From the eerie minds of Alfred Gough, Miles Millar, and the visionary director Tim Burton comes the enchanting first season of Wednesday, now available on Blu-ray. If you missed the initial streaming run on Netflix, fear not, for this bewitching series is ready to charm audiences once more with its blend of kookiness and mystery. Starring the talented Jenna Ortega as the iconic Wednesday Addams, the series takes us on a spellbinding journey through her formative years at Nevermore Academy.
Read MoreThe Rock-afire Explosion (2008)
I would guess that most people in the US at least have a passing familiarity with Chuck E Cheese. However, if you grew up in the ‘80s and were in certain parts of the country, their pizza restaurant/arcade hall competitor was probably your location of choice for birthday parties and rewards for good grade cards. ShowBiz Pizza Place operated from 1979 until it was completely absorbed by Chuck E Cheese in the mid-90s.
Read MoreThe Ghosts of Monday (2022)
If you’re going to lift, lift from the best. Francesco Cinquemani’s The Ghosts of Monday tiptoes through the paths trod by The Shining, Rosemary’s Baby, and even The Beyond, but does it have a unique perspective? I would say that the lo-fi digital look, the setting of Cyprus, and themes about voyeurism do add a wrinkle to the more familiar story beats. The film also boasts some star power in the form of fan-favorite actor Julian Sands.
Read MoreUnmasking the Idol (1986)
Do you like James Bond? How about ‘80s ninja flicks? Old school GI Joe cartoons?
Read MoreLaurel & Hardy: The Definitive Restorations (2020) - Blu-ray
Beginning as a 7-year-old in the early eighties, I’ve consistently had a bit of a personal connection with Laurel and Hardy. I’ve always been a huge fan of all of the classic comedy teams – Three Stooges, Abbott & Costello, ZaSu Pitts/Thelma Todd, The Little Rascals, The Marx Brothers. I was lucky enough to catch the tail end of an era in which it was pretty common for shorts to be shown prior to the features in the tiny movie theater where I grew up.
Read MoreHarpoon (2019) - Blu-ray
I’m a sucker for films that take place in one location. The critically acclaimed Cube comes to mind, but it doesn’t get any better than the wide and open world of the ocean. I mean, when you really think about it, the ocean is a lot like space.
Read MoreSatanic Panic (2019) - Blu-ray
In Satanic Panic, Sam’s first day as a pizza delivery driver is not going according to plan. At the end of a long day and not enough tips, her last delivery turns out to be for a group of Satanists looking for someone to sacrifice. Now in a fight for her life, Sam must fend off witches, evil spells and demonic creatures, all while trying to keep her body and soul intact.
Read MoreGhost World (2001) - Blu-ray
Based on a 90s cult comic released in 2001, it was an eerily prescient look into the future, foretelling the rise of hipster culture and beautifully encapsulating the struggle of twenty-something Millennials in the 2010s before that struggle had ever begun. It’s a coming of age story focalized through two teenage girls that don't have sexual awakening at its’ center. It’s a movie that, like people, goes through cycles, and those who’ve loved it at one point in their lives may find that it gains and loses and regains relevance as they age, change, and grow.
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