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Columns/Features

Old Stars, New Tricks: What the Mid-Life Crisis Movies of Burt Lancaster, Rock Hudson, and Charlton Heston Taught Us About Getting Old.

Getting old ain’t easy, especially in Hollywood. And let’s face it, some actors simply refuse to do it. Older actors playing younger roles is...

Fred ShahadiSeptember 1, 2023

Interviews

A Very Bad, Bad Guy: An Interview with ’52-Pickup’s’ John Glover

52-Pick-Up (1986) is a vastly underrated classic that deserves far more attention. Based on the Elmore Leonard novel of the same name, this dark...

Fred ShahadiApril 10, 2023

Animation

‘Cartoon Voices of the Golden Age, 1930-70’ (review)

Cartoon Voices of the Golden Age, 1930-70, Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 Written by Keith Scott Published by Bear Manor Media In the...

Steven ThompsonNovember 15, 2022

Convention/Destination

FOG! Chats With Jeffrey Combs

Jeffrey Combs came to iconic prominence in 1985 with his role as Dr. Herbert West in director Stuart Gordon’s (From Beyond, Dagon) Lovecraftian horror...

Guest BloggerSeptember 30, 2019

Columns/Features

‘Homecoming’: Great Acting For Amazon’s Latest Slow-Burn

It’s difficult to review a series like this without giving it away. There are definitely parts of the show I really want to discuss...

Fred ShahadiNovember 9, 2018

Books

‘Bill Duke: My 40-Year Career on Screen and Behind the Camera’ (book review)

Bill Duke: My 40-Year Career on Screen and Behind the Camera By Bill Duke Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Many a memoir has begun...

Steven ThompsonNovember 9, 2018

Movies

‘Tea With the Dames’ (review)

Produced by Sally Angel, Karen Steyn Directed by Roger Michell Starring Joan Plowright, Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Eileen Atkins In this delightfully informal...

Sharon KnolleSeptember 21, 2018