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.
Tag: 1980s Films
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.
Losing Leonard Nimoy
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.
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.
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.
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.