For the second episode of our new Film at 11 podcast series, I’ve both chosen a new movie and switched 11-year-olds! This week, I introduce my son Thomas to director Joe Dante’s delightfully wicked dark comedy Gremlins. The kid was actually a little nervous going into this one. I first saw Gremlins when I was… Read More Film at 11 Podcast: Episode 2 | Gremlins (1984)
Most cult movies that are actively made with the intention of becoming cult movies from the outset just wind up missing their target and alienating everyone, both the multiplex mass audiences who don’t get what the film is supposed to be, and actual cult movie fans who don’t appreciate being pandered to. An argument can… Read More Just Be Cool | The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai (1984) Arrow Video Blu-ray
1984 was a year of explosive success at the theatrical box office, with a number of huge blockbuster hits that would remain beloved decades later. When the final results were tallied at the end of the year, no movie was bigger than Beverly Hills Cop. The action-comedy outgrossed the likes of The Karate Kid, Gremlins,… Read More Tell Me, Can You Feel It? | Beverly Hills Cop (1984) 4K Ultra HD
Just 21-years-old when his first feature film was released, Eddie Murphy had already dominated the stand-up comedy circuit and had single-handedly kept Saturday Night Live afloat on television. By the time Hollywood came calling, it seemed like nothing could stop his star from rising. Unlike other SNL alumni, Murphy chose to launch his movie career… Read More What the Hell Kind of Cop Are You? | 48 Hrs. (1982) 4K Ultra HD
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