Prayers to a Consumer God: American Decay + Ideological Control in THEY LIVE

Generally disregarded by the mainstream, John Carpenter's THEY LIVE ('88) is a prophetic piece of sci-fi cinema.

NIGHTBREED— Or, A Tale of Two Cities

Clive Barker's NIGHTBREED explores the difference between experiences in the city, focused on those with power v. those without.

ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK: Carpenter’s Hyperviolent Dystopian Prison State

John Carpenter's dystopian classic is a vision of a prison state where American democracy and institutions have failed; where violence and chaos reign!

Make America Kill Again in THE PURGE: ELECTION YEAR

Like a playbook version of Donald Trump's MAGA plan. Complete with Russian murder tourists. Prescient much?

DAYBREAKERS: Flawed Yet Fun Social Commentary via Vampirism

When vampires have taken over the world, feeding off humans, one vampire abstains & hopes for a way out; a way back to humanity.

Uwe Gets Confused & Preachy with RAMPAGE: PRESIDENT DOWN

Uwe Boll's third film of the RAMPAGE trilogy flies way off the mark.

RAMPAGE: CAPITAL PUNISHMENT is a Wasted, Unworthy Sequel

The second RAMPAGE film isn't near what the first was, nor does it do anything different whatsoever.

CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR is Marvel’s Best Mix of Action & Character

Not usually a fan of Marvel movies, this one thrilled me with exciting action & a surprisingly well-juggled ton of characters.