"The Legend of Drunken Master" was released theatrically in the U.S. in October 2000 by Disney-owned Dimension Films. The original title of what is arguably Jackie Chan’s finest film is "Drunken Master 2" and it was a smash hit in [...]
An odd-duck entry in the Hitchcock catalog, 1955’s "The Trouble With Harry" was something of an experiment for the Master of Suspense. The film lacked a big star roster (although it introduced a mega-star to be), immersed its pitch-black [...]
Apparently, there are two Adam Sandlers working in Hollywood. Both Adams enjoy making movies where the quirky hero overcomes great obstacles, gets the girl, and saves the day. Since 1995, these twin brothers have grown in popularity, going from cult [...]
I would assume that if you’re reading this you’re most likely familiar with and probably a fan of Stanley Kubrick’s classic nuclear satire, "Dr. Strangelove Or: How I Stopped Worrying And Learned To Love the Bomb." Assuming, however, [...]
In the past, we’ve discussed the fashion in which Hollywood works in trends. Typically, we speak of this in terms of theatrical releases. But, recently, we’ve seen a trend in home video releases. It appears that all hell is breaking loose, as the [...]
In the realm of film criticism, movies must sometimes be judged in the same way as just about anything else in life, that is, did it accomplish what it set out to do? For example, did the comedy make you laugh? Did the drama make you cry? When viewed in [...]
In a recent interview with MTV, mega-star Jim Carrey said he still has people come up to him and explain how they just can’t get enough of "Dumb & Dumber", the film that was a surprise hit for he and directors Bobby and Peter Farrelly. I [...]
Once again, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is bringing us a set of Double Features. This time, the common theme is college comedies from the 80s, including the 1984 "Revenge Of The Nerds" and its 1987 sequel "Revenge Of The Nerds [...]
I always pay close attention to movie titles. I’m not talking about just the movies, I’m talking about the actual name of the movie. While movie stars and plots typically sell a picture, a title can also play a big role into a film’s success. [...]
There are those who say that popular media is intellectually bankrupt and may actually be making people dumber. I personally disagree with this, as I learned everything I know from movies and television and I’m a walking encyclopedia of fun-filled [...]
