Brazil (Universal’s Flop Vol. 1 #13)

Set in a retrofutristic dystopian world, low-level bureaucrat named, Sam Lowry has been experiencing recurring dreams of himself as a hero with wings rescuing a blonde woman in danger. When he see the woman in person, he investigates clues of her existence. Sam’s meddling causes him to become a wanted target. The Premise I’m referring […]

Moonstruck

“Moonstruck” was officially released in 1987 (same year RoboCop came out) earning praise from critics and movie goers alike. It was also a commercial success. Cher won an Oscar for “Best Actress.” It’s Christmas Month. Meaning, I’m reviewing a few holiday themed movies to get into the mood. Moonstruck court as a Christmas movie. It’s […]

Eraserhead

After finishing art school as a painter, David Lynch (may he Rest in Peace) made a few experimental short films based on his paintings. Then, he got a scholarship at the American Film Institute. Once he tweaked his short movie, “Gardenback” for feedback, he added more elements based on his other paintings and dreams he […]

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: High and Low

In 1959, crime fiction author, Evan Hunter (under the pseudonym, Ed McBain) published a novel titled, “King’s Ransom.” The tenth installment of the “87th Precinct” series focuses on a businessman who gets caught in a moral predicament. Refuse to pay the ransom money to a kidnapper in exchange of letting a kid free or keep […]

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. […]