This remake of the 1962 classic manages to do what most remakes attempt to do, which is to improve on the original story and further
Author: julienhoule
I've been a lifelong over-indulger of pop culture, from movies to music to television to books, so I figured I'd start writing about it if only to stay literate.
Slither (2006)
Like a modern-day version of 1986’s “Night of the Creeps,” “Slither” is an underrated horror gem that plays like several genre movies at once. Much
Poltergeist 3 (1988)
Somehow, this second sequel to the classic original is even worse than its predecessor. This time, Carol Anne finds herself living with her aunt and
Critters: A New Binge (Web Series – Season 1) (2019)
It’s painful to admit that this attempted “Critters” reboot is a disaster from start to finish, but not nearly as painful as it is to
Pet Sematary (2019)
This second adaptation of Stephen King’s grisly novel is slicker than the 1989 original, but its emotional impact is dulled by directors Kevin Kolsch and
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)
The second sequel to 2001’s runaway hit has little to do with the original other than the cars that go vrooom, but somehow it works
Adam Devine: Best Time of Our Lives (2019)
Although there are few laugh-out-loud moments or memorable jokes from Adam Devine’s Netflix comedy special, it’s hard not to enjoy it because of Devine’s enthusiasm
Captain America: Civil War (2016)
Somehow, this third “Captain America” move is even more interminable and virtually plot-less than its predecessor, “The Winter Soldier.” Over the movie’s 150 minute running
Ant-Man (2015)
Among the many Marvel movies, “Ant-Man” has the distinction of a looser story, a lighter, humorous vibe and more of an “everyman” lead in Paul
Knocked Up (2007)
Judd Apatow’s follow-up to his mainstream smash “The 40 Year Old Virgin” has the same benefits as the previous film, but also its shortcomings. The
Madonna: The Girlie Show – Live Down Under (1993)
Madonna’s follow-up tour to her groundbreaking “Blond Ambition Tour” in 1990 is perhaps one of her most peculiar, pretentious projects ever, and that alone makes
Aziz Ansari: Right Now (2019)
Aziz Ansari’s first comedy special since the sexual misconduct allegations lodged against him is less of a stand-up routine and more of a meticulously orchestrated
