Quatermain or Cannon Films’ Indiana Jones
Detailed reviews of the Cannon Films productions “King Solomon’s Mines” and “Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold” that aped the “Indiana Jones” films.
Category: Movies
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
A comprehensive review of “Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens,” featuring character and scene breakdowns as well as high-level reactions.
The Legend of Billie Jean – 30 Years Later
A look back at the 1985 film “The Legend of Billie Jean” that starred Helen Slater. The film was a representative 1980s teen film that foresaw media trends.
Fleischer Studios’ Superman Shorts: A Detailed Look
An episode-by-episode look back at each of the 1941 Fleischer Studios Superman shorts that were highly influential for later animated comic book adaptations.
Jodorowsky’s Dune (2013) – An Experience
An in-depth look at the 2013 documentary about Alejandro Jodorowsky’s mission to realize a film adaptation of Frank Herbert’s novel “Dune.”
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.
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.”