Editorials

Psycho is a classic psychological thriller and horror film that has become iconic in the history of cinema and has forever etched itself into horror and pop culture. Regarding the success of the film, Hitchcock said, “Thirty-three percent of the effect of Psycho was due to the music.” However, in …

The world was introduced to The Exorcist III thirty five years ago on August 17, 1990, the second sequel to the classic horror film, The Exorcist (read our retro review here), from 1973. It was directed by the author of the original novel, William Peter Blatty, which he based off the …

I don’t even know if I will find enough words. Some people in your life have influence. Even if you were not a fan of Ozzy, you definitely knew his name. That’s what made Ozzy so special; he was nomadic with music even as a solo artist. If you ask …

Final Destination Movies have a very clear format. Friends gather at a public event, and it results in a tragedy of mass death amidst geysers of blood and piles of bodies. The tragedy is seen ahead of time in a clairvoyant vision by our protagonist, and a select few people are …

It’s been a while, but I’m back with a list I’ve been planning for a long time: my all time favorite action sequences. A truly memorable sequence is not just about fighting, car chases, or explosions – it must have more. It needs dynamic characters, great pacing, tension, a nail …

We all know the big names in horror; most are memorable to everyone, whether they are fans or not. Some movies were destined to be mass-produced. Some movies, however, never hit the theaters. These are movies I love, and I cherish the moments from the “old days” where there was …

It was such a tragedy to learn of Val Kilmer’s death. The world lost such a talent on April 1, 2025. It is hard to believe that such a constant presence in pop culture for over 40 years is gone. At least, we have solace in the plethora of films …

Note: This Op-Ed is speaking about bootlegs for the purpose of film preservation, and not about film piracy. The mentions of bootlegs in this article apply only to films that are inaccessible through proper legal channels. While the now-present “future” may not have the promised flying cars or routine trips …

Two of my favorite short films I reviewed recently are Real Cool Time (you may read my review here) and The Ghost That Wouldn’t Die (you may read my review here). We are also a fan of the feature film that introduced us to Devin Crane, Morbid Colors (you may …

I know that it’s been a little while since 2023’s The Haunted Mansion and even longer for the Eddie Murphy vehicle in 2003. It is worth noting that there is a 20-year gap between these two films and both took différent approaches toward emulating the Disney attraction that it was …