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"
The original 1988 supernatural comedy, Beetlejuice, was a great introduction into the bizarre mind of visionary Tim Burton and gave the world a movie that, while not high on depth or maturity, was rich with memorable characters, darkly humorous situations,… Continue reading "Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice"
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 Godfather is practically cinematic royalty and is treated as one of the finest examples of the craft. Starting as a novel written in 1969 by Mario Puzo before evolving into a 1972 feature film headed by Paramount, the tale… Continue reading "The Godfather"
The 1982 dark fantasy film, The Dark Crystal, has had an interesting redemption story since its original release. This familiar tale of magic, mystical creatures and prophecies helmed by beloved puppeteers, Jim Henson and Frank Oz, seemed to mirror a… Continue reading "The Dark Crystal"
Cartoon Network was a flap ship network for Warner Brother which was responsible for a lot of critically and commercially adored cartoons since its creation in 1992. Headed by Betty Cohen, this kids-oriented program had an assortment of shows which… Continue reading "Samurai Jack"
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"