“First Contact” fails to deliver any elevated thrills, but it may just quality as a guilty pleasure for fans of mindless popcorn flicks. Writer/director …continue reading Reel Review: First Contact (2023)
A heady sci-fi mystery with big ideas, John Carpenter’s underrated “Prince of Darkness” isn’t easy to digest but is well worth the effort. Prince …continue reading Carpenter Tribute: Prince of Darkness
A gorefest Ozploitation film relying on literal cheap tricks to pull off the entire production, from digital special effects to reusing sets. Meteorites turn …continue reading The Daily Dig: Undead (2003)
Outstanding sets and expert-level special effects costumes are a far cry from Hooper’s earlier DIY filmmaking and a ton of fun. It’s Martians versus …continue reading The Daily Dig: Invaders From Mars (1986)
This one is for those who have a soft spot in their black hearts for cheesy eighties sci-fi horror that borders between spoof and …continue reading The Daily Dig: Transformations (1988)
It’s a surreal sci-fi double feature with two new releases, indie horror “Capsules” and the absurdist comedy “Smoking Causes Coughing”. Leonardo DiCaprio is one …continue reading Adventures in Movies: Sci-Fi Cinema
With impressive creativity and craftsmanship, “Abruptio” is astonishing — a film full of puppets that probes the depth of humanity. There’s a reason Evan …continue reading Reel Review: Abruptio (2023)
The 40-year-old “Videodrome” is an enduring classic that explores the debate about whether violence in the media causes violence in society. David Cronenberg’s 1983 …continue reading 40 Year Anniversary of “Videodrome” (1983)
A strong cast and FX legend weren’t enough to make this 50s sci-fi throwback anything more than vanilla with an uninspired alien creature. Teens …continue reading The Daily Dig: Without Warning (1980)
“They Crawl Beneath” is a fun popcorn flick that doesn’t try to be anything more than a tense and satisfying creature feature. For many …continue reading Reel Review: They Crawl Beneath
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