When David Lean’s 1962 epic "Lawrence of Arabia" first appeared on movie screens, it was hailed as an evolutionary leap in large-scale filmmaking and storytelling. When it blazed in 1989 again, courtesy of an extensive restoration to its [...]
At times, it seems that everyone in the world hates Microsoft. There was the recent box-office dud ’AntiTrust’, which took veiled potshots at the software giant and it’s founder Bill Gates. And now, we have an earlier film, 1998’s ’Ivory [...]
’Thunderbirds are go!’ If that phrase jogs some long-repressed childhood memory of marionettes piloting exotic vehicles across highly-detailed miniature landscapes then get ready to re-experience ’Thunderbirds.’ ’Thunderbirds’ stands as [...]
People hate change. In psychology, we learn that any change, be it positive or negative, creates stress. There is even a scale listing the most stressful life-changes. The same is true when applied to movies. Audiences don’t like it when you mess with a [...]
"Torn Curtain" is notable as production number 50 from the most recognized film director in the world, Alfred Hitchcock, and comes to us on DVD as another disc in the stellar package of Universal’s "The Alfred Hitchcock Collection." [...]
In the 21st century, Earth is dying. Starved of food and water, mankind has to look in space for new supply sources and a mission to Mars is initiated. Sadly the missions goes awry when AMEE, the ship’s robot is malfunctioning and set on a mission to [...]
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 [...]
’Krull’ is one of the few fantasy highlights that really takes viewers not a different world. A world where centaurs are as real as dark wizards and sorcerers who use their powers to kill their foes. Stylish put in place and with great special effects [...]
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 [...]
The Criterion Collection defines itself as "A series of important classic and contemporary films." Now, the question is, does "The Rock" fit that description? "The Rock" initially presents itself as just another high-tech, [...]
