“I have The Cure…..” Written by Diablo Cody (Juno, Jennifer’s Body), helmed by director Zelda Williams (her feature-length debut) and featuring a cast loaded with talent, 2024’s Lisa Frankenstein has a lot going for it. Unfortunately, the writing and direction just don’t click for some reason, despite the best efforts of a very enjoyable cast.Continue reading “Lisa Frankenstein (2024)”
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Wednesday (Netflix, 2022)
“I prefer spooky.” Despite plenty of callbacks to the original series and films and nods to everything from Edgar Allan Poe to the Headless Horseman, Netflix’s latest series, Wednesday, is much, much more than a nostalgic trip for fans of all things creepy and kooky. Yep, Wednesday is one of the best new series toContinue reading “Wednesday (Netflix, 2022)”
Throwback Thursday: Edward Scissorhands (1990)
“People are scared of things that are different.” Tim Burton is one of my favorite creators. He’s an amazing director, writer, animator, and artist and I love his unique style. He has had a hand in many of my favorite films including Batman (1989), Sleepy Hollow (1999), Big Fish (2003), and Sweeney Todd: The DemonContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: Edward Scissorhands (1990)”
Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Frankenweenie (1984)
“It’s only Sparky.” Before he became a household name with films such as Batman (1989), Beetlejuice (1988), and Sleepy Hollow (1999), Tim Burton worked for Disney. One of his projects for the company was 1984’s Frankenweenie, a short that would result in Burton being fired by Disney. Both a comedic parody and a love letterContinue reading “Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Frankenweenie (1984)”
Throwback Thursday: The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
What’s This? I apologize for posting two Tim Burton related Throwback Thursday topics in a row, but with Halloween right around the corner, you really can’t blame me. Also, The Nightmare Before Christmas celebrates its twenty fifth anniversary on October 29th of this year, so it’s a perfect time to highlight this wonderful classic. ForContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)”
Throwback Thursday: Beetlejuice (1988)
Day-OH! Thirty years ago in March of 1988, a wonderfully bizarre film was released that featured established comedic actor Michael Keaton in one of his defining roles. The film also featured early cinematic performances from Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis (Both had been in quite a few television shows prior to this movie. Davis hadContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: Beetlejuice (1988)”
Focus On: Michael Keaton
The Ghost With The Most In this Focus On segment, I visit the wonderfully insane talent that is Michael Keaton. If you grew up in the 1980’s like me, you are well aware of the comedic excellence of Michael Keaton. You are already familiar with his string of popular comedies such as Night Shift, JohnnyContinue reading “Focus On: Michael Keaton”
Burning With Style!
Paper And Pencils On Fire! Life can be a real jerk sometimes. A few weeks ago I promised our latest heat-seeking answer man, Frederick Bernard Roseman, that I would post his replies to my latest Ten Burning Questions by the end of the week before Christmas. Life derailed that plan, so I’m going to tryContinue reading “Burning With Style!”
Rank: Top Ten Film Portrayals of Superheroes
From The Page To The Screen The greatest time to be a fan of comics and film is right now. There is a plethora of excellent comic stories to flesh out on the big screen, but it has only been within the last fifteen or so years that special effects companies have figured out howContinue reading “Rank: Top Ten Film Portrayals of Superheroes”
Ken's Alternate Universe! 