Nothing is a given in Hollywood – that sparkly town where people are paid to attempt to bottle lightning on a regular basis – but
Tag: 1980s
Road House (1989) – Review
Years after he instructed uptight parents on the correct placing of Baby (hint: it’s not in the corner) and before he assumed “ditto” was the
Rocky IV (1985) – Review
In no sane world does Rocky IV get more than 2 stars…Oh sure, a less gritty, more blockbuster approach to “Robert” Balboa’s boxing career had
Ghostbusters (1984) – Review
Whenever people ask me what the first ever movie I saw at the cinema was I almost always lie…You see it was actually Return Of
Lethal Weapon (1987) – Review
To the strains of Jingle Bell Rock, director Richard Donner leads us by the hand through that OTHER Christmas themed, super violent actioner that for
Die Hard (1988) – Review
While I won’t indulge in the seemingly endless debate of whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie or not (it totally is and fuck anyone
Gremlins (1984) – Review
Some people would have you believe that there is no such thing as the perfect movie and that’s true – after all it’s statistically impossible
Superman IV: The Quest For Peace (1987) – Review
Good lord, is this a piece of shit…The next time you find yourself discussing the finer details of Superman’s life up on the silver screen
Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988) – Review
With recent box office assaults by various face painted villains of various backgrounds, the phenomenon of murderous and freaky clowns has never been more popular.
Superman III (1983) – Review
Regardless of what comic lore has told us up until now, the easiest way to stop the Man Of Steel in his locomotive racing tracks
Superman II (1980) – Review
The tale behind Superman’s sophomore flight on the big screen is one of betrayal, missed opportunities and bitter lessons learned… oh wait, did you think
The Punisher (1989) – Review
Why is it so fucking hard to get The Punisher right?After four separate actors have been hurled at the role like sacrifices dumped into a
An American Werewolf In London (1981) – Review
When casting my eye over the frequently unloved werewolf genre (one of the benefits of having no real life to speak off), I’m always shocked
Pet Sematary (1989) – Review
Death is (obviously) a reoccurring theme in horror, with a slashing knife or crunching jaws ending the pulse of many a hapless victim who appears
Creepshow 2 (1987) – Review
Inferior sequels are legion in and around the mean streets of the genre of 80’s horror and the belated follow up to George A. Romero
Maniac Cop (1988) – Review
Just outside the inner circle of horror icons who have become household names, lurk the also-rans. Where your Freddys and Jasons and Michaels and Leatherfaces
Conan The Barbarian (1982) – Review
Join me now as I steer you through the days of high adventure and teach you what is best in life as we journey through
Return Of The Living Dead (1985) – Review
Dan O’ Bannon is a name that should be locked into the brain of every genre fan and yet it isn’t. Having worked with such
The Hidden (1987) – Review
In the constant shifting land mass that is how people view their movies it’s somewhat inevitable that certain titles get lost in the shuffle. From
The Trial Of The Incredible Hulk (1989) – Review
After the… well, I don’t exactly wanna say success exactly, but SOMEONE must have watched it… of the Incredible Hulk Returns, a follow up TV
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