The 1956 sci-fi horror film, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, is one of the classic staples of Hollywood horror, sitting within the ranks of other timeless stories like Frankenstein, Dracula and the other Universal movie monsters. But while those stories… Continue reading "Invasion of the Body Snatchers"
Very few films can say they have impacted a time period and pop culture the way that Grease did. There were plenty of coming-of-age high school movies in the 70s that presented typical adolescent shenanigans in a upbeat manner, but… Continue reading "Grease"
Very few movies have the kind of cult following that the 2009 animated film, 9, has received over the years. Originally starting life as a 2005 Oscar-winning animated short, it was later transformed into a feature film after Tim Burton… Continue reading "9"
The 1981 British historical sports film, Chariots of Fire, may have the look of a weighty, high-brow sports film that will pander to a crowd of critics and film aficionados, but will run the risk of coming out lifeless for… Continue reading "Chariots of Fire"
The 1950s black comedy, Sunset Boulevard, is one of many films to be considered the greatest ever invented, and despite the fact that it is almost a century old, remains as a fairly timeless picture to look back on. The… Continue reading "Sunset Boulevard"
Lin-Manuel Miranda has managed to carve his way into the realms of musical theatre legends after the success of his 2015 musical stage show, Hamilton. While it wasn’t his first musical project and his later work would help broaden his… Continue reading "In the Heights"
The 1995 Michael Bay buddy cop action flick, Bad Boys, feels like a solid showcase of the differences between how critics view media and how audiences view media. The film was not critically well received at the time, with many… Continue reading "Bad Boys"
Inside Out 2 came out during a time when Disney really needed it. After barely surviving a terrible few years filled with underwhelming projects, several controversies seeped in political turmoil, and a growing divide between company and consumer after their… Continue reading "Inside Out 2"
The 2011 J. J. Abrams sci-fi thriller, Super 8, felt like it was gunning for a traditional return to classic 80s cinema, but managed to do much better than what many would’ve assumed. With solid reviews and a decent box… Continue reading "Super 8"
There have been plenty of movies that have highlighted the Holocaust, enough so that they have become a staple in Hollywood history and especially at the Oscars. Whether it was the emotional turmoil of Sophie’s Choice, the soul-crushing struggle of… Continue reading "The Zone of Interest"