Joe Garcia III

Trapped Alive misses the mark by trying to be and do too much while somehow doing nearly nothing at all.

The Loveless opens like The Wild One, postures like Scorpio Rising and speaks like Brando’s Johnny while lacking the action of both but that’s okay as it all jibes together well

Hinges creak, shadows creep, candles flicker, and danger lurks in shadowy places throughout this instant horror classic.

Wild in the Country isn’t actually that thrilling but it is a damn good Elvis picture.

It isn’t terrible but I wasn’t afraid of The Dark.

The score is pretty good as well but Linnea is tops, or topless rather. Twice!

The truth is out there, in book and documentary film form.

An enjoyable movie with some solid kills, lots of creepy scenes, and some well-rounded nudity. Hubba hubba.

Edward D. Wood, Jr. would be proud.

It plays like an odd comic book mashup of Weekend At Bernie’s, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and an 8-bit Nintendo action/adventure game.

Walk Proud isn’t a bad movie, it just isn’t very good either.

A great “modern” take on the classic gothic vampire genre.

McGee puts us in the driver’s seat and behind the camera using first-hand sources and candid photos to illustrate how some gags were accomplished and how it felt to be watching it all go down for film’s sake.

Batman: The Long Halloween is a fine film noir-esque tale that sees Gotham transition from a city ruled by gangsters to one ruled by “freaks.”

One can clearly see how it was a major influence for 1988’s Heathers.

“Use an electric shaver.”

An enjoyable period piece that’s entertaining for its full 104 minutes.

Not as good as The Guns of Navarone but a fun way to spend just over two hours nonetheless.

Cagney plays Chaney well, in his own unique way.

Wild Rovers, a forgotten gem of a western with some solid action, although a bit somber at times but so is Lonesome Dove.

Visually stunning and sexually edgy, the movie has its moments of horror and also its unintentional moments of laughter.

Taza, Son of Cochise is 79 minutes of fast-paced western action.

The Frisco Kid is a good, wacky western and an enjoyable way to spend 119 minutes.

An interesting and fascinating read that explores themes of spirituality that may be found throughout Disney films.

Julian David Stone brings to life the world of 1930s Hollywood as it lumbers out of the silent era and into the universe of sound.

A history-filled, memory-packed box set for music fans to treasure for many years.

Sit back and enjoy the wonderful world of Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts gang.

No matter what Snoopy does the gang, as well as the rest of the world, adore that beagle like he was their very own.

The pairing of two early flicks from legendary director Stanley Kubrick makes for great viewing pleasure.

A good set for anyone interested in B westerns, sci-fi, and classic spooky fun from the 1930s.

The 79-minute feature film highlights characters that dotted the Looney Tunes landscape.

Moyers conducts interviews with various authors about their thoughts on the topic of faith and reason.

Director Mel Gibson is great at showing the horrors of how humans can behave towards each other.

An entertaining film about the behind-the-camera life.

Director and star Mel Gibson delivers a fine performance in both roles telling the story of William Wallace.

Both movies are entertaining and well done.

From start to finish True Grit is much like the Duke’s own life: exciting, straightforward, and filled with humor.

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance is an excellent western that I appreciate more now that I’ve seen it though adult eyes.