Classics Review: Onibaba

Set in the 14th Century during the Nanboku-chō period, an old woman and her daughter-in-law kill samurai, discard their inventory and sell ’em in order to stay alive. The former meets a man wearing a mask. Meanwhile, the latter sneaks out at night visiting a neighbor. All heck breaks lose. Released in 1964, (same year […]

Classics Review: The Raven (1963)

In 1845, Edgar Allen Poe published a short story on the form of a poem titled, “The Raven.” It’s about a man who descends to insanity when the titular bird torments him. 118 Years Later, the late Roger Corman & Richard Matheson collaborated again adapting yet another Edgar Allen Poe work since “House of Usher.” […]

Classics Review: The Pit and the Pendulum

In 1843, Edgar Allen Poe published a short story titled, “The Pit and the Pendulum.” Set during the Spanish Inquisition, an unnamed man sentenced to death must confront his fears. Suddenly, he wakes up in a dungeon with a bottomless pit, and a swinging pendulum. The man must overcome fear and evade obstacles if he […]

American Horror Story: Freak Show

After American Horror Story’s third season, “Coven” finished, Ryan Murphy worked on another season, “Freak Show.” Set in the 1950s featuring a band of circus performers disregarded by society. Ring leader, Elsa struggles to gather a crowd due to Television becoming a big deal. She hires conjoined twins. Unbeknownst to her and the trope, a […]

Demon Slayer: Season 2

Picking up where Season 1 left off, Tanjiro Kamado continues his quest to undo Nezuko’s curse with help from allies Zenitzu & Inosuke. They go on a train where they meet pro slayer, Rengoku. Together they battle Emmu. One storyline later, they team up with former ninja, Tengen Uzui to rescue his three wives from […]

The Godfather

1972 was an important year on the historic and pop culture side. Historic Side Pop Culture Side One film in particular became a touchstone in cinema history. None other than “The Godfather”Let’s rewind the clock back to when it’s first conceived. Mario Puzo the book in 1969. Immediately became bestseller. Paramount Pictures bought the film […]