Hunt for Red October

The Hunt for Red October

The defection of a beloved yet eccentric military commander threatens to tip the balance in a tense standoff between Russia and NATO, leaving the world teetering on the edge of nuclear Armageddon. No, that's not the news. It's The Hunt for Red October. Based on Tom Clancy's breakout thriller and…
July 11, 20236 Comments
Heat

Heat

Few films have captured the bloody logic and shifting loyalties of the criminal underworld with as much intensity and finesse as Michael Mann's 1995 classic, Heat. This movie is the high point of High 90s cinema, and with good reason. As we'll see, every element is executed with virtuoso precision…
June 29, 202311 Comments
Darkman

Darkman: Shadier Than The Shadow

In the domain of pulp-inspired superhero movies, Darkman stands as a shining example of how to adapt a beloved character to the silver screen without featuring that character at all. What do I mean? Read and learn. Released in 1990, Darkman not only delivers a thrilling narrative but also proves…
June 21, 202310 Comments
Virtual Force

Virtual Morality

A reader writes: There's a question I've been wondering; admittedly, it's not an issue of great philosophical importance, but still, one that I'd like answered; it has to do with video games. Recently I've heard arguments from Priests against the whole idea of violent video games and, to a certain…
June 20, 20236 Comments
Our Rainbow

Pride Is Cancelled

Just a few quick reminders that the Death Cult isn't invincible. Next up, disputed but encouraging: And to save the biggest white pill for last: These past few years, when people tried to rationalize persisting in cooperation with evil because "Boycotts don't work," I'd point out that God doesn't command…
June 14, 20235 Comments
The Mummy

The Mummy: The Post-80s Indy We Deserved

This blog's comparative movie reviews have struck a chord with readers. Today, we embark on a thrilling expedition into one of the most underrated treasures of the late 20th century: The Mummy (1999). As we dust off this Brendan Fraser-led gem, we'll explore how it outshines any post-1980s Indiana Jones…
June 13, 202317 Comments
Mothman Prophecies

The Mothman Prophecies: More X-Files than The X-Files

In the paranormal thriller genre, few franchises have captured the imagination of audiences like The X-Files. Its gripping tales of relentless investigations into high strangeness for the pursuit of truth have become iconic. However, when it comes to translating the essence of the series onto the big screen, 1998's The…
June 8, 20235 Comments
Dark City

Dark City

"What's the best Matrix movie?" is a question no one asks. Because the answer seems obvious. But it's not. Because what everyone misses is that the film which handles the style and themes of The Matrix better than any other isn't an official Matrix installment at all. In the labyrinthine…
June 1, 202315 Comments
Monastery

Return to the Monastery

The mech genre poses several pressing questions and challenges for creators - and that goes double for game devs. Allow ground-up mech construction, or minute modification of stock templates? Dumb fire-and-forget rockets, or Macross missile spam? Granular wargame strategy or white-knuckle dogfights? To answer these and other burning questions, Mildra…
May 31, 2023
Hellboy II The Golden Army

Hellboy II: The Golden Army

I've been a fan of Guillermo del Toro's work since his first feature film, Cronos. He's a director with a singular vision, an unmatched mastery of the macabre, and a true artistic flair. So when I heard he was making a sequel to his 2004 hit Hellboy, I was thrilled.…
May 16, 20239 Comments