1990s

THE ADDAMS FAMILY: A Spooky And Ooky Success
THE ADDAMS FAMILY: A Spooky And Ooky Success

While the plot of the film is formulaic in structure, The Addams Family finds its success in the culmination of all its parts.

FLAMING EARS: A Unique Piece of Underground Filmmaking Resurfaces in 4K
FLAMING EARS: A Unique Piece of Underground Filmmaking Resurfaces in 4K

Flaming Ears is guaranteed to be unlike anything you’ve seen before.

Away From The Hype: SHOWGIRLS (1995)
Away From The Hype: SHOWGIRLS (1995)

On this Away from the Hype, we look at the racy 1995 film: Showgirls.

Do Your Homework: James Gray's LITTLE ODESSA
Do Your Homework: James Gray’s LITTLE ODESSA

Little Odessa is not only a sobering look at a first generation Brooklyn family, but is also the best gangster film you’ve never heard of.  

THREE COLORS: BLUE, WHITE, & RED: A Triumvirate Triumph
THREE COLORS: BLUE, WHITE & RED: A Triumvirate Triumph

Krzysztof Kiéslowski’s spiritual trilogy of films deals with the three pillars of French democracy in Blue, White & Red.

Horrific Inquiry: URBAN LEGEND (1998)
Horrific Inquiry: URBAN LEGEND (1998)

Urban Legend may have become a legend of its own in the years since its release, yet it still retains its place within the slasher films of the 1990s.

Inquiring Minds: EVENT HORIZON (25th Anniversary Edition)
Inquiring Minds: EVENT HORIZON (1997) 25th Anniversary Edition

Since this film was having its 25th-anniversary edition released (in a gorgeous 4k Steel book), I felt it was the perfect film to shine a light on.

DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS: Where Film Noir Tackles Race Relations
DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS: Where Film Noir Tackles Race Relations

In 1995, Devil in a Blue Dress didn’t receive the recognition it deserved. Despite positive…

Away from the Hype: TITANIC
Away from the Hype: TITANIC

How does the 1997 Oscar-winning Titanic hold up away from the hype? Let’s find out!

Horrific Inquiry: THE FACULTY (1998)
Horrific Inquiry: THE FACULTY (1998)

The Faculty may not be the cinematic horror masterpiece you are looking for, but it is definitely one of the more entertaining horror films around.

Horrific Inquiry: LEPRECHAUN 2 (1994)
Horrific Inquiry: LEPRECHAUN 2 (1994)

It may not be the best horror film around, but Leprechaun 2 is sure to entertain and enrich your St. Patrick’s Day festivities!

VIVE L'AMOUR: Show Me The Meaning Of Being Lonely
VIVE L’AMOUR: Show Me The Meaning Of Being Lonely

Vive L’Amour is one of the best and brightest examples of this; it’s never looked better to feel so alone.

Animation Sensation: THE IRON GIANT: Brad Bird's Robot Story With A Big Heart
Animation Sensation: THE IRON GIANT: Brad Bird’s Robot Story With A Big Heart

I dare anyone to watch the ending of The Iron Giant and test to see if their eyes stay dry. I know I wasn’t able to.

Away from the Hype: Waterworld
Away from the Hype: Waterworld

Waterworld is not perfect, it’s not as well-crafted and clever as the Mad Max franchise it’s clearly based on, but it is a great time.

Animation Sensation: THE PRINCE OF EGYPT: Or, How To Make A Religious Movie The Right Way
Animation Sensation: THE PRINCE OF EGYPT: Or, How To Make A Religious Movie The Right Way

On this Animation Sensation we discuss the 1998 animated film The Prince of Egypt.