The End, Or is It?
The ending of a movie is the final impression that movie will make on a movie-goer’s brain. Studios must do their best to make it perfect and sometimes that requires a cinematic overhaul.
The House That Horror Built
Blumhouse Productions is now a household name, known for its variety of low-budget, high-profit horror franchises, but that’s only the beginning.
Richard Donner
Donner left so many quality films behind, films that I have watched dozens of times and will watch dozens more. When I want action, a fright, or a laugh, Donner’s got my back.
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?