The legacy of EMMET OTTER’S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS is somewhat complicated and confusing for me, almost 50 years later. It was first released on CBS on December 4, 1977. I was 3 years old and recall already being a huge fan of THE MUPPET SHOW and SESAME STREET at that age. This unique special is also from the mind of Jim Henson, who produced and directed it. EMMET features hand-puppets (Muppets), marionettes, and even has an introduction from Henson’s most famous…
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THE DAY OF THE JACKAL is a spellbinding, adventure, spy thriller series based on the original novel by Fredrick Forsyth.…
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THE TRUMAN SHOW is used still today to foster discussions in subjects such as philosophy and ethics classes in schools from coast to coast.…
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SHAUN OF THE DEAD is a witty look at the undead. It leaves viewers with a silly grin on their faces until the gruesome end. It was a successful zombie movie that killed off main characters in a grisly way, all while keeping the tone light and acceptable.…
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There are two things that horror movies tend to iconize. The obvious ones are horror characters. Freddy, Jason, Michael Myers, and Leatherface are what I like to call the big four. Venerable horror figures with franchises that can last the test of time. Horror characters that multiple actors can play without anybody getting upset about it. I’m a man of a certain age, and the Halloween costumes of all four characters are just as relevant now as they were in…
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DEATH BECOMES HER is my kind of horror flick -not super scary, but bizarre, hair-raising, and borderline chilling. Spooky movies need an absurd plot, music that pumps your heart along with a lightning storm in the middle of the night, a kick-ass cast, and humorous moments. Robert Zemeckis created a most intriguing comedy, fantasy, and horror film in 1992, which won an Oscar for Special and Visual Effects. Looking younger than your actual age is still a thing in Hollywood. The…
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THE PRIDE OF THE YANKEES is more than just another journey through sports. It was a sentimental and romantic story about a poor kid who achieved his dream. It had depth and tenacity that came from Lou’s gut and soul. It is a classic sports film.…
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APPLES NEVER FALL shines a glaring light on the misrepresentation of family dynamics.…
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To my surprise, this is a lot stronger from a comedic standpoint than the previous TED film (And much better than the past 10 years of FAMILY GUY).…
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