1992

FAREWELL MY CONCUBINE: The Legacy Of Leslie Cheung Lives On
FAREWELL MY CONCUBINE: The Legacy Of Leslie Cheung Lives On

Both a monumental piece of Chinese cinematic history and a lasting tribute to the special brilliance of its star, this is essential viewing.

A FEW GOOD MEN At 30 And The Death Of The Courtroom Drama
A FEW GOOD MEN At 30 And The Death Of The Courtroom Drama

A Few Good Men remains one of the most beloved courtroom dramas of all time, and Rob Reiner’s heady legal classic is now 30 years old.

ONE FALSE MOVE: Exploring Race Through A Neo-Noir Filter
ONE FALSE MOVE: Exploring Race Through A Neo-Noir Filter

Of all the crime films to emerge from the 90s, Carl Franklin’s neo-noir masterpiece One False Move stands as one of the forgotten gems.

The Silly Brilliance Of Sally Potter's ORLANDO
The Silly Brilliance Of Sally Potter’s ORLANDO

I have a book that’s been staring me in the face for years. It sat…

THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: "A Streetcar Named Marge"
THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: “A Streetcar Named Marge”

Our quest to find the greatest Simpsons episode continues, with “A Streetcar Named Marge,” a parody of A Streetcar Named Desire.

HOME ALONE 2: Kevin McCallister’s Tricks For A Sequel

Home Alone 2 does offer holiday charm, cheekiness, and sass that makes you love your family even when you wish you never belonged with them on Christmas Eve.

SIDEKICKS: Chuck Norris’ Exercise In Vanity

Unfortunately, 1992’s Sidekicks, which is a vehicle to show Chuck Norris as the greatest action star, is a sloppy project for his talents.

BATMAN RETURNS: The Birth Of Villain Overload
BATMAN RETURNS: The Birth Of Villain Overload

Zac Hestand takes a look back at the comic movie classic Batman Returns and how its overload of villains spawned an industry standard.

Why People Love To Hate BASIC INSTINCT
Why People Love To Hate BASIC INSTINCT

Basic Instinct is a famous noir thriller by Paul Verhoeven from 1992; here is why it is still both celebrated and reviled today.

A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN: A Nostalgic Comedy That Still Knows How To Play The Field
A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN: A Nostalgic Comedy That Still Knows How To Play The Field

25 years later, director Penny Marshall’s A League Of Their Own remains that rare thing: a sports movie with female characters to look up to.

TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME: Important Prequel To The Twin Peaks Universe
TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME: Important Prequel To The Twin Peaks Universe

Fire Walk With Me is a bolder, darker look at the Twin Peaks universe, but it is essential in understanding the show’s larger themes.

The Uncomfortable Post-Truth Of RESERVOIR DOGS
The Uncomfortable Post-Truth Of RESERVOIR DOGS

Reservoir Dogs, though seemingly a time capsule due to having premiered 25 years ago, is actually quite potent in today’s post-truth world.