Kill Bill

After Quentin “QT” Tarantino (one of my all-time favorite filmmakers) directed his third film, “Jackie Brown,” he resumed development of a script title he and Uma Thurman were working on since their first collaboration in “Pulp Fiction.” Without nothing on their plate, they brainstormed ideas for “Kill Bill” fleshing out Uma’s character known as “The […]

Slither (Universal’s Flops Vol. 1 #11)

After writing scripts for “Tromeo and Juliet, “The Specials,” the live-action “Scooby-Doo” movie, its sequel and Zack Snyder’s “Dawn of the Dead” remake, James “JG” Gunn worked on his directorial debut known as, “Slither.” A throwback to ’80s body horror films starring Nathan Fillion as a small-town sheriff who must find a way to put […]

Classics Review: The Birds

In 1952, English novelist, Daphne du Maurier published a book a of short stories titled, “The Apple Stories.” One of them known as “The Birds,” is about a farmer and his family must endure a swarm of deadly birds attack people. 12 Years Later, Alfred Hitchcock loosely adapted it into a full-length film with Tippi […]

Tremors

Fresh from the robot comedy “Short Circuit” and its sequel, screenwriter, S.S. Wilson penned a script titled, “Tremors.” It’s about two Maintenace workers, Val and Earl who live in Nevada doing odd jobs for a small town. Tired of doing the same old routine, the pair wish to leave for a big job opportunity. Suddenly, […]

Classics Review: The Night of the Hunter

In 1953, novelist, Davis Grubb published a book titled, “The Night of the Hunter.” Loosely based on a real-life serial killer, Harry Powers, it’s about a murderer named, Harry Powell who poses as a preacher. After serving a month in jail for stealing a car, he purses stolen money his cellmate stashed in a doll. […]

The Substance

“The Substance” officially premiered on May 19, at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival earning an award for “Best Screenplay” and a 13-minute standing ovation. Streaming service/production company, Mubi distributed film on September 20. First time I heard about The Substance, it was a trailer on YouTube with Demi Moore & Margaret Qualley in a horror […]