world where animals are nearly extinct, a bounty hunter named, Rick Decker is assigned to track down six androids (Andy for short) who escaped from Mars. […]

Classics Review: The Lady Vanishes

In 1936, British writer, Ethel Lina White published a book titled, “The Wheel Spins.” It’s about an English woman named, Iris who stays at a hotel and becomes friends with an elderly woman named, Ms. Froy. The next day, the two board a train. Suddenly, Iris discovers Ms. Froy’s missing. She tracks down the missing […]

Classics Review: Sands of Iwo Jima

“Sands of Iwo Jima” was officially released in 1949 (same year Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner were introduced) four years after World War II ended. It received positive reviews and made money at the box office. John Wayne was nominated for an Oscar for “Best Actor.” He eventually earned it for “True Grit.” Although […]

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 […]