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‘The Go-Go’s’: Review
by Conan Simmons – August 1, 2020 – 4:08pm Pleasant, inoffensive promotional film for fans and those unfamiliar with the band. From the opening titles revealing that Universal Music Group produced this picture you know right away that this is going to be nothing more than a fluff piece. Recounting the formation of the groupContinue reading “‘The Go-Go’s’: Review”
Deep Cuts – ‘Hostel’ is More Than You Think
by Conan Simmons – August 1, 2020 – 3:43pm Widely dismissed by critics upon release due to its graphic violence Eli Roth’s ‘Hostel’ is fresher than ever. It is a scathing indictment of U.S. foreign policy dressed up as over the top exploitation film. What many hoped was only a product of the time soonContinue reading “Deep Cuts – ‘Hostel’ is More Than You Think”
‘Hush…Hush, Sweet Charlotte’: Review
by Conan Simmons – July 31, 2020 – 10:25am Follow-up to ‘Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?’ is a perfect introduction into the southern gothic genre. Heavily influenced by the 1955 French film ‘Diabolique’ there is also a perfect amount of horror to enrich this classic mystery starring screen titans Bette Davis and Olivia de Havilland.Continue reading “‘Hush…Hush, Sweet Charlotte’: Review”
Major Overhaul for Movie Releases
by Conan Simmons – July 29, 2020 – 8:05pm Historic agreement threatens the future of theatrical exhibition. Universal Studios and AMC Theaters agree to 17 day release window before movies leave theaters. Earlier this year AMC announced they would ban Universal from showing movies at their theaters. That announcement came when Universal released ‘Trolls: WorldContinue reading “Major Overhaul for Movie Releases”