While classic films can be very prestigious and contain aspects that make them stand apart from films released in the modern age whether it be presentation, performance or narrative, these films of the past also often contain aspects of their… Continue reading "Holiday Inn"
Despite being one of Disney’s best movies to date, Beauty & the Beast never got an official sequel. This normally wouldn’t be seen as odd given the film didn’t leave much room for follow-up stories nor could take anything more… Continue reading "Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas"
The 1955 coming-of-age melodrama, Rebel Without a Cause, remains a staple part of cinematic history and even American pop culture to this day for its influence, portrayal and exploration of youth culture. Adapted from the 1944 book written by psychologist… Continue reading "Rebel Without a Cause"
Jane Campion has had her fair share of duds that didn’t connect with audiences or critics, like The Portrait of a Lady, Holy Smoke!, and In the Cut, but has since been responsible for films that not only brought attention… Continue reading "The Piano"
Danny DeVito may be known as a captivating performer who continually impressed whenever he appeared in a project, but his work as a director may not be as well known. While only having five theatrical releases to his name, those… Continue reading "The War of the Roses"
While most people are probably familiar with the Capcom zombie-horror video game franchise, Resident Evil, they might not know what inspired it, that being the 1989 NES role-playing game also released by Capcom, Sweet Home. While it was never released… Continue reading "Sweet Home"
The field of independent animation is currently in a renaissance, and it’s truly beautiful to witness. A variety of people have longed to express their creativity on a large scale, and the expansion of digital platforms have made that possible,… Continue reading "Murder Drones"
Despite having recently been shut down, Cartoon Network was responsible for several trailblazer cartoons that greatly impacted the young viewers that watched them growing up. Whether for their wild animation styles, quirky surreal humor, or surprisingly progressive themes and concepts,… Continue reading "Over the Garden Wall"
There have been many feel-good comedies released, but many are looked down upon for being too cheesy, especially when one attempts to tackle a tough real-world dilemma. While comedy is one of the longest running film genres, that doesn’t shield… Continue reading "9 to 5"
