“Phenomenon” (1996), directed by Jon Turteltaub and starring John Travolta, is a film that strives to be a profound exploration of human potential and intelligence, but ends up tripping over its own ambitious feet. Marketed as Read More
In the realm of science fiction films that wrestle with the perils of technology and artificial intelligence, “Colossus: The Forbin Project,” directed by Joseph Sargent, emerges as a noteworthy, if somewhat stodgy, contender. Released in 1970, Read More
“By Dawn’s Early Light” emerges from the twilight of the Cold War era, presenting a chilling scenario that treads the line between an unnerving glimpse into nuclear annihilation and a cautionary tale draped in Read More
“Trapped in Paradise” (1995) is a film that makes you forget what a douche Dana Carvey has turned into to. Directed by George Gallo, known for writing the script for “Midnight Run,” this film invites us Read More
Not Your Average Christmas Tale Ah, the holidays. A time for love, joy, family gatherings, and… hostage situations? Enter “The Ref,” a 1994 film that hilariously juxtaposes the saccharine sweetness of Christmas with the absurdity of Read More
If ever there was a film that served as the cinematic equivalent of sipping hot cocoa by a roaring fireplace while your quirky uncle recounted tales of his youth, “A Christmas Story” would be it. Read More
In the luminescent wake of monstrous footprints left by the iconic 1954’s “Godzilla,” its frantic and fiery sequel, “Godzilla Raids Again,” takes a rampaging step forward into the atmospheric arena of kaiju euphoria. The 1955 cinematic Read More
“Rodan,” a cinematic spectacle hatched from the imaginative landscapes of Ishiro Honda in 1956, swoops into the realms of kaiju filmography with wings wide open and a tale tingling with terror and turbulence. Emerging from the Read More
“Godzilla” – a name that reverberates with the heavy steps of an icon, a beast, a myth, and a celluloid marvel that stormed into the theaters in 1954 and in the process, planted the massive footprints of Read More
“Big” – a film that whimsically waltzes through the tightrope of fantasy and reality, innocence and maturity, comedy and poignancy. Directed by Penny Marshall and released in 1988, this movie is the cinematic equivalent of a heartwarming Read More