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SepTMNTber – TMNT (2007) Review
When I found out the Turtles was going to be getting a brand new movie in 2007 and it would be fully computer animated, I was so stoked. It had been probably fifteen years since CONTINUE READING…
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SepTMNTber – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III Review
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III is the black sheep of the Turtles trilogy and I’m not exactly sure why. I know it’s a departure from their escapades fighting the Foot Clan and there’s no Shredder, CONTINUE READING…
90s
SepTMNTber – Secret of the Ooze Review
After the massive success of the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, everyone I knew went crazy waiting for the sequel. What got me most excited was all the rumors that we’d be seeing Bebop CONTINUE READING…
90s
SepTMNTber – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the Movie Review
It’s September and to celebrate the digital release of Mutant Mayhem (I have yet to go back to the theaters), I’m going through my SepTMNTber posts from my old blog. I can’t believe it’s been CONTINUE READING…
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The Influence of Iconic Cars in Retro Pop Culture
Retro pop culture is a treasure trove of nostalgia, encapsulating the spirit of bygone eras through music, fashion, and cinema. Among the many elements that define retro pop culture, classic cars stand out as symbols CONTINUE READING…
90s
Diving into ‘The Green Mile’s’ Lasting Echo
In 1999, the silver screen welcomed an unforgettable character who would forever be etched in the annals of cinematic history. Standing tall, both figuratively and literally, was Michael Clarke Duncan’s portrayal of John Coffey in CONTINUE READING…
80s
5 Nostalgic Movies Ruined By Time
If you’ve read my writing online over the past 15 years or listened to any of my many (some would say too many) podcast projects, you know that I love collecting VHS tapes. I have CONTINUE READING…
80s
The Best Horror Movies of the 80s
The 1980s was a phenomenal decade for horror films that pushed the genre forward and introduced iconic villains. Advancements in special effects allowed practical effects artists to create disturbing imagery that felt real and visceral. CONTINUE READING…
80s
The Last Action Heroes: A Journey into the Golden Age of Action Movies
In a world where action movies rule supreme, there is one decade that stands above the rest, the 1980s! Recently I discovered the book, The Last Action Heroes: The Triumphs, Flops and Feuds of Hollywood’s CONTINUE READING…
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How Cigarettes Dominated Old Hollywood Films – And Why They Stopped
Cigarette smoking is still widely promoted in popular media, even though cigarettes are the leading cause of lung cancer. Granted the numbers may have decreased in recent years, but the use of cigarettes is still CONTINUE READING…
80s
First Watch: The Woman in Red (1984)
This “First Watch” review covers the 1984 comedy film The Woman in Red starring Gene Wilder, Kelly LeBrock, Gilda Radner, and Charles Grodin. The movie was directed by Wilder and is based on the 1976 CONTINUE READING…
80s
Looking Back at Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure
Some of my earliest memories include Pee-Wee Herman. My brother took piano lessons when I was really little, and on Saturday mornings after his lesson, my mother would try to wear us out and keep CONTINUE READING…
70s
The Original Marvel Cinematic Universe
For kids growing up over the last 20 years, Marvel superheroes have always been big screen icons, beloved by children and adults alike for their extravagant silver screen adventures. But those of us who grew CONTINUE READING…
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’90s Horror Movies That Still Hold Up
The ’90s were a golden era for movies and a decade of innovation. That’s why the 1990s have brought us so many spectacular films which still hold up and have become instant classics. Grab some CONTINUE READING…
80s
First Watch: Raw Deal (1986)
This “First Watch” review covers the 1986 action film Raw Deal starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Darren McGavin, Kathryn Harrold, and Sam Wanamaker. This movie was released in-between the blockbuster hits Commando and Predator. It was a flop at the CONTINUE READING…
