The History of Pixar
From George Lucas to Steve Jobs, Pixar supporters helped them along their 21-year journey to create their dream.
Black Horror Cinema
Aside from Blaxploitation movies of the 70s like Blacula and one-offs like Vampire in Brooklyn, black horror has been largely ignored at the box office, and the coveted horror franchise has been elusive.
Action Stars Through the Ages
Before the need for backstory and motivation engrossed modern cinema, our heroes were simple creatures with one focus – to kick ass.
The MacGuffin
The MacGuffin has fueled the creativity of filmmakers for decades. It has sent heroes running into danger and villains on murderous rampages.
Alphabet Soup
I still often use the term ‘B Movie,’ without considering its origins or the possibility there are other letter designations for subpar filmmaking. There are.
The Rankin/Bass Legacy
Rankin and Bass brought us holiday classics that have become Christmas traditions, and their legacy lives on.
Fear of the Unknown: The Masks That Make Them
The great horror movie icons wear masks to hide the terror beneath, but what about the mask itself? What’s its story?
October Horror Releases
Terrifying new titles are releasing this October. While most are coming to your favorite streaming services, a handful will also be at the theaters. See when and where to get your next film fright.
Shermer, Illinois
Shermer, Illinois is the fictitious suburb of Chicago which characters from The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off called home.
Console to Screen: The Highs and Lows of Video Game Adaptations
Video game movies have had a checkered past. Maybe the formula for video game adaptations is no more elusive than other films, or maybe the genre has just yet to hit its stride.