Tag Archives: Throwback Thursday

Throwback Thursday: Hurricane Laura And Ninja Turtles

Hard to believe that it’s been five years…. While looking through some old posts, this one from December 20, 2020, the year that Hurricane Laura destroyed my family’s home, popped up in my search string. Although today is December 11, I decided to reblog this old post. Maybe it’s because I’m turning fifty next year,Continue reading “Throwback Thursday: Hurricane Laura And Ninja Turtles”

Throwback Thursday: Wicked (1998)

“Dad, you love me, don’t you?” Tonight we’re taking a trip all the way back to 1998 when Julia Stiles was still a relatively unknown actress, a mere year before her breakout role in 10 Things I Hate About You and three years before her starring role in Save The Last Dance. Yep, tonight we’reContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: Wicked (1998)”

Throwback Thursday: Congo (1995)

“We are watching you….” While plenty of films based upon Michael Crichton novels were released prior to it, the success of 1993’s Jurassic Park ignited film studio interest in Michael Crichton’s books like never before. In quick succession, films based on Crichton’s work were cranked out by the Hollywood machine. None of them came closeContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: Congo (1995)”

Throwback Thursday: Perfect Strangers (1986-1993)

“Now we are so happy that we do the dance of joy!” If you were around during the 1980s and 90s, get ready to feel old. August 6, 2023 will mark the thirtieth anniversary of the final episode of the ABC hit comedy series Perfect Strangers. The series ran for eight seasons between 1986 andContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: Perfect Strangers (1986-1993)”

Throwback Thursday: Riding The Bullet (2004)

“The Bullet is constant.” Released in 2004, Stephen King’s Riding The Bullet is a generic thriller that tries desperately to be more than it is. The film has flashes of brilliance that are spread too far apart by long sequences of awkward interactions, failed attempts at art house-styled scenes, and mundane moments. It was directedContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: Riding The Bullet (2004)”

Throwback Thursday: The Mist (2007)

“There’s something in the mist….” Frank Darabont adapts a Stephen King story for the fourth time with 2007’s The Mist. Darabont already did The Woman In The Room, The Shawshank Redemption, and The Green Mile, but this was the first time that Darabont tackled a full blown tale of terror from King. With amazing performancesContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: The Mist (2007)”

Throwback Thursday: The Blood Suckers (1967)

“In spite of this dreadful accident, I welcome you to my villa.” Whether you call it La Isla De La Muerte, Maneater Of Hydra, Le Baron Vampire, or Island Of The Doomed, 1967’s The Blood Suckers is quite the messy flick. It’s plot centers around a mad scientist, Baron von Weser (Cameron Mitchell), and hisContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: The Blood Suckers (1967)”

Throwback Thursday: Halloween II (1981)

“There’s a file on Michael Myers that nobody knew about…” Hated by many, loved by few, 1981’s Halloween II picks up where 1978’s Halloween ended. The film is a direct sequel to its predecessor and opens with a flashback sequence that catches viewers up to the events of the previous film. After Dr. Loomis putsContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: Halloween II (1981)”

Throwback Thursday: The Librarian: Quest For The Spear (2004)

Cable network TNT has been cranking out original films since 1989 when it released Nightbreaker starring father/son duo Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez. The company has produced one hundred plus original films. Some of their most successful releases have been science fiction and adventure films. One film stands out above the rest of them, however,Continue reading “Throwback Thursday: The Librarian: Quest For The Spear (2004)”