The Forgotten Genius of Francis Ford Coppola

Something I’ve realized as we revisit Coppola of the 1970s on Houselights for The Nerd Party is that he’s become something of a forgotten genius.

The Lost Lesson of Star Trek V: What We Don’t Share

As the world’s preeminent Star Trek V scholar, I find it incumbent upon myself to elucidate the subtler points of the film. I’ve pondered a lot, as have others, about the critique of pop psychology self-help trends as embodied by Sybok. I’ve projected whether we can see a thread running between The Voyage Home and […]

Return to Nakatomi Plaza

I got the chance to go see Die Hard in the theater again. I’m so glad I did. It was a reminder of how special movies can be, even after you’ve spent decades with them.

Carbon Freeze Express Elevator

I was reminded of a question that I’ve always had. There’s no satisfactory answer to it. I don’t think it’s possible for there to be.

Bring Back Blacula

I bet you can’t say this post title ten times fast.

Yet Another Incredibly Controversial Movie Opinion

OK. Time to share another controversial movie opinion. I’m going to get scorn for this one, I know.

It Took Me Three Decades, But I Finally Watched “No Holds Barred”

Every so often I get around to a movie that’s been on my “to watch” list for so long, I feel obligated to watch it.

The Beauty of Sylvester Stallone Movies

It’s an examination of the magical formula he discovered, that I think made his career endure and continue to draw people to the theater regardless of each movie’s merit or success.

Revisiting Tango & Cash

It’s also a quick jot on how memory can be a liar.

The Frustration of Sharing Movies

I’ve tried for year (and years) to share movies with Agent Bun, only to have her demur and refuse. And I’m starting to see that trend emerge with our children.

Format Junkies

While thinking about vinyl albums and the blink-of-an-eye format switches that have occurred since, I realized how people have been turned into “Format Junkies.”

“It’s Not Perfect, But…”

A dear friend told me recently that he’d rewatched a movie series that he enjoyed and offered, “It’s not perfect, but…” It got me thinking.

4 Free Sequel Ideas for Hollywood Production Companies

I’ve decided to throw some free sequel ideas out there just to try to stop this interminable cycle of perpetual reboot.