All That Jazz

After Bob Fosse suffered a massive heart attack while simultaneously editing “Lenny” and working on the Broadway musical “Chicago,” he began his next project about his personal life, his near-death experience, sleeping with random women and his troubled marriage with Gwen Verdon. The film I’m referring to is none other than “All That Jazz.” Released […]

Classics Review: The Lady Vanishes

In 1936, British writer, Ethel Lina White published a book titled, “The Wheel Spins.” It’s about an English woman named, Iris who stays at a hotel and becomes friends with an elderly woman named, Ms. Froy. The next day, the two board a train. Suddenly, Iris discovers Ms. Froy’s missing. She tracks down the missing […]

Akira

In 1982, manga artist/writer, Katsuhiro Otomo published a manga series called, “Akira.” Has zero connection to legendary director, Akira Kurosawa. Set in post-apocalyptic 2019 in Neo-Tokyo 31 Years after a nuclear explosion destroys the original Tokyo. A young biker thug named, Tetsuo and his best friend, Kaneda are chased by a rival biker gang. During […]

The Silence of the Lambs

In 1981, novelist, Thomas Harris published a book titled, “Red Dragon.” The Plot involves an FBI profiler named, Will Graham who searches for a serial killer called, “The Tooth Fairy.” He seeks help from a brilliant former psychologist turned cannibalistic serial killer known as, Hannibal “The Cannibal” Lecter.” In 1986, the book was adapted into […]

Classics Review: Sweet Smell of Success

Sweet Smell of Success was officially released in 1957. (Sam year Akira Kurosawa’s Throne of Blood came out) At the time of its release, the film was poorly received and failed to make a profit at the box office. Overtime, it reached praise. In 1993, (the year I was born) Sweet Smell of Success was […]

Classics Review: The Most Dangerous Game

In 1924, author/journalist Richard Connell published a short story titled, “The Most Dangerous Game.” The Premise involves a Hunter who’s washed ashore in an island inhabited by a man who likes to hunt down his captivates. Eight Years Later, the short story was adapted into a film. Released in 1932, (same year the original Mummy […]