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The Fly and Science Fiction Horror (1958 – 1989)

Posted on June 10, 2025June 7, 2025 by Mike Brooks

The history of The Fly in film is a fascinating journey of horror, science fiction, and transformation, while spanning decades of cinematic innovation. Originating from a short story by George Langelaan, The Fly has morphed into a cultural icon through its various iterations on the big screen. Versions of this story have often reflected the…

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The Airport Franchise (1970 -1979) Four Classic Disaster Movies

Posted on June 6, 2025June 5, 2025 by Mike Brooks

It was in the 1970s that we saw the true beginning of the disaster movie genre because while films of catastrophic destruction had been around since almost the beginning of the medium itself it was during this period that the genre literally exploded, where Irwin Allen became known as the “Master of Disaster” but it…

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990-1993) – Review

Posted on May 13, 2025May 12, 2025 by Mike Brooks

In 1984, comic book authors Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird took their love of the superhero genre and gave it a nice, humorous spin on things, borrowing liberally from Daredevil and the Uncanny X-Men while adding the comic tradition of utilizing anthropomorphic animals such as Howard the Duck to provide a nice element of parody….

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The Most Dangerous Game: A Tale of Man as Prey in Film and Television

Posted on April 22, 2025April 21, 2025 by Mike Brooks

Richard Connell’s 1924 short story The Most Dangerous Game is a cornerstone of suspense and adventure literature, celebrated for its inventive premise and psychological depth. This story of a man being hunted for sport by a wealthy madman has captivated readers and served as a template for countless films and television shows, it’s a tale…

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Incarnations of Death: A Cinematic Journey

Posted on April 4, 2025February 28, 2025 by Mike Brooks

The incarnation of Death has been a compelling and enduring subject in cinematic history. This essay examines how filmmakers have personified Death, exploring the character’s various representations, from the ominous and fearsome to the sympathetic and misunderstood. Through these portrayals, the movies delve into humanity’s complex relationship with mortality, each iteration of Death reflecting different…

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