The Walt Disney Co. became the first Hollywood studio to withdrawing its films from theatrical release in Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine.
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Carol Lynley: A Second Look
On this episode of “The Online Movie Show,” the spotlight is on the life and career of the lovely actress Carol Lynley, star of classic films including “Blue Denim,” “Bunny Lake is Missing,” “The Poseidon Adventure” and “The Night Stalker.” The guest commentator is Tom Lisanti, author of “Carol Lynley: Her Film & TV Career in Thrillers, Fantasy and Suspense.”
Everything Ends, and so should “The Oscars”
I’ve been an avid Oscar fan since I was five years old. I’ve watched every single show since I was a wee lad, and I’ve always had a good time with the energy and love for movies. Over the years the Oscars have tested my devotion to the entire process what with the politics and unusual decisions for its awards. It always took top priority when I was growing up, and now it’s rare that I watch the entire ceremony in one sitting. Now in 2022, “The Oscars” seems so antiquated, especially when they’re still refusing to acknowledge interesting, and unique filmmaking in favor of the same old stuff we’ve seen a thousand times already.
With Enough Momentum “From” Could Be the Next Horror Classic
One thing is for sure, EPIX in America sure does love Stephen King. Even when they’re not airing shows based on his work, they’re offering up shows that feel very much inspired by his work. “From” is a series that thrives on being as mysterious and cryptic as possible. Compared left and right to “Lost,” the series from John Griffith and the Russo Brothers ends that analogy as a series about strangers stuck on a deserted plot of land that they have to survive in, and look for a way out of. Beyond that, a lot of “From” is a harrowing mystery that terrorizes its audience, while never quite explaining what it is unfolding around us.
Big Gold Brick (2022)
A young man gets hit by a car, the man who hit him visits in the hospital and then invites him to stay with his family while he gets better. As the two get to know each other, the man hires the young man to write his biography. Random things follow.
The Bible and the Big Screen
On this episode of “The Online Movie Show,” the focus is on how filmmakers have brought the stories from the Bible into the cinematic medium, with examples of the sacred, the profane and the strange. Matt Page, author of the new book “100 Bible Films,” is the episode’s guest.
Slapface (2022)
I’ve been following Jeremiah Kipp’s indie film career for a while now and it was only a matter of time before he managed to explode. “Slapface” is the adaptation of his great 2017 short film that expands on the premise and circumstances involving our main characters. While the movie is primarily a horror film with a folklore bent, it’s also a very stark, grim, and richly developed analyses of grief, loss, toxic masculinity, and the fall out that can stem from psychological abuse. It’s very much in the wheelhouse of “The Babadook” and leaves just as much of a mark when the credits roll.