THE DESCENT is one of the most overlooked horror films of the last twenty years, and it's a damn shame that more people don't talk about its brilliance.…
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Is there a better way to get into the Halloween spirit than by kicking back and throwing on the most rewatchable comedy of the last decade? NATHAN FOR YOU may not be known for thrills and chills, but two half-episodes fit the season perfectly: S1E5, HAUNTED HOUSE, and S2E1, REALTOR. As I’ve said before (especially in my reviews of THE REHEARSAL), my favorite NATHAN FOR YOU installments start with a genuinely clever idea that spirals wildly out of control. In…
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When I was a theatre teacher, I could not wait to direct one of my all-time favorite psychological horror plays that featured an eight-year-old as the killer. The premise was spine-tingling and totally intense to even suspect a sweet child was capable of murdering innocent people of all ages without a thought of remorse. In Rhoda’s mind, they all deserved to die so that she could get her way. She was the ultimate sociopath who would make any serial killer…
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Since 1989, THE SIMPSONS have been a staple in American culture. Twisting the view of a typical family, we have seen Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie charm their way into our cultural zeitgeist. In Season 2, THE SIMPSONS decided to air their very first Treehouse of Horror, showcasing our beloved characters in alternate, spooky situations. Fun fact: the first chapter of the Treehouse series is the only episode ACTUALLY to take place in a treehouse. These short stories could…
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“If you believe in this spirit thing, the miracle will happen, and then you’ll want it to happen again tomorrow… It can happen every day, you’ve just got to want that feeling.” – Bill Murray in SCROOGED That’s right – it’s time to feel the moment and that holiday spirit thing. It’s time for Spoiler Free Review’s 12 days of Christmas 2024 edition! We will post our favorite holiday experiences with 12 reviews and illustrations of movies, TV, and music.…
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I’ve always liked airports; I think they can be beautiful, representative spaces, often with floor-to-ceiling windows, sweeping landscapes, and even the ergonomic wonder of the chairs. That being said, my goal in an airport is to spend the least amount of time humanly possible from the entrance to the plane. Which is why I think Paul Feig’s 2006 UNACCOMPANIED MINORS resonates so much with me – and maybe even formed my opinions on airports in the first place. Based on…
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There have been several iterations of the Grinch on the screen, yet Dr. Suess's best cartoon story was immortalized in 1966 by legendary Chuck Jones.…
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Before there was BLUEY, there was RUGRATS. It was a cartoon with just as much appeal to adults as kids who grew up in the early-to-late 90s and early 00s. And that still holds up today. Someday, I’ll write about the Mother’s Day special. But for now, I’d love to reminisce about the show’s first Christmas-themed episode, THE SANTA EXPERIENCE. THE SANTA EXPERIENCE is 22-minutes of pure comedic gold. It consists of two primary subplots. In one, Tommy and Chuckie…
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Christmas time can be difficult if you don’t celebrate it. It can be very overwhelming with all the media hype, decorations on every street corner, music piped in all stores, Santa Clause sitting on candy cane thrones, Salvation Army bells ringing, all of your friends posting pictures of their tree with tons of presents waiting to be opened, and enticing sales to purchase anything and everything all while wearing a Santa hat. Wow. I am not jealous. I was raised…
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