The Faculty

Aliens were a trend back in the 1990s. “The X-Files” was the highest rated TV show on Fox. Roland Emmerich’s best work, “Independence Day” (one of my all-time favorite films) became the highest grossing film of 1996 that made Will Smith an A-List action hero. “Alien 3″ and Alien Resurrection” ruined the Alien franchise leaving […]

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

In the early ’70s college professor turned filmmaker, Tobe Hooper developed a script titled, “Leatherface.” The late filmmaker took elements from real life events including Ed Gein’s killing spree, political turmoil of the Watergate scandal and the 1973 oil crisis. Tobe spent less than $80,000 using unknown actors, a non-union guild production crew and a […]

Music

In 2015, Sia attended the 72nd Venice International Film Festival. Sia confirmed she’s making her directorial debut with Maddie Ziegler carrying the film titled, “Sister.” At first, it was considered a straight up drama, Sia retitled renamed her project “Music” allowing her to brainstorm musical sequences. Kate Hudson signed to co-lead. Originally slated for a […]

Earth Girls Are Easy

In 1984, singer/writer/comedian, Julie Brown (Minerva Mink from Animaniacs) released an Extended Play (EP for short) featuring five songs titled, “Goddess in Progress.” A parody of stereotypical valley girls and hit songs by Madonna, Cindi Lauper & Tiffany. Four Years Later, Julie co-wrote a script based on the EP, but with a trio of aliens […]

Beau Is Afraid (A24’s Flop Vol. 1 #1)

2022 was an epic year for independent film studio, A24. Brendan Fraser ultimately won an Oscar for “Best Actor” in Darren Aronofsky’s “The Whale.” “X” & “Pearl” became modern classics. “Everything Everywhere All at Once” won “Best Picture.” One Year Later, Ari Aster (Midsommar) worked on his latest film called, “Beau Is Afraid.” Based on […]

Poor Things

In 1992, author, Alasdair Gray published a book titled, “Poor Things.” A sci-fi dark dramedy set in a steampunk world about a woman named, Bella Baxter who’s brought back to life by a scientist. Her old brain is removed and replaced with an infant’s brain. Resulting in no memories of her previous life and has […]