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Tony Todd Pumped Life into ‘Night of the Living Dead’ Remake
The recent passing of character actor Tony Todd brings to mind just how fully he established himself in the horror…
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Why ‘The Shrouds’ Is Quintessential Cronenberg
David Cronenberg’s “The Shrouds” begins with an image so powerful, strange and emotionally resonant that the themes and ideas are…
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‘Revenge of the Sith’ Showed Lucas at His Creative Peak
The architecture of George Lucas’ imagination merges in his third “Star Wars” prequel, “Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the…
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‘Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life is Calling’ Set Biopic Bar Sky High
Richard Pryor’s “Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life is Calling” (1986) is a harsh, strange and wildly entertaining drama by producer/co-writer/director/star…
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Why ‘Mission to Mars’ Failed to Launch
Brian De Palma’s “Mission to Mars” was the first of three high-profile, sci-fi event films about the red planet in…
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Road Trip Comedy ‘Sacramento’ Runs Out of Gas
Michael Angarano’s “Sacramento” is a comedy/drama that initially comes across like a filmed play until it turns into a self-indulgent…
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Val Kilmer Never Shined Brighter Than in ‘The Doors’
The boldest touch in Oliver Stone’s film “The Doors” is that it never glorifies its subject matter, rocker/poet Jim Morrison.…
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‘Somewhere in Time’ – Hokey, Illogical and as Magical as Ever
Jeannot Szwarc’s “Somewhere in Time” (1980) has always maintained this constant presence in my life, mostly because it’s the only…
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‘Tales from the Darkside’ Delivers Three Killer Yarns
“Tales from the Darkside: The Movie” is noteworthy for turning 35 this year, being one of the best (if not…
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Is ‘The Host’ Bong Joon-ho’s Best Film?
Bong Joon-ho’s “The Host” (2006) is the film I tell everyone they need to see if they want to know…
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