Cannon Films’ “Ninja Trilogy” (1981-1984)
A review of the ‘Ninja Trilogy’ – the three early ninja-focused films from 1980s production company Cannon Films that all featured Sho Kosugi.
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Steven Seagal’s Golden Era in Film (1988-1995)
Film reviews focused on Steven Seagal’s ‘Golden’ era and including part of his higher-profile ‘Silver’ era. This period spanned from 1988 thru 1995.
Re-Discovering The Lost Empire (1985) with Jim Wynorski
A look back at Jim Wynorski’s 1985 film “The Lost Empire,” with particular attention paid to some of Wynorski’s comments regarding the making of the film.
The Boy and his Tiger by Dan Dollar – Screenplay Review
“The Boy and his Tiger” was a Bill Watterson biopic screenplay by writer Dan Dollar that made the 2013 Black List. The story focused on Watterson’s Calvin & Hobbes.
The Amicus Adventures of Doug McClure & Kevin Connor
A look back at the films “The Land That Time Forgot,” “At the Earth’s Core,” “The People That Time Forgot,” and “Warlords of Atlantis.”
Lessons Learned from Michael Cimino’s Heaven’s Gate (1980)
A detailed examination of the development, production, and aftermath surrounding the making of Michael Cimino’s film, “Heaven’s Gate.”
Conan The Barbarian’s Film History
A comprehensive history of films based on Robert E. Howard’s “Conan,” analyzing the Arnold Schwarzenegger films, John Milius’s “King Conan,” and the 2011 remake.
Christopher Nolan’s Batman – Dark Knight Trilogy Reviewed – So Close
Analysis of Christopher Nolan’s Batman films. In particular, how the trilogy – because of “Dark Knight Rises” – fell just short of a perfection.
Charles Band’s Low Budget Films of the 1980s and 1990s
A look at the best of the 1980s and 1990s films produced by Charles Band. Band’s production companies included Empire Pictures and Full Moon Entertainment.
Action in Summer 1987: Robocop & Predator
A look back at the most enduring films of summer of 1987 – “Predator” and “Robocop.” The legacy of both films is examined and contrasted.