Movie reviews
Blockbuster Showdown: ‘Godzilla x Kong’ to Dominate ‘Monkey Man’ and ‘First Omen’ at the Box Office
Blockbuster Showdown: ‘Godzilla x Kong’ is set to dominate ‘Monkey Man’ and ‘The First Omen’ at the box office. After successful debut, the monster film has raked in $95 million domestically and $210 million globally. It’s expected to make $32-36 million in its second weekend. ‘Monkey Man’ eyes $12 million, while ‘The First Omen’ forecasts …
Empowering Indigenous Filmmakers: The Wagua Brothers and ‘Bila Burba’ in Panama
Empowering Indigenous Filmmakers: The Wagua Brothers and ‘Bila Burba’ in Panama While a number of films have been made about Panama’s Indigenous communities, few are by native filmmakers themselves. To date, perhaps only three Indigenous Panamanian filmmakers have ventured into filmmaking. Duiren Wagua, whose documentary feature debut “Bila Burba” plays at this year’s 12th Panama …
Unleashing Indigenous Voices: The Rise of Filmmaking in Panama through ‘Bila Burba’
Unleashing Indigenous Voices: The Rise of Filmmaking in Panama through ‘Bila Burba’ While a number of films have been made about Panama’s Indigenous communities, few are by native filmmakers themselves. To date, perhaps only three Indigenous Panamanian filmmakers have ventured into filmmaking. Duiren Wagua, whose documentary feature debut “Bila Burba” plays at this year’s 12th …
Film Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)
The worst in a string of increasingly pointless sequels to Sean S. Cunningham’s crude slasher hit, this installment provided clear evidence that the “slasher” subgenre, already creatively dead, was no longer financially viable. This time around, unstoppable supernatural thug Jason Voorhees — imprisoned at the bottom of a lake by his telekinetic foe Tina in …
Film The Gate (1987)
Film “The Gate” (1987) follows young Glen & Terry exploring a mysterious hole that turns out to be the Gate to Hell. They inadvertently summon demons after a sacrificial act. The movie was a surprise hit, leading to a sequel titled “Gate II”. The film is a mix of fantasy, horror, and thriller genres, captivating …
Adult Film Blaze (1996)
“Blaze” is a 1996 adult film centered around the story of two individuals tasked with watching over their boss’s girlfriend. The film features actors Melissa Hill, Vince Voyeur, and Carressa Savage. The movie carries an MPAA rating of NR (Not Rated) and falls under the adult genre category. Like many films in this genre, “Blaze” …
Adult Film Blaze (1996)
The adult film “Blaze” (1996) centers on two lowlifes who are tasked with caring for their boss’s girlfriend. The film stars Melissa Hill, Vince Voyeur, and Carressa Savage. The movie carries an MPAA rating of NR and falls under the genre of adult entertainment.
Film The Living Daylights (1987)
The Living Daylights portrays Timothy Dalton as James Bond for the first time, with a storyline based on an Ian Fleming short story. Bond is on a mission to assist in the defection of a KGB agent and thwart a sniper targeting him. Maryam d’Abo plays a mysterious femme fatale, adding intrigue to the plot. …
Highly Anticipated Franchise Revivals Predicted to Dominate Box Office
The 2023 box office was impacted by strike delays and franchise fatigue. 2024 plans to revive franchises in a big way. 17 films are expected to exceed $100 million in their first four weeks, mostly franchise-based. The only original film in the mix is John Krasinski’s “IF.” Marvel’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” is predicted to be …
Film Frankenhooker (1990)
Film “Frankenhooker” from 1990 is a horror exploitation-comedy directed by Frank Henenlotter, known for Basket Case. James Lorinz stars as a mad scientist who uses shapely female parts to rebuild his girlfriend after a tragic accident involving a lawnmower. He creates a formula for “supercrack” which causes explosive results. The film features crude but hilarious …