THE RUNNING MAN (1987)
The original adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, hailing from 1987
Tatsuya Nakadai: 1932-2025
Who is the greatest actor you’ve (probably) never heard of? I’d nominate the recently deceased Tatsuya Nakadai, one of the major players in classic Japanese cinema
TRON
A rare example of Disney, the most risk-averse studio in Hollywood, taking a chance on material that’s defiantly unique (borderline experimental, even) in both conception and execution
MS. 45
Quite simply, one of the greatest films to emerge from the Grindhouse era.
Fast Times with the Uncool
On Cameron Crowe’s FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH (the book) and THE UNCOOL
Drew Struzan: 1947-2025
Celebrating the work of America’s most iconic movie poster artist
TALES FROM THE GIMLI HOSPITAL
The debut feature of Canada’s Guy Maddin, and a potent signifier of what was to come
FACELESS
This is said to be one of the better films directed by the late Jess Franco
MAUSOLEUM
Plenty stupid, but a reasonably entertaining time-passer
XTRO
A rare example of a film that justifies the oft-abused Ed Wood comparison