Zemeckis styled Death Becomes Her as a modern fairy tale for adults. The actors play with a conscious theatrical exaggeration especially Bruce Willis
Spaceballs is a rare example of such a comprehensive parody of sci-fi cinema. For fans of good sci-fi and well-done comedy, it’s a must-watch.
In 1975 Jaws began its triumphant march across screens worldwide, becoming, until the release of Star Wars, the highest-grossing film in cinematic history.
North by Northwest once again confirmed Hitchcock's genius, his unparalleled skill in telling stories, his complete control over the viewer’s emotions.
Horror films, offering a dose of safe fear, have undeniable therapeutic value. Looking at Spielberg’s filmography, Poltergeist was his last horror outing.
Several American critics wrote that The Silent Star / First Spaceship On Venus is the best-looking cosmic SF film of those years produced outside Hollywood.
Pilot Pirx's Inquest is quite watchable. This is due to the absolutely serious treatment of the subject matter by the director. The charade on the Goliath...
Simone is an example of a comedy offering laughter tinged with bitter irony but it is still science fiction. For Truman Show enthusiasts, it's a must-see.
Matthew Modine once told Stanley Kubrick a joke. "Imagine you died." Kubrick replied, "It's not funny." "But imagine if Steven Spielberg also died." "And that's actually...
Hollywood very rarely uses Stanislaw Lem's science fiction works. Steven Soderbergh turned out to be a notable exception.