“Last year, winter brought him…..” Written by C.M. Wright and directed by Dominic Nutter, The Snow Demon (2026)is an above average creature feature that embraces practical effects, but falls short with its story. It stars Gina Smith, Belle Taylor, Francesca Weir, Jessie Vinning, and Ben Maddocks. It co-stars Renny Mendoza and Jenny Miller, with JamiykaContinue reading “The Snow Demon (2026)”
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Cult Classic: Cutting Class (1989)
“No cutting class!” Brad Pitt becomes Suspect #1 in one of his earliest starring roles in 1989’s Cutting Class. The film also starred Jill Schoelen, Donovan Leitch, Brenda Lynn Klemme, and Dirk Blocker. The film also featured Roddy McDowall and Martin Mull in small roles, adding some star power to the production. The movie wasContinue reading “Cult Classic: Cutting Class (1989)”
Heretic (2024)
“Religion is just a system of control.” Hugh Grant plays a man with ill intentions who invites two young female Mormon missionaries into his home in 2024’s Heretic. The two young ladies are portrayed by Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East, both of whom grew up within the Mormon faith in their real lives. The filmContinue reading “Heretic (2024)”
Classic Cinema: Monster From The Ocean Floor (1954)
“It could absorb a man.” The first film that Roger Corman ever produced, Monster From The Ocean Floor (1954), may not be the best film that Corman was ever part of, but it’s definitely an important film despite its B-movie status. It starred Anne Kimball as Julie Blair, Stuart Wade as Steve Dunning, and DickContinue reading “Classic Cinema: Monster From The Ocean Floor (1954)”
Companion (2025)
“I’m free. And all it took was a bullet to the head.” Sophie Thatcher portrays Iris, a robotic companion that takes things into her own hands in 2025’s Companion. The film co-stars Jack Quaid as Josh, her owner and lover, Lukas Gage as Patrick, Harvey Guillen as Eli, Megan Suri as Kat, and Rupert FriendContinue reading “Companion (2025)”
The Substance (2024)
“The balance must be respected.” We all age. We get wrinkles. Our bodies begin hurting in ways we never dreamed of when we were young. Eventually we become senior citizens and, like it or not, society looks down its nose at a lot of us. In the glitzy world of film and television, getting oldContinue reading “The Substance (2024)”
Cult Classic: The Crater Lake Monster (1977)
“My first responsibility is to save human lives, not sea serpents!” It might be a terrible film, but 1977’s The Crater Lake Monster has something about it that makes it difficult to dislike. The film was written by William R. Stromberg (who also directed) and Richard Cardella (who starred in the film as Sheriff SteveContinue reading “Cult Classic: The Crater Lake Monster (1977)”
Throwback Thursday: River’s Edge (1986)
“Did the sight of this dead girl move you in any particular way?” River’s Edge is a brutal film to watch. It’s blunt, emotional and emotionless at the same time, and will make you feel uneasy. That’s what makes this film so brilliant and weird. The 1986 film focuses on the aftermath of the murderContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: River’s Edge (1986)”
Classic Cinema: A Night In The Show (1915)
“Get in line and wait your turn!” Charlie Chaplin works double duty in front of and behind the camera in the 1915 silent classic A Night In The Show. Chaplin wrote and directed the film, basing it upon Mumming Birds, a stage play that Chaplin worked on while with the Karno Company in London. InContinue reading “Classic Cinema: A Night In The Show (1915)”
The End Of Louisiana Comic Con
The End Of An Era Earlier this week I was blindsided by some sad news. A post from the official Louisiana Comic Con page popped up in which an announcement was made that there would not be an event in 2027. The post also mentioned that the convention director would be retiring from doing venueContinue reading “The End Of Louisiana Comic Con”
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