Tag: John Goodman

DVD: Matinee (1993)

DVD: Matinee (1993)

October 10, 2016 | By

Nestled between Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) and Small Soldiers (1998) is Matinee, director Joe Dante’s surprisingly reverent tribute to B-movie showmanship, and that other master of suspense, director William Castle. Castle’s forte wasn’t directing but creating escapism built on a hook, and giving thrills through gimmicks, be they ‘ghosts’ gliding over audiences…

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BR: Born Yesterday (1950)

BR: Born Yesterday (1950)

August 26, 2014 | By

Kanin’s play is often regarded as a comedy, but it’s not. Born Yesterday, even in film form, is a dark portrait of a tough yet vulnerable young woman (Billie Dawn) who manages to escape and emotionally and occasionally physically abusive relationship…

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