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.
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.
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.
A look back at the career of Leonard Nimoy after learning that Nimoy had passed away. Nimoy’s professional intersections with William Shatner is also covered.
A review of the ‘Ninja Trilogy’ – the three early ninja-focused films from 1980s production company Cannon Films that all featured Sho Kosugi.
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.
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.
A detailed examination of the development, production, and aftermath surrounding the making of Michael Cimino’s film, “Heaven’s Gate.”
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.
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.
A look back at the most enduring films of summer of 1987 – “Predator” and “Robocop.” The legacy of both films is examined and contrasted.