Trailer Review: Babylon (2022)
Chad looks at the full trailer for "Babylon," a frenetic and wild exploration of Hollywood in the roaring twenties directed by Oscar winner Damien Chazelle.
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November 2022
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Maleficent (2014): Disney’s reimagining of Sleeping Beauty seems off-brand and less family-friendly than usual
Christian revisits Disney's ambitious and darkly operatic "Maleficent," a deeply flawed and revisionist update of the "Sleeping Beauty" classic.
Friday Music Video: When Doves Cry (1984)
This week's music video is a purple affair, as we look at Prince & The Revolution's groundbreaking "When Doves Cry" from his 1984 feature film "Purple Rain."
The New World (2005): Director Terence Malick’s exploration of the Pocahontas legend is his most lush and lyrical film
In celebration of Thanksgiving, Chad reviews Terence Malick's "The New World," a beautiful and romantic version of the Pocahontas story.
Friday Music Video: Smells Like Teen Spirit (1991)
Chad looks at Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit," a video that helped launch the 1990s grunge movement.
Glass Onion – A Knives Out Mystery (2022): The second entry in the murder mystery franchise is a twisty, puzzle box delight
Chad takes an early look at "Glass Onion," the much-anticipated sequel to the 2019 murder mystery "Knives Out."
The Village (2004): M. Night Shyamalan’s moody, atmospheric mystery is an underrated gem in his divisive filmography
Christian dives into the controversial filmography of director M. Night Shyamalan and revisits his atmospheric 2004 mystery thriller "The Village."
Material Girl (1985): Madonna’s most despised song produced one of her best music videos
As Madonna's iconic "Like A Virgin" turns 38, Chad revisits the album's music video for the second single, "Material Girl." A video that takes its inspiration from a certain classic Hollywood icon.
Blade Runner (1982): 40 years later, the landmark cyberpunk noir is still a frightening vision of humanity’s post-A.I. future
Ridley Scott's influential cyberpunk epic "Blade Runner" turns 40 this year. Chad takes the Voight-Kampff test and revisits this landmark 1982 film.
Friday Music Video: Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) [1983]
In 1983 the pop duo Eurythmics had their breakthrough hit with "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)," and the now iconic video helped define the early MTV era.
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962): 60 years later, the horror classic with its legendary, feuding stars remains a terrifying and campy delight
Chad looks at the cult classic "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?" a film overshadowed by the backstage drama of its legendary leading stars.