SUPER DARK TIMES. Behind the seemingly innocent suspenseful story lurks a real drama
I can’t help but feel that if the late 1990s were “super dark times,” the present era has brought “hyper darker times,” and...
CHRISTINE: A Collision of Visions from Two Great Horror Narrators—John Carpenter and Stephen King
In Christine, Carpenter likely won’t scare you, but for pop culture treasure hunters of the ’80s, this is an endless mine of delight.
AMERICAN CYBORG: Robot Cinema Beyond "Terminator" and "RoboCop"
“American Cyborg” reminds us that action films can still deliver strong emotions.
BETTER WATCH OUT. Stands out above the mediocrity
Titles like Killer Christmas, Mother Krampus, Red Christmas, and The Elf have surfaced in recent years, but only one stands out above the mediocrity:...
RE:CREATORS. A Thought-Provoking Anime with Elements of Science Fiction and Fantasy
Re:Creators is a unique show that every anime fan should check out.
PARASITES: An 80-minute race against time with a claustrophobic atmosphere.
The neighborhood where I live used to be called "The Land of Flying Hatchets," and indeed, a lot happened here, as you'd expect from a place where...
DR. STRANGE. A Film Surprising in Many Ways, Made Long Before the MCU
Dr. Strange written and directed by Philip DeGuere is a variation on the sorcerer’s origin, quite faithfully capturing the essence of the original.
THE LOVE WITCH: A return to the past in a refreshed, subversive form
“The Love Witch” doesn’t just look like it’s from a past era, its story actually takes place in that era.
