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Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis—when I was a kid killing time, I couldn’t have imagined this.We’ve discussed a fair number of 90s horror movies this season. Dr. Giggles immediately comes to mind. It’s a film that, like many horr…

Jean-Claude Van Damme’s Cyborg is a curious artifact from the twilight years of Cannon Films, a studio once synonymous with over-the-top action cinema. Released a year after his breakout role in Bloodsport, this film is a stark reminder of the…

We’ve slogged through our fair share of 90s horror flicks, and let’s just say, Dr. Giggles isn’t a shining star in that cinematic graveyard.Clocking in at a mere 90 minutes, Dr. Giggles somehow manages to feel like an eternity. It&…

It’s hard to imagine a creator trying to undermine their own creation. Such is the case with 1989’s Shocker, Wes Craven was disgruntled with Bob Shaye (head of New Line Cinema) for not allowing him to be involved in any future Night…

On paper, Van Helsing seemed like a surefire hit. With a charismatic lead like Hugh Jackman, the director of two successful Mummy films, and a greatest hits package of Universal Monsters - it’s easy to see why Universal Studios placed such hig…

Movies can be a big deal for kids. They shape the way we think. Our interests, our loves and our deepest desires. Sometimes even our fears. I was afraid of getting bullied. I’m pretty sure it gave me the anxiety disorder I’ve suffered wi…

The path to hell is paved with good intentions. Director Sylvester Stallone’s Staying Alive looked to elevate Tony Manero and his continued adventures. However Saturday Night Fever wasn’t just a great film, it was cultural touchston…

When I was growing up, action heroes were the biggest thing on the planet. No matter how shitty my life got, I had those action stars. I’d spend hours cutting out articles and collecting posters. It consumed my very existence.As a kid who got …

A Cult Classic in the Making?Jaws: The Revenge has often been dismissed as a cinematic dud, a far cry from its predecessors, but in 2024 a reevaluation is in order. This underrated gem is a surprisingly enjoyable throwback to the 80s, packed with ch…

First, let me be transparent and ask: How do you quantify 30 years of friendship? It’s incredibly hard for me to find words to describe our personal relationship. I truly do believe that friendship is like wine over the passage of time. It bec…