No Frankenstein adaptation happens in a vacuum. It’s not just Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel which precdes any new telling of the story Victor Frankenstein and his monster. Filmmakers must also contend with the 1931 James Whale movie and its superior 1935 sequel. Even the Mel Brooks spoof Young Frankenstein looms
HIGHLANDER Remake Grows
Revisiting Highlander recently, I was struck by the fact that it hasn’t aged well at all, yet somehow remains outrageously entertaining. Connery remains good value as Ramirez, getting second billing, and a big payday, despite his role being nothing more than an extended cameo. His entire contribution was contractually obliged
Retro Review: THE LADY FROM SHANGHAI (1947)
The Lady From Shanghai (1947) has a lady in it, but she isn’t originally from Shanghai. This is clear because she can pronounce Rs and Ls and is shown competently driving a car. None the less, said lady did arrive from Shanghai at the beginning of the film. So, technically,
The SPOOKY SEASON Late Halloween Finale
As you guys know, we are late with this because I am an idiot who is not fully in control of his mailbox admin, but we couldn’t let it finish without a proper ending. This ain’t 2001: A Space Odyssey. So here is BlastofSilencejj with his final round-up of 31
Russo Bros. To RAMBO
Marvel stalwarts, Civil War and the final two Avengers movie directors Joe and Anthony Russo, are switching to Lionsgate for the John Rambo prequel film. Their production studio, AGBO, will be producing the project. The Russo Bros. will be Executive Producers. The Recruit star Noah Centineo is in final negotiations