FAREWELL
A key film of Russia’s Elem Klimov, and an interesting failure
THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST at 35
On the most controversial film of our time
THE EXOTIC ONES: THAT FABULOUS FILMMAKING FAMILY FROM MUSIC CITY, USA–THE ORMONDS
It’s hard to believe this large format hardcover is the first book devoted to the Ormonds, but I’m glad it’s finally here, and that it delivers on its promise
AESTHETIC DEVIATIONS: A CRITICAL VIEW OF AMERICAN SHOT-ON-VIDEO HORROR, 1984-1994
The first in-depth critical study of SOV horror, written by an author who really appreciates this stuff
William Friedkin’s Films, Ranked
On August 7, 2023, film director extraordinaire William Friedkin, a.k.a. Hurricane Billy, passed away. Here’s my ranking of his 20 features.
INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM
Another horror movie that doesn’t call itself horror
CAN’T STOP THE MUSIC
“A gay boy’s acid trip,” and an impossible to forget musical fiasco!
Cult Fiction 2: Movie Novelizations
Movie Novelizations: the good, the bad and the hard to find!
STARMAN
Sci fi romance from John Carpenter
COPPERHEAD
A much-neglected but crucial entry in the shot on video revolution of the 1980s