Boys Don’t Cry

In late 1993, Brendan Teena/Teena Brandon, a transman/lesbian was a victim of a crime that eventually became a tragedy. Two Years Later, first time filmmaker Kimberly Peirce (Stop-Loss, 2013 remake of Carrie) made a short film called, “Boys Don’t Cry” about the life of Brandon before Kim expanded it as a full length motion picture […]

Game Of Thrones: Season 1

In 1996, George R.R. Martin published “A Game Of Thrones,” the first installment of “A Song Of Ice And Fire” set in as an epic medieval fantasy inspired by the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, H.P. Lovecraft & Isaac Asimov. The novel focuses on a variety of characters from families/organizations as they fight to claim the […]

Westworld: Season 1

In 1973, author/screenwriter, Michael Crichton, (Jurassic Park, ER) released a motion picture starring Yul Brynner called, “Westworld.” It’s about a robot who goes on a killing spree towards guests located at the titular park with a western vibe. The film earned positive reviews and made enough money at the box office. Seventeen Years Later, Michael […]

A Quiet Place

What’s more terrifying other than a monster trying to hunt you down as food? Imagine a movie inspired by films such as “Jaws” or a post-apocalyptic video game like “The Last Of Us,” mixed them both together and you have yourself a dramatic horror thriller called, “A Quiet Place” directed by John Krasinski, A.K.A. Jim […]

Flashback Review: The Iron Giant (WB’s Flops Vol. 1 #7)

In 1968, English author, Ted Hughes, published a book called, “The Iron Man.” (has nothing to do with Marvel’s Iron Man) The Premise is about a boy who encounters a massive robot from space, as he teaches him humanity & and helps him adapt to his surroundings on Earth. Two Decades Later, The Who guitarist, […]

Classics Review: Splendor In The Grass

Time for another Classics Review starring the late Natalie Wood (West Side Story, The Great Race) & Warren Beatty (in his film debut) as two high school sweethearts, until their romance spirals out of control. Elia Kazan (A Streetcar Named Desire, On The Waterfront, East Of Eden) directed one of my mom’s favorite films called […]