1408

In 1999, Stephen King released an audiobook of short stories titled, “Blood and Smoke.” One of them, “1408” follow a non-fiction writer who checks himself into a hotel to unconver a room where previous occupants were killed. As you might expect, the titular room haunts him. Eight Years Later, John Cusack starred in a film […]

The Thin Red Line

In 1962, World War II veteran turned author, James Jones published an autobiographical novel titled, “The Thin Red Line.” Set one year after the attack on Pearl Harbor, American soldiers partake in the battle of Guadalcanal against Japanese soldiers. Each character reflects on his reaction to war and how it affects him both physically and […]

Sixteen Candles

After establishing himself as a screenwriter for National Lampoon’s Vacation, and Mr. Mom, late filmmaker, John Hughes, decided to make a name for himself as a director so he can expand his horizons, starting with his first full length feature film called, Sixteen Candles. Sixteen Candles was released in 1984. At the time of it’s […]

Stand By Me

1986 was an important year in cinema. Films such as “Aliens,” “Blue Velvet,” “Ferris Buller’s Day Off,” “The Fly,” “An American Tail,” “Big Trouble In Little China” & Platoon” became household names due to their memorable moments, storylines, characters, and cult status. One film in particular came out as these movies was none other than […]