In the 1980s, the teen movie market was dominated in one corner by the libidinous sexcapades of the "Porky's" franchise and its various knockoffs and in the other by the uplifting but socially idealistic fairy tales of John Hughes. Arriving [...]
"The Bank Job" is a true heist film in the finest tradition. Based on a 1971 incident in London, the movie follows an elaborate bank robbery that was highly publicized only to be quickly stifled in the press for reasons that were never truly [...]
In the 1970s, Carter Smith's "The Ruins" might have been a clever exploitation film on the drive-in circuit, made on the cheap with minimal visual effects and a cast of unknowns. In 2008, it is soft-core torture porn that quite literally [...]
Walt Disney's interpretation of the Arthurian legend has always been considered one of his lesser productions. Based on the novel by T.H. White, "The Sword in the Stone" follows a young Arthur in his early adventures with Merlin the wizard. [...]
Joshua Logan's 1961 film "Fanny" has remained one of his most beloved movies, but for many years it has been difficult to track down. Warner Brothers' VHS edition has been out of print for years now, and the studio either lost or gave [...]
In 2005, Vince Vaughn organized a touring comedy show that traveled to 30 cities in a stupefying 30 days. Incorporating music, skits, and stand-up comedy, "The Wild West Comedy Show" was meant as a sort of throwback to Buffalo Bill's Wild [...]
Since ending his days on "Saturday Night Live, " Will Ferrell has staked out a niche for himself playing essentially the same character in various professions and costumes. Whether anchoring the news, driving a racecar or playing basketball, the [...]
It may be the greatest lost art of contemporary mainstream cinema. In the 1920s and 1930s, the short-form animated film was an integral part of the movie-going experience. With Felix the Cat, Betty Boop, and Mickey Mouse, movie studios created memorable [...]
"In 2086, two peaceful aliens journeyed to Earth, seeking our help. In return, they gave us the plans for our first hyperdrive, allowing mankind to open the doors to the stars…." So begins the prologue on each episode of "Adventures [...]
Among both fans and critics of Italian director Dario Argento, "Phenomena" is perhaps his most divisive film, elating some viewers with its giddy audacity and confounding others with its mondo bizarre excesses that overstep even the [...]
