Classics Reviews: Rio Bravo

Alright folks, it’s time for a Classics themed review. After complaining about Gary Cooper’s “High Noon” (I haven’t seen it) as “un-American,” John Wayne & Howard Hawks team up to make a western about sheriff teaming up with a drunk, an old deputy and a youngster to defend a small town from bad guys the […]

Napoleon

After “The Last Duel” flopped at the box office, Ridley Scott announced he’s working on a historical epic based on Napoleon Bonaparte’s life and military career collaborating with Joaquin Phoenix for the first time since “Gladiator.” Ridley and his crew filmed additional footage but was left in the cutting room floor due to time constraints […]

Demon Slayer: Season 1

In 2016, Japanese manga artist/writer, Koyoharu Gotouge published a manga series for Weekly Shōnen Jump titled, “Demon Slayer.” The Premise centers on a guy named, Tanjiro Kamado. One day, he returns home, discovers his family’s slain by a demon. His sister, Nezuko is the only survivor. Bitten by the demon, she becomes one. Tanjiro encounters […]

Killers of the Flower Moon

In 2017, journalist and author, David Grann published a non-fiction book titled, “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Back in the early 1920s, around the Prohibition Era when alcohol was illegal, oil tycoons gain wealth and the early days of law enforcement. Members of the Osage Nation, a Native American tribe, are murdered upon discovering oil […]

Gladiator

Released in 2000, (same year Almost Famous came out) “Gladiator” earned critical acclaim from critics and movie goers alike. In addition to praise, it became the second highest-grossing film of the year behind “Mission Impossible II.” Gladiator went on to win a few Oscars including “Best Actor,” (Russell Crowe) “Best Original Score,” (Hans Zimmer) and […]

Army of Darkness

“Army of Darkness” was officially released in 1992. (same year Reservoir Dogs came out) The third film in “The Evil Dead” series earned positive reviews from critics and movie goers alike. It was a modest success at the box office. The series became a cult following ranging from merchandise, video games, comic books, a TV […]