Reviews

The Omen

August 15, 2000 // 0 Comments

When it came to the horror genre, the early 70s were not exactly an era in which the genre saw many quality releases, with the exception of "The Exorcist, " a movie that set entirely new standards and changed the definition of filmed horror. [...]

Léon, The Professional

August 14, 2000 // 0 Comments

Like "The Big Blue, " Luc Besson’s "Léon, The Professional" has been available here in the US in its American theatrical version only for the longest time, which was significantly cut as opposed to the Director’s original cut. [...]

Abbott And Costello Meet Frankenstein

August 11, 2000 // 0 Comments

Among all horror comedies ever made, "Abbott And Costello Meet Frankenstein" undoubtedly stands out as one of the most memorable highlights. Although the film itself is very good and incredibly funny, the reason for the honor has a lot to do [...]

Edward Scissorhands

August 11, 2000 // 0 Comments

The name Tim Burton has always been a guarantor for visionary movie making and a very strong visually driven direction. This style makes him a very distinguishable director but at the same time makes him very unique as well. No one makes movies like Tim [...]

Dinosaurus!

August 10, 2000 // 0 Comments

Dinosaurs stomping across tropical islands are a sight that has inspired many filmmakers and moviegoers alike. A menagerie of creatures has been conjured up by some of the most imaginative people over the years to create ever new stories to bring these [...]

Billy Joel: Live At Yankee Stadium

August 10, 2000 // 0 Comments

On June 22 and 23 of 1990, Billy Joel entered the stage at the New York Yankee Stadium as port of his ’Storm Front Tour’ and since, the concerts have become legendary. Playing to sold out crowds in his own hometown, Joel rocks the audience with a [...]

The Big Blue

August 9, 2000 // 0 Comments

Cut by 49 minutes and released with a new score, French director Luc Besson’s 1988 movie "The Big Blue" has not been seen very often in its original version here in the US. Thanks to Columbia TriStar Home Video we now have a beautiful version [...]

Brian’s Song

August 9, 2000 // 0 Comments

’Brian’s Song’ is a movie about two football players who go through the roughs of live together. Based on real-life events and produced as a TV show, the movie not only shows us football players at the highs and low, but also wraps a nicely human [...]

Phantasm IV: Oblivion

August 9, 2000 // 0 Comments

When critics are discussing filmmakers, it’s very common for the auteur theory to be mentioned. This is especially true when genre directors are being profiled. Directors such as Romero, Argento, Bava, and Carpenter are often lauded for their dedication [...]

Frankenstein Created Woman

August 8, 2000 // 0 Comments

Located somewhere between a love story and a tragedy, ’Frankenstein Created Woman’ is much less of an actual horror movie than the title may suggest. Baron Frankenstein (Peter Cushing) is still on the search for the secret of life and with the help of [...]
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