Tag Archives: Retrospective

Christian Bale’s Performance in The Dark Knight Deserves More Praise 15 Years Later

Fifteen years ago this week, Christopher Nolan released a little movie called The Dark Knight which delivered what I consider the best comic book film to date. It’s a rare example of an anticipated Hollywood blockbuster that lives up to the hype, an exceptional filmmaking piece that has only improved with age. Everything here clicks.… Read More »

Examining Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull 15 Years Later

After enduring endless years of rumors, canceled scripts, and constantly shifting release dates, the long-awaited return of Indiana Jones finally graced the big screen in the form of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. It mattered little that two decades had elapsed since the last adventure or that Harrison Ford now found… Read More »

Red Heat Is an Underappreciated Arnold Schwarzenegger Movie 35 Years Later

35 years on, Red Heat is an old-fashioned action extravaganza that still packs a punch. This underrated Arnold Schwarzenegger film teams up the larger-than-life star with the irrepressible Jim Belushi. Directed by the brilliant Walter Hill — creative force behind 48 Hrs. and The Warriors — this explosive 1988 flick is an adrenaline-fueled adventure filled.… Read More »

The Little Mermaid’s Impact Ushered in the Disney Animation Renaissance Era

Once upon a time, the Walt Disney Company faced a period of struggle and decline in its animation division. However, all of this changed after the release of The Little Mermaid, which revitalized Disney’s animation output and paved the way for the Disney Animation Renaissance Era. This period saw the release of several other company… Read More »

The Tommyknockers: Stephen King Miniseries Still Disappoints 30 Years Later

We all know that Stephen King is a prolific author, so it isn’t surprising that so many of his works were turned into films and television miniseries, and it’s less surprising that several of those adaptations are often forgotten. There was a push to make more, and adapt everything, because his work was hot, and… Read More »

Return of the Killer Tomatoes: George Clooney B-Movie Still Fun 45 Years Later

Vegetable, fruit, or girlfriend: that isn’t the question Return of the Killer Tomatoes asked in 1988, but maybe it should have been. The original Attack of the Killer Tomatoes came out in 1978 and reached cult status after clips of the parody film aired on an episode of Muppet Babies. Fozzie was assaulted by silly… Read More »

Forgetting Sarah Marshall Is Still a Good Sexy Cry 15 Years Later

Men are often worse when it comes to appreciating clever romantic comedies (myself included), but it’s such a relatable topic, as most of us have been there. It’s not common for these types of movies to have a man as the main character, however, and to give him a thoughtful arc. It’s rewarding to see… Read More »