The pairing of Johnny Depp and Tim Burton has been one of the most talked-about actor/director collaborations of the last 25 years. However, with Burton’s latest film, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children opening this week, we take a look back at the famously macabre director’s adventures without his favorite muse. Pee-wee’s Big Adventure (1985) … Continue reading
by Byron BixlerMany times have we seen the story of the old, curmudgeonly man forced by circumstance into close quarters with an eccentric kid, the pair not liking each other at first, but eventually forming a heartfelt bond. However, it has rarely been told with such intelligence and infectious energy as it is in Hunt … Continue reading
by Elizabeth EstenThrowbacks to 1980s cinema have become more popular recently, and whenever these films come out, they bring me such joy. Unfortunately, many flop at the box office and end up going unseen by the masses — even if they happen to pop up on Netflix later. In a deluge of poorly done remakes … Continue reading
by Stephen SheaMorris From America tells the humorous but touching story of a 13-year-old kid from America who has just moved to a small town in Germany with his father (Craig Robinson). Morris (Markees Christmas) is a fish out of water and his new situation makes for an interesting and funny film about adapting to … Continue reading
by Brett RogalskyA few headlines were difficult to ignore following the Sundance Film Festival. One of these headlines was “Daniel Radcliffe’s Farting Corpse Movie Prompts Walk-Outs.” Fair enough. To get the obvious elephant in the room out of the way, yes, the corpse in the movie farts. A lot. It’s a recurring thematic element that’s … Continue reading
by Elizabeth Esten For many horror movie geeks, myself included, remakes of our favorite horror classics are either OK at best or insults to their source material. There’s a laundry list of completed remakes and remakes currently in development that have revisited some of horror’s greatest offerings. Most of these classics don’t need a reimagining … Continue reading
by Mikayla Mislak How can I love you constantly With my inconsistent gaze? Will you run away from me If I forget to hold your hand? Would you see me as a stranger If you couldn’t spot me in a crowd? Would you love me still If I awoke as a woman When you thought … Continue reading
by Byron BixlerMy relationship with the Beverly Hills Cop franchise goes like this: The first film is one of my favorite comedies. It was a total surprise — an instant favorite straight out of the gate. It was also the first movie that helped me discover my inexplicable love of ’80s Eddie Murphy films. The … Continue reading
by Justin MadoreThere’s a certain hesitation I have when I go to see horror and comedy movies, regardless of the praise they may or may not be receiving. People rarely agree on the merits of these genres, since what scares you or makes you laugh varies so much from person to person. Because of this, … Continue reading
