AFI Fest Review: Stxy – Come Sail Away
Survival stories make great movies, as they often don’t need to rely on dialogue to move the plot along. Styx has a tad more dialogue than All is Lost but is another example of letting a suspenseful s...[Read More]
Franchise Fred Interview: Fred Armisen on Our Name, LEGO Ninjago and Portlandia
I love meeting celebrities named Fred. Actually, I like meeting anyone else named Fred. It is a special bond, but when I interview famous Freds I can make it part of the story. Fred Armisen played rig...[Read More]
Sundance 2018 Review: Revenge – Spitting On Irreversible Death Wishes
Rape/revenge films have always been a conundrum of horror movies. No matter how satisfying the revenge is, they still have to feature a woman getting raped. While some films like I Spit On Your Grave ...[Read More]
Freditorial: Why A Final Chapter Means There’s Totally Gonna Be Another Sequel
The Sharknado franchise has announced that this summer’s Sharknado 6 will be the final chapter in the franchise. You would think Franchise Fred would be sad that a beloved franchise was coming to an e...[Read More]
Doctor Who “Empress of Mars” Review
Ashley Menzel reviews the latest episode of Doctor Who titled "Empress of Mars." Doctor Who plays on BBC America on Saturdays.
The Postman 20th Anniversary – Merry Christmas, Kevin Costner
I always liked The Postman. By Christmas Day 1997 I was used to being the defender of the year’s most maligned films. I’d already lived through Hudson Hawk, Memoirs of an Invisible Man, La...[Read More]
