THE WHOLE PICTURE: The Man Behind the Mask (Part 2 of 3)
Jason lives! We continue our series by looking at FRIDAY THE 13TH PARTS 6-8! Continue reading THE WHOLE PICTURE: The Man Behind the Mask (Part 2 of 3)
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AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON, or: Some Assembly Required
Earth’s Mightiest Heroes assemble, along with everyone else in the Marvel universe for a very crowded yet entertaining sequel. Continue reading AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON, or: Some Assembly Required
CINEMOBSESSION Returns with a Look At Trailers in the Social Media Age
I sit down with Mark “the Movieman” Krawczyk to discuss film trailers and the culture that has changed the way they are seen. Continue reading CINEMOBSESSION Returns with a Look At Trailers in the Social Media Age
GLORY OF THE 80’s: You Always Hurt the One You Love
Espionage, romance and John Ritter in spandex are just some of the subjects covered in our weekly look at the films people went to see 35 years ago. Continue reading GLORY OF THE 80’s: You Always Hurt the One You Love
MOVIOCRITY Episode 6 – SUPERSTITION
Episode 6 of MOVIOCRITY is here and man, is it ever a wacky one. The focus on this episode is the 1982 haunted house flick, SUPERSTITION (a.k.a. THE WITCH). In this film, an evil witch is killed by an … Continue reading MOVIOCRITY Episode 6 – SUPERSTITION
THE LONE RANGER Stumbles Between Cynicism and Buffoonery
Johnny Depp once made a western about a man who was in a sense a walking ghost, a man on a quest for his ultimate destiny, as guided by a loyal Native American companion. The year was 1995 and the film was Jim Jarmusch’s DEAD MAN. It was a brilliant and unconventional film, one that probably wouldn’t appeal to the masses. Nevertheless, I found the film to be alternately thought-provoking, beautiful and funny. That was when Johnny Depp made good movies. Now, once again Johnny Depp has made a western about a man who is in a sense of … Continue reading THE LONE RANGER Stumbles Between Cynicism and Buffoonery
Review – The HATCHET Trilogy
Consider me a convert to the cult of Victor Crowley and a proud supporter of the Hatchet Army. About six years ago, Adam Green’s HATCHET was released. It may have just been a passing curiosity to mainstream filmgoers. But to a die-hard horror fan like myself, it peaked my interest. This was a time when most of the horror films being released to theaters were severely lacking in creativity (not that we’re necessarily in a golden age now). And HATCHET’s poster stated bluntly, “It’s not a remake. It’s not a sequel. And it’s not based on a Japanese one.” … Continue reading Review – The HATCHET Trilogy
Review – AMERICAN MARY (2013)
People are always looking for the next thing. As the elder Masters of Horror have already advanced to legendary status (and yet still can’t seem to get their films in production), the focus recently shifted to the next generation. To this end, Herner Klenthur of the website Horror-Movies.ca solicited suggestions on Facebook, asking what should make up a list of the new Masters of Horror. The writer took suggestions and published the results. The list was a mix of established named (Eli Roth, Rob Zombie), rising stars (Ti West, Adam Green, Pascal Laugier) and some controversial choices (Steven Miller). But no controversy was as … Continue reading Review – AMERICAN MARY (2013)
MOVIOCRITY: Episode 3 – Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone
Moviocrity episode 3 is finally here, and this is where we really dig into the fromage, celebrating even some of the campiest motion pictures. The spotlight this time is on the 1983 science fiction epic, SPACEHUNTER: ADVENTURES IN THE FORBIDDEN … Continue reading MOVIOCRITY: Episode 3 – Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone
What Marvel Does Right (And Why No One Else Is Doing It)
While writing about big budget blockbusters might seem antithetical to the Adventure Without Shame credo, it really isn’t. Lack of creativity or imagination is what often leads to moviocrity. This article gives a brief history lesson and highlights the importance of keeping the creative minds in control. There is a debate going on, arguing about whether superheroes on film are here to stay or whether they are a fad that will soon burn itself out. In order to answer this question, it is important to look at the current state of superhero cinema. How did it get here and why … Continue reading What Marvel Does Right (And Why No One Else Is Doing It)
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