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.
Category: Reviews/Commentary
Micro by Michael Crichton
A review and critique of Michael Crichton’s final book “Micro.” The book was co-written by Richard Preston.
“Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.” Masterworks Volume 1
A review of the first Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Marvel Masterworks volume. Featuring classic work by Jim Steranko, Jack Kirby, and Stan Lee.
Steve Jobs By Walter Isaacson
A detailed review of the Steve Jobs biography by Walter Isaacson. Every of the major ears in Jobs’s life is covered in depth.
“Golden Age Marvel Comics” Omnibus
A review of the “Golden Age Marvel Comics” omnibus, reprinting “Marvel Comics” #1 and “Marvel Mystery Comics #2-12.” This collection features a new restoration.
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.
Last Starfighter 2: Dangling Threads in “The Last Starfighter”
Speculation on possible sequel plot points for “The Last Starfighter” and news updates regarding the potential for a sequel to the classic 1984 film.
A Reaction to Stephen G. Bloom’s Iowa
A reaction to Stephen G. Bloom’s controversial observations on the state of Iowa for The Atlantic magazine.
Last American Virgin (1982)
A detailed look at the film “The Last American Virgin,” with an comparisons to some of its contemporary films of the 1980s.
The Muppets (2011)
A review of “The Muppets” – the major Muppets film that the Walt Disney company used to relaunch that film franchise.